Meeting Dates

All webconferences begin at 12 noon Eastern unless noted below and are also both recorded and summarized for our international members and those with schedule conflicts.

• 2019:   1/16, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 6/12, 7/17, 8/14, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11.
• 2020:   1/8, 2/12, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, 9/16, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9.
• 2021:   1/23, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15, 6/19, 7/24, 8/21, 9/18, 10/16, 11/27, 12/18.




Meeting Topics and Discussion Leaders.

Any missed? Available on the member portal in both video and PDF summaries.


• AstraZeneca, Penny Stoker, VP Global HR Services.
  Discussing: "HR Best Practices - What We Can Learn From Global HR Leaders."

• Intuit, Chris Galy, Director, Talent Delivery and Terri Coligan, Candidate Generation Manager.
  Discussing: "Our Talent Planning Journey."

• Four Seasons Hotel, Catriona Eldemery, Director of Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Recruitment and Retention Best Practices."

• Duke Energy, Jeana Sheehan, Senior Vice President, Talent Management.
  Discussing: "Talent Management Transformation."

• Nokia, Hallstein Moerk, EVP HR.
  Discussing: "Executive Talent Management Case Study."

• Ford Motor Company, Marty Mulloy, Vice President - Labor Affairs.
  Discussing: "Labor Affairs Role in Restructuring Ford Motor Company."

• Goodyear, Brent Pawlecki, Chief Health Officer.
  Discussing: "Building and Addressing the Full Life Spectrum into a Culture of Health."

• Luxottica, Alicia Tidwell, Sr. Manager Diversity & Inclusion.
  Discussing: "Corporate Social Responsibility."

• PPG Industries, Peter Garber, Manager of Employee Relations.
  Discussing: "Designing Effective Employee Reward Programs."

• Penn State University, Diane Spokus, Ph.D, CHES, Faculty Member, Helath Policy and Administration.
  Discussing: "Working Longer: New Strategies for Managing, Training, and Retraining Older Employees."

• United States Postal Service, Deborah Giannoni-Jackson, VP Employee Resource Management.
  Discussing: "Shared Services Strategies."

• DeVry University, Dr. Randy Plunkett, National Director of Military Affairs.
  Discussing: "Why Hire a Vet? What Military Experience Brings to Organizations."

• Eaton's Electrical Sector, Diane Rigney, (formerly) Senior VP HR.
  Discussing: "Annual Planning Process and the Role of HR in Driving Strategic Alignment."

• EMC, Polly Pearson, Vice President Employment Brand and Strategy Engagement.
  Discussing: "Employment Branding and Employee Engagement in the Web 2.0 World."

• 7-Eleven, Vickie Canon, Manager, 7-Excel University.
  Discussing: "Proving Credibility Through Measurement."

• EMS Technology, Michael Robertson, Director of Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Networking to Stay in the Employment Loop."

• Hyatt, Randy Goldberg, Vice President Recruiting, North America Operations.
  Discussing: "Change Management in HR."

• Delta Air Lines, Rob Kight, Vice President, Global HR Services & Labor Relations.
  Discussing: "Project IGNITE - Modernizing Our HR Policies."

• Healing HealthCare Systems, Susan E. Mazer, President and CEO.
  Discussing: "Privacy as a Public Issue."

• PPG Industries, Peter Garber, Manager of Employee Relations.
  Discussing: "Designing Effective Employee Reward Programs."

• Vail Resorts, Evelyn Walter, Director, Human Resources.
  Discussing: "People Metrics - Getting HR on the Business Scorecard."

• Bristol-Myers Squibb, Anita Russell, Manager, R&D Skill Development.
  Discussing: "New Employee Engagement, Immersion & Learning."

• Bank of America, Patrick Murphy, Senior Property Preservation Leader.
  Discussing: "Taking Care of the Emotional State of Your Employees."

• United Airlines, Ed Davis, Managing Director, Talent Acquisition.
  Discussing: "Lessons Learned in Staffing."

• Manpower, Susan Wright-Boucher, Regional Director.
  Discussing: "Global Workforce Trends Impacting Attraction & Retention."

• Harrah's, Michelle Hayes, Employee Relations and Communications Manager.
  Discussing: "Engaging Employees During A Tough Economy."

• Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, Martin Davidson, Chief Diversity Officer.
  Discussing: "How HR Leaders Can Do Diversity Differently."

• PayPal, Salvatore Giambanco, VP HR.
  Discussing: "The Challenge of Leadership for the HR Leader."

• Ricoh Corporation, Jake Hegarty, Senior Director, Employee and Leadership Development.
  Discussing: "Succession Planning Process that Resulted in 89% Promotions from Within."

• Choicepoint, Laura Young, Director of Diversity and Talent Development.
  Discussing: "Coaching and Mentoring for Success."

• AMF Bowling Worldwide, Tony Ponsiglione, VP HR.
  Discussing: "Human Resource Tactics in a Turnaround."

• Hudson's Bay Companies (HBC), Robert Kolida, Sr. Vice President, Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Talent Management."

• AFLAC, Darlene Porter, Manager, Employee Relations.
  Discussing: "How AFLAC Reduced Turnover and Elevated Customer Satisfaction."

• CompuWare, Dan Hughes, VP Recruiting.
  Discussing: "Best Practices from the 'War for Talent'."

• YRCW, Mike Brown, VP Strategic Market Planning & Research.
  Discussing: "Strategic Thinking for HR Executives."

• ERS-Employee Relations Solutions, Matthew Grabell, ESQ and Founder.
  Discussing: "The Most Common Employer Errors Leading to Employee Lawsuits."

• Clear Channel, Kimberly Cutchall, EVP Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Architecture of a Corporate University."

• Wells Fargo, Regina Wharton, SVP, Corporate Human Resources.
  Discussing: "HR in Dynamic Change."

• Nickelodeon, Paul Falcone, VP of HR.
  Discussing: "Strategic Performance Appraisal."

• University Arkansas Medical Sciences, Kathleen McComber, Senior Director HR.
  Discussing: "Workplace Violence: Lessons Learned."

• Agilent, Kirk Froggatt, Director, Organization Effectiveness.
  Discussing: "Employee Surveys as Levers of Continuous Improvement in Leadership and Culture."

• Florida Department Revenue, Dale Weeks, Senior Executive Officer.
  Discussing: "Competitive Government: Oxymoron or Preferred Path to Leadership Excellence?"

• Time Warner Cable, Ann Burford, Vice President Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Southern Politics" (All sessions begin at 12 noon Eastern Time).

• Raytheon Company, Tracy Cox, Director.
  Discussing: "How Organizational Networks Create Business Value."

• Katz Media Group, Barbara Kurka, Senior VP, Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Strategic Selection Workshop for the Katz Media Group Inc."

• Hudson Bay Companies, Bob Kolida, SVP Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Driving Associate Engagement."

• Humana, Carleen Haas, VP - Talent Strategies.
  Discussing: "Human Capital Strategies."

• Abbvie, Ajit Iyer, Area HR Director.
  Discussing: "Role of Mentoring in Building Successful Careers."

• ADP, Eric Hieger, Sr. Director, Talent Solutions, Global Learning & Performance.
  Discussing: "ADP's Global HR Human Capital Strategy."

• CBRE, Doug Reed, Vice President - HR Operations.
  Discussing: "HR Operations Overview."

• 21st Century Fox, Veracelle Vega, Senior Director, Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Redefining Talent Management in Global Mobility."

• Ballentine Partners, Brie Elliott, Director of Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Success Planning for an MFO."

• Turner Broadcasting System, DeRetta Cole, Vice President.
  Discussing: "Human Resources as a Strategic Business Partner."

• Norfolk Southern, Mary Pitman, Manager of Health Promotion.
  Discussing: "Please, not another biggest loser contest; instead, create a culture of WELLNESS."

• Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Mary Simmons, Director HR Consulting.
  Discussing: "Tweet, Tweet You're Hired": How to Utilize Social Media for Recruiting and Branding."

• Campbell Soup Company, Elizabeth Morrison, Global Director Diversity & Inclusion.
  Discussing: "Breakthrough Leadership: Empowering and Engaging Pipeline Talent."

• Boston Scientific, Lisa Welker-Finney, Vice President, Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Personal Brand - YOU Inc."

