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OESA Events
August 12 | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | OESA Conference Center and Virtual
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OESA invites automotive professionals across the talent, human resources, finance and operations spectrum to an important session, OESA/Axion 2021 Supplier Benefits & Barometer Survey Debrief, on August 12, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. ET. This event will be held in-person at the OESA Conference Center, Southfield, MI., as well as virtually. Attendees will gain rich insight on employee benefit programs in the aftermath of the pandemic and the current remote work environment. Learn to leverage benefits as a critical talent attraction and retention tool while understanding key cost savings opportunities.
An analysis of results of the recent OESA-Axion Supplier Employee Benefits Survey will be provided. Survey participants will receive benchmarking insights, comparing their results to survey averages.
Additional topics to be addressed include:
• Cost Reduction Initiatives • Wellness / Well-Being Offerings and Incentives • Medical Plan Participation, Eligibility, Retiree Coverage • Telemedicine • H.S.A. Plan – Contributions, Enrollment • Work-Life Benefits Offered • Expected Increase at Upcoming Renewal • Voluntary / Employee Paid Benefits Offered • Benefits Offered to Union Employees and Cost
Tom Hutchinson, vice president & principal, Axion RMS, Ltd., will review automotive supplier employee benefit survey findings. He will also share insight to enhance employee satisfaction and improve cost while providing insight on which employee benefits are valued most.
Mike Jackson, executive director, strategy and research, OESA, and Larry Keyler, partner & global automotive lead, RSM LLC, will highlight findings from the 3Q 2021 OESA Automotive Supplier BarometerTM, which focused on Talent & HR. They will share insights from supplier executives including best practices on return-to-work policies that foster productivity while promoting flexibility and inclusion to bolster employee retention.
This event is offered virtually and in person. In-person attendees have a wide range of comfort levels regarding masks and personal space; please be mindful of their preference.
• Masks will be available but are not required • Seating is available with additional social distancing
If you don’t feel well or are uncomfortable being in-person, please consider attending the event virtually. Details are at oesa.org/events.
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August 18 | 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Somerset Inn and Virtual
The sequential crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have taken a toll on the economy and auto industry, causing suppliers to have to do more with less. Innovation is the fuel to delight customers, outpace competitors and drive out-sized returns on investments – even more vital in a challenging market environment. Suppliers must assess and prioritize investments in the context of new market realities, while taking calculated risks.
To help suppliers learn how firms are reinventing processes to deploy new approaches and leverage strengths, OESA invites members and industry guests to attend, Leveraging Capital and Collaboration to Accelerate Innovation on August 18, 2021, at the Somerset Inn, in Troy, MI.
Leading industry analyst, Colin Langan, Automotive & Mobility, Wells Fargo, will kick-off the discussion with a detailed sector analysis. He will share Wall Street perspectives on supplier innovators funding advanced technologies to position for growth through the industry recovery.
Jim Penman, Managing Director, Donnelly Penman & Partners, will discuss industry dynamics, highlighting supplier value creation and a new M&A paradigm to optimize capital allocation and investment strategies.
Dan Bonucchi, Associate, Warner Norcross + Judd, will give a debrief on the legal landscape within a rapidly changing marketplace, detailing critical factors when establishing M&A strategies and technology partnerships as suppliers position for success within the innovation process.
Don Bonucchi Associate Warner Norcross + Judd
Colin Langan Automotive & Mobility Analyst Wells Fargo
Jim Penman Managing Director Donnelly Penman & Partners
Artur Seidel Vice President Automotive Software Elektrobit
Supplier executives, Rob Hempel, Vice President of Sales, Denso (invited), and Artur Seidel, Vice President, Automotive Software, Elektrobit, with a key Innovation Leader from Novares, will share how suppliers are deploying new technologies and dynamic approaches to speed decision making, add value and fuel success.
Q&A panels will follow each formal presentation session.
This event is offered virtually and in person. In-person attendees have a wide range of comfort levels regarding masks and personal space; please be mindful of their preference.
• Masks will be available but are not required • Seating is available with additional social distancing • If you don’t feel well or are uncomfortable being in-person, please consider the virtual event option
Register for all OESA events at www.oesa.org. For registration assistance, contact OESA at info@oesa.org.
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