PEBA's 28th Annual Forum

Tuesday April 20, 2010
The Philadelphia Marriott
12th & Market Streets

Opening Presentation

8:45 to 9:30 am
Salon H

The Social Media Game: There Aren't Any Rules

HR used to write the rules. They managed the policies in a company. With the advent of social media, those rules have been thrown out the window. Now, employees have an open mic to shout out to the world about their experiences. And no matter how many rules you write to tell them they can't, they will. With that in mind, we'll explore the new rules (or non-rules) of the social media environment and offer some tips to HR pros on how to use social media to their advantage.

Frank Roche
Ifractal

Midday Presentation

11:00am-12:00pm- Salon B

Harnessing the Power of Social Networking and Web 2.0

Social networking is changing how we interact, creating ties and connecting people in ways we never imagined.

Can social networking have the same effect inside the organization? Are there ties we can create to engage employees more fully, motivate success, break down barriers, and strengthen the connection between individuals and the organization?

Join Mercer as we explore social networking inside the organization. We'll look at ways organizations can employ social media to achieve greater collaboration, create a culture of wellness and drive the right behaviors.

We'll share our point of view and real stories of the impact social media is having on employees and organizations.

Bernadette Nace
Mercer

Debbie Slappey
Mercer

Scott Turner
Mercer

Closing Presentation: Miracle in the Making

2:45pm-3:45pm- Salon H

On a Saturday in September, with less then two minutes remaining in the Penn State game against rival Ohio State, Adam Taliaferro made a routine helmet to helmet tackle that would change the course of his life. The Voorhees New Jersey native had broken his neck--the same injury suffered by Christopher Reeves. He lay motionless on the field. Given only a 3% chance of ever walking again, Adam had very different ideas and today he not only walks, but he walks well.  

"Adam is our miracle," says legendary Penn State Coach Joe Paterno. He is the personification of triumph over tragedy, an inspiration to his teammates, his Penn State family, and anyone who hears his story.  

Prior to his injury, Adam was an NFL prospect if there ever was one. A cornerback, he was ranked the seventh best high school player in the nation when he graduated as a National Honor Society member. Offered scholarships to numerous schools, Adam chose to play for Penn State and Coach Paterno.  
 
Though, playing football is no longer in Adam's future his inspirational tale of recovery has been followed in Happy Valley as well as the nation, leading authors Scott Brown and Sam Carchidi to chronicle his remarkable story in their 2001 book Miracle in the Making.  
 
Adam graduated from Penn State, on time, in 2005. In his remaining time at school, he received the Maxwell Football Club's Spirit Award and remained a part of the Penn State football team.  
 
Adam is now an attorney in Philadelphia.  Adam has also started his own foundation named the Adam Taliaferro Foundation that provides financial assistance to individuals affected by spinal cord injuries.  Through his foundation, Adam continues to provide hope for so many people who feel that there is no reason to hope at all.

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