Blog Post: North Texas SHRM to hold Annual Conference for HR Professionals

                            North Texas SHRM 2008 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

“Navigating the H.R. Jungle: Survival or Temple of Doom ?”  

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 1434 Centre Place Drive, Denton TX 76205  

Wednesday, April 30 th   ~ 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

(Networking Social immediately following)

Thursday, May 1 st ~ 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

REGISTER TODAY!!!  

TOPICS INCLUDE:

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 TH ~ 8:00am-5:30pm:

“125 Plans, New and Improved:  New Final 125 Regulations go into Effect January 1, 2009”

~ Ouida Peterson, Vice President of Education, Conexis

“Recruitment & Retention, Generational Dynamics”

~ John Ansbach, General Counsel of EFA Processing

“Don’t Mess With Texas (Employers):  A Legal and Legislative Update”

~ Audrey Mross, Shareholder, Chair of Labor & Employment Section, Munck, Butrus Carter P.C.

“Managing the Difficult Employee:  When the Thrill is Gone”

~ Arlene Switzer Steinfield,  Esq. Partner, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis, LLP

“Avoiding Litigation:  The H.R. Professional Survival Guide”

 ~ Michael Mirarchi, Founder of Mirarchi Management Group, Inc.

THURSDAY, MAY 1 ST ~ 8:00am-5:00pm:

“Bad Documents that Cost Big Dollars & Practical Lessons from Crazy Cases”

 ~ Lisa Autry, Consultant/Attorney, Grizzaffi Darby LLC

“Passionate Performance: Engaging Hearts and Minds to Conquer the Competition”

~ Lee J. Colan, Ph.D., President, The L Group, Inc.

 “Wellness Programs:  Bottom Line Impact & Return on Investment”

~ Trey Darby, Partner, Grizzaffi Darby LLC

 “Applicant Archeology: What Employers Need to Know About Background Checks  ~ The Good, the Bad & The Ugly”

~ Mike Coffey, President, Imperative Information Group

“Tools for Sustainable Resolution to Conflict”

~ Alice Dendinger, SPHR, 2007-08 SHRM Texas State Council Director, Consultant, Alice Dendinger Alliance Group

               

Speakers and biographies can be viewed at www.NorthTexasSHRM.org

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This program has been approved for 15 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Please be sure to note the program ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

BONUS DISCOUNT FOR GROUP

If your company sends at least three (3) people to the NTSHRM Conference, a 4 th person can attend for free.

QUESTIONS?  If you have any questions regarding the Conference, please contact Joye Williams (940-383-6278) or Timea Bara (940- 383-6274).  For registration, additional information and prices, visit our website at www.NorthTexasSHRM.org.