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 Conference Overview
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We’re already busy planning the 2014 event, but to give you an idea of what you can expect, here is an overview of the 2013 event highlights:
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Opening Plenary
Culture Matters: The Competitive Advantage
Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman, Carlson; Author of How We Lead Matters |
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Monday, March 11 | 8:45 – 10 a.m.
Marilyn Carlson Nelson is chairman and former CEO of Carlson - one of the world's largest travel and hospitality companies - which includes such brands as Radisson Hotels, Country Inns & Suites, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and T.G. I. Friday's. More than 170,000 people work under the Carlson brands in 161 countries.
Mrs. Nelson's career insights are unique in that she is the daughter and successor to the original founder who lead the company for 60 years. She is also one of only a handful of women to head a global company of its size, and she is a transformational leader who guided the company during its “Golden Decade” to record earnings and its position as one of the world’s largest and most respected hospitality giants
Mrs. Nelson's leadership is distinguished by her focus on creating both a competitive and caring culture. She is the author of the bestselling book How We Lead Matters: Reflections on a Life of Leadership.
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Plenary
Transforming HR Through Technology
Debbie Brown, VP Human Resources, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts on Workday
Michael Janninck, VP Compensation Americas, Hilton Worldwide on SuccessFactors
Peter Wilde, Hospitality Consultant and former Managing Director, Townsend Hotel, Preferred
Hotel Group on Logi-Serve
Facilitator: Amitava Chatterjee, Associate Partner, Strategy and Transformation, Travel and
Transportation, IBM Global Business Services |
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Monday, March 11 | 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
See how leading hospitality businesses are using technology to change the employee experience and deliver HR services – and how you can too. Whether you are a smaller operation or a multi-national, this session will open your eyes to how new technologies can enable your busine ss to transform in the areas of talent assessment, management tools, compensation and recruitment.
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Plenary
HR TipsNTrends
Dina Barmasse-Gray, SVP Human Resources, The Cheesecake Factory
Rebecca Henry, VP People Services Allegiant Travel Company
Robert Mellwig, SVP Really Cool People, Destination Hotels & Resorts/Lowe Enterprises
Diane Turek-Pire, SVP Human Resources, Wyndham Hotel Group |
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Tuesday, March 12 | 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
This fast-paced panel discussion features four respected industry leaders providing hot tips and cutting-edge ideas for HR practitioners. Panelists will help you tackle critical HR challenges related to Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Capabilities and Engagement. Plus, they’ll present best practices and solutions for building and sustaining growth using a variety of HR strategies and programs. |
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50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes
Ilene Berman, Partner, Taylor, English & Duma
Gregg Gilman, Partner, Davis & Gilbert
Michael Gray, Partner, Jones Day
David Sherwyn, Professor, Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
Paul E. Wagner, Shareholder, Stokes Roberts & Wagner
Moderator: Harry Katz, Dean, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations |
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Tuesday, March 12 | 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
A high-energy session that combines speed dating with practical tips and strategies – without the legalese. Each of our hospitality law experts gets just 60 seconds to give you a specific legal pointer on class actions, wage and hour compliance, gender bias, social media, micro-bargaining, and other hot topics you need to know about in the labor and employment law arena. |
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4th Annual Cornell University Executive Summit
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Wednesday, March 13 | 9 – 10:15 a.m.
This is a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the strategic and cultural debates that occur in boardrooms today. A select group of Chief HR Officers and hospitality employment attorneys will debate several controversial HR issues in the industry – chosen by you. Plus, an open Q&A session following the Summit allows you to add your input!
Panelists:
Mark Blankenship, SVP, Chief Administrative Officer, Jack in the Box, Inc.
Debbie Brown, VP Human Resources, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Carolyn Clark, SVP Human Resources, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Gregg Gilman, Partner & Co-Chair Employment Practice, Davis & Gilbert
Rebecca Henry, VP People Services, Allegiant Travel Company
Harry Katz, Dean, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
Leslie LeRude, VP, People and Culture, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Todd McCarty, SVP Global Human Resources, Las Vegas Sands Corporation
Robert Mellwig, SVP Really Cool People, Destination Hotels & Resorts/Lowe Enterprises
Randy Miller, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Boston Market Corporation
Alan Momeyer, VP Human Resources, Loews Corporation
Carolyn D. Richmond, Co-Chair Hospitality Practice, Fox Rothschild LLP
Greg Smith, EVP Human Resources, Denihan Hospitality Group
Diane Turek-Pire, SVP Human Resources, Wyndham Hotel Group
Paul Wagner, Shareholder, Stokes Roberts & Wagner
Facilitators: Bruce Tracey, Associate Professor, Cornell University School of Hotel
Administration
David Sherwyn, Professor, Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
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Labor and Employment Law After the 2012 Elections: What Will the Future Hold?
Ilene Berman, Partner Taylor, English & Duma
Paul Salvatore, Partner, Proskauer Rose, LLP
David Sherwyn, Professor, Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
Moderator: Harry Katz, Dean, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
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Wednesday, March 13 | 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
In recent history there has not been a more divided political agenda in Washington. Join our panel as they explore the implications of Obama’s re-election for Human Resources and the hot topics likely to arise in the next four years.
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