May

04-05

Human Resources – Virtual (May 04-05)

This semi-annual program provides a roundtable opportunity for human resource leadership to address contemporary, strategic issues in human resource management. Regardless of company size or structure, energy industry human resource professionals face complex challenges related to recruitment and retention, employee assessment and training, succession planning and maintaining safe and compliant business practices. The program considers strategic inclusions such as collective bargaining agreements, benefits, employee diversity, performance management, compensation policies and change management.

General Details

  • Program Chair(s)
  • Nichole Reitzenstein, Director of Employee Resources, Clark Public Utilities

    • Program Location
    • Virtual Event
    • No travel required. All agenda times are in Pacific time.Instructions to access the virtual event will be provided to the attendee before the program.
    • Who Should Attend
    • Participation is restricted to senior leaders responsible for management of human resources functions at WEI energy member companies. The small size of this program encourages open discourse, problem-solving and long-term relationship building.

  • Registration Options
  • Member: $199 USD

    Registration includes virtual access to all agenda items and digital program materials.

  • General Cancellation Policy
  • To best serve WEI members and program participants during the COVID-19 pandemic, WEI will be waiving its standard cancellation policy for this virtual program. Registrants can receive a full refund should they need to cancel their registration up to the day before the program begins.
  • Participation Policy
  • Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public. Recording is not permitted for any portion of the event.
  • For more information contact Jessica Grant, Program Manager at (971) 930-2032.

Agenda

All session times are listed in Pacific time.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Virtual Help Desk + Technology Check

The room will open early so that participants can test their audio/video and ask any questions about the agenda before we begin.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Welcome + Introductions

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Moving from Surviving to Thriving: The Big Pivot
Speaker(s): Carmen Jandacek, Director, Ethics, Total Rewards, Health Services and HR Technology, Arizona Public Service Company

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Break

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open Roundtable Discussion

This will be a chance to share current challenges, successes and opportunities.

Thursday, May 5, 2022

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Virtual Help Desk + Technology Check

The room will open early so that participants can test their audio/video and ask any questions about the agenda before we begin.

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

DE+I: Progress + Challenges
Speaker(s): Sarah Griffin, Vice President, Human Resources, Idaho Power Company, Laura Vickers, Director of Culture, Diversity and People Services, Avista Corp.

Two companies will update on their recent DEI efforts, sharing what has worked well along with challenges they’ve experienced. All participants will be encouraged to share their company’s experience.

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Roundtable Discussion: Top of Mind Topics
Facilitator(s): Nichole Reitzenstein, Director of Employee Resources, Clark Public Utilities

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Wrap Up + Planning for Fall 2022

Meet The Speakers

Carmen Jandacek

Arizona Public Service Company

Director, Ethics, Total Rewards, Health Services and HR Technology
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Carmen Jandacek has worked for Arizona Public Service (APS) since 1996 holding various positions and leadership roles in Human Resources over her tenure with the company. She is currently the Director of the Ethics Office, Total Rewards, Health Services and HR Technology.
Carmen is the Founder and Chair of the APS LGBT Alliance, an employee network group, former chair and board member of the nonprofit organization one•n•ten, a board director of the Better Business Bureau serving the Pacific Southwest and a member of the City of Phoenix Census 2020 Complete Count Committee. She previously held positions on the board of the Greater Phoenix Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and the One Community Multicultural Advisory Board. Carmen has an undergraduate degree in management and she earned her MBA from the University of Phoenix in 1999. She is a previously certified Senior Professional in Human Resources Designee (SPHR) and a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP). In 2017 she was recognized as a Woman of Achievement by In Business Magazine and in 2019, she received the One Community Local Hero Award for her contributions to equality and inclusion in the Phoenix area.
Carmen is an avid fitness and health enthusiast and believes the key to success is a healthy mind and body. She believes you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else. She has participated in many biking, running and triathlon races throughout the state of Arizona and is an Ironman Arizona finisher.

Sarah Griffin

Idaho Power Company

Vice President, Human Resources
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Sarah E. Griffin was named Vice President, Human Resources in October 2019. Previously, she was Human Resources Director and Human Resources Manager for Idaho Power. She oversees all aspects of Human Resources, including compensation, benefits, employee relations, diversity, talent and organizational development, employee engagement and succession planning.

Griffin has been in Human Resources since 1995 and with Idaho Power since 2007. Prior to Idaho Power, Griffin worked in various human resources roles at Boise Cascade, Delta Dental of Idaho, Thoratec Corporation and NPS Pharmaceuticals.

Griffin has her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Utah and her Master of Business Administration degree from Boise State University.

In February 2017, Gov. Butch Otter appointed Griffin to the Idaho Personnel Commission. She also serves on various councils promoting workforce development and a diverse talent pipeline in Idaho.

Laura Vickers

Avista Corp.

Director of Culture, Diversity and People Services

Nichole Reitzenstein

Clark Public Utilities

Director of Employee Resources