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BioNJ’s HR Conference 2022
September 23 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
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The Great Experiment:
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| Friday, September 23, 2022 | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Kean University • 1075 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ* |
Join us for BioNJ’s 9th Annual HR Conference taking place in person at Kean University on September 23. Come ready to connect with other life sciences HR professionals, learn from industry experts on issues affecting your organization and leave with best practices that will enable you to position your company and your employees for success.Register today and be part of this important conversation — knowledge is power and collaboration is crucial in creating new opportunities and growing the ecosystem.
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| 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. |
Welcome & Opening Remarks
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| 9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Current State of the Life Sciences Industry in New Jersey Topics for discussion include the investment environment, industry trends, new incentives and financial support for the State as well as perspectives from a biopharma CEO. Panelists:
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| 10:00 a.m. –10:45 a.m. | The Legal Landscape – Lynne Anderson, Partner, Faegre Drinker Back by popular demand, a legal update by Lynne Anderson, Partner, Faegre Drinker. Topics will include avoiding bias and discrimination claims in a hybrid/remote work environment, pay equity compliance, AI in the workplace and employer responses to limitations on reproductive benefits/rights in light of Dobbs and emerging state laws. Speaker:
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| 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
Networking Break |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Total Rewards Trends From pay trends rising from the effects of COVID and the Great Resignation to the effects of inflation, industry experts will discuss what rewards look like in the “new normal”. Speakers:
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| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Networking Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
Future Work Trends in Culture and Well-Being An interactive discussion on the trends and challenges in creating a culture that supports the well-being of all employees — from DEI in the remote world to employee collaborations and recognition. Panelists:
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| 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Grow Your Own — Investing in your Talent and Ensuring Diversity A panel of HR leaders will share leadership development trends, including best practices around investing in emerging talent as well as developing career ladders. Panelists:
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| 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Fireside Chat with Dr. Emer Leahy, President & CEO, PsychoGenics An intimate discussion with Dr. Leahy on lessons learned from the pandemic, what’s on the horizon and what the HR community should be prepared for in 2023 and beyond — through the lens of a biopharma CEO. Interviewed by:
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| 3:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks
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Contact Cheri Hennessy at CHennessy@BioNJ.org to learn about Sponsorship opportunities. Call (609) 890-3185 with any questions.
*All registrants must be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations as defined by the CDC in order to attend BioNJ’s HR Conference. If the community level of COVID-19 remains low or medium, masks will not be required to be worn, but anyone is welcome to wear a mask based on personal preference. However, if transmission is at a high level, everyone will be required to wear a mask except when eating or drinking. BioNJ will update these protocols, as appropriate, subject to any new CDC guidance or requirements by the venue, in compliance with local/state/federal guidance and we will announce any policy changes in advance of event.
