Each year the Purdue HR Conference brings together industry and academic experts to discuss the latest HR topics.
101 Foundry Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47906
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8:15 – 9 a.m. |
Breakfast & Registration |
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9 – 9:15 a.m. |
Welcome and Intro to the Center for Working Well |
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9:15 – 9:45 a.m. |
Title: Employee Push Back Against “Always-on” Work Cultures Presenter: Dr. Kate Zipay, Assistant Professor of Management Session Description: The rise of accessible technology has created an "always-on" work culture, where employees are expected to be available outside of regular hours, leading to productivity issues, burnout, and a lack of work-life balance. Proactive pushbacks, or subtle, self-initiated acts of resistance—such as ignoring after-hours emails—challenge these norms and promote healthier work boundaries. In our research, we explore the complex social reactions to being a workplace rebel, finding that while these actions may inspire admiration from coworkers for defending work-life balance, they can also provoke resentment if seen as shirking responsibilities. These emotional responses—admiration for courageous behavior and resentment for norm violations—can shape critical workplace dynamics, influencing whether others emulate or undermine boundary-setting behaviors. For HR leaders, supporting proactive pushbacks can promote employee well-being, but managing these social dynamics is key to fostering a healthy work environment. |
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9:45 – 10:15 a.m. |
Title: Love in the Digital Age: Impact of Dating Apps on Employee Well-being and Performance Presenter: Phoenix Chen, PhD Candidate in OBHR Session Description: With over 30% of U.S. adults reporting being single, a significant number of individuals—including young professionals in the workforce—are seeking romantic relationships through online dating applications (“dating apps”). Our research examines the impact of dating app use on employees’ experiences at work—both good and bad. Results indicate that finding desirable relationships through dating app use can reduce emotional exhaustion at work, whereas finding undesirable relationships through dating app use can undermine employees’ task performance. These findings highlight the relevant impact of employees’ lives outside work on their lives inside work, meaning that organizations should allow for time away from work for employees. During our presentation, additional implications will be discussed, including ways organizations can support employees who may feel lonely and isolated in their lives inside of work (e.g., social and/or support groups). |
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10:15 – 10:45 a.m. |
Title: Pawsitive Impact: Boosting Employee Well-being with Pets Presenter: Dr. Leanne Nieforth, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine Session Description: Pets provide multiple benefits to their owners including benefits to mental health, physical health, and social health. With these benefits, it is no surprise that more and more people are integrating their pets into their workplace, whether physically bringing them to the office or incorporating them into the work from home routine. This presentation will focus on discussing the current research surrounding the influence that pets may have on employee wellbeing in the workplace, specifically highlighting outcomes from a long-standing bring your dog to work program. The results of this research can inform organizations seeking ways to sustain productivity and employee retention all while maintaining total workplace well-being. |
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10:45 – 11:15 p.m. |
Title: Panel Discussion Panelists: AJ Brow, CHRO at White Lodging Sarah Ponsler, Director- Talent & Organizational Effectiveness at Wabash Pramukh Jeyathilak, Co-Founder and CEO, TalentLign |
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11:15 – 11:50 a.m. |
Title: Roundtable Discussion Each table will have a facilitator and answer provided questions |
Thank you to our speakers!
