There is a growing body of evidence which suggests a strong correlation between business performance and sound people practices. In this session you will explore the core elements of a Winning Workplace, how the tools of open-book management support best workplace practices and hear from a recognized small business leader who has created a staffing firm that breaks all industry stereotypes.

      Our Speakers: Mary Clark is the Executive Director of Winning Workplaces. Mary has held senior management positions in human resources and organizational consulting firms, specializing in small to midsize companies, and has established human resources functions for entrepreneurial ventures. www.winningworkplaces.org Keith Jacob is the President of St. Louis Staffing. Keith founded St. Louis Staffing in 1996 to provide light industrial workers to employers throughout Missouri and has created a workplace that lives the Golden Rule and a business that has doubled in size in the last two years. In 2006 Keith was selected from a national pool to be named a “Best Boss” by Winning Workplaces.