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Navigating Changes Over 25 Years of Compensation: Part I – Astron’s Early Days

Astron Solutions

We decided that we needed to try and pick a name that starts with A because of alphabetical order listings in conference directories. We were exhibiting at the 2001 New Hampshire ASHHRA Region 1 Conference. Astronology®: In the first ten years (1999 – 2009), what economic challenges did Astron and our clients face?

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China Gorman on Professional Development in Human Resources

HR Bartender

I had the opportunity to interview China back in 2009. Why are conferences a good professional development forum for HR pros? Why are conferences a good professional development forum for HR pros? But when the interest and budget exist, conferences can be a great way to learn and grow professionally for three reasons.

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Q&A with HR Tech Influencer: Brian Sommer

HRExecutive

Earlier this year, HRE and the HR Tech Conference unveiled the second edition of the Top 100 HR Tech Influencers , comprised of HR, business and technology leaders whose insights are needed now more than ever. Register to attend the free Virtual HR Tech Conference here. Related: Q&A with HR Tech Influencer Dave Ulrich.

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#DisruptHR HSV 2.0 is Coming April 2019

UpstartHR

Back in 2009 I had just started blogging, and a friend and I set up a mini conference as a way to get people together, expand relationships, and learn together. Every time one of those connections happens, I like to think that the profession that I know and love gets just a little bit better and brighter. It’s expensive.

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Why I’m attending #HREvolution

Strategic HCM

I’m off to Atlanta on Friday to attend the US HR community’s HRevolution unconference. I’ve never been to Atlanta and was disappointed to miss the HCI conference there recently – here’s another chance to visit. Reflecting on it, I’ve come up with these ten reasons why I’m going: 1.

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10 Must-Dos at HRTech Chicago

Kazoo

We’re also looking forward to three days of networking, attending thought-provoking sessions and taking in everything the event has to offer. John Sumser is leading HR Tech: An Orientation to the Conference and All Its Possibilities to help first-time attendees map out their conference experience.

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Back to School Concerns for Employers

HR Counselor's Corner

Now that schools are back in session around the nation, parents and legal guardians may be requesting time off to attend school functions and teacher conferences. If that reason is for the employee to attend a meeting to discuss the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of the employee’s child, take note.