Breakfast

Welcome to the 2019 NationaLease Human Resources Summit
Elicia Torres, Senior Manager of Administration, Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing, a NationaLease Member

NationaLease State of the Union
Dean Vicha will discuss the current and future plans and goals for NationaLease, and how changing conditions may impact not just our members, but their customers as well.
Dean Vicha, President, NationaLease

The Signs of Leadership
What are the signs of leadership? Are the signs hidden or obvious? Do the signs point to the leader in our midst? Can we see the signs from a distance? Are the signs of leadership apparent in me? Greg answers these questions and more as he identifies the signs that point to true leadership.
Greg Koepel, CHRO, Roehl Transport

Benefits Plans for Recruiting and Retention
With recruitment and retention on the top of everyone’s minds these days, we want to make sure everything we do contributes to finding and keeping good people. How can we use our company’s employee benefits plan to help in these efforts? James Taylor will share how you can structure your benefits program to maximize return on your investment in your people.
James Taylor, CEO, Launchways

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Artist of Possibility
Dianne Michels will share how to create workplaces where people can embrace responsibility as a gift of participation, contribution, and self-expression. Hear about empowerment vs. fearful cultures, collaboration vs. command and control, transparency vs. secrecy, and much more.
Dianne Michels, Possibility Partners

Lunch

Technician Recruitment and Training
A 2017 Association of Equipment Dealers study estimated that dealers lose $2.4B of revenue a year due to technician shortages. Whether it is a shop, a dealer, or a leasing company, one open mechanic position for 45 days costs that company a minimum of $62,000 in revenue. The industry needs more than 30,000 new mechanics per year to enter the profession but US schools are producing roughly 5,000. Tim Spurlock will provide an in-depth overview of the technician shortage, including its underlying causes. Most importantly, Tim will offer real and effective solutions, supported by real life cases and data.
Tim Spurlock, Co-Founder and President, American Diesel Training Centers

Training the Manager Workshop
Keeping our managers trained on all the compliance, employee development, and best hiring practices is a challenge for every company. In this interactive session, Elicia will help to facilitate sharing of not only best practices around manager training, but also tangible training materials for you to use in your training efforts.
Elicia Torres, Senior Manager of Administration, Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing, a NationaLease Member

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Member Services Update
NationaLease has a number of tools and resources available to our members to help with your recruiting efforts, among other things. Jane Clark will review these resources and share some of the ways NationaLease Home Office can support you.
Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services, NationaLease

Employment Law Updates
Neil Dishman, will present an update on the Department of Labor regulations, as well as the current administration and its impact on employment legislation. Dishman will also share practical tips to ensure compliance within today’s legislative & political environments.
Neil Dishman, Partner, Jackson Lewis P.C.

Dinner
Join us for dinner and great conversation with the NationaLease team and fellow NationaLease members.

Breakfast

Best Practices Roundtable
Here’s your chance to hear from the real experts—your peers! Bring your questions and ideas for an open discussion on challenges you’re facing and solutions that are working for your company.
Elicia Torres, Senior Manager of Administration, Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing, a NationaLease Member

Intern/Apprenticeship Programs
Is building an apprenticeship program on your very long to-do list? Many companies are introducing apprenticeships and other forms of on-the-job training to help fill their need for qualified diesel technicians. Ian Hardie will share some of the creative ways companies are partnering with Universal Technical Institute and other organizations to build a talent pipeline of diesel techs.
Ian Hardie, Employment Services Director, Universal Technical Institute

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HR Best Practices for Telematics
As companies roll out telematics that include ELDs, many struggle with policies and procedures pertaining to enforcing the rules and how it impacts their employees. Robin joins us to talk about best practices for rolling out telematics policies and procedures for your employees.
Robin Kinsey, HOS/ELD Training Specialist, Geotab

Lunch (box lunch available)

Optional: Tour of Tasty Catering
Last year, we learned about building a culture of employee entanglement from Tom Walter, Chief Culture Officer of Tasty Catering. This year, Tom is offering to go beyond just telling us about it. On Wednesday, July 17, from 9:30-2:00, Tom will give us a tour and discuss Tasty Catering’s approach to culture and leadership. We will have the chance to join the entire staff for lunch and their weekly Great Game of Business. Lunch, snacks, beverages, and a shuttle to O’Hare following the tour will be provided.