Agenda

Attendees are encouraged to login 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference.  All times listed are eastern standard time.

TUESDAY, AUG 11

3:15 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
The Master Communicator's Secret Weapon
Dave Delaney, Corporate Trainer, Consultant, and Coach, Futureforth
Good communication is critical in the business world today and savvy business leaders are seeking new ways to improve communication and culture in the office. In this session, Dave will share skills you can use each day to improve your communication with colleagues, employees, customers, friends and family. You will learn to lead with acceptance, actively listen, and to not fear failure.

3:50 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Achieving Work/Life Balance in a Remote Working World
With the lines between work and home being blurred more than ever, it is critical to develop skills to maintain balance between our professional and personal lives. In this session you will learn to help yourself and others in your organization better integrate home and work, even when they both occur in the same location.

4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Meeting the Growing Demand for Mental Health Services Caused by the Pandemic
As COVID-19 requires more employees to work from home and make drastic adjustments to daily life, the need for mental healthcare has surged. Learn more about the evolving landscape of mental health, how COVID-19 is driving positive conversations around mental health, and steps employers can take to provide support to mental healthcare for employees.

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
What Your HR Peers Are Doing
Hear from your peers about what’s on their mind and the HR and benefits challenges and opportunities they are anticipating for the remainder of 2020 and beyond.

5:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peer-to-Peer Connections
Join your fellow attendees in small groups to wrap up the day and discuss your top-of-mind issues.

THURSDAY, AUG 13

3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
COVID-19 and the Health Industry
A representative from UnitedHealthcare will provide an update on various ways the pandemic is impacting the health industry.

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Trends in Retirement Benefits
Hear from NTCA retirement experts about trends in retirement benefits and how you can review your company's benefits package to ensure it remains an effective tool to attract and retain top talent. Also, learn about proposed federal legislation impacting retirement benefits.

4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The NTCA Group Health Program in 2021
Jennifer Moore, Vice President of Group Health, NTCA
Learn about upcoming changes to the NTCA Group Health Program and what you should be considering when designing your benefits for 2021 and beyond.

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Why HSAs?
Darrell Bussard, VP of HSA Sales, Retirement & Benefit Plan Services, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
HSAs are a powerful vehicle to save money on healthcare costs as they offer employees the ability to contribute, invest and withdraw tax free dollars to cover health expenses now and in the future.

5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Transformation of Healthcare
John Wigneswaran, MD, Vice President and General Manager Clinical Market and Client Strategy, Express Scripts
A healthcare executive shares his perspectives on how approaches to seeking and providing care are changing now and into the future.

5:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peer-to-Peer Connections
Join your fellow attendees in small groups to wrap up the day and discuss your top-of-mind issues.

TUESDAY, AUG 18

3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Saving Participant Trends During the Pandemic
Even in the best of times, a clear understanding of where today's trends in savings plans point to tomorrow's realities is invaluable. So, for these turbulent times, you won't want to miss this analysis of how savings plan participants are reacting.

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Modern Workplace
Today, more than ever, the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion touch every aspect of the HR professional's workload. Learn how to identify and address unconscious bias in various aspects of the office.

4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Helping Employees Become Wise Healthcare Consumers
Do you offer employees a choice of medical plans? How do your employees decide which plan best suits their family’s needs? With more benefits costs being shifted to employees, it’s important for employees understand how to evaluate plan options. This session will pass along key elements of benefit plans that can drive informed employee decisions. We’ll discuss deductibles, out of pocket maximums, health savings accounts and the top five concepts the NTCA Group Health Plan wants participants to know.

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Legal Update and Policy Trends
Employment law is a never-ending source of fascinating stories and important lessons. Hear about recent legal developments, as well as trends in employee policies to keep your company on solid legal footing.

5:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peer-to-Peer Connections
Join your fellow attendees in small groups to wrap up the day and discuss your top-of-mind issues.

THURSDAY, AUG 20

3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Leadership Redefined: Ownership, Engagement, Results
Meridith Elliott Powell, Business Growth Expert
Employee engagement trumps customer engagement … every single time. The relationship you build with your team members and associates is more important than the relationship you build with your customers. In today’s marketplace, the path to profitability and business growth is through the engagement level of your team. In this session, motivational speaker Meridith Elliott Powell shares the leadership development strategies you need to engage top talent and leave your competition in the dust.

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Staying Calm and Keeping Others Calm
In an age of stress and angst, it is one thing to maintain your cool. But HR professionals are challenged to also assist others with keeping their cool, too. Learn what you can do to help yourself and others to stay calm in rough waters.

4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Financial Fitness Makes Cents
Employer education is critical in communicating the value of your employee benefits package. Your benefit investment can mitigate financial risk and assist employees in establishing a strong financial future. Learn more about NTCA Benefits University courses, and experience a few of the tools which will help develop your employees financial fitness.

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
A Focus on the Future
It may seem overwhelming to consider the future even through the end of this month, but staying keenly aware of likely future developments in the economy can keep HR professionals poised to advise prudent actions in the workplace. This futures outlook will give you everything you need to be ready for 2021.

5:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peer-to-Peer Connections
Join your fellow attendees in small groups to wrap up the day and discuss your top-of-mind issues.