Get The Latest In Workforce Developments and Trends at the 2025 HCANYS Annual Conference!

Workforce is on everyone's mind right now. And we have just the programs for you at the 2025 Annual Conference.

 Check out our sampling below and our full agenda here.

Creating a Keeping Culture – Winning the Retention Battle in Home Care

Aaron Marcum, Author, Thriving Entrepreneur, In-Home Care Industry Visionary, Trailblazer Positive Psychology 

“Creating a KEEPing Culture – Winning the Retention Battle” is a transformative presentation that reveals how to build an organizational culture where team members choose to stay and thrive. Participants will discover practical strategies to reduce turnover and enhance job satisfaction by building a culture that naturally attracts and retains top talent. This presentation offers actionable insights that leaders can implement immediately to transform their workplace culture from one of constant turnover to one of sustained commitment and growth. 

Closing the Generational Gap

Raven Solomon, Keynote Speaker, Author and Futurist

For the first time in history, up to five generations are working side by side in the workplace. This unprecedented diversity can lead to friction, miscommunication, and productivity stalls, setting the stage for potentially harmful work environments. When generational differences are not just understood but actively leveraged, they become a powerful tool for driving higher performance, employee satisfaction, and creating future-ready workplaces.

Participants will leave with a deep understanding of the characteristics unique to each generation, the underlying reasons for these traits, and practical insights into how these can manifest in workplace behaviors. More importantly, they will learn how to harness this knowledge to create cross-generational synergy that not only drives immediate results but also positions their organizations to thrive in an evolving marketplace.

The Latest in Human Resources/Labor News, Legislation and Regulation

Frank Kerbein, Director, Center for Human Resources, The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

Dramatic changes at both the Federal and State level will significantly impact the way you interact with your employees. We’ll cover the latest Trump Administration changes and new and pending State legislation and discuss ways your organization can adapt and comply.

Wage and Hour Changes and Updates for New York Providers

Emina Poricanin, Esq. Poricanin Law PC

As the new federal administration takes office and many workers in personal care shift from CDPAP to LHCSAs, there are a number of changes happening on the labor and employment from of many providers. This session will re-examine new and old rules that providers must adhere to in New York’s home care space. We will discuss overtime and overtime exemption rules, live-in shifts, travel time, spread of hours, timely payment obligations, employee notice requirements (and there are many!) along with litigation developments in federal and state courts. 

Gen Z Decoded

Raven Solomon, Keynote Speaker, Author, Futurist



Navigating today’s multi-generational workplace offers unique challenges and opportunities, especially with the emergence of Generation Z. As the most technologically adept, racially, and culturally diverse generation yet. Gen Z is not just transforming the way we work but also how we market and sell. Their entry into the workforce and growing purchasing power are reshaping traditional business models and consumer behaviors alike.

This program is designed to equip business leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to harness the full potential of Gen Z, ensuring your organization is future-ready in both the marketplace and the workplace.