John Nelson
EMPLOYERS
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I’m going to ask you some basic HR related
questions that I’d like you to respond to via your
smartphone.
If you’ve got your smartphone with you please
create a new text message and put PCIAA in the
“To” field and then write _______ in the body of
the text. You will join the poll and can text your
answer once you receive a confirmation.
Hopefully we’ll gain a better understanding of
how our organizations compare with others here
at the conference.
Performance Management…
Which description below best describes your
Employee Performance Appraisal process?
A.
B.
C.
D.
We have a traditional annual appraisal process
tied to merit increases
We have a traditional process but would like to
change it to something else
We’ve eliminated our traditional process but
have replaced it with something else
We’ve eliminated Performance Appraisals
completely
HR Metrics…
Which description below best describes your use
of HR metrics in your organization?
A.
B.
C.
D.
We have a defined list of metrics and KPI’s
that we use regularly to help run our business
We measure a lot of things but don’t really use
the information we acquire
We have a few high-level metrics but need
improvement in this area
We don’t currently use metrics
Succession Planning…
Does your company have a formalized Succession
Plan/Program in place?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Yes and it’s working well
Yes – But it needs improvement
Not at the moment, but we’re working on it
No – There currently is no organizational
support for putting one in place
What’s a Succession Plan?
Employee Incentives…
Does your company offer cash bonuses or other
incentives to its employees?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Yes – We offer incentives for all employees
Yes – But only for Managers and Above
Yes – But it’s limited to Vice Presidents and
Above
No – We offer no special incentives
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Opportunity to actively participate in smaller
groups to:
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Ask questions
Learn about best practices from your colleagues
and what works or doesn’t based on their
experience
Get ideas to take back to your own organizations
Discussion topics based on questions supplied
by attendees.
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Employee Benefits
Compensation
Employee Development
HR Strategy & Operations
Recruitment and Retention
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2 tables set up for each topic
Each table will have a facilitator, but this is meant
to be a casual sharing of ideas
We’ve provided a list of questions supplied by the
group for each topic but feel free to move beyond
the list
30 minutes per discussion
You will have an opportunity to participate in up
to 3 different discussion areas
We’ve spread the forum over 2 days. You can
participate in 2 topics today and 1 more tomorrow
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Remember our Anti-trust guidelines
We’re here to share ideas, not to promote or disparage
others
 Refer to the table tent reminders - No agreements (explicit
or implicit) to act or refrain from acting in a particular
way
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Discussions work best when we all participate
Allow everyone the opportunity to speak
No such thing as a “stupid” question
Have fun!!
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Employee Benefits
Compensation
Employee Development
HR Strategy & Operations
Recruitment and Retention
HR Challenges…
What area currently presents the greatest
challenge to your HR Department?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Change Management
Leadership Development/Succession
Planning
Compensation and Benefit costs
Recruitment and Retention
Employee Turnover…
What was the overall turnover percentage at your
company for 2016?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
< 5%
6% - 10%
11% - 15%
16% - 19%
20% +
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Employee Benefits
Compensation
Employee Development
HR Strategy & Operations
Recruitment and Retention

Remember our Anti-trust guidelines
We’re here to share ideas, not to promote or disparage
others
 Refer to the table tent reminders - No agreements (explicit
or implicit) to act or refrain from acting in a particular
way
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Discussions work best when we all participate
Allow everyone the opportunity to speak
No such thing as a “stupid” question
Have fun!!
Questions???
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Employee Benefits
Compensation
Employee Development
HR Strategy & Operations
Recruitment and Retention