Wednesday, Oct. 4
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4 – 7 p.m.
Hannover I foyer – third floor
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Registration
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5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Jimmy V’s, Sheraton
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Opening Reception – Joint with the NCSL Jobs Summit
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Thursday, Oct. 5
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Hannover I foyer – third floor
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Registration
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8 – 9 a.m.
Hannover I
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Breakfast
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9 – 9:30 a.m.
Hannover I
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Welcome and Introductions
This interactive session will have you moving, meeting and competing for the most facts about your fellow state legislative staffers.
Speakers: Natalie Wood, director, NCSL Selena Saucedo, senior policy specialist, NCSL
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9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Hannover I
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Trends in Employment Law
Learn about what’s new, trending and perennially important in employment law.
Speaker: X. Lightfoot, attorney, Ward and Smith, P.A.
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10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
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Break
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10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Hannover I
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The Power of Story
Stories are the ultimate communication tool. They have the power to inspire, influence and change hearts and minds. Learn how to use stories to powerfully communicate from Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple award-winning storyteller, spoken word recording artist and author. Donna has spoken with legislative audiences in Nashville, Tampa and Denver, and will help you craft stories that will resonate in your statehouse.
Speaker: Donna Washington, DLW storyteller
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11:45 a.m. – noon
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Break
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Thursday, Oct. 5
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Noon – 1 p.m.
Hannover I
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Table Talks and Lunch
NCSL is bringing its top-most personnel questions to you! Pick a seat and chat with a new colleague about one of several issues that are among the most frequently asked questions sent by you to NCSL.
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1 – 1:30 p.m.
Hannover I
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Lunch Debrief
Moderator: Michael Adams, director of human resources, Virginia Senate
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1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Hannover I
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Integrating AI with HR
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform many human resources functions and tasks. But there are also legal pitfalls to consider. This session will provide you with ideas and insights about how to balance the challenges and opportunities AI presents for legislative workplaces.
Speaker: Kimberly Korando, attorney, Smith Anderson
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2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
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Break
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2:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Hannover I
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Courageous Conversations Workshop
Courageous conversations give you the opportunity to share your experiences, have them validated and be vulnerable. They might also make us feel worried or nervous—but taking them on can lead to a more harmonious workplace. During this workshop, we’ll discuss these types of conversations and how they should be had with intentionality and care.
Speaker: Kazia Washington, human resources director, NCSL
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5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Young Hearts Distilling Restaurant and Bar, 225 S Wilmington St.
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Happy Hour Reception
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Friday, Oct. 6
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7:45—8:30 a.m.
Hannover I foyer – third floor
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Breakfast - Joint with the NCSL Jobs Summit
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8:30—9:15 a.m.
Hannover I
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Addressing the Childcare Workforce Conundrum - Joint with the NCSL Jobs Summit
Speaker: Susan Gale Perry, chief executive officer, Child Care Aware of America
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9:15 – 10 a.m.
Hannover I
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Recruiting and Retaining Legislative Staff - Joint with the NCSL Jobs Summit
Nearly 1,500 staff recently lent their perspective to NCSL about what makes for an effective legislative workplace. Hear the findings from this once-in-a-decade survey and discuss with your colleagues the retention strategies the legislative institution can embrace to be strong in the future.
Speakers: Natalie Wood, director, NCSL Zaak Barnes, senior policy specialist, NCSL
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10–10:15 a.m.
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Break
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10:15— 11:15 a.m.
Hannover II
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Mental Health and Wellness at Work
Workplace mental health initiatives can boost employee productivity and positively change workplace culture. HR leaders play a key role in promoting these initiatives – and they also need to know how to take care of their own mental wellness. April Simpkins will share the ways leaders and decision-makers can support the mental health of their employees and give tips on how you can take care of your own mental health.
Speaker: April Simpkins, president, April Simpkins Enterprise, LLC and SHRM-CP
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11:15 a.m.—noon
Hannover I
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Partnering to Create a Strong Workforce
Speakers: Colin Newman, director of workforce and economic development, Amazon
Dr. Scott Ralls, president, Wake Tech
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Noon—1 p.m.
Hannover I
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Lunch and Professional Development - Brand Development - Joint with the NCSL Jobs Summit
Speaker: Curt Stedron, director, Legislative Training Institute, NCSL
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Friday, Oct. 6
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1—1:30 p.m.
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Walk to Legislative Complex
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1:30—2:45 p.m.
16 W. Jones St. entrance
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Welcome from North Carolina and Legislative Complex Tour Attendees will get a rousing Raleigh welcome from their colleagues in the North Carolina Legislature and tour the Legislative Complex.
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2:45—3 p.m.
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Break
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3—4 p.m.
LOB 643
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Hot Topics in Legislative HR Lightning Round
Three states will talk about three emerging issues facing their legislative HR teams, and how they’ve risen to related challenges, in this fast-paced hour. Moderator: Selena Saucedo, senior policy specialist, NCSL
Speakers: Sueann Mitchell, non-partisan legal counsel, Michigan Senate
Niki Pavlicek, human resources director, Washington State House of Representatives
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4 p.m.
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Social Event – Explore Raleigh
Just steps from the Legislative Complex, downtown Raleigh has tons to offer. Attendees can spend an hour or two at the North Carolina Museum of History or the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences—both free cultural attractions—or hit the First Friday
celebration, showcasing the city’s creative community.
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Saturday, October 7
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8—9 a.m.
Hannover I
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Breakfast
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9—10:30 a.m.
Hannover I
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Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations
Conducting workplace investigations can be one of the most challenging responsibilities of human resource professionals. What are today’s “hot” investigation issues and best practices to navigate any land mines. Come to this session for practical information and answers to your complex questions on handling and investigating workplace complaints and other workplace investigations.
Speaker: Camille Olson, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, California
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10:30—11:30 a.m.
Hannover I
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You’re a New HR Office – Now What?
Working in human resources is a rewarding, fast-paced, never-a-dull- moment experience. Working in a legislature can make it doubly so. Experienced HR professionals will share their top tips and insights with those who are newer to the legislative HR scene.
Moderator: Michael Adams, Director of Human Resources, Virginia Senate
Speakers: Debbie Cragun, Human Resource Administrator, Utah Legislature
Carolyn Hunt, Human Resources Director, North Carolina General Assembly
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11:30 a.m.—noon
Hannover I
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Wrap-up: What Did We Learn?
As a group, we’ll crowdsource the best ideas and takeaways from the
seminar and talk about how they can be implemented back home.
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Noon
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Evaluations
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