BENEFITS BOOTCAMP 2010!Benefits Bootcamp 2010

Benefits Boot Camp is a unique learning opportunity for HR professionals, Attorneys, CPA's and other allied professionals who want to elevate their knowledge on a variety of benefit topics and emerging trends. The Benefits Boot Camp will include four presentations from subject matter experts with emphasis on "real world application" for attendees to take back to their workforce or practice.

There will be no cost to attend. This program has been submitted to HR Certification Institute for review.

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Place: Embassy Suites
1801
Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511





Scheduled Speakers/Topics Include:

The 2010 Benefits Boot Camp has attracted the following panel of expert speakers on a variety of employee benefit related topics.

Jerry Ripperger
Winds of ChangeBenefits Bootcamp 2010



The "Winds of Change" are certainly blowing through the employee benefits landscape. Long accepted practices are rapidly changing and creating new challenges and opportunities for employers and practitioners to navigate and leverage. A nationally recognized "thought leader", Jerry's presentation will afford attendees with a pro-active vision for the future including navigation of the potential implications of health care reform. Always in high demand as a speaker, Jerry is the National Practice Leader in consumer health for The Principal Financial Group.
 

Dale A. Alexander, CLU, ChFC, CFP®
Benefit BlundersBenefits Bootcamp 2010


A high percentage of employees are being under served when it comes to meeting their individual financial planning needs through voluntary benefits. Because many employers lack the knowledge of due-diligence when implementing a voluntary benefits strategy, "benefit blunders" are often the resulting unintended consequences. As the 2007 Employee Benefit Advisor of the Year and a subject matter expert in the financial planning needs of the American workforce, Dale's presentation will be informative and convicting.


 

Tori Brinegar
Creating a Corporate Culture of HealthBenefits Bootcamp 2010



Tori Brinegar, HR professional and Wellness Champion, will be making an empowering "how to" presentation on Creating a Corporate Culture of Health. Tori will share her real life experience in leveraging the theory of employee population health management into a high impact reality in the workplace. From engaging the support of senior leadership to driving high participation in wellness activities, Tori's presentation will provide attendees with a roadmap to success.

Susan Sears
Pre-empting Employee Benefit Legal IssuesBenefits Bootcamp 2010


Providing robust employee benefits leaves an employer vulnerable to a compliance "mine field" of liability. Susan will disable the "minefield" by providing attendees with a comprehensive employee benefit check-list to achieve compliance. A highly recognized employment attorney, Susan brings a unique energy and presentation style to a complex issue that will provide attendees with immediate application.
 

Dr. Jennifer Swanberg
Workplace Flexibility: More Than a BenefitBenefits Bootcamp 2010



Workplace flexibility is fast becoming the "benefit of choice" among today's workforce. Workplace flexibility promotes employee engagement, positive employee health behaviors and satisfied customers. The trends are clear --to compete for the most qualified workers in the 21st century businesses must incorporate workplace flexibility into daily workplace practices. Dr. Jennifer Swanberg will describe the fundamentals of flexibility within the broader context of the key dimensions of an innovative workplace.