Labor and employee relations policy has been a bumpy ride for U.S. employers over the last eight years. Are we in for a more business-friendly environment? If President Donald Trump's election victory taught us anything, it is that the only thing you can safely predict is unpredictability. Trump has promised (and already implemented) changes and reforms to help make labor policy more friendly for employers, yet his second Oval Office meeting was with labor leaders from around the country. What will the Trump administration mean for labor relations policy? In 2017, employers are confronted by a startling array of traditional and nontraditional labor relations challenges such as wage inequality, labor law, stable work schedules, automation, “big data” and many others. What issues should keep you up at night? What issues can you safely ignore? In this session, you will:
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Michael VanDervort
executive director
CUE Inc.
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An HR practitioner for over 25 years, Michael VanDervort specializes in creating thriving workplaces driven by positive associate relations.
Michael is the Executive Director of CUE Inc., a non-profit, member run organization dedicated to assisting companies in the creation and maintenance of positive working environments. Before joining CUE, Michael was the Manager, Labor Relations for Publix Super Markets, based in Lakeland, Florida. Michael is also a volunteer leader for the Society of Human Resources Management, currently serving a term on their Special Expertise panel on Labor Relations.
An accomplished social media user, Michael was responsible for implementing the initial social media efforts at one of the largest grocery retailers in North America. Michael was recently chosen for the 6th time to serve as part of the blogging and social media team for the SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition.
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Phillip B. Wilson
president and general counsel
Labor Relations Institute
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Phillip B. Wilson is President and General Counsel of Labor Relations Institute and is a nationally recognized speaker, author and expert on labor relations, leadership and creating positive workplaces. Prior to joining LRI, Phil practiced labor and employment law in Chicago and was Director of HR for a riverboat casino (really). He graduated magna cum laude from Augustana College (IL) and earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. His book Left of Boom was a top 5 HR book on Amazon.com. His most recent book, The Approachability Playbook, has shipped over 5,500 copies.