Conference Day One: Tuesday, October 21, 2008

8:00 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

8:15 KEYNOTE Talent Management That Drives Business Results: The Power Of Simplicity

Understand the power of a “one page” talent management process
Simplify your talent processes to ensure they're successfully implemented
Build accountability and transparency into every process

Marc Effron
Vice President, Talent Management
AVON

*At Avon Products, Marc’s responsibilities include executive development, succession planning, performance management, training and development, engagement and leadership strategy. He built the talent management strategy for 40,000 employees.

9:05 KEYNOTE Answering the CEO’s Call: Human Resources As A Strategic Leader

Earning a seat at the executive table means thinking business first and HR second - learn what this means and how to do it
Find out how one mid-market company quantified Human Capital ROI and actually tied it to the compensation of every associate in the company
Learn how employment branding led to unprecedented market returns and secured HR as a strategic cornerstone on the executive team
Omnium Worldwide, Inc. doubled its annual revenue per employee in a three year period from 2004-2007.

Jason Lauritsen
VP Talent Management
West Corporation

Douglas Wilwerding
Former CEO
Omnium Worldwide

9:55 Morning Networking & Refreshment Break

* Exhibit Hall Review

Track A: Processes, Systems and Best in Class Case Studies for Identifying Talent

Track B: Processes, Systems and Best in Class Case Studies for Developing Talent

10:40 Localizing Your Branding Strategy to Attract Global Talent

Kerri Reynold
Head of Global Talent Acquisition
Mastrrcard Worldwide

10:40 Scenario Setting: Talent Development As A Strategic Business Driver

Lead Change With Consideration To The Business’ Needs And Goals
Learn New Methodologies To Measure ROI On Leadership Development That Will Resonate With All Shareholders
Align Leadership Development The Organization’s Business Goals

Joseph Cabral
Vice President,Chief Human Resources Officer
NORTH SHORE-LIJ HEALTH SYSTEM

*North Shore--LIJ Health System contributed $10 million into worker training and tuition reimbursement in 2007. They now boast a one-year retention rate of 96%, besting the industry-average 88%, and improved patient care

11:25 High Tech Meets High Touch At 35,000 Feet: Delta And PeopleScout’s RPO Partnership Takes Off

Develop And Deploy An End-To-End RPO Solution That Delivers Results—Reduced Cycle Time And Quality Hires At A Lower Cost
Implement An Innovative Talent Acquisition Strategy Customized To Address Various Hiring Needs, Such As Multi-Language Proficiency And Unique Skill Sets
Leverage The Combined Strengths Of A Centralized Recruitment Center, Proprietary Technology, And Employer Branding For An Integrated Approach

Chris Collins
Director, HR, BPO and Service Delivery
DELTA AIR LINES

Karen F. Browne
President
PEOPLESCOUT

10:40 Scenario Setting: Talent Development As A Strategic Business Driver

Lead Change With Consideration To The Business’ Needs And Goals
Learn New Methodologies To Measure ROI On Leadership Development That Will Resonate With All Shareholders
Align Leadership Development The Organization’s Business Goals

Joseph Cabral
Vice President,Chief Human Resources Officer
NORTH SHORE-LIJ HEALTH SYSTEM

12:10 Lunch And Learn Talent Management Round Tables Grouped By Industry

1:25 An Evolutionary Approach To Recruiting

Improve systems and processes for employment teams across the business
Leverage innovation in MBA and college recruiting
Understand how an applicant tracking system can increase retention

Susan Hailey
VP Talent
HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT

1:25 Creating High Impact Development Plans that Employees Love and Organizations Crave

Matt Gay
President
Building Tomorrow’s Talent
Building Talent

2:10Reference Checking...No Longer in Last Place

Deliver Qualified Candidates Quickly And Efficiently
Take Your Performance To A New Level That Will Help You Raise Your Recruiting Productivity
Streamline Hiring, Training, Managing And Retaining Employees

Lou Manzi
Vice President, Global Recruitment
GLAXOSMITHKLINE

Cynthia A. Hedricks, Ph.D
Chief Analytics Officer
SKILLSURVEY

2:10Integrating Business Issues and Talent Solutions

Eric Hanson
Executive Consultant
Development Dimenions International
DDI

2:55 Networking Break For Speakers And Delegates

3:35-5:05 Taking Your Leadership Pipeline Global: What Really Works

Rich Wellings
SVP, Global Marketing
Development Dimensions International
DDI

3:35 Aligning Talent Management With Business Growth

Learn how your organization can gain the support of all departments in talent management
Hear the Kashi story of development and retention
Know the role of employer branding in your attraction and retention strategies and gain tools to improve your company’s culture

Stephanie Kennedy
HR Business Partner
KASHI COMPANY

4:25 New Perspectives: Build An Inclusive Culture Of Development For All Employees And Managers And Maximize Their Contributions

Provide tools to reinforce diversity training
Understand why the best diversity training moves beyond the onedimensional, feel-good event and today needs to be held to the same rigorous standards as other corporate training
Include metrics, reinforcement and objectives for diversity training

Over the past 3 years, CSX stock has performed in the top 5% of all publicly traded stocks. CSX stock split at $60 in July, 2006 and is trading at $65.30 today. Last year and last quarter CSX reported record earnings.

Susan Hamilton
Chief Diversity Officer
CSX

2008 CSX #1 in the rail industry in safety JD Power Rated CSX #1 among railroads in service *DiversityInc. Top 50 at #47

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5:10 Cocktail Reception And Closing To End Of Day 1

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