Know The Latest HR Trends

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• Get to know the latest trends, challenges and solutions with leaders in human resources, education, business, globalization and leadership.
• Stay one step ahead of the increasing complexity of the field and earn as many as 26 hours toward PHR^®, SPHR^® or GPHR^® credentials with hour-for-hour recertification credit for each professional development program you attend.
• Learn about changing roles and responsibilities of the HR profession by taking business courses, certificate programs and executive education.
• Stay on top of the latest legislative efforts. Hot topics to be covered include FMLA, labor, immigration, employment law, new HR developments and policy updates.

Gain From Networking Opportunities

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• Take part in the world’s largest HR conference and network in person with participants from over 140 countries, including prominent business, policy and HR thought leaders.
• Network with more than 10,000 of your peers.
• From the popular SHRM Exposition, featuring thousands of solutions for your workplace, to the Global Networking Lounge where you can meet and exchange ideas with HR professionals from around the world, our Annual Conference gives you a broad array of opportunities to learn, share, and discuss key ideas.

Ask Tough Questions... Leave With Solutions

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In economically uncertain times, one thing is certain. This is the one conference you can’t afford to miss. Take part in the world’s largest HR conference.

The challenges we all face outnumber the solutions most HR professionals have at their fingertips.

So we are bringing the best minds in the business to New Orleans in June to provide advice, answers, best practices and tools you can put to immediate use to help you and your company deal with the issues you confront every day.

Jack Welch - globally respected business leader and Forbes' CEO of the Century - shares his insight on the relevance and necessity of HR Leadership in these unprecedented times.

Through a compelling dialogue, he will communicate the new mandate for HR professionals, challenging them to take ownership of their business strategies and to reiterate the message that strong HR is absolutely vital to the success of any organization in the new economy.

Read Mr. Welch's Bio

"[If] there was ever a time to underscore the importance of HR, it has arrived. And sadly, if there was ever a time to see how few companies get HR right, it has arrived, too... If their company is in a crisis - or their own career - perhaps they've at last seen the light. HR matters enormously in the good times. It defines you in the bad."

- The WelchWay, BusinessWeek, March 23 & 30, 2009

Explore Life in the Crescent City

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The Crescent City is alive with history, music and distinctive arts & culture. New Orleans will welcome you with open arms into a world all its own.

Experience life in the French Quarter, 100 square blocks of art, dining, shopping, entertainment and architectural treasures.

Ride a streetcar to Bourbon Street’s jazz and blues and to vibrant neighborhoods alive with galleries and character.

Hotel Accommodations

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SHRM has secured blocks of rooms at many New Orleans hotels.

The SHRM Housing Bureau opened on November 6, 2008. SHRM has secured blocks of rooms at many New Orleans hotels. Make reservations online at www.wynjade.com/shrm09 or call the Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau from 8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m., EST, Monday–Friday at (888) 241-8396 (U.S.), or (972) 349-7473. Fax: (888) 241-8404 (U.S.) or (972) 349-7715 (International).

It is recommended that you make your reservations early. Select here for a complete list of SHRM Annual Conference hotels and a map with the locations for each. Reservations made online will result in the immediate confirmation of your housing arrangements. Please do not contact the hotels directly.

NOTE: Room blocks of ten or more must be made by filling out a room block request form available at room block request link.

All hotels in New Orleans require one night’s room and tax in advance, per reservation. Your credit card will be charged this amount at the time of your reservation. If you do not use a credit card to guarantee your reservation, a check for one night’s room and tax must be mailed to:

Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau

6400 International Parkway, Suite 2500
Plano, TX 75903

Confirmations

You will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau. You may also receive an additional confirmation from your individual hotel.

Hospitality Suites

Exhibitors may request hospitality suites when making sleeping room reservations. Hospitality suites are reserved for exhibiting companies only. Please remember that no functions are allowed during official conference hours.

Changes/Cancellations

All changes/cancellations must be made with the Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau. Please refer to your hotel confirmation for the cancellations policy. After the date indicated, all deposits are nonrefundable.

Shuttle Service

Complimentary daily shuttle service will be provided between most hotels and the Morial Convention Center. For a complete schedule, please visit www.shrm.org/conferences/annual. Service will begin operating on Saturday, June 27, and continue during all official conference functions through closing on Wednesday, July 1.