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Concurrent Sessions |
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9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. |
Title: The Science of Recovery: Helping Employees Thrive at Work and Home Presenters: Dr. Allison Gabriel, Thomas J. Howatt Chair in Management & Professor of Management Session Description: More than three years since the advent of COVID-19 and the rapid shift to remote work, many organizations are still grappling with how to maximize the well-being of their employees. With work and home still blended together more than ever, how do we help ensure that employees are truly taking time to recover from stress? In this session, Dr. Allison Gabriel will walk through the ways in which employees can reclaim time in their workday to recover – a possibility often overlooked pre-pandemic. Rather than rushing to return to the old way of work that often harmed our recovery, Professor Gabriel will challenge us all to think about how we can “work well”—allowing employees to optimize their lives at work and home. To do so, she will share the science of recovery, and how four key recovery experiences may help unlock the potential for employees to be engaged and less burned out. |
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10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. |
Title: Strategies for Thriving Amid Work-Life Challenges: A Multifaceted Approach to Coping with Stressors Presenters: Dr. Kelly Wilson, Professor of Management Korie Nash, SVP-HR at Eaton Corporation Session Description: In the fast-paced world of today, effective stress management is key to employees’ success and well-being. In this session, Dr. Kelly Wilson will present groundbreaking research that goes beyond the traditional single-strategy coping models. While previous research often examined these coping strategies in isolation, she explored how individuals combine multiple strategies to craft unique coping profiles. Join us for a compelling session on the evolving landscape of coping, and gain valuable insights into harnessing multiple strategies simultaneously to help your employees tackle the challenges of our ever-changing world. |
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11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. |
Title: Creating and Maintaining a Sense of Purpose in a Virtual Age Presenters: Dr. Jordan Nielsen, Assistant Professor of Management Leah Tate, SVP-HR at Belden, Inc. Session Description: One of the most fundamental factors that drives people’s effort at work is a sense of meaning or purpose—the idea that their work is making a significant difference for other people. Although many of us do not fully realize it, we tend to rely on close contact with other people in order to maintain this sense of purpose, whether it be coworkers or clients/customers. However, recent changes in the how and where people work have decreased the frequency and depth of such contact for many workers. Dr. Jordan Nielsen will talk about the science of purpose in the workplace and what organizations and individual employees can do to keep this vital source of motivation alive and well. |
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12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. |
Title: AI in the Workplace: What to Know and How to Prepare Presenter: Dr. Alex Alonso, Chief Knowledge Officer at SHRM Sarah Ponsler, Director-Talent & Organizational Effectiveness at Wabash Session Description: Future historians of science and technology may yet look back on 2023 as a watershed moment in the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across society. AI is increasingly transforming nearly all aspects of daily life, from healthcare and education to transportation, finance, and social services. This session will explore the ways in which AI is disrupting and transforming the workplace through applications like automation, personalization, predictive analytics, and decision-making. Discussion will also focus on the need to ensure that AI is integrated into the workplace in ethical and transparent ways. |
Thank you to our speakers!
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Concurrent Sessions |
Analytics TrackEmerging Trends Track |
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9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. |
Decode Your HR Analytics and Power Your SuccessPresenter: Megan Nail, VP Total Rewards Practice, First Person Advisors Session Description: Human resources analytics may sound a little daunting, but it’s key for decision making and measuring success. In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to apply HR data to your work and take it to the next level. You’ll walk away with an analytics framework and examples of how to leverage data for different functions within human resources. Whether you’re in benefits, compensation, recruiting or talent development, this session will help you better utilize data to achieve your business goals. Performance Management in the Post-Performance Review EraPresenter: Evan Wood, Ph.D., Sr. Director Human Capital Management, Fort Wayne Metals Research Products Corp. Session Description: Traditional Likert scale performance reviews are dying, creating a vacuum in strong performance management. This session provides insight into what is next, focusing specifically on two-way dialogue and feed forward (versus feedback). You’ll walk away with a framework to overhaul performance management into your own future-oriented, developmental model. |
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10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. |
HR Analytics to Measure Culture & ImpactPresenter: Chas Fields, Sr. Partner, HCM Advisory Group & Human Insights, UKG Session Description: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” – Peter Drucker. This session will examine 3 key areas for culture improvement using trends and analysis. You will walk away with critical help in decision making for the organization. Successfully Navigating the Flexible Work EnvironmentPresenter: Christopher Schrader, “Chris the HR Pro,” Schrader & Associates Session Description: The flexible workplace is here to stay. Roles requiring an employee’s physical presence will remain in-person; most every other role will be a mix of hybrid and remote work. There is no blueprint for making these arrangements operate in harmony and result in productive work and profitable outcomes. This program will cover the managerial challenges and opportunities offered in this environment, as well as the implications for recruiting, selection, compensation and benefits and talent development. |
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11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. |
Using HR Analytics to Gain Stakeholder SupportPresenter: Jaden Shepperd, Sr. Associate, HR Systems, Elanco US, Inc. Session Description: Leaders want to make changes that benefit all stakeholders. Data analytics should help inform what changes are needed and how they impact stakeholders. This session will explore a relevant scenario of how data analytics can enhance key HR drivers of success. Engaging Your Staff Without Causing BurnoutPresenter: Kourtney McCauliff, VP of Human Resources Officer, Open Door Health Services and President East Central Indiana SHRM Session Description: Engagement can feel like one more task you ‘have to get done’. How do you accomplish having an engaged staff without causing burnout onto your managers? You will walk away with ideas on what engagement means today and how you can do this with a stress-free approach. |
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12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch and Panel Discussion: Panelists will present on specific initiatives their organizations are implementing in dealing with the Emerging HR Trends. After their presentations, the panelist will have a Q&A with the audience. Organizations represented by the panel:
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SHRM has approved 1 recertification PDC for each session. HRCI is currently in the pre-approval process for offering 1 recertification credit hour per session. Participants will be provided the codes to receive credits on the day of the conference.
