2009 SHRM Annual Conference Blog

Thank you for tweeting us your views on what a 21st Century Workplace means to you!  SHRM is back from the Work Life Congress and ready to reenergize its commitment to work-life flexibility issues.  Mary Kaylor, Global Public Relations Manager, shares her take on the Conference.
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Working Mothers — and Fathers — united on October 27-29 […Read More…]

“After SHRM announced its new five-year plan — with an emphasis on attracting senior HR executives, developing world-class research, operating as a financially sustainable organization, expanding its adviser and advocacy roles, serving the HR needs of non-HR professionals and expanding into emerging global markets — CEO Laurence O’Neil discusses SHRM’s future.”

Excerpt from “SHRM Rolls out […Read More…]

We have updates from Rosaura Barrera, Global Relations Manager of International Programs at SHRM!

On Sept 24, Rosaura shared more of the Argentina experience: “Here we are with Graciela Garone and Gustavo Perrico, who were both really excited to meet us and start networking with other members.  The prior evening, Graciela hosted Brian and I at the University […Read More…]

(Photo provided by Brian Glade, Vice President of International Programs at SHRM; Translation assistance provided by Marcela León, SHRM Member Care Representative.)
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El equipo de Programas Internacionales de SHRM ha llegado a Buenos Aires para participar en el 21º Congreso Interamericano de Gestión Humana.�
El conferencia atrae participantes locales y internacionales.  Este año, el tema es ¿El […Read More…]

(Editorial Note: Today’s blog post was provided by Mary Kaylor, SHRM Public Affairs Manager)
As part of our partnership with Fortune Magazine, SHRM is one of five gold sponsors of this year’s “Most Powerful Women Summit,” which takes place September 14 - 16 in San Diego, CA.  More than 400 of the most prominent women leaders […Read More…]

There’s still time to apply for the 2010 cycle of “50 Best Small and Medium Companies in America“!  The Great Place to Work Institute, Inc. has extended the nomination period to run until Sept 1!  This could be your chance!  Plus, if your company wins, then SHRM will get to show you off, treat you, […Read More…]

(Guest Post by Mary-Frances Winters, President, The Winters Group, Inc.  Winters is author of CEOs Who Get It: Diversity Leadership from the Heart and Soul and Inclusion Starts with I and Only Wet Babies Like Change.)
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“Sustainability” is a popular business term.  Most think of it in connection with environmental sustainability and the strident efforts that […Read More…]

Have you heard that SHRM is offering a Global Economic Stimulus Prize?�
Well, you’ll want to login to apply, but here’s a little teaser about the prize (adapted from SHRM Online’s Global HR section):
SHRM knows that our members in 140 countries worldwide are feeling the effects of the current financial crisis. We also know they’re playing a […Read More…]

It’s a new social media feature that helps you network with other HR practitioners.  HR Professionals are meeting and greeting on the pages of SHRM Connect.  Members of SHRM can login, join a group, start a group, make connections and so much more.  If you’d like some reassurance before you get started, check out Sharlyn […Read More…]

It’s time for a little midday humor!  We know that many of you maximized your recertification credit at the Annual Conference as well as took some time to enjoy the networking opportunities and to meet new people.  Congratulations!  Now, let’s take some time to have a little fun laughing at ourselves!�
Complete the punch line […Read More…]