NHRMA 2010 Conference Workshop Tracks - The Changing Environment of HR


Employment and Employee Relations - The broad range of employment arena challenges for employers will be examined. Topics include Legislative/Legal Updates, Social Media Used as Recruiting Tool, Talent Management, Organizational Branding, Internal Investigations, Leaves and Employee Absences, and Workforce Readiness.

Cross Cultural and Inclusion - Focusing on changes occurring within and to organizations while addressing a variety of diversity issues such as Changing Workforce (Generational, Increase in Older Workforce, Changing Nature of Internships), Military Workforce - Coming Back to the Organization, Examining Cultural Differences, and Transgender Employees – Transitioning at Work.

Strategy into Action - Sharing professional development, skills, competencies, and tools to take individuals to the next levels within their organizations, such as Succession Planning, Ethical Standards, HR as Leaders, Influencing Executives, HR and Bottom-line Calculations, What is Integrated HR – Assuring Alignment, Risk Taking for HR Professionals, and Critical Thinking Skills.

HR and Technology
- Technology can help HR professionals be cost effective, connect with their “customers”, evaluate the metrics, and so much more. Evaluate the benefits and challenges around hot new technologies and how to maximize their use to improve the bottom line. We will discuss HRIS, HR Using Technology – Communication, Employment, Policies, Activities, Employees Using Technology – Communication, Marketing, Impact on Employer, HR Web Tools and Applications, and Social Media – Balancing Employer and Employee Interests.

Work and Wellness
- The impact and the need for health and wellness in the workplace are discussed with topics like Healthcare Reform, Communicating Benefits – How to Get Full Value, Wellness Programs and Communication for Employees, Spirit in the Workplace, Managing the Stress of HR, Benefit Offering – Your Competitive Advantage, and The ROI of Wellness.