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APRIL 19-21, 2017 NEW ORLEANS, LA

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T H E A / E / C I N D U S T R Y ’ S L A R G E S T H R C O N F E R E N C E

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“This is the one conference I never want to miss! Always something that excites and inspires me.” Lise Kifer - Associate / Wallace Engineering

RE-IMAGINEYOUR ROLE, YOUR FIRM, YOUR FUTURE

“This conference was one of the best I have attended because it addressed the issues facing my job and my industry. I loved the blend of right and left-brain ideas!”Timber Chinn - Corporate HR Manager / Coffman Engineers

The A/E/C HR Summit is North America’s largest event dedicated to the management of human resources in the A/E/C industry. Hosted by PSMJ Resources and The Employee Engagement

Group on April 19th-21st in New Orleans, this is a unique opportunity to engage with hundreds of A/E/C HR professionals and senior-level firm leaders just like you.

We’ve packed our 2017 program with data and real case studies to help you improve the way you manage your most important assets. This year, we have also expanded the content to

include three breakout session options, so you get even more great ideas. You also have plenty of time to network, relax and have fun with fellow attendees! Don’t miss this chance to get energized and excited about the evolving role of HR and what you can do now to shape the

future of your organization!

KEYNOTE SPEAKERSBeyond the Paycheck: The Rewards of Recognition Dr. Bob Nelson – President / Nelson Motivation, Inc. and New York Times Best-Selling AuthorBob is one of the world’s leading authorities on engaging, recognizing and retaining employees. He is President of Nelson Motivation, Inc. and has worked with 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies to help improve strategies, systems and programs for better motivating employees. Dr. Nelson has sold over 4 million books on management and employee motivation, including 1501 Ways to Reward Employees, The 1001 Rewards and Recognition Fieldbook, 1001 Ways to Energize Employees, and the just released Recognizing & Engaging Employees For Dummies. How to Involve HR in Your Firm’s Strategic Planning ProcessKenneth Wm. Smith, P.E., P.L.S. – President and CEO / T. Baker Smith, LLC (TBS)Kenneth Wm. Smith, P.E., P.L.S. represents third generation leadership of the firm bearing his grandfather’s name, T. Baker Smith, LLC (TBS). A Louisiana Tech University graduate, he is a Louisiana-licensed professional civil engineer, environmental engineer, and land surveyor. Additionally, he holds professional civil engineering licenses in eight other states. Affiliated with TBS his entire life, he has 36 years of experience, working from field hand to his current position of President and CEO.

The Latest HR Trends In The A/E/C Industry Dave Burstein, P.E. – Director / PSMJ Resources, Inc. (PSMJ)Dave is a Director with PSMJ Resources, Inc., where he provides consulting and training services on the subjects of strategic planning, marketing, project management, human resources, quality, finance and ownership transition. Prior to joining PSMJ in 1997, David was a Senior Principal for Parsons Corporation, holding a variety of positions including President of Parsons’ 1,600-person environmental subsidiary.

Re-Imagine Your Workforce in 2025! Bold Steps to Shape Your Workforce Today for Tomorrow’s Challenges Bob Kelleher – President and Founder / The Employee Engagement Group (TEEG)Bob is the Founder and CEO of The Employee Engagement Group and author of four books, including; i-Engage, Your Personal Engagement Roadmap, Employee Engagement for Dummies, and Creativeship, An Employee Engagement and Leadership Fable, along with one of the nation’s top-selling employee engagement books, Louder Than Words, 10 Practical Employee Engagement Steps…That Drive Results!

FOR THE LATEST DETAILED AGENDA, SESSION TOPICS, SPEAKERS, BIOS, AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

www.psmj.com/hrsummit

NEW FOR 2017!THREE CONCURRENT BREAKOUT TRACKS!

Topics to include:• How A Culture of Employee Engagement Led To 50% Growth

• Prepare For The Unexpected – A Hurricane Katrina Case Study• How To Avoid a Culture Disconnect in Your Merger Program

• How to Creatively Recruit in the A/E/C Industry• Benchmarking Your Firm’s Bonus and Benefits

• Women in the A/E/C Industry - Challenges, Opportunities & Best Practices• Taking the Mystery out of Wellness

• How to Link Recruiting and Culture to Differentiate Your A/E/C Firm….and more to be announced soon!

WEDNESDAYAPRIL 19, 2017 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Additional Fees Apply)

PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP OPTION A ENGAGE! Engaging Employees To Drive Business ResultsBob Kelleher / The Employee Engagement GroupJoin Bob as he facilitates the nation’s #1 employee engagement workshop for managers. Leave the workshop with more than 25 practical engagement tools and templates, including:

• How to apply 10 employee engagement steps that will transform your culture

• Proven practical employee engagement processes and ideas

• The latest research to make the business case that engagementdrivesprofits

• AND MORE!

PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP OPTION B Creating the Purpose-Driven FirmJohn Doehring, CMC / PSMJ Resources, Inc.Is your organization just muddling along—withgood (but not great) performance? Are yourprofessionals pretty good at getting the client’swork done, but much less effective at improving the firm itself? If this sounds familiar, join John for this fast-paced, entertaining, and highly-interactive workshop, which covers:

• How mission, vision, and enterprise strategy must coalesce to drive organization alignment

• Howtopfirmsfindandsecurethebesttalent, and then keep them happy and productive

• Bestpracticesandnewideasforsuccessful recruiting, training, mentoring, and career pathing

• AND MORE!

DINE-AROUND 6:30 PMJoin PSMJ, TEEG and your fellow attendees for a “Dutch-treat” dinner. This event is open to all 2017 A/E/C HR Summit attendees and is a great way to kick off the conference!

