This is an opportunity to say THANK YOU to our bosses, co-workers and companies that support us professionally. Bring your boss, VP of HR, CEO and everyone in your organization with an interest in employee benefits and recognition. Guests of members receive the member rate for this meeting. Let us know if you will have 6 or more people attending from your company and would like a reserved table.
In the past, you may have thought of incentives as just a way to engage your workforce and motivate employees to reach goals or reward/recognize them for a job well done. That’s still true, but research now shows that Employee Wellness and Recognition programs can be designed to drive employee participation and behavior change. These cultural shifts will support long-term strategies that determine what employees and the organization values and wants, resulting in significant improvements in overall company results. Join us as we hear how Michaels Stores developed their highly regarded Wellness and Recognition Programs and how these programs have impacted their workforce, their culture and their company performance.
YVONNE K. FREEMAN is the Vice President – Total Rewards for Michaels Stores, Inc, the nation's #1 arts and crafts retailer – Where Creativity Happens. In her current role, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, she has responsibility for the design and administration of the company’s compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition and relocation programs, as well as HR systems. Throughout her career, she has focused on creating programs and processes that support both the business and the employees in achieving excellence, through service, customization and efficient HR processes, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with the business strategy. Most recently, the customer care team has come under her scope of responsibility. Prior to joining Michaels, Yvonne held roles in human resources and compensation for Texas Instruments, Mattel Corporation, and Raytheon. Yvonne has a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Dallas. She is married and has three children. Yvonne and her family reside in Lewisville, Texas.
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