The 2012 Employer Symposium
Moving Forward Shifting Paradigms
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Top-performing organizations know that engaging their employees drives business results.
These companies have proven to be more profitable, more customer oriented, have better safety records, and lower absenteeism and turnover rates.
Join us to learn about strategies you can implement that will help you to create a more engaged workforce.
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Keynote Speaker:
Melissa Voigt

Manager of Client
Strategy & Consultation,
HealthPartners
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Creating Your Culture of Health: Plan, Lead, Deliver
More than ever, employers are positioned to lead and help employees achieve their optimal health. But why, and how can they do it?
During "Creating Your Culture of Health: Plan, Lead, Deliver" HealthPartners Melissa Voigt, Manager of Client Strategy & Consultation, will share the latest insight on the business case for creating a culture of health. Learn four simple steps for effective plan design that will help you achieve health, productivity and value, all while delivering an exceptional user experience.
Additionally, Voigt will share breakthrough leadership strategies for accomplishing employee engagement rates that exceed 80 percent. |
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Featured Speaker:
Kleyton Young

Regional Director,
MetLife |
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Seeing Opportunity in Shifting Tides
The ongoing financial crisis has brought about a complex web of global economic and business challenges in which employers continue to struggle. The 10th anniversary of MetLife's Annual Study of Employee Benefits Trends delivers strong confirmation that despite uncertain and shifting tides, the potential of benefits to help attract and retain key talent and improve employee productivity is stronger than ever.
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Featured Speaker:
Jan Northam

Vice President,
WA Insurance Group |
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Preparing to Implement the Affordable Care Act
If you are one of the many employers who is challenged, and not yet prepared, to comply with the Affordable Care Act, don't miss this presentation. Although many aspects of the Act have been implemented, there is still much more to come.
Learn about the employer responsibilities and options. |
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Featured Speakers:
Employer Panel

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Employ, Energize & Engage!
Every employer benefits from employees who voluntarily contribute their talent to the success of the company. We often refer to these achievers as our star performers. How can you hire more star performers or improve performance of existing staff?
The employer panel will give you their best insights for increasing employee engagement.
Panel will consist of Rochester and Winona area employers who are creating engagement cultures.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
12:00-4:30PM CST
Rochester International Event Center
7333 Airport View Drive
Rochester, MN
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Schedule of Events
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11:45-12:15
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Registration
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12:00-12:45
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Lunch
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12:45-1:00
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Welcome & Introductions
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1:00-1:55
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Keynote: Creating Your Culture of Health: Plan, Lead, Deliver - Melissa Voigt - Manager of Client Strategy & Consultation, HealthPartners
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2:00-2:45
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Seeing Opportunity in Shifting Tides - Kleyton Young - Regional Director, MetLife
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2:45-3:00
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Break
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3:00-3:30
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Preparing to Implement the Affordable Care Act - Jan Northam - Vice President, WA Insurance Group
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3:45-4:30
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Employer Panel: Employ, Energize, Engage! - Rochester and Winona area employers who are creating engagement cultures
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4:30-4:35
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Closing Remarks
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Fee: $149 first person, $99 each additional attendee from the same organization
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This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.
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WA Insurance Group is committed to bringing you information and educational opportunities to support the success of your business. We provide insurance and human resources support services. Attendees at this year's Symposium will learn information and techniques to propel their businesses forward.
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