Below we have carefully curated presentations from the speakers at TDCON24. This page will be updated regularly, so if you don’t see a presentation listed, please wait patiently while try to retrieve it for your reviewing. Thank you!
REFUGEE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Speakers: Matthew Bray, Human Resources Director - Amcor Flexibles North America and Benjamyn Deneen, Refugee Career Development Services Program Manager, JSS Madison
Amcor Flexibles North America developed a staffing strategy to tap into under-represented candidate pools via refugee communities. Through partnerships with national refugee resettlement agencies and ethnic advocacy groups, the team was able to successful on-board, train and mentor over 100 Afghan and Congolese refugees. Throughout the session, Amcor will share some best practices and key learnings to help you establish refugee employment programs within your organization.
GENERATIONS UNMASKED
Speaker: Brad Gringras, Owner, Superior Strategies, LLC
Can Millennials ever show up on time? Why are Boomers so adverse to change? Our youngest employees won’t even pick up the phone! Our staff wants to work on their terms. Generational conflict and misunderstanding has been present for decades, however the divide between each generation seems to get further apart. The Generations Unmasked identifies key influences, traits and characteristics of the predominant generations in the workforce, but more importantly strategies to help understand what makes each age cohort succeed and engage. No matter which generation you fit into, this session will be relevant, entertaining and help you better understand your coworkers and individuals throughout your life.
CAREER EXPLORATION AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH VIRTUAL REALITY
Speaker: Ryan Leonhardt, Transfr State Workforce Manager
This session will focus on how workforce partners through Wisconsin and the United States are using virtual reality career exploration to attract and engage participation by providing day-in-the-life exploration experiences through virtual reality.
CAREER EXPLORATION - LEARN BY DOING, VIRTUALLY!"
Speaker: Nikki Lester, zSpace Executive Director of Career and Technical Education
Discover how districts have implemented innovative strategies using glasses-free AR/VR laptops to enhance workforce development programs. Leave with practical ideas for incorporating AR/VR into your teaching and training, and how to prepare students for STEM careers and industry certifications in health science, agri-science, transportation, advance manufacturing, and more.
ENGAGING YOUR WORKFORCE DURING THE GREAT RESIGNATION
Speaker: Jeff Russell, co-owner of Russell Consulting, Inc
Employees who are truly engaged in their work are more than simply satisfied with their jobs. Engaged employees tend to demonstrate higher levels of job performance, provide higher levels of customer service quality, are more effective at problem solving, build stronger intra-organizational working relationships, and contribute more toward the company’s success. Simply put, engaged employees improve quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability. And, during this time of the Great Resignation, engaged employees are less likely to quit! In this session, we’ll explore the core elements of employee engagement, discuss company practices that facilitate employee engagement, and identify what leaders can do to retain top talent by strengthening engagement strategies. Participants will leave this session with a clear understanding of the power of employee engagement and a plan for strengthening engagement levels throughout the company.
HARNESSING THE POWER OF AI TO ELEVATE EFFECTIVENESS
Speaker: Jay Stulo, Director of AI Strategy and Technology at Fox Valley Technical College
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to education, from business to entertainment. But how can we leverage the power of AI to enhance our own effectiveness, productivity, and creativity? In this talk, Jay Stulo will share his insights and experiences on how AI can help us achieve more with less, and how we can use AI as a tool for personal and professional growth.
UNIQUE “BENEFITS TO ATTRACT CANDIDATES AND HOW TO KEEP NEW HIRES
Speaker: Jessica Van Den Plas, HR Manager at Salm Partners
There are many benefits that employers can offer their employees that won't cost the employer anything. Ever think about offering employee housing but don't know where to start? Lets talk about that! Now that you have a new hire. Lets talk about tips to keep them engaged and working.
IF YOU BUILD IT - THEY WILL COME… OR THEY WON’T
Speaker: Mark Richardson, President and Connector-In-Chief at Unfinished Business LLC
The number one asset in any business is its people. In the coming years, workforce attraction promises to be the biggest hurdle to growth (or even sustainability) for Wisconsin Businesses. In some industries it already is. So how do you attract and retain the people you need for your business to survive... and thrive?
