Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 | 11:30am- 4:00pm ET

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Whether your organization is remote, hybrid, or in-person, one thing remains true: employees need to feel valued and appreciated to be fully engaged. The headlines over the past year have illustrated how challenging work has been for employees. They feel overworked and burnt out. And many of them have more job options than ever before. With the threat of a “Great Resignation” looming, organizations can’t afford for their already frazzled employees to feel overlooked and unrecognized. 

Join us for a thought-provoking day as we explore how organizations and leaders can unleash the power of appreciation for their employees. Learn how gratitude can ensure your employees feel truly valued which results in improved employee engagement and retention.

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AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE
(All Session Times in ET)

11:30am-11:40am

11:40am-12:10pm

12:10pm-1:30pm

1:30pm-1:35pm

1:35pm-2:10pm

2:10pm-3:30pm

3:30pm-4:00pm

Welcome

Jason Lauritsen - Employee Engagement Expert & Author; Chief Content Officer - achieve Engagement

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Keynote Session: The Big Benefit of a Little Appreciation

Francesca Gino - Professor of Business Administration - Harvard Business School

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The Art and Science of Appreciation

In this Impact Accelerator session, we’ll learn more about the science and practice of appreciation. We’ll discover why appreciation is so important and how it is contagious within an organization.

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Mike Robbins - Author - We're All in This Together

David Zinger - Engagement Expert - David Zinger & Associates

Kalifa Oliver, Ph.D - Head of Behavioral Science & Architecture, Integrated Talent - Stanley Black & Decker

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Break

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Leveraging Your Values to Recognize and Engage Employees

There are many different ways to show employees they are appreciated, but does your organization have a recognition strategy that aligns with your company values? Join our panel of experts for an inspiring discussion on how to integrate your values with your recognition strategy, utilize communications to engage your employees and develop a culture of appreciation.

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Debra Corey - Chief “Pay it Forward” Officer - DebCo HR

Alex Powell - Director of Client Culture and Engagement - Reward Gateway

Phil Burgess - Global Chief People Officer - C Space

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Putting Appreciation to Work

In our second Impact Accelerator session, we’ll learn how to make appreciation a part of how we work. We’ll uncover best practices for amplifying appreciation and gratitude in the workplace. 

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Theresa Harkins-Schulz - Senior Vice President of Customer Experience - Inspirus

Amanda Atkins-Sperling - VP, Talent Management - YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta

Amy J. Hurley, LSW, CRP - Program Director for Faculty and Staff Recognition - The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 

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Keynote Session:  Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: The Engagement-Appreciation Link

What keeps talent? Why do some organizations retain their top performers while others drive them away? In the kinds of globally competitive marketplaces in which today’s organizations must continually fight for their very survival, nurturing the loyalty and performance of talented employees is a crucial leadership challenge. Practical, hands-on strategies that can move the needle on employee appreciation will be identified. Find out why a growing body of research indicates that convincing leaders to take responsibility for these strategies is key.

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Bev Kaye - Author - Love 'Em or Lose 'Em

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

This event is approved for 6 recertification credits from both SHRM & HRCI.