Thank you to our speakers!
| Friday, November 15, 2019 | ||
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Purdue University Krannert School of Management, West Lafayette, IN |
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Attaining and Retaining: Recruiting Styles and Techniques Presenter: Stacey McCreery, MBA Founder & President, ROI Search Group
Session Description: The purpose of this session is to discuss creative ways of recruiting and adding value and retention. What standards are people relaxing, how do we address attracting our best talent and ensuring we retain our high performers? Learn more. |
People Development - When there is nowhere to go – not even up in an organization Presenter: Hannah Northup, Owner & Principle of Northup HR
Session Description: Many organizations are struggling with not having anywhere for their employees to move “up the ladder” and yet they don’t want to lose them. How do we develop people in their current roles for the next big thing and are we prepared to potentially let them go for bigger and better opportunities? In this session, we will discuss this growing issue and help you figure out how to keep your employees engaged while still developing them and learning how to sometimes say goodbye.
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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Setting the Pace for Change: Presenter: Thresette Briggs, President & Chief Performance Officer of Performance 3 (P3) Session Description: Future HR leaders who will be most successful in the world today - whether in companies, as entrepreneurs, or as community organization leaders - are those who not only can adapt to and navigate chaotic change, but who have capacity to anticipate it and create readiness for setting its pace, while helping others do the same. In this workshop participants will complete a personal assessment of their change agility and use interactive learning activities and self-reflection to identify and enhance individual focus areas.
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Leverage the Strengths of Your Multi-generational Workplace; Increase Engagement, Retention and Maximize Performance Results Presenter: Angie Woods, SPHR,SHRM-SCP, Owner of TruStone Resource Group
Session Description: Please join us for an interactive discussion of how to leverage the collective power of the unique generations in our workplace today. We’ll explore the generational strengths, assets and values of Traditionalists, Boomers, Generations X, Y, and Z and what drives, motivates, and inspires individuals within each.
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11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Creating Inclusive Workplaces Presenter: Erin Brothers, MPA, Director of Consulting Services, Purple Ink
Session Description: Have you heard the term uniqueness + belonging = inclusion? How do we as HR professionals create an environment where people feel the freedom to bring their whole self to work, knowing their ideas will be heard and their contributions will be valued? It’s a tall order!
Creating an inclusive workplace goes beyond diversity to fostering inclusion. In this session we will cover diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and how maintain a strong workplace culture.
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Engagement - The Relationship Strategy Presenter: Vanessa Fields, Senior HR Manager, Keurig Dr. Pepper
Session Description: In this session, you will learn about the importance of building relationships and why leveraging them can positively impact culture, engagement, retention, and the bottom line.
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Panel Discussion on Diversity & Inclusion of Corporate Leadership
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Certified for 4.00 SHRM and HRCI recertification credits. Certificates will be provided on-site to attendees for credit.
Thank you to our speakers!
