2009 SHRM Annual Conference Blog

Early bird rates for the 2009 SHRM Strategy Conference have been extended to July 31st. The conference will be October 6 – 8 at the The Westin Kierland Resort in Phoenix.
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Speakers include: Geoff Colvin, editor of Fortune; Sylvia Ann Hewlett, economist and founding president of the Center for Work-Life Policy; Marilyn Carlson Nelson, named one of The World’s […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…]

I wonder sometimes if HR pros feel a special relationship with the act of reference checking, background checking and screening that is taking place right now on the behalf of Judge Sonia Sotomayor.  It lends itself to discussions of candidate screening, diversity, succession planning and so many of the other HR functions that I’m sure […Read More…]

Thank you to Jennifer McClure from the Cincy Recruiter’s World blog for taking such great videos of conference attendees and instructors at SHRM09!  We’ll be highlighting some of her work on the Blog within the next few days.  Please view the video of Jennifer interviewing Ryan Estis, who is the VP and Chief Talent Strategist […Read More…]

Top Sellers List
by Andi Cale and Jenny Hughes

In its e-newsletter going out later this week, the SHRMStore is releasing its list of the top 24 sellers in its Annual Conference store. Get a preview of the top 12 below.
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Who’s Got Your Back by Keith Ferrazzi
The real path to success in your work and in your life is through creating […Read More…]

The “HR Bloggers” Concurrent Session was the first session to ever be live-streamed at the SHRM Annual Conference.   Congratulations!  And Thank You!
We’ve gotten some rave reviews about this session as well as so many of the Annual Conference Sessions.  That’s why I am honored to be able to present to you another opportunity to view […Read More…]

The Annual Conference Exposition Hall was filled with almost 600 vendors and over 1000 booths this year.
You never knew who you were going to see:
A “Biggest Loser” winner

A monster

A family of dogs and their friend from SHRM’s public affairs department, Ciara.

A giveaway

Or, best yet, food and friends

One thing is certain, there were a lot of […Read More…]

Wow - SHRM’s 61st Annual Conference in New Orleans is over. What a blast! It was great to see old friends again, hear great speakers, dance around to Sheryl Crow, eat lots of good food, see the beautiful sights of New Orleans, and work hard to make sure the conference was successful.
Thank you to all […Read More…]

One of the eye-catching sights in New Orleans is the sculpture “Scrap House” by artist Sally Heller, located outside of the Morial Convention Center.

The sculpture honors the people of New Orleans and was created to remember the events of Hurricane Katrina. The sculpture is made of debris left by Hurricane Katrina.

“Like so many remnants of cultural debris left dangling from […Read More…]

As promised, the HR Bloggers:  Who Are These People and Why Should I Care? concurrent session is being live streamed today from 11:30 am until 12:45 pm.  The HR Blogging panel is new to the Annual Conference this year.  We’re looking forward to a hearty discussion.  Stay tuned if you would like to follow along during the […Read More…]