HR Summit

Transform your department at HR Summit 06

All HR professionals want an organisation full of self-directed, motivated and creative employees. Those who contribute to the overall success of the organisation are empowered to achieve great results time and time again.

And the point is, with the right ideas and a fresh approach, transforming your department into a focused, competitive team is not unachievable.

This is one of the reasons for the recent popularity of corporate team-building activities. At HR Summit 06, James Michael, leadership specialist will show you how to create a stronger team dynamic in your organisation.

With a background in recruitment with the Australian Army, James specialises in developing high performance teams through effective frontline leadership.

Small and medium-sized businesses will have the opportunity to understand how to transfer this knowledge to their organisations and improve communication processes within their HR team and the company as a whole.

HR Summit 06 consists of a two-day conference, Directors Forum, free workshops, seminars and exhibition. Featuring high-level presentations and workshops that are dedicated to the needs of senior HR professionals.

Main conference is aimed at all human resource and employment professionals, and will give you a complete update on the workplace reforms, skill shortage solutions, employee engagement, managing poor performance, training and incentives. Pay only $495.

Directors Forum is researched and produced for senior managers, directors and CEOs. Highly successful around Australia, the Directors Forum is designed to encourage interactive discussion and problem solving at a strategic level, and offers extensive opportunities to network with peers in an intimate workshop environment. Pay only $795.

HR Summit 06 is also an opportunity to:

• Learn from award-winning companies
• Be inspired by key industry specialists
• Meet new business contacts at the HR Summit 06 networking function
• Benefit from fresh thinking to take you career to the next level

All conference and Directors Forum delegates will receive:
Five-star seated lunches, morning and afternoon tea, delegate handbook including speaker notes and the official HR Summit 06 delegate bag.

HR Summit 06 – returning to Melbourne, 3 – 4 October 2006
To find out more and register go to: www.thehrsummit.com

Or contact Jessica Blake on ph: (02) 8437 4752 or email: jessica.blake@keymedia.com.au

Conference topics include:

DAY 1 - TUESDAY 3 OCTOBER 2006

ATTRACTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE FIRST TIME
Deanne Barbary, project director, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, Hudson
Find out how to create robust attraction and selection processes in your organisation

MONEY TALKS - OR DOES IT?
Kitty Buchanan, senior remuneration and benefits consultant, Remesys
Find out what the latest trends are to retain your high performers, and which remuneration strategy is most suitable for your organisation.

MANAGING POOR PERFORMANCE
Rennis Witham, primary care consultant, Victorian Hospitals’ Industrial Association
This session will cover the legal ramifications of termination, and also the preventative measures you can take to avoid the situation.

SKILL SHORTAGE SOLUTIONS

Panel members include:

• Damien Woods, senior consultant, Centre for Business, Work and Ageing, Swinburne University of Technology
• Hans van pelt, general manager, employment, Adult Multicultural Education Services
• Katie Malyon, solicitor & barrister, Katie Malyon & Associates, Lawyers
• John Molenar, executive director, Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Advisory Body

Find out the best way for your company to address the skill shortage, from our team of advisors and legal experts.

EMPLOYER BRANDING
Naomi Simson, CEO, RedBalloon Days
Find out what are your employer reputation strengths and threats and how can you link your business values and culture.

INCREASING CROSS-CULTURAL AWARENESS
Gayle Barro, intercultural training, SIRVA Relocation
This session aims to demystify cross-cultural training through a series of quizzes, case studies and audience involvement.

5.00pm - 6.00pm OFFICIAL HR SUMMIT 06 NETWORKING FUNCTION

 

DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER 2006

TRANSFORMING YOUR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES
Victoria Bethlehem, director of knowledge management, Select Australasia
Find out how company initiatives such as the Select recruitment qualification, mentoring programs and the leadership camp led to Select Australasia being recognised as a Hewitt Best Employer 2005.

TEAM BUILDING
James Michael, leadership specialist, Global Speakers & Entertainers
Don't miss James Michael's session on team building! With a background in recruitment with the Australian Army, James specialises in developing high performance teams through effective frontline leadership.

WORKPLACE LAW REFORMS
Michael Harmer, chairman & senior team leader; Chris Molnar, partner & team leader; Katerina Kasmski, senior associate; Harmers Workplace Lawyers
Make sure you are fully updated now that the WorkChoices legislation has come into force from experts in industrial relations and employment law.

GENERATING HIGH PERFORMERS OF ALL AGES
Panel members include:

• Mark McCrindle, director, McCrindle Research
• Chris Gillies, non-executive director, Oakton
• John Kerr, project co-ordinator, Grey Matters, Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Michael Iaccarino, executive officer, Melbourne West Area Consultative Committee

Find out the best strategies to use, from companies who are leading the way in cross-generational people practice.

DRIVING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT THROUGH YOUR PEOPLE STRATEGY
Colin Beames, principal, WRDI Institute
Take a strategic approach to engagement, and reap the rewards as your company experiences unprecedented levels of productivity and increased cohesion.

Free half-day workshops on both days:

A HEALTHY APPROACH TO PRODUCTIVITY
Michelle Spooner, general manager, ahm Total Health
Understand what is the impact of health on productivity, presenteeism and absenteeism.

WORKFORCE GLOBALISATION: EFFECTIVE EXPATRIATE MIGRATION
Harriet Mantell, director, migrations services and Cameron Allen, partner, corporate & international taxation, Deloitte
Discover how you can overcome the skill shortage by tapping into the burgeoning competitive international market for talent by attending the workshop

COACHING FOR SUCCESS
Kathy McKenzie, director, Fire Up Coaching
Ensure you are satisfied with the performance levels of your organisation.

ACHIEVING A PAPERLESS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Kate Baring and Terry Duran, directors of Traxion HR
Understand how to best utilise the efficiencies of the cyber world to enhance your internal review processes.

Event sponsorship and exhibition opportunities

Do you target your product or service to the human resource and employment industry? If you do, then this two-day conference & exhibition is an excellent opportunity for you to raise awareness and promote your company or service.

For further details please contact:

Tanya Webeck, Sales Manager – HR Summit
Tel: (02) 8437 4724
E-mail: tanya.webeck@keymedia.com.au