July 30 Leadership Luncheon: People Wisdom For Difficult Times

What

Leadership Luncheon presented by the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, a unit of Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business

Topic

People Wisdom for Difficult Times: Responsibly Meeting the Challenges of Today's Business Environment While Preparing for Tomorrow

Who

Panelists
  • Stacie Hagan, chief people officer, EarthLink
  • Ryland Harrelson, executive vice president, chief human resources officer, TSYS (Total System Services)
  • Gary Jones, chief human resources officer, Grizzard Communications Group
  • Lois Rickard, vice president of human resources, WebMD
Moderator
  • Tom Darrow, founder and principal, Talent Connections; principal, Career Spa; president-elect, Georgia State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management

About

Amidst near-historic levels of unemployment and widespread reductions in force, what can businesses learn from the lessons of the past and best practices in place today in order to prepare for tomorrow? And what are the implications for the future of HR?

Panelist will discuss topics such as:

  • Obligations to employees nearing retirement 
  • Maintaining morale within a reduced workforce
  • The amount and sort of information to share with employees
  • Effective outplacement services

When

Thursday, July 30
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where

Georgia State University's Peachtree Dunwoody Center | directions>>
5909 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd. NE
5909 Palisades Building, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30328

Register

Georgia State faculty, staff and students: $15.00
All others: $28
Register Now
Registration deadline: Friday, July 24

Contact

Molly Nuttall
Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University
404-413-7421
mnuttall@gsu.edu


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