Past Program Titles

2024
January 17 - Reimagining HR for a Better Future: Three disruptive HR leaders offer valuable food for thought
February 14 - Social Determinants of Health
March 13 - Conducting Workplace Investigations in an Evolving Landscape of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

2023
January 18 - How to Leverage Workforce Data to Hire and Retain Talent
February 8 - Mental Health Awareness and Education
March 8 - Navigating a New Employment Landscape
May 10 - Dominate the New World of Work: Build High-Performing Teams in Hybrid Environments
June 14 - Breaking Down Barriers: Understanding the unique needs of individuals who experience barriers to entering the workforce
September 14 - ESG Focus is Good for Business - How Can HR Support an ESG Strategy?
October 18 - Never Lose an Employee Again
November 15 - Navigating the Future: Cultural and Workforce Impacts of AI

2022
January 12 - Healthy Workforce, Healthy Growth: Why Employee Health Matters
February 9 - The Human Side of Artificial Intelligence
March 9 - Women in Leadership – Overcoming Barriers to Female Leadership
May 11 - Mergers and Acquisitions Playbook
June 8 - Let Be, Let Go, Let In: Navigating the Next Normal with Resilient Leadership
September 14 - Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce
October 12 - Beyond Resilience:  A New Path to a Strong Culture
November 16 - A Leader’s Perspective on Strategic DE&I Imperatives

2021
January 13 - Identifying and Dismantling Systemic Marginalization in Your Organization

February 10 - A Holistic Approach to Safety in the Workplace
March 10 - How Organizations Can Make Pay Transparency Manageable
May 12 - Leading from the High-Wire
June 9 - Techniques and Strategies that Keep Employees Engaged
September 15 - Transformers at Work – HR Professionals as Leaders During Paradigm Shifts
October 13 - “What Did I Miss?”  What Managers Need to Know to Lead Effectively in the Modern Work Environment
November 10 - Demands, Deal-Breakers and Diversity – What’s Hot in Talent Acquisition Today

2020
January 15 - Future-Shaping Trends in Workplace Culture: An HR Leader’s Guide to Planning for 2020
February 12 - M&A Part 1: Navigating the Due Diligence Journey – Stories from the Line
March 4 - M&A Part 2: Change - A Never Ending Process and a Discussion on How to Manage it Successfully
May 6 - From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Building Resilience in the Midst of COVID-19
June 3 - Work 2.0: Moving Forward Toward A New Normal
September 16 - Diversity and Inclusion in an Ever-Changing Business World
October 7 - Making Talent Acquisition Your Competitive Advantage: Big Ideas You Can Use Today
October 20 - HR Alliance in partnership with WATRA - Overview of 2020 Compensation Survey and Pay Equality Issues in Corporate America
November 5 - Connected: Reimagining Employee Engagement in a Virtual World

2019
January 9 - HR's Role in Protecting Trade Secrets
February 13 - Because Nice Matters: Creating Kind & Compassionate Cultures at Work
March 6 - Scaling Humans: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Human Resources
April 4 - Leadership Series: The Business Case for Ethics in HR
May 1 - HR at the Table:  Strengthening the HR and Business Partnership
June 5 - Alternative Benefits – Out of the Box Solutions to Attract, Retain and Engage
July 18 - Leadership Series: Be BOLD! Leadership
September 11 - Gig Economy
October 2 - How Technology will Impact Strategic Approaches to Mental Health at Work
November 6 - Yes, You CAN Drive Workforce Innovation

2018
January 10 - Local Law Update:  How States, Counties and Cities in the DC Area Have Taken the Lead on Worker Protections
February 14 - Cultivating Fruitful Relationships in an Age of Distraction
March 7 - Powerful Visual Presentations
April 12 - Leadership Series - Creating Vision and Thinking Strategically
May 2 - Talent Acquisition Strategies - Hire the Best
June 6 - Reimagining Performance Management
July 19 - Leadership Series - Essential Communication Skills for Executives - Are You Listening?
Sept. 12 - Applying Pro-Active Analytics to Maximize the Workforce Planning Cycle
Oct. 3 - The HR Evolution from the #METOO Revolution
Nov. 7 - Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast - How to Make Them Play Nice
Nov 29 - Leadership Series - Conscious: The New Competitive Edge

2017
January 11 - What to Expect from the Trump Administration

February 1 - Communicating the Value of Total Rewards
March 1 - Social Recruiting: Create a Winning Social Media Strategy to Attract and Acquire Top Talent
May 3 - WANTED: Healthy Leaders - the Why, What and How of Leading Conscious Change
June 7 - Communicate with Power, Pop, and Pizazz
July 11 - Leadership Series - The Presence to Lead: Build Influence and Inspire Action
July 18 - Attack you #1 Healthcare Expense. Improve Outcomes, Experience and Cost - Sponsored by Airrosti
September 13 - Elevating Diverse Talent and Millennial Retention
October 4 - Surviving a Merger and/or Acquisition (M&A)
October 18 - Overview of the 2017 Compensation Survey and "Pay Transparency in a Multigenerational Workforce"
November 1 - Creating an Engaging Employee Experience
November 9 - Leadership Series - Energize Life at Work!

2016
January 13 - Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: Worker Misclassification
February 3 - Supporting Those Who Served: Best Practices for Recruiting & Retaining Veterans & Disabled Veterans
March 2 - Using Neuroscience to Re-imagine Talent Strategies
May 4 - Career Coaching:  Using Career Growth to Motivate and Retain
June 8 - The Cultural Imperative: The Bedrock of High Performing Organizations
September 14 - More with Less? Teams Dealing with Resource Constraints
October 5 - Service Contract Act Compliance - The challenges of old and the new arrivals
October 19 - Overview of the 2016 Compensation Survey and "Here we go again: Understanding and Implementing the Department of Labor's New Salary Level Regulations"
November 2 - When HR Has a Seat at the Table

2015
January 7 - How to Make Your Investigation Process Fair, Compliant and Effective
February 4 - Strategies to Recruit Diverse Talent
March 4 - Human Capital as a Competitive Advantage in the Merger & Acquisition Process
May 6 - Pre-program - Beth Saunders, Just Ask VA Prevention Project
Regular Program - Partnering for Performance - Creating Value & Driving Results - HR & Finance
June 3 - What Employers Need to Know and Do About the NLRB’s Aggressive Agenda - Critical Updates for both Union and Non-Union Employers
September 9 - The Evolution of Your Impact
October 7 - OFCCP Enforcement Update and Trends
October 21 - Part I - Overview of the HR Alliance DC 2015 Compensation Survey
Part II - “Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later: Ensuring Comprehensive Wage and Hour Compliance”
November 4 - Coaching: What It Is, What It's Not, and What It Can Do for Your Company

2014

January 8 - Advanced Issues in Human Resource Management: Beyond Performance Counseling and Anti-Harassment Training
February 6 - Violence in the Workplace, "Preparing for the Unexpected:  HR's role in Creating Organizational Readiness"
March 5 - The Art and Science of the Conversation to Successfully Navigate HR Challenges
April 2 - Bonus Program: What You Need to Know About The Affordable Care Act
May 7 - Hands-on Social Media and Social Networking Workshop
June 4 - Beyond Diversity: Creating an Inclusive Workplace
September 10 - Employee Engagement - Rewards on a Shoe String Budget
October 1 - Latest Developments in the Service Contract Act (SCA)
October 15 - 2014 Compensation Survey Program, "The Difference Between Good and Great Pay Programs: Communication"
November 5 - Using Quantitative Data to Measure HR's Success and Value

2013
January 9 - Trending Legal Topics for 2013 - What You Need to Know Before They Impact Your Organization
February 6 - Lead the Way with Veteran-Friendly Workforce Strategies
March 20 - Special Program: Health Care Reform's Impact on Your Business
April 10 - Taking Your Leadership Program from Good to Great
May 1 - The Future of HR - A C-Suite View
June 5 - A Quantitative Approach to Total Rewards
September 11 - Talent Acquisition:  It's Not Just About Hiring People!
October 2 - Is Your AAP Ready for Scrutiny: What’s on the OFCCP’s Agenda?
October 22 - Special Program focusing on the WTPF 2013 Compensation Survey and program topic “Variable Pay: Past, Present and Future”
November 6 - A Fresh Look at a Multi-Generational Work Force:  Creating Stronger Connections

2012
January 11 - Legal Updates - HR Law Changes, Recent HR Lawsuits and Outcomes
February 1 - The Legal Aspects of Performance Reviews
March 7 - HREvolution - Moving from Tactical to Strategic HR
May 2 - Leveraging Social Media to Increase Recruiting Effectiveness
June 6 - Cutting Edge Wellness:  Best Practices at Inova
September 12 - Service Contract Act:  Clarifying Health and Welfare Requirements
October 3 - Aligning Talent Practices with Business Strategy - Workforce Planning
October 17 - Session 1:  Key Trends and Results of the 2012 WTPF Compensation Survey, Session 2:  Using Incentive Plans to Drive Results – Trends, Practices and Plan Design
 November 7 - HR Technology: HRIS Evolution, Trends and Today's Options

2011
January 12 - Talent Acquisition: Essential to the Bottom Line Growth of your Organization
February 10 - Jump Start Employee Engagement – Helios HR Apollo Award Winners Share Best Practices for Onboarding Employees
March 2 - Employment and Labor Law Update: What Employers Need to Know for 2011
April 6 - Are You Developing Emotionally Intelligent Leaders?
May 4 - The Value of a Benefits Strategy
September 14 - Post Recession Compensation Strategies
September 14 - Lunch 'n Learn - Making the Most of your Survey Results
October 5 - Is 3rd Generation Knowledge Management the "Game-Changer" for Your Organization?
November 2 - Surviving an OFCCP Audit
December 9 - How Emotionally Intelligent Are You?

2010
February 3 - Employment and Labor Law Update
March 2 - The Financial Impact of Not Hiring the Top-third
April 7 - C-Suite Panel Discussion: How Strategic HR Plays a Key Role in Successful Companies
June 2 - Deliver Your HR Programs with Project Management Precision
September 16 - Compensation Trends, Strategies and Information in Today’s Market
November 3 - Ensuring Your Affirmative Action Plan Will Withstand an OFCCP Audit
December 8 - Leading Change: A Case Study with Lockheed Martin


2009
January 7 - Legal Update
March 4 - Hardwiring Talent Strategy To Business
April 1 - C-Suite Panel: Surviving the Economy
May 6 - Health, Benefits & Compensation Trends
May 12 - Compensation 101 for Today's Marketplace
June 3 - Leveraging Employee Touch Points•
September 2 - Government Workforce and Role of Contractors
September 17 - Demonstrating HR Relevance
November 19 - Holiday Networking and Social


2008
January 9 - Employment Law Update
February 6 - Internet Innovations
March 5 - Maximize Your HR ROI
April 2 - CEO Panel on Employee Engagement
May 7 - The Impact of HR Outsourcing
August 13 - Telework: A Win/Win Strategy for Business
September 10 - Re-Engaging Vets in the Workplace
October 1 - Engaging the Remote Worker
November 5 - "Now What?”


2007
January 10 - Emerging Issues in Employment Law
February 7 - Breakfast Buzz - Best Practices
March 7 - There Is No Such Thing As A Merger
May 2 - Executive HR Panel
September 12 - Internal Branding
October 10 - Emerging Trends in Performance Management
November 8 - Mergers & Acquisitions


2006
January 11 Emerging Issues in Employment Law
February 1 - Buzz Client Relationship Management
March 1 - Managing Your Organization's Talent
March 21 - Keeping Up To Date With the OFCCP
March 28 - Charting Your Course To An Effective
April 3 - Keeping Up To Date With the OFCCP
April 5 - Getting Results From Strategic Rewards
April 25 - Avoiding Whistleblower & Retaliation
May 3 - Perspectives From the 'C' Level
May 23 - Employee Benefits: A Changing Landscape
October 4 - New Rules: OFCCP Revised
November 1 - What Your Business Partner Wants
November 14 - HR Metrics


2005
January 12 - Learn From HR Leaders in Our Area
February 2 - Employment Law Update
March 21 - Emerging Trends in Human Resources
April 6 - Benefits: What's New?
May 4 - Brain Drain
June 14 - Image, Impact and Innovation
September 14 - What Your CFO Wants To Know About
October 5 - Security Clearances - What You Should Know
October 18 - How To Survive Your Next DCAA Audit
November 21 - Assimilation-Protecting Your Investment

 


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