• Turner Broadcasting System, Ellen Russ, SPHR, HR Director.
  Discussing: "Achieving Results Through Influence."

• Big Heart Pet Brands, Christine Hunter, Vice President, Talent.
  Discussing: "Talent Review."

• The Boston Consulting Group, Thomas Gaissmaier, Partner and Managing Director.
  Discussing: "How to Set Up Great HR Functions: Connect, Prioritize, Impact."

• Pepperidge Farm, Jennifer Lannom, Corporate Manager, HPO & Operational Excellence.
  Discussing: "High Performance Organization."." A technical issue prevented the recording of audio.

• Barclays, Mike Thompson, Director, Early Careers.
  Discussing: "Apprenticeships."

• Nike, Darrin Podeschi, VP of HR, Nike's global Innovation, Design, Product and Merchandising.
  Discussing: "Molding an Organization for Innovation."

• Progressive Insurance, Neil Lenane, Business Leader of Talent Management.
  Discussing: "Diversity and Inclusion - One Company's Journey."

• State Street Corp, Paul Fichtner, SVP, Global Human Resources.
  Discussing: "A Transformation That Supports Employee Development."

• Seagate Technology, Lea Davis, Senior Manager, Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Around the World in 24 Hours."

• HSBC, Suzanne Brienza, EVP, Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Building a Culture of Excellence in HR (working title)."

• Bristol-Myers Squibb, Anita Russell, Manager, R&D Skill Development.
  Discussing: "New Employee Engagement, Immersion & Learning."

• Technicolor Production Services, Ian Minchell, Vice President Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Organic Talent Acquisition."

• Gallup, Ken Shearer, Partner.
  Discussing: "Successful Science-Based Succession Planning."

• ADP, Zonia Nieves, HR - Global Business Consultant.
  Discussing: "Going Global -Building and Effective Global HCM Program."

• Micron, Susan Copple, HR Director.
  Discussing: "HR Off Shoring Best Practices."

• Four Seasons Hotel, Mitch Langeler, Director of Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Finding the Right People for the Right Job."

• PricewaterhouseCoopers, Diane Youden, Principal, HR Transformation Capabilities.
  Discussing: "HR Transformation: Driving Transformation through Service Delivery and The Cloud."

• Giant Eagle, Joshua Shapira, Sr. Director, Team Member Health and Wellness.
  Discussing: "Team Member Wellness at Giant Eagle."

• Full Circle Solutions, Robert Isaacson, Co-founder.
  Discussing: "Coaching: Your Ticket to Better Performance and an Engaged Workforce."

• The TJX Companies, Jennifer Klein, Global Talent Management Director.
  Discussing: "Global Performance Management: An Enhanced Approach."

• Citrix, Brandy Fulton, Vice President, HR Operations.
  Discussing: "Lofty Objectives & Long Journeys: The Quest for Integrated Talent Management."

• Tesla Motors, Alan Cherry, Senior Director, Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Growing a Global Business."

• Gannett, Randi Austin, Vice President/Central Region Human Resources.
  Discussing: "HR During a Time of Transformation."

• Spherion, Patti Dunning, Regional Vice President, Spherion Staffing Services.
  Discussing: "Understand & Motivate the Generations."

• Fuji Film, Mike Prutting, Vice President, Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Aligning HR to the Business Strategy."

• Safeway, Patricia Hudson, Regional Human Resource Manager.
  Discussing: "Employee Engagement and Employee Development."

• Liberty Mutual, Laura Close, Principle HR Generalist.
  Discussing: "Best Practices in Telecommuting or Management Mentoring Programs."

• Chick-fil-A, Andy Lorenzen, SPHR, Director, Organizational Effectiveness.
  Discussing: "Leadership at Chick-fil-A."

• Manpower, Melanie Holmes, Vice President, World of Work Solutions.
  Discussing: "The Changing World of Work."

• Four Seasons Hotel, Catriona Eldemery, Director, Human Resources.
  Discussing: "Four Seasons' World Class Service."

• AGI-Shorewood, Amy Shelton Little, Vice President, Human Rescources.
  Discussing: "Communication Before, During, and After M&A Activity."

• AARP, Dick Randazzo, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer.
  Discussing: "Talent Management and Development."


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