May 15, 2008
7:30am - 12:30pm
Hosted by the Terryberry Company
2031-2033 Oak Industrial Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

The Forum has been approved by HRCI for 2 continuing education credits.
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Course Description:
Are you prepared with the tools you need to maintain the most important asset in your
organization — your employees? Analysts predict that competition for good employees
will continue to escalate to unprecedented levels in the coming years. Keeping your
business a-float means keeping workstations filled. And keeping your business competitive
means keeping your people engaged. But the question is ‘how?’ More and more organizations
are viewing their employee recognition strategies as more than just a nice gesture. Recognition
has become a management tool for retention and performance improvement.
In this half-day event for business leaders and human resource professionals, you’ll be equipped
with best practices for developing employee recognition strategies that impact your business in
a positive and meaningful way, and you’ll take away practical strategies that you can put into
practice in your organization now.
The forum agenda will include:
"Building a Recognition Culture for the Fast Lane."
An interactive seminar led by Mike Byam, executive managing partner of one of the world’s top
employee recognition firms, will cover best practices in employee recognition. Find out why
recognition is helping today’s top organizations boost their bottom line, and you’ll learn eight
keys for creating a successful program to recognize your employees.
"Recognition in the Real World” a panel discussion.
A panel of respected HR executives and business leaders from West Michigan organizations will share
ideas and discuss challenges related to employee recognition. Learn how leading employers like the
Whitecaps, Founders Bank & Trust, Universal Traffic and others are recognizing their employees.
Tour the Terryberry manufacturing facility:
See how today’s premiere awards are made using a combination of old-world artisanship and
state-of-the-art technology.
Complimentary lunch on the lawn.
Network with peers and leaders in the business and HR communities while you enjoy a great meal.
The West Michigan Employees Recognition Forum is free to attend for Human Resource Professionals
and Business Leaders, but space is limited, so register today.
Yes, I’d like to register for the West Michigan Employee Recognition Forum.

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