John FosterHead of Talent and Organization at HuluJohn manages all aspects of talent management, recruitment, internal communications and human resources at Hulu where he leads the company's efforts to be "a place where builders build." Prior to joining Hulu, John spent five years as head of talent and organization at international design leader IDEO.
Lisa BisacciaSenior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for CVS CaremarkLisa serves as the human resources business partner for the company’s Chief Executive Officer, and is responsible for the human resources function of the corporation for more than 200,000 colleagues.
Darcy AntonellisPresident of Technical Operations at Warner Bros. EntertainmentA member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a Fellow of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Darcy was selected to Video Business Magazine’s Women Elite List and named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2010 Digital Power 50 List.
Tim BridgesDirector of Knowledge Management for The Boeing CompanyTim received an “Engineer of the Year” award for advanced USAF satellite work, and holds an MS in Systems Architecture and Engineering from USC, and a BSEE from California State University, Fullerton. Tim also holds one patent and has published two professional papers.
Mark AustinVice President, Organization Development at Warner Bros. EntertainmentMark oversees organization effectiveness, change management and leadership development strategies within the WB corporate, home entertainment and international groups. His extensive background in psychology and business helps organizations, teams and individuals apply innovative solutions to improve performance.
Lori EmerickDirector, Diversity & Inclusion, NIKE, Inc.Lori has responsibility for creating a global portfolio of development experiences for leaders at all levels of the company, from self leader to enterprise leader. Her previous experience includes process engineering in aerospace, leadership development in healthcare and city government, as well as high tech.
David YudisFormerly VP, Enterprise Executive Development, The Walt Disney CompanyDavid is a talent management leader with 15 years global experience providing creative business solutions that maximize human performance. He has worked with senior executives and teams from around the world and focused on the growth of businesses via innovation, global immersion and the use of technology.
Dr. Steven KowalskiExecutive Talent Development for Genentech, Inc.Steve's core areas of expertise include leadership and management effectiveness, creativity and innovation, and enterprise-wide “evolving workplace” initiatives –including Genentech’s CareerLab and Work and Career Flexibility initiatives.
Rebecca PomeringChief Executive Officer of Moss Adams Wealth AdvisorsRebecca is regarded as one of the leading experts on the business of wealth management. She was named to Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 under 40 in 2010, Wealth Manager’s 50 Top Women in Wealth in 2009-2011, and Accounting Today’s 100 Most influential People in Accounting in 2008
Tammy YoungManaging Director, Human Resources at Moss Adams Wealth AdvisorsWhether it’s improving our performance management or ensuring we’re building a diverse pipeline of talent, Tammy thrives on making a difference. She’s also committed to making a difference in her community by working with a variety of charitable and nonprofit organizations.
Nancy TurnerGlobal Director of Talent Development at NIKE, Inc.Supporting the corporate areas such as Finance, Legal, Global Operations & Logistics, IT, and HR, Nancy is responsible for building the talent strategy and development portfolios.
Deary Paul DuffieDirector of Organization Development at Genentech, Inc.Deary’s work of over 25 years as Chief Learning Officer and Senior Human Resources executive at companies such as Charles Schwab Corporation, Levi Strauss and Company, and Hewlett-Packard allowed for international assignments in Brazil, Singapore, Belgium, and Italy.
Alicia ShanklandChief Human Resource Officer for Razorfish & DigitasAlicia is currently the Chief Human Resource Officer for Razorfish and Digitas, two global digital marketing agencies within the Publicis Groupe. She has a long record of success as an HR leader in fast-growth, high-tech companies such as AOL/Time Warner, AT &T Wireless, Nextel Communications, and InfoSpace.
Breaking the Old Rules of Engagement: Innovative Processes and Hot New Tools for Increasing Talent Performance and Business Results
Employee Engagement is still the most crucial factor when determining organizational success. 90% of leaders recognize this fact by acknowledging that engagement practices directly impacts the success of their business, yet over 75% also admit they have no engagement plan or strategy in place.*1. But is employee engagement really important enough to actively implement a plan for high performers, senior level executives or the new workforce coming into their own? You bet your job it is.
Everyone has seen the statistics — engaged employees drive business. They increase market share, launch customer service into the stratosphere, drive innovation, reduce turnover, and grow the bottom line. The problem is finding engagement programs and tools that are the right fit for the specific segments you’re trying to target. There is a wealth of ideas and products out there but how do you know which solution is the most effective for senior executives or high potentials? Which engagement tools laser target the next generation workforce, and do you know what really turns on your technical talent and creative personalities?
As the leader in Human Capital education, HCI understands employee engagement and has developed a program in collaboration with leading Fortune 500 organizations to demonstrate how you can engage your workforce in a meaningful and measurable way. Learn what works from organizations that are currently growing and thriving as a result of their outstanding engagement strategies. Discover the newest tools that are creating groundbreaking results, how they impact each of your workforce segments, and how surprisingly low cost they are to implement.
We'll take a deep dive into these essential tools:
- Collaboration
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Social Media
- Corporate Branding/Reputation Management
- Rewards & Recognition /“Social Recognition”
- Engagement Surveys & Polling
- Gamifications
- Social Impact/Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
While highlighting these critical sectors for maximum impact:
- Middle Managers
- Executive/Leadership
- New Generation Workforce
- High Potentials
- Technical and Creative Staff
We will uncover premier case studies and scalable initiatives that will quicken the bond between employees and the organization, while increasing overall performance and uniting all levels of the workforce towards a common goal.
HCI will give you:
- The Skills
- The Education
- The Strategies
- Tips and Tricks
- Best Practices from Top Organizations
We understand the problems you grapple with, and our aim is to provide valuable solutions and strategies you can execute immediately. Take back an actionable plan with great ideas, new networking contacts, and the next steps needed to increase engagement levels in your organization.
Join us in Seattle and make an immediate and measurable difference in your workforce. We are currently preparing the Employee Engagement program which will take place in September 2012, so register now, to get our best early bird pricing and reserve your seat. Please contact Shane Lennon at 866.538.1909 x1904.
If you have questions about presenting at the event, please email Shane York at shane.york@hci.org
*1 No author (2010, August). The Role of Employee Engagement in the Return to Growth, The Corporate Executive Board
See What People said about the 2011 HCI Engagement & Retention Conference
- http://strategic-hcm.blogspot.com/2011/07/connecting-dots-in-employee-engagement.html
- http://www.newkind.com/2011/07/thoughts-from-the-hci-engagement-and-retention-conference-in-chicago/
"The HCI conference has truly provided a conference with educational and real experiences from speakers that will motivate and encourage to make the difference and impact within one self's personal and professional life as well as develop others. Great workshop! Superb conference! Speakers were great. This will not be my last HCI Conference. I plan on attending the next one!"
— Talent Management Partner, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.
" I walked away with several opinions (ideas) of ways to enhance current programs. Additionally, the conference sparked new concepts that I will structure into my 3-5 strategy plan and present to my senior leadership team. Thanks for coordinating a great group of presenters and for sharing the powerpoint decks."
— HR Employee Programs Director, Crowley

