DEAM11: Indianapolis Conference Recap
September 21–23, 2011 • Indianapolis, IN
DirectEmployers Association’s 2011 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM11) brought Members and guests to the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis to celebrate 10 years of achievements, growth and collaboration. Member-led sessions explored recruitment strategies, social media, OFCCP compliance, diversity and talent pipelines. Keynotes from Joe Lakis, photographer Steve Uzzell and then-Butler University basketball coach Brad Stevens offered perspectives on regulatory developments, creative problem solving, integrity and accountability.
Highlights included Member case studies from organizations such as AT&T, IHG, Sodexo and WellPoint, along with partnership updates from NASWA and NACE. Presentations by military veteran Josh Bleill and author Jon Reiner shared personal stories of perseverance and overcoming adversity. Beyond the sessions, attendees connected during a dueling-piano reception, toured Lucas Oil Stadium and enjoyed an evening at Crackers Comedy Club. A Richard Petty Ride-Along Experience at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway provided a memorable finish to the conference.
Explore the recap and photos below to revisit DEAM11.
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Program
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:40 AM
Welcome & Intro
8:40 AM – 9:20 AM
Association Update
9:20 AM – 9:30 AM
Break
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Measure Twice And Cut Once (.JOBS Microsites, Direct Traffic & Google Analytics)
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Member case study: ATT.jobs career site
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Partner Update: .JOBS
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Partner Updates: NASWA & NACE
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Evolution of a Job Search, Evolution of a Domain
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Keynote Address, 2011 OFCCP Regulatory and Enforcement Update
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Break
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Recruiting with the NEW Internet
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Recap with Q&A
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Networking Reception with Rock ‘N’ Roll Dueling Piano Show
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Tour of Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts
Thursday, September 22, 2011
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Concurrent 1A | Member Case Study: Social Media with Sodexo & IHG
Concurrent 1B | Member cCase Study: Completing an OFCCP Audit with IHG
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Concurrent 2A | Member Case Study: Diversity Recruiting with WellPoint
Concurrent 2B | Direct Compliance: Update on NASWA, NLx Ops Committee & RRCC Committee
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Concurrent 3A | Social Media Platforms: The Recruiting Reality and Mitigating Risk
Concurrent 3B | Member Case Study: Creating Talent Pipeline Programs with Hyatt, Southern Company & Enterprise Rent-A-Car
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Partner Update: Disability Partnerships
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Overcoming Adversity – One Step at a Time
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
From Deprivation to Inspiration
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Break / Meet & Greet with Josh Bleill / Book signing with Jon Reiner
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Top 10 Social Media Recruiting Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Keynote, Open Roads Open Minds: An Exploration of Creative Problem Solving
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Crackers Comedy Club
Friday, September 23, 2011
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Keynote, The X’s and O’s of Corporate Values and Accountability
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Closing Remarks & The Future of DirectEmployers
10:30 AM
Conference Adjourns
10:30 AM
Richard Petty Ride-Along Experience
Presenters
Keynote & Featured Presenters
- Josh Bleill, Military Veteran & Community Spokesperson, Indianapolis Colts
- Joe Lakis, Senior Partner with Norris, Tysse, Lampley & Lakis, LLP
- Jon Reiner, Author
- Brad Stevens, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Butler University
- Steve Uzzell, Photographer
Member Presenters
- Andrew Bouldin, Workforce Development Manager – Talent Acquisition, Southern Company
- Tipton Bradford, Compliance Manager, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
- Jason Capili, Sr. Manager, AA and EEO Compliance, PwC US
- Mike Cooper, Manager, Employment Strategy & Compliance, DTE Energy
- Carrie Corbin, Associate Director – Strategic Staffing & Talent Attraction, AT&T
- Jeremy Cummings, Recruiting Technology & Training Manager, Providence Health & Services
- Randy Goldberg, VP – Recruiting, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
- Brian Jensen, VP – Recruitment, The McGraw-Hill Companies
- Linda Jimenez, Chief Diversity Officer & VP – Diversity and Inclusion, WellPoint
- Anthony Scarpino, Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition, Sodexo
- Ray Schreyer, Global Interactive Recruiting Manager, IBM Corporation
- Francene Taylor, Director of Resourcing, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Guest Presenters
- David Baffa, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
- Tom Embrescia, Chairman & CEO, .jobs
- Pam Gerassimides, National Labor Exchange Director and Assistant Executive Director, NASWA
- Shama Kabani, President, The Marketing Zen Group
- Marilyn Mackes, Executive Director, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
- Jessica Miller-Merrell, CEO, Xceptional HR
- David Scheffler, Sr. Director of Affirmative Action & Compliance Consulting, Pinnacle Affirmative Action Services, LLC
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Venue
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
One South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
DEAM11 took place at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis in the heart of downtown. The hotel’s central location provided a convenient setting for conference sessions and networking, with nearby restaurants, shopping and entertainment offering opportunities to explore the city. Conference activities also took attendees beyond the hotel to experience several of Indianapolis’s best-known destinations.