TUCKER, Ga. – The US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is preparing to hold its annual Workforce Success and Engagement Conference from April 17-19 in Destin, Fla., which will provide insights on day-to-day issues with today’s work environment.

Some topics covered during the conference include compliance, technology, employer policies, recruiting and retention, workforce engagement and much more.

“Finding, developing and retaining employees is a crucial process in today’s complex work environment,” said Brittney Kirwer, director of corporate human resources of Farbest Foods, and program committee chair. “We are pleased USPOULTRY’s Workforce Success and Engagement Conference will offer a wide range of topics to support human resources professionals as they navigate the ever-evolving employer landscape and work to ensure their company is compliant with regulations.”

Topics highlighted in the program include a Washington Review; FMLA Best Practices; How Current Labor Issues Affect Employer Policies; Hiring and Immigration Compliance; Labor Issues Industry Task Force Update; EEOC Harassment Guidance; HR Technology: Training, Communication and Legal Implications; HR’s Role in Cybersecurity; Workforce Engagement . . . Generational Differences / Navigating a Changing Workforce; Building and Managing Positive Relationships; and much more.

The conference will also have a representative from a legal firm that participated on the planning committee to ensure adherence to the USPOULTRY’s Antitrust policy. The attorney will be present to monitor and consult, if necessary, prohibiting discussions that may be perceived as competitive issues.

Members of the planning committee for the Workforce Success and Engagement Conference include Kenyell Carson from Pilgrim’s, Jim Golden from Cal-Maine Foods Inc., Kirwer, and Leonard Parks from Case Farms.

Other members on the committee named by USPOULTRY were Ja Stephens at Claxton Poultry Farms; Angela Wilson at Aviagen Inc.; James Wimberly at Wimberly, Lawson, Steckel, Schneider & Stine, P.C.; and Devin Wood at Harrison Poultry Inc.