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When |
What |
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8:45 - 9:05 a.m. |
Welcome Presentation |
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9:15 -10:15 a.m. |
I. PepsiCo – Change Management |
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II. Shell – Personal, Professional Branding Erica Bryant - HR Manager DS Commercial, Supply & Distribution, Shell Oil Products “Understanding Your Brand, Unlocking Your Potential” |
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10:25 -11:25 a.m. |
I. Dell – Switching from Public to Private |
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II. Cummins – HR Reporting and Analysis |
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11:35 a.m.-12:35 p.m. |
I. Phillips 66 – Integrated Talent Management |
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II. IBM – Social Analytics and Engagement |
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2:30-3:30 p.m. |
I. Panel Discussion on Diversity & Inclusion |
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II. Purdue HR Faculty Research |
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3:40-4:00 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |
| November 8th 2013 | |
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| When | What |
| 8:10 AM - 8:30 AM |
Welcome Presentation |
| 8:40 AM - 10:10 AM |
Panel Discussion
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| 10:20 AM - 11:10 AM |
Option Area Presentations
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| 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM |
Option Area Presentations
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| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
Lunch Reception
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| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
"Networking Fair"- All Conference Attendees Welcome!
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| SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 | |
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| When | What |
| 7:30AM-8:15AM |
Breakfast Session
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| 8:15AM-9:15AM |
Keynote Address Ms. Andra H. Liepa, Vice president of Human Resources & Communications, the Security Technologies sector of Ingersoll Rand Title of Session: "Identifying HR as a Strategic Business Partner" |
| 9:30AM-10:30AM |
Choice Session: Session A: “HR Partnership: Understanding the Global, Strategic, Leadership Agenda” Simone Haygood, US HR Operations Global Functions Human Resource Manager, Shell Oil Products Session B: “International Talent Management” James Momon, Director of Human Resources, International Division, General Mills Inc. |
| 10:35AM-11:35AM |
Choice Session: Session C: “Strategic Workforce Planning” Heather Whiteman, Workforce Planning Manager, GE Aviation Session D: "Evidence-Based Insights on Improving Reward Systems for Employee Engagement" Dr. Benjamin Dunford, Associate Professor of Management, Purdue University |
| 11:45AM-1:00 PM |
Lunch & Keynote Address Dr. Mark Huselid, Distinguished Professor II of HR Strategy, School of Management and Labor Relations, Rutgers University Title of Session: "Linking HR to Firm Performance: Economic Benefits and Value Added" |
| 1:15 PM-2:15 PM |
Interactive Poster Session Current MSHRM students and Doctoral students will display posters on either internship experience or research projects relevant to HR. Conference attendees may interact with students |
| 2:30PM-3:30PM |
Keynote Address Mr. Brian Jones, Sr. Director of Human Resources, American Eagle Outfitters Title of Session: “The Future of Performance Management: My Experience Killing the Performance Review” |
| 3:30PM |
Certificate of Participation for CEU credits awarded |
| SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 | |
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| 07:30AM-08:30AM |
Breakfast Session
Opening Session "Nourishing the workforce: Employee Engagement Initiatives That Feed Business Success at One of The World's Largest Food & Beverage Companies"
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| 08:30AM-09:20AM |
Science/ Practitioner Forum "Global Talent Mobility"
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| 09:30AM-10:10AM |
Science/ Practitioner Forum "Engaging 'Hight Potential' Employees through Development and Feedback"
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| 10:20AM-10:50AM |
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| 10:50AM-11:20AM |
"Using Engagement to Provide Business Solutions in the aftermath of Hurrican Katrina"
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| 11:20AM-11:50AM |
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| 11:45AM-01:00PM |
Lunch & Keynote Address
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| 01:00PM-01:30PM |
Interactive Poster Session & Photo Opportunities
MSHRM Student Posters
Doctoral Student Posters
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| 01:30PM-02:30PM |
"When Cultures Collide: Engaging Employee during Large Scale Change (Mergers & Acquisitions)"
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| 03:30PM-03:30PM |
HR Expert Panel Q&A "Best Practices: How We Engage Employees" (Moderated by Krannert OB/HR faculty member) Panelists:
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