Innovation: Disability
A Diversity Talent & Compliance Strategy
Join the Minnesota Business Leadership Network’s pre-Multicultural Forum session!
March 20, 2012
8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
Location:
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(see map below)
Click Here to Register TODAY!
March Madness Special!!!
Register for $99
Not a MN BLN Member? JOIN TODAY!! www.mnbln.org
2.50 HRCI Credits (pending)
US and GLOBAL TRENDS: RETHINK and REDEFINE INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY
SPONSORED BY THE MINNESOTA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK
Disability is THE emerging diversity dimension and requires strategic inclusion practices for success. Disability includes all other diversity dimensions and individuals with disabilities are proven innovators! The war for talent must include this untapped resource
For Federal Contractors, the People with Disabilities population will be especially important in preparation for significant changes to Section 503 Regulations by OFCCP. Compliance makes this a critical component for business success. Hear from senior business executives and national leaders and take away an action plan of best practice strategies!
You will learn:
Agenda
7:30 a.m. Registration/Networking
8:15 a.m. Welcome/Opening Remarks
Jay Carter, 3M and Chair, MN Business Leadership Network
8:25 a.m. Plenary Address
Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez (invited)
Department of Labor/Office of Disability and Employment Policy (ODEP)
8:45 a.m. Executive Panel - A View into the Future
US Department of Labor Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez
USBLN BOD, Martha Artiles
3 M, Jay Carter
MN Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development, Mark Phillips
OFCCP Compliance Officer, Corey Stoglin
Panelists will share their viewpoint for the future based upon the current landscape which include demographic shifts, government focus areas, high demand jobs/industries and other related areas.
10:00 a.m. Networking Break
10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Diversity Best Practices Panel
Best Buy. Medtronic, and Cargill
Subject Matter Experts will present their best practices for each of the three areas - marketplace, workplace/workforce and community engagement. The practices will demonstrate how a diversity strategy can be evolved to explicitly include people with disabilities and the importance to the bottom line.
11:30 - 11:50 a.m. Toolkit/Resources for Success
Toolkits/Resources will be shared that can immediately be used to create and/or upgrade a truly inclusive diversity strategy. Resources will include templates, video clips, reference materials and sample diversity strategies.
11:50 - 12:00 p.m. Wrap Up/Adjourn
A Diversity Talent & Compliance Strategy
Join the Minnesota Business Leadership Network’s pre-Multicultural Forum session!
March 20, 2012
8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
Location:
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(see map below)
Click Here to Register TODAY!
March Madness Special!!!
Register for $99
Not a MN BLN Member? JOIN TODAY!! www.mnbln.org
2.50 HRCI Credits (pending)
US and GLOBAL TRENDS: RETHINK and REDEFINE INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY
SPONSORED BY THE MINNESOTA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK
Disability is THE emerging diversity dimension and requires strategic inclusion practices for success. Disability includes all other diversity dimensions and individuals with disabilities are proven innovators! The war for talent must include this untapped resource
For Federal Contractors, the People with Disabilities population will be especially important in preparation for significant changes to Section 503 Regulations by OFCCP. Compliance makes this a critical component for business success. Hear from senior business executives and national leaders and take away an action plan of best practice strategies!
You will learn:
- Best practices for diversity strategies that explicitly include people with disabilities to strengthen their organizations employee engagement, innovative culture and ultimately improve market share
- Government and Corporate executive level perspectives on the future impact of the full inclusion of people with disabilities, both in the US and across the globe.
Agenda
7:30 a.m. Registration/Networking
8:15 a.m. Welcome/Opening Remarks
Jay Carter, 3M and Chair, MN Business Leadership Network
8:25 a.m. Plenary Address
Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez (invited)
Department of Labor/Office of Disability and Employment Policy (ODEP)
8:45 a.m. Executive Panel - A View into the Future
US Department of Labor Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez
USBLN BOD, Martha Artiles
3 M, Jay Carter
MN Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development, Mark Phillips
OFCCP Compliance Officer, Corey Stoglin
Panelists will share their viewpoint for the future based upon the current landscape which include demographic shifts, government focus areas, high demand jobs/industries and other related areas.
10:00 a.m. Networking Break
10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Diversity Best Practices Panel
Best Buy. Medtronic, and Cargill
Subject Matter Experts will present their best practices for each of the three areas - marketplace, workplace/workforce and community engagement. The practices will demonstrate how a diversity strategy can be evolved to explicitly include people with disabilities and the importance to the bottom line.
11:30 - 11:50 a.m. Toolkit/Resources for Success
Toolkits/Resources will be shared that can immediately be used to create and/or upgrade a truly inclusive diversity strategy. Resources will include templates, video clips, reference materials and sample diversity strategies.
11:50 - 12:00 p.m. Wrap Up/Adjourn