CONFERENCE AGENDATHURSDAYAPRIL 20, 2017 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM Registration and Networking Breakfast

8:15 AM – 8:45 AM Welcome and Introductions

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM HOST KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: The Latest HR Trends In The A/E/C Industry

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Networking Break

10:15 AM – 11:45 AM RE-IMAGINATION LABORATORY

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM Networking Break

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM KEYNOTE LUNCHEON PRESENTATION: How to Involve HR in Your Firm’s Strategic Planning Process

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM Networking Break

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS

2:45 PM – 3:15 PM Networking Break

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS

4:15 PM – 5:45 PM RE-IMAGINATION LABORATORY

5:45 PM Adjourn

5:45 PM – 6:45 PM Cocktail Reception

6:45 PM DINNER/HISTORIC TAVERNS OF NEW ORLEANS A great opportunity for conference attendees to renew old friendships and make valuable new ones. TEEG’s Allan Benowitz again leads this always-popular evening activity.

FRIDAYAPRIL 21, 2017 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Networking Breakfast

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM HOST KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Re-Imagine Your Workforce in 2025! Bold Steps to Shape Your Workforce Today for Tomorrow’s Challenges

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Networking Break

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Networking Break

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM CLOSING COMMENTS AND KEYNOTE LUNCHEON PRESENTATION: Beyond the Paycheck: The Rewards of Recognition

2:00 PM Adjourn

2:30 PM WALKING TOUR OF NEW ORLEANS Join PSMJ, TEEG and your fellow colleagues for a walking tour of downtown New Orleans! Learn about the great history of Bourbon Street, jazz, and Cajun food.

*Agenda and speakers subject to change without notice

The 2017 A/E/C HR Summit is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. The use of thissealisnotanendorsementbytheHRCertificationInstituteofthequalityoftheprogram.ItmeansthatthisprogramhasmettheHRCertificationInstitute’scriteriatobepre-approvedforrecertificationcredit.

“This was one of the best conferences I have ever attended!” Jan Munsinger - Director of Human Resources / Walter & Moore

CALL: (617) 965-0055 E-MAIL:education@psmj.com VISIT:www.psmj.com/hrsummit

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REGISTERThiseventisforanyA/E/Cfirmleaderormanagerwhofaceschallenges with regard to compensation, recruiting, retention, employeebenefits,leadershipdevelopmentandanythingelserelated to human resources. Past attendees have included HR Directors, Principals, CEOs, HR Managers, COOs, and many others!

WHO ATTENDS THE A/E/C HR SUMMIT?

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EARLY-BIRD PRICINGREGISTER BY DECEMBER 31, 2016

New Orleans Marriott555 Canal Street • New Orleans, LA 70130Room Rate: $209 Deluxe Single/DoubleRoom Cut-off Date: 4/4/17

PLEASE NOTE: This special room block rate is valid through the cut-off date listed, pending the room block is not sold out. PSMJ and TEEG cannot be held responsible should the allotted amount of rooms be at capacity. We do our very best to accommodate our loyal program participants. We encourage you to make your room reservations as soon as possible so as to ensure you receive the advertised rate.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONSCancellations received in writing at least 45 business days prior to the program will be issued full refunds. Cancellations received in writing at least 44-11 business days prior to the program receive a credit letter, good for one year, to use towards any PSMJ public program (cannot be applied towards in-house training, partner/associations programs and previously registered and paid attendees). Cancellations made 10 or fewer business days prior to the program and/or no–shows are not eligible for refunds or credits.

TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONSA block of rooms is reserved for PSMJ attendees at each location. To secure reduced rates, please make hotel reservations by the cut-off dates and be sure to mention that you are attending A/E/C HR SUMMIT. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingreservations,pleasecontactPSMJ’sEducationDepartmentat:617.965.0055oremail education@psmj.com.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEEDWe are proud of our track record for delivering best-in-class learningexperiencestotensofthousandsofA/E/Cfirmleaderssince1974.Ifyouaren’thappy,wearen’thappy.Intheeventthatyou are not absolutely delighted with what you take away from thisprogram,letusknow.Ifwecan’tmakeitright,we’llarrangefor you to attend another PSMJ event at no additional cost or refund your registration fee.

WHO WE ARE PSMJ Resources, Inc. (PSMJ) is the worldwide leader in business informationandanalyticsfortheA/E/Cindustry.PSMJ’spublications,surveys, seminars, conferences, and consulting provide unmatched insight and advice on effective management strategies for A/E/C firmleaders.

The Employee Engagement Group (TEEG) is a global services and productsfirmthatworkswithleadershipteamstoimplementbest-in-class leadership and employee engagement programs, including surveys,workshops,consulting,andtheworld’sfirstvirtualcloud-based employee engagement resource center, Engage On-Demand Solution Center. TEEG was founded by author, speaker, and A/E/C HR expertBobKelleher.

RE-IMAGINATION LABORATORY Your hosts teach you how to build the “unconference” agenda, but you and other attendees decide the most important topics, and then LEAD those discussions. You experience thought-provoking dialogue with the brightest minds in HR about the issues that matter to you! When you’re tired of an agenda item, you simply get up and leave to join a different discussion group.

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“This is the best conference I have attended. The right mix of rich content and the time to network was ideal.” Mary PembrokeDirector of Human ResourcesFourFrontDesignInc.

“I enjoyed all the sessions. This was such an informative and inspiring conference.” Danielle VossHuman Resources GeneralistDudek

“Really great conference this year! Filled with informative sessions and great networking opportunities.” Beverly WilliamsVice President, Human ResourcesLangan

“This is my 2nd HR Summit and it did not disappoint! I love being able to connect with others who know the challenges we face in this industry. I will return recharged and ready to tackle several take-aways I’ve learned over the last few days.” Angela WolfgangHuman Resources and Financial ManagerNutec Group

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