SHRM 2008, McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago
Welcome to Workforce Management’s comprehensive SHRM 2008 online show guide and news coverage.
By Workforce Management editors
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At The Show |
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Economic Downturn Doesn’t Slow SHRM Conference
Attendance doesn’t hit a record level, but SHRM officials and vendors are happy
with the turnout of more than 13,000. |
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Gas Price Crisis Could Revolutionize U.S. Workplace
The talk of the show is spiking gas prices, and the short- and long-term
effects they could have on how the nation works. |
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Heard in the Halls, Day 3:
No Booth Too Far
Good business at the edge of the world, a winner for research and a visit with the ‘onboarding fairy.’ |
SHRM Chicago Last Word—Day 3
The
Challenge Ahead |
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Meisinger Bids Farewell to SHRM; Successor Pending
The SHRM chief’s successor will be
named later this summer—after Meisinger departs the organization on June 30. |
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Pre-Show Guide and Feature Stories
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Tailoring SHRM to Your Needs
When it comes to HR’s biggest annual conference, one size doesn’t fit all.
Newbies to human resource positions, midlevel HR professionals and senior
leaders in the field will benefit from different sessions and events at the
Society for Human Resource Management Conference & Exposition. |
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The Best of Chicago
Whether you’re staying for a whole week or just trying to visit a few
places in between conference activities, you will want to get a taste of
the best of Chicago. The third-largest city in America is also one of
the country’s most popular convention spots. |
The Last Word: SHRM 101
San Diego. Washington. Las Vegas. Chicago. The cities may change and the venues
may differ, but there is a comfy familiarity I always feel at the Society for
Human Resource Management’s annual conference.
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Keynote and Master Series
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| SHRM, Day 1,
Sunday, June 22 |
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2:30 p.m.
KEYNOTE:
Poitier’s
Dramatic, Trailblazing Career
HR professionals feeling daunted by work challenges may find inspiration
from Sunday’s SHRM conference general session speaker, Sidney Poitier.
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| SHRM, Day 2, Monday, June 23 |
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8:30 a.m.
KEYNOTE:
Patrick Lencioni, "Making for
a Fulfilling Workplace"
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1:45 p.m
MASTERS SERIES:
Linda A. Hill, "Author Digs Deep to Find Top Leaders"
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| SHRM, Day 3, Tuesday, June 24 |
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8:30 a.m.
KEYNOTE:
Doris Kearns Goodwin,
"HR Success Through Lens of Lincoln"
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1:45 p.m.
MASTERS SERIES:
Oren Harari, "Maintaining Your Firm’s Unique Flavor"
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| SHRM, Day 4, Wednesday, June 25 |
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8:30 a.m.
KEYNOTE:
Nancy
Giles, "Commentator Makes Point With a Wink"
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10 a.m.
MASTERS SERIES:
Denise Rousseau, "Growing Number of Employees Seek Special Deal
With Bosses"
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