PEBA's 27th Annual Forum

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Philadelphia Marriott
12th & Market Streets

The Power of Leadership in Challenging Times
 

Amid the chaos, one thing is increasingly clear:  successful organizations of the future must strategically leverage their HR resources.

In today’s difficult economic conditions, never before has Human Resources been more critical to your organization’s mission and success.  With shrinking budgets, staff layoffs, and nervous employees, even the most experienced HR leaders must reconsider long-held assumptions and find creative ways to deal with uncertainty.  As an HR practitioner, how can YOU help your company not only survive, but thrive in challenging times?

PEBA’s Annual Forum will provide you with strategies and tools from top companies in the Delaware Valley to reinvigorate the organizational and financial performance of your institution and engage and develop your employees. 
 

Keynote Speaker

About Eli Massar
co-founder and board chair of PhillyCarShare
 
Eli uses his background in financial management, policy planning, and systems management to serve Philadelphia and Pennsylvania citizens. As the Chief Operating Officer of the Mural Arts Program, Eli streamlined the organization's financial operations.  Prior to the Mural Arts Program, he was Special Assistant at the Pennsylvania Department of General Services, where he focused on improving the efficiency and productivity of the State's vehicle fleet and real estate portfolio. As the Commercial Corridor Manager for the University City District, Eli worked to improve the sustainability of Philadelphia's University City neighborhood by reinvigorating its Baltimore and Lancaster Avenue retail corridors. He has also worked on policy issues for the Philadelphia City Controller's Office and Finance Department.  Innovating on the shared resource concept gained through growing PhillyCarShare, Eli is currently starting up a local business that provides shared commercial kitchen space for caterers and bakers.

Forum Schedule                      

Workshop Selection

Keynote Speaker 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Keynote Address

Morning Session 9:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
B - Clearing the Haze in Rx
M - HR Portals and Employee Self Service
C - Do Market Based Pay Adjustments Make Sense During an Economic Downturn?
♦ - Introduction to Retirement Plans - 1 PA CLE credit
HR - Positioning Human Resources as a Strategic Business Partner
W - Creating a Culture of Health in the Workplace

Middle Session 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Legislative Update

Afternoon Session 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
B - Cohesive Approach to Absence Management
M - Employee Engagement - A Holistic View
C - Strategic Issues in Executive Compensation
♦ - Introduction to Benefits: 25 Ways to Lower Your Employee Benefits Plan Costs
HR - Capturing the Value in Careers to Enhance Your Business Performance
W - Taking Responsibility for Your Health

Closing Address  2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Mayor of Philadelphia - Michael Nutter

How to Participate
Exhibitors
Sponsors
Participant Registration

Exhibitor and Sponsor Listing
Exhibitors
Sponsors

Registration information
Register now for Philadelphia's premier compensation and benefits event! To register for the 27th Annual Forum, go the PEBA Service Center, at www.peba.org, or call (215) 735-9435. When registering online or via phone, you will be asked to pick the workshops you'd like to attend. You can change your workshop selection the day of the Forum.

Registration Fees
Member Registration:
Until April 3rd: $200
After April 3rd: $220

Non-Member Registration:
Until April 3rd: $260
After April 3rd: $280

As a benefit to our exhibitors, all members of a company exhibiting at the Forum receive the member price for the Forum. If you're interested in exhibiting at the forum, fill out an application today!

Location
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

The Philadelphia Marriott is walking distance from the Market Street SEPTA station.

Cancellations and Substitutions
Cancellations must be received by April 1st to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after April 1st. You may substitute another person for yourself in the event that you are not able to attend. Please contact the PEBA office at (215) 735-9435 to arrange for a substitution.

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