From practical tips, to innovation in HR, to motivating people, the 2011 educational sessions are designed to teach and inspire the global HR community. We will have hundreds of sessions delivered by skilled and experienced speakers. So, plan out your sessions and take your SHRM Conference experience to the next level.
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About the Conference Tracks
Whether you are seeking operational “how to” information to apply in the workplace, compliance information to double check your policies and practices, or strategically oriented topics that reaffirm HR’s value to your organization’s success, you will find educational sessions that meet your unique professional development needs.
Sessions are arranged according to conference tracks and focus areas. Conference tracks denote general topic categories, while focus areas concentrate on specific knowledge areas that align to the HR body of knowledge.
EMPLOYMENT LAW & LEGISLATION
Constantly changing labor laws. Increasingly tougher privacy rules. New developments in federal policy.
It’s never been more important to keep pace with the latest HR laws and legislation. Help protect your company from liability and avoid legal risk before it arises by staying current with the latest changes in labor legislation. We offer a broad range of sessions presented by some of the top legal minds in the country. From federal legislative compliance, to HR legal issues specific to California, we help you stay on top of today’s legislative priorities.
- Compliance
- California-Specific HR
- Legislative Update
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Strategic planning. Innovation. Business competencies. This conference track has them all. Today more than ever, companies rely on HR to play a key role in creating sound strategies to achieve their objectives. Here, you can learn from leading experts how to build a roadmap to your goals. Discover how strategic planning can maximize employee performance and create business value. Learn how to support your business case, measure results and gain buy-in from your C-suite. The focus areas are:
- Strategic Alignment
- Business Competencies
- Innovation
- Measurement
All sessions in this track count toward the 15 hours of strategic management recertification credit for your SPHR designation.
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Talent. Your company’s greatest asset. HR’s greatest challenge. One of the biggest challenges companies continue to face is retaining their best talent. Leading experts will share best practices during these sessions — so you can create an environment where your best people will thrive. Learn how to attract, recruit, manage and inspire A-list employees who can move your organization forward. Discover how to handle the most difficult HR situations with ease and engage employees to increase morale, productivity and retention. See how you can leverage the latest technology and techniques to find, train and retain the best workforce possible. The focus areas are:
- Recruiting & New Media
- Communication Strategies
- Engagement & Morale
- Workforce Planning
INTERNATIONAL HR
As the global market expands, so does the role of HR. In a global economy, where organizations and employees span countries and continents, keeping pace with international HR issues is not just important. IT’S ESSENTIAL. Today’s HR leaders need to have a global mindset and understand how cross-cultural issues can impact their business. Experts from around the globe join us in Las Vegas to share their ideas, experiences and successful practices. From managing diverse teams to communicating across the world to recruiting and cultivating foreign talent, you will learn how to leverage the strengths and overcome the challenges of an international workforce. The focus areas are:
- Global Compliance
- Global Talent Management
- Cross-Cultural Insights
All sessions in this track count toward the 30 hours of international recertification credit for your GPHR designation.
TOTAL REWARDS
Total rewards packages can attract and retain top talent. Or drive it away.
As the economy recovers, benefits and compensation packages must keep pace. Yet health care and other costs are rising. So how do you compete without crossing the line from black into the red? From plan design to cost containment, learn how to leverage total rewards to achieve superior organizational performance. Leading experts will teach you how to implement sustainable rewards strategies — to remain competitive and increase employee satisfaction while steering clear of common issues that can get you and your company into trouble. The focus areas are:
- Employee Benefits
- Total Compensation
- Health Care
- Wellness
PERSONAL & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Today’s HR leaders are strategic counselors who must be prepared for what’s next. That means having the right set of tools, skills and traits to be an exceptional leader. Even the most experienced HR professionals benefit from continued skill development. This track will give you the opportunity to learn from experts on leadership, recertification, career advancement, and more. So whether your goals center on cultivating your company’s employees or taking your own career to the next level, these sessions can help you achieve them. The focus areas are:
- Leadership
- Career Development
- Skill Enhancement
