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We are proud to announce that SNHRA's Diversity luncheon this year is entitled "Beyond Diversity", and is being held on March 9th at the Gold Coast Hotel Casino. We are thrilled to introduce our keynote speaker for this year's event is Punam Mathur, Vice President of Human Resources for NV Energy (bio).
This year's program will be held from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Check-in/Registration for the event beginning at 11:00 am. Lunch starts at 11:30. RSVP is required. Standard Luncheon prices apply. (Notice for Prepaid SNHRA Members:Our March/Diversity luncheon was not included in your prepaid membership package. Prepaid members must RSVP and pay for this luncheon.)
Immediately following our keynote speaker, we will be breaking out into discussion groups led by our Board of Directors. Here is a list of the topics and a description of each of our roundtables [each lasts approx. 20 minutes and you'll be able to attend two (2) of the discussions during the meeting]:
NOTE: There is no awards ceremony at this event this year.
"Looking at the world through MY glasses"
Religious and Cultural Challenges
A discussion about understanding our own biases and learn to value cultural differences.
"Never thought that age could happen to me"
Generational Differences
A discussion about how the generations in your workforce differ in needs and expectations.
"Now, who wears the pants?"
Women in the Workplace
A discussion about women as leaders in today's workplace and the challenges you've faced and share ideas that have made you successful. Women and men welcome!
"Caught in the middle?"
The Sandwich Generation
Perhaps you have employees that are family caregivers to a wide-spread of generations. Perhaps you’ve been there yourself. Being a parent, spouse or partner, grandparent, son or daughter, or other family member, all at the same time can be consuming(pun intended)-and still there needs to be time for work? Maybe even personal time to refuel, so we can keep on giving?
How can we as HRM professionals ease the stress of our employees being caught in the “Sandwich Generation?” Bring your suggestions, experiences, ideas - personal or professional - to share and create a dialog of perspectives we can all use as condiments!
"A mind is a terrible thing to waste "
Intellectual Disabilities
A discussion of the social and economic benefits of hiring people with intellectual disabilities, and the types of work where they can be most successful.
"The Family Feud"
Family Balance vs. Single Employees
This session will examine the tension that may arise when single/childless employees begin to feel that they are assuming a larger burden of work to accommodate other employees with children, and potential ways of dealing with the tension.
Federal regulations and employer policies, in an effort to help maintain the work/family balance, have given increasing amounts of leave for employees to care for their children or participate in their children's' daily activities. The question is who continues to work while mom or dad take off time to be with their kids?
"Benefits that are beneFIT(T)ING "
Benefit Challenges of the Great Recession
What are companies doing to reduce their costs of benefits and still keep valuable employees.What are the alternatives to the benefits we offer now?
What are the choices in benefits? These are the questions to be discussed by this small group.
Punam Mathur joined NV Energy, Inc. in April 2009 after 13 years in the gaming industry, most recently serving as senior vice president, corporate diversity and community affairs, for MGM MIRAGE. During her tenure, MGM MIRAGE received numerous awards in her areas of responsibility, including being ranked among the "Top 50 Companies for Diversity" by DiversityInc magazine and one of the "Top Corporations in the U.S." for multicultural businesses by DiversityBusiness.com. Prior to joining Mirage Resorts in 1996, she had been with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce for six years, holding a variety of management positions, the last of which was Senior Vice President of Government Affairs.
She currently serves as chairperson of the Board of Trustees for Three Square, a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating hunger in southern Nevada. She also is a member of the Leadership Las Vegas Council and a member of the Advisory Board of Habitat for Humanity- Las Vegas. An avid supporter of education, she is a member of the president's advisory task force on diversity at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, co-chair of the Nevada Partnership for Inclusive Education, and is on the board of advisors for Nevada State College and the Clark County School District Superintendent's Education Network. The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada named Mathur Woman of the Year for 2009.
To RSVP, click here.
Learn more about our event co-sponsor, nvworkforceconnections.org
Beyond Diversity