2025 Michigan HR Day Agenda

  Registration Begins
7:30-8:30
Welcome from Jeremy Stephens, President, CEO & Founder
8:30- 8:45
( Ballroom 1-8 )
KEY NOTE SPEAKER
How HR Strategy Leads To Best Practices
President. CEO, Founder, Michigan HR Day
Jeremy Stephens
8:45-10:00 AM
Ballrooms 1-8
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General


  Break  
10:00-10:25
( exhibit hall a-b )

Breakout
1A
Optimizing Generational Characteristics in the Pursuit of Organizational Wellbeing
Gallagher
Kathleen Schulz
10:25 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Meeting Rooms 101-102
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General
Breakout
2A
Breaking Barriers: Overcoming the Top 3 Challenges to HR Change
Vertical Leadership Consulting
Dr. Becky Andree
10:25 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Meeting Rooms 103-104
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General
Breakout
3A
The Death of DEI: How Organizations Can Effect Change in a Time of Resistance
Oakland Schools
Dandridge Floyd
10:25 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Meeting Rooms 201-202
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General
Breakout
4A
HR Know, 'America's Got Talent'!
Meadows Consulting
Lee Meadows
10:25 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Meeting Rooms 203-205
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General
Breakout
5A
Elevating The Candidate Experience: Harnessing AI For Personalization And Engagement
Three Ears Media
Katrina Kibben
10:25 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Governor's Room
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General
Breakout
6A
Decoding Talent Acquisition: The AI Advantage
Disher
Frank Groen
10:25 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Riverstreet Pub
HRCI/SHRM Pending Approval
Breakout
7A
Rapid Fire Sessions on Wellness/Engagement - There will be 6 presenters speaking in 10 minute intervals, similar to a Ted talk. Topics covered will be: Make Their Day; "Recharge in 15: Unlock Your Workplace Superpower with Wellness Breaks"; Building Financial Wellness for a Healthier, Happier Workforce; Building Healthy Organizations and a Healthy Culture Through Healthy Leaders, Unlock an Employee Experience to Boost Engagement: HR’s Action Plan; How Knowing Your Personal Values Drives Engagement
Western Land Service, Knight Insurance Group, Workplace Wellness Inc., Susie Q's Kids, Finansis, LLC, CH Training and Coaching, Willis Towers Watson
Tom Daniels, Andrea Eimers, Dr. Darla Bishop, John Ball, Lisa Goyette, Karolyn Karl, Chris Dotson
10:25 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Ballrooms 1-8
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General

  Lunch  
11:40-1:00
( exhibit hall a-b )

Breakout
1B
AI + HR = Advanced HR for the Individual
Willis Towers Watson
Joe Allbright, Edward Kim
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Meeting Rooms 101-102
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General
Breakout
2B
Artificial Intelligence: Practical Considerations for Compliance and Implementation
American Society of Employers
Anthony Kaylin
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Meeting Rooms 103-104
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General
Breakout
3B
The Ins and Outs of Offering High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Marsh McLennan Agency
Sue Mathiesen
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Meeting Rooms 201-202
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General
Breakout
4B
Only YOU Can Prevent HR Fires!!
TIMAWO, LLC/HRUnite!
Tina Marie Wohlfield
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Meeting Rooms 203-205
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General
Breakout
5B
Leadership Development: Stories from Gerdau
Gerdau
Julie Soderberg
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Governor's Room
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General
Breakout
6B
The Veteran Advantage: Why Hiring Heroes is Good for Business
Penultimate People Consulting
Greg P. Modd
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Riverstreet Pub
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General
Breakout
7B
There will be 5 presenters speaking in 12 minute intervals, similar to a Ted talk. Topics covered will be:The Untapped Potential of Organizational Development: HR's Role in Leading Organizational Change, How Knowing Your Personal Values Drives Engagement, Help Leaders Help You, Capture Your Employees Passion, HR Disruption: Revolutionionizing People Practices with Data Driven Insights and Strategic Innovation
Financial Plus Credit Union, Kelly Services, Holistic Leadership Solutions, Envision Strategic Solutions
Bill Thena, Jennifer Dupont, Dana Wood, Dr. Mary Welsh, Lauren Rozell
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Ballrooms 1-8
HRCI/SHRM Approved - General

  Break  
2:15-2:40
( exhibit hall a-b )


   
2:40-3:55
( ballrooms 1-8 )

CLOSING REMARKS
3:55-4:15
( ballrooms 1-8 )