CAREER TRANSITION CENTERSUNDAY, June 28 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
MONDAY, June 29 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, June 30 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, June 28 - 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
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SHRM is proud to announce the addition of our new Career Transition Center. Sponsored exclusively by Lee Hecht Harrison, the global talent management solutions company with over 240 offices worldwide, the Career Transition Center provides conference attendees with a valuable opportunity to get their questions on answered on key staffing issues, such as potential downsizing, and to get advice and tips on their own career development.
GLOBAL NETWORKING LOUNGE
Global Networking Lounge Sponsored by:
Brookfield Global Relocation Services
The Global Networking Lounge is a special gathering place for attendees from outside the United States and for those interested in international HR. Please come and have an early start in your conference experience by participating in the Saturday educational program designed for attendees from abroad, participate in scheduled activities including an international reception, educational table topic lunches and opportunities for establishing valuable contacts.
Global Partners
As founding member of the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA), SHRM interacts with HR associations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America. In 1997, SHRM helped found the North American Human Resource Management Association (NAHRMA) to provide regional representation for Canada, the United States and Mexico. Currently, SHRM serves on the boards of WFPMA and NAHRMA. In cooperation with these organizations, SHRM strives to contribute to the strategic development of the HR profession worldwide. Many partner organizations will be present at the 61st Annual Conference & Exposition in New Orleans, LA.
OPTIONAL TOURS
The optional tour program brings together first timers, conference veterans, and guests to participate in several activities both before and during the conference. It is an excellent opportunity for people who are coming in early and traveling alone to network and meet other conference attendees.
Purchase To purchase your tour(s) click here.
If you experience any difficulties in registering or have any questions about the tours, please contact Accent on Arrangements, Inc. at (504) 524-0188 or by e-mail at registration@accentoca.com.
Cancellations and Refunds
Attendee cancellation for any tour must be submitted in writing to Accent on Arrangements, Inc. via fax (504) 524-1229 or email no later than Friday, June 12, 2009. Attendee cancellation requests received in writing on or before Friday June 12, 2009 will receive a full refund minus a $10 processing fee. No requests for refunds will be accepted after Friday, June 12, 2009. On-site registration will be available for additional tours, subject to availability. No refunds will be made at the tour registration desk.
If a low-enrollment tour is cancelled, your money will be refunded in. All refunds will be processed within one month of tour date.
Special Accommodations
Any participant requiring services indentified in the American with Disabilities Act including wheelchair access or other special needs, must request those services in advance. When you register please indicate that special services are required and a planner will contact you to determine the exact requirements.
Confirmations and Ticketing
Once your tour reservation request is handled, Accent on Arrangements will email you a confirmation letter summarizing tour details and specifying payment status. You can pick up your tour tickets at the SHRM Tour Desk, located in the Morial Convention Center.
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SHRM PUBLICATIONS & NEW MEDIA
SