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Who:
HR professionals
Process Improvement/
Quality professionals
Safety professionals

When:
Tuesday,
September 18, 2012
9:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


2012
Pay Trends
Briefing

FREE MRA Member Event
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

Where:
Country Springs Hotel
and Conference Center

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Cost:
$150 for MRA members
2 or more $125 each
$195 for nonmembers

 

HRCI:
HRCI credit
hours for the 2012 MRA Trends Conference, including the MRA 2012/2013 Pay Trends Briefing have been applied for.


The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

 

Continuing Education
Units (CEU
s)

In addition, Continuing Education Units (CEUs) have been applied for.

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SESSIONS
8:15 - 9:15 a.m. 2012 Pay Trends Briefing
Session 1: What is Driving the Data: Emerging Economic Trends
Session 2: A Look at the 2012/2013 National and Reggional Wage Data
 
9:45 - 10:05 a.m. Welcome-MRA 2012 Trends Conference
Benefits, Compensation, Process Improvement, and Safety
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Opening General Session:
CEO's Insight in Business, Workforce, and Beyond
Kent Lorenz, Ellison Technologies

At the core of every great company is the ability to successfully build and motivate
a great team. With the unemployment rate persistently high across the country, how can it also be true that so many jobs are impossible to fill?  Whether you are in manufacturing, health care, finance or distribution, the talent game is changing and a new scorecard is required.  What’s happened to the American Dream? Find out key reasons for recruiting challenges we are wrestling with today, and how some countries and companies are experimenting with bold and creative solutions.       

Join us for an insightful hour with Kent Lorenz. Kent leads the Midwest Region of Ellison Technologies, a $500 Million provider of advanced machining and robotics systems to North American manufacturers. Serving on Ellison’s Executive Board,
Kent is broadly responsible for profitability, strategic planning, marketing, and IT. Kent will provide a thoughtful outlook on how Ellison Technologies views the current economic climate for US manufacturing, some of the obstacles we all are facing,
and how his company is planning for continued growth in the future.

11:00 - 11:15 a.m. Break, Explore Exhibits, and Networking
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Breakout Session 1:
  1. Transparency in Health Care
    Jim Mueller, Founder, Mueller QAAS, LLC

This session will focus on the three areas relating to
health care costs.

  1. Provider Revenue
  2. Insurance/Payer Revenue
  3. Broker Revenue/Compensation

In order to be a better purchaser of health care, education of the “Big 3” is critical. You will have a much better idea of what questions to ask when you are making key decisions and recommendations regarding health care.

  1. Why is Wisconsin Different?
    Important Differences Between the
    FLSA and Wisconsin Regulations

    Randy Wondergem, Director of Compensation Services, MRA

Wage and hour compliance is a challenging managerial issue. A myriad of rules, some simple, some complex, govern pay administration. Matters are further complicated since the Fair Labor Standards Act and
State of Wisconsin rules do not always speak with one voice concerning wage and hour regulations. Why is Wisconsin different? Important Differences Between the FLSA and Wisconsin Regulations is a lively and informative presentation that will assist you as you grapple with
state of Wisconsin wage and hour requirements.

  1. ISO 19011-2011 - Process Improvement
    for Auditing Management Systems

    Gary Johnson, Chair, U.S TAG 207, Subcommittee
    2 on Environmental Auditing

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed its revision of ISO 19011:2002. In addition to applying lessons learned from the previous standard, ISO has added significant value by expanding the scope to encompass other management systems, including occupational health and safety, food safety, information management systems security, and ships and maritime technology.

This presentation will summarize the changes to
ISO 19011:2011, describe the new features, and
discuss its use as a process improvement tool. Attendees will gain valuable insight to the revised ISO 19011 and understanding of its contribution to the more effective
use and evaluation of management systems.

  1. OSHA Update: What's New and What's Next
    George Yoksas, Milwaukee Area Director, OSHA

Compliance with OSHA regulations is critical to your organization's success. Minimize company risks and protect your employees with this information-packed session.
You will learn about recent significant events, interesting cases, legislation, rule making, and standards. Catch
up on other developments including: administrative enhancements to the penalty policy, outreach programs, and areas of emphasis in 2013.

One highlight of this session will be the illustration of
real-life workplace scenarios and the demonstration of abatement methods. There will be a Q & A session at
the end.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch, Explore Exhibits, and Networking
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Session 2:
  1. Leverage Health Care Data
    to Change the Value Chain

    Gerald W. Frye, President,
    The Benefit Services Group, Inc. (BSG)

Big data. Complex data. Multi-source data. Data is everywhere, but unless you’re using a business intelligence approach to improve your analytics, you are missing critical opportunities to leverage the swiftly-changing health care environment to your advantage. This workshop explains why employers must change, then gives specific information on using advanced data analytics to drive that change.

  1. How to Offer Total Rewards to Millennials
    Jeff Chambers, Secretary/Treasurer,
    WorldatWork Board of Directors

30 million Millennials (aka Generation Y) will be flooding the job market within the next two years, and they tend to have wholly different views and expectations regarding work. How can you attract, motivate, and retain them? Which aspects of the Total Rewards model should you lead with? In this session, Jeff Chambers will answer these questions and more, allowing you to get the most from this multi-tasking, media-savvy group of up-and-coming employees.

  1. The Future of Quality
    Laurel Nelson-Rowe, Managing Director,
    American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Every three years, the American Society for Quality conducts a futures study to brainstorm and envision what society might look like in 10 to 15 years. In 2011, over 140 participants from 33 countries evaluated several dozen social, political, economic, and technical forces that could shape the future of quality. In detailing the futures study’s findings, this presentation will enable more relevant strategic plans to be crafted and give quality professionals the ability to boost their skills in anticipation of the future. This presentation is about decisions, not clear-cut answers, but decisions you will need to make soon.

  1. Behavioral Based Safety and Decision Making
    Dave Anderson, President, Anderson 360 Solutions

Accidents are preventable. A safety culture in the workplace needs to involve everyone to create the attitudes, practices, and policies that incorporate safety for awareness, prevention, and education. The lack of identifying hazardous conditions and the poor choices employees make are the leading factors in all accidents. Why does this happen? Where is the commitment? What does it really take to make a difference?

This session will explain why people make the choices they do and how we can better identify hazardous conditions and foster better decision-making skills to prevent accidents from occurring.

2:45 - 3:00 p.m. Break, Explore Exhibits, and Networking
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Closing General Session:
Fired Up On Purpose
Bill Ester, Motivational Speaker

Be inspired by Bill Ester as he recounts how he not only survived but also thrived after he was severely burned in a tanker truck explosion. A true story of triumph over tragedy,hope, and purpose.

4:00 p.m. Closing Remarks