Washington State ESD - SharedWork Conference
June 8 - June 9, 2021
WIN with SharedWork - a new path forward to economic recovery. Register for free today!
Keynote Speakers
Acting Commissioner Cami Feek
Employment Security Department
Michele Evermore
Senior Policy Advisor
US Department of Labor
Serilda Summers-McGee
Principal & Chief Human Resources Officer
Workplace Change
Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Founder and CEO of Icueity
Angela Shen
Founder, Savor Seattle
Agenda
(Earn up to 6.75 SHRM recertification PDC)
DAY ONE
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
8-9:00 a.m.
Get to know each other - Experience and Solutions Sharing Session Between STC States
Rafael Colón, Business Outreach Manager, SharedWork
Cheryl Brown, Program Supervisor, SharedWork
8:30 a.m.
Meet and Greet Business Showcase
Get to know your local Workforce and WorkSource services team representatives
9:30-9:35 a.m.
Opening and Conference Overview
Rafael Colón, Business Outreach Manager, SharedWork
9:35-9:45 a.m.
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Michele Evermore
Theme - A new path forward to economic recovery using SharedWork
Cami Feek, Commissioner, Employment Security Department
9:45-10:15 a.m.
Keynote: Michele Evermore
Senior Policy Advisor, Unemployment Insurance, USDOL
10:15-10:50 a.m.
Keynote: Serilda Summers-McGee
Principal & Chief Human Resources Officer, Workplace Change
10:50-11:55 a.m.
Business Panel: SharedWork Top Industries
12:00 p.m.
Lunch B-R-E-A-K, Replay of Welcome, and Resource Room Visits
1-1:30 p.m.
WA Cares Fund (Long-term Supports and Services)
1:30-2:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:20-3:05 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
3:30 p.m.
Adjourn
Breakout Session Topics
1:30-2:15 p.m.
- The Bottom Line: The Impact Shared Work has on Employer Taxes and Tax Rates
- Exciting news about the SharedWork approval process & new EAMs rollout
- Learn to use LMEA information to make better decisions for your business and workforce
- Business talk with LMEA: How to leverage LMEA info as a business representative (session only for WDC/WS business service reps/RR coordinators, Labor, Educators, others)
2:20-3:05 p.m.
- Grow your business TODAY!
- WIN with SharedWork (session only for WDC/WS business service reps/RR coordinators, Labor, Educators, others)
- What is a business-friendly audit? Learn the most important tips in preparing for and managing an ESD audit
- Learn to use LMEA information to make better decisions for your business and workforce
- Leveraging YesVets: A Portal for Exceptional Talent
DAY TWO
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
8-9:00 a.m.
Lessons Learned from WDC Marketing Campaign (only for WorkSource & Workforce Business Service Teams)
Leigh Rowley, Program Coordinator, SharedWork
Aimee McElroy, Program Coordinator, SharedWork
8-9:00 a.m.
Get to know each other - Experience and Solutions Sharing Sessions Between STC States
Rafael Colón, Business Outreach Manager, SharedWork
Cheryl Brown, Program Supervisor, SharedWork
8:00 a.m.
Resource Rooms Open for Registered Businesses
9-9:05 a.m.
Welcome Back, Recap of Day 1, Conference Overview
Rafael Colón, Business Outreach Manager, SharedWork
9:05-10:10 a.m.
Keynote: Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Founder and CEO of Icueity
10:15-11:10 a.m.
Business Panel: SharedWork Top Industries
11:15-11:50 a.m.
Business-Friendly Program Showcase and Q&A
- Donna Mack, Rapid Response Manager, Policy, Data & Performance
- Jason Barrett, Senior Policy Analyst, Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Alice Barney, State Coordinator, WOTC and Federal Bonding
- Denice Craig, Tax and Wage Administrator, UI Customer Support
11:55 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Legislative Updates Related to Business: 2021 Updates on Programs
Stasha Espinosa, Director, Government Relations
12:30 p.m.
Lunch B-R-E-A-K, Replay of Welcome, and Resource Room Visits
1:30-2:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:20-3:05 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
3:10-3:55 p.m.
Closing Keynote - Angela Shen
Founder, Savor Seattle
Breakout Session Topics
1:30-2:15 p.m.
- The Bottom Line: The Impact Shared Work has on Employer Taxes and Tax Rates
- Exciting news about the SharedWork approval process & new EAMs rollout
- Grow your business TODAY!
- Leveraging YesVets: A Portal for Exceptional Talent
- What is a business-friendly audit?
- This is what we do: Infusing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in your recovery & talent acquisition plan
2:20-3:05 p.m.
- Recruiting a new workforce and the tax benefits available
- WIN with SharedWork (session only for WDC/WS business service reps/RR coordinators, Labor, Educators, others)
- The Bottom Line: The Impact Shared Work has on Employer Taxes and Tax Rates
- Learn the business certification process from OMWBE