US Poultry Human Resources Seminar on April 15-17

Human resources and people programs is one of the most important, yet complex, functions in today's poultry and egg industry. Regardless of how sophisticated equipment and machines may be, the success of a company ultimately depends upon its people. People are essential to manage and maintain the complex systems of today, and people must make vital day-to-day decisions.

The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa will be the venue for this seminar on April 15-17 in Destin, Florida.

Online registration closes on April 10: https://www.uspoultry.org/uspforms/seminar/start.cfm

 

7:00 a.m. Breakfast, Sponsored by The Vincit Group

8:00 a.m. Presiding:

Orientation: Barbara Jenkins, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

8:15 a.m. U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Overview

Barbara Jenkins, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

8:30 a.m. Washington Update

Jon Baselice, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

9:15 a.m. Drug Testing / Combatting the Drug Crisis (Include Emp Asst Programs, 2nd chance policies, post-accident

Andi Blaylock, Cargill, Inc.

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Talent Acquisition in the Digital Age

Phil Stroud, Tip Top Poultry

11:15 a.m. Regulatory Update

12:00 p.m. Adjourn

 

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Presiding:

Rapid Fire Review of Hot Topics

Chris Lauderdale, Jackson Lewis PC

Jim Wimberly, Wimberly Lawson Steckel Schneider & Stine PC

8:45 a.m. ADA / Workers’ Comp Legal Considerations for Pre-Employment / Post Offer Best Practices

Ellison McCoy, Jackson Lewis PC

9:45 a.m. Break

10:00 a.m. Attendance Policies Effect on Retention

Patrick Townsend, Mountaire Farms

Kerry Roemer, Peco Foods

11:15 a.m. Wage and Hour Update

Larry Stine, Wimberly Lawson Steckel Schneider & Stine PC

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Roundtable Breakout (Session 1)

Ellison McCoy, Jackson Lewis PC

Dan Bremer, Agworks, Inc.

Mary Laws, Cargill

Brandon Nolan, Cargill

2:00 p.m. Roundtable Workshops (Session 2)

3:00 p.m. Adjourn

3:15 p.m. Reception, Sponsored by Wimberly Lawson Steckel Schneider & Stine PC

 

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Presiding:

EEOC Hot Topics

Kathleen Jennings, Wimberly Lawson Steckel Schneider & Stine PC

9:00 a.m. Striving to Change the Public’s Perception of the Poultry Industry

Matt Spencer, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

Paul Bredwell, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

Christa Leupen, Butterball LLC

10:30 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. Ask A Lawyer

Chris Lauderdale, Jackson Lewis PC

Jim Wimberly, Wimberly Lawson Steckel Schneider & Stine PC

11:45 a.m. Conclude