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The background and basics surrounding the why’s, do’s, and don’ts about an effective social media policy. How companies can protect themselves while using new media to build relationships, increase employee engagement, and build a company presence on some of the most popular social media networks.The background and basics surrounding the why’s, do’s, and don’ts about an effective social media policy. How companies can protect themselves while using new media to build relationships, increase employee engagement, and build a company presence on some of the most popular social media networks.

Social media isn’t just changing HR, it’s changing the way business does business. Guiding you through risk, potential pitfalls, and best practices surrounding social media and how HR can leverage these online tools in this ever-evolving business and technology world we now live in.

Can Improving HR Really Help Improve Your Company's Performance?

Dawn Stastny says it can! Her presentation at the Annual Conference will center on techniques for resolving workplace conflict, building trust among coworkers and how to best use the "5 Dysfunctions" model to improve the overall health of your team.Down-to-earth and practical, this session is designed to help you promote a true "team" concept in your own workplace.Dawn is on a mission to put the "human spirit" back into HR. Certified in the industry for more than a decade, Dawn helps companies improve their performance through training, leadership, issue resolution and solution implementation.

SchmoozaPalooza is designed to bring businesses together in a fun and casual networking environment. Exhibitors will have a table top display that will allow them to promote their business and make new contacts while attendees will enjoy door prizes, food, and fun while previewing the latest products and services featured at SchmoozaPalooza.SchmoozaPalooza is designed to bring businesses together in a fun and casual networking environment. Exhibitors will have a table top display that will allow them to promote their business and make new contacts while attendees will enjoy door prizes, food, and fun while previewing the latest products and services featured at SchmoozaPalooza.

• Engage with mission-minded peers and experts
• Enhance your leadership skills through interactive workshops
• Stay informed on trends and issues affecting our children
• Celebrate our standout members and student performers at our awards ceremony

Presented By: Dawn Stastny

If you think people purchase the goods and services based upon rational thinking, think again. Have you ever wondered why ads feature beautiful models, adorable puppies, cute babies and hilarious gags? In today’s society a premium is put on the value of two-way discussion and third-party endorsements. But that’s not all. How employees act, the way that they dress, a logo, a tagline, it all matters, and it’s a package deal. Your image and reputation are strongly supported and enhanced (or not) by a professional, public-facing website; the online representation of yourself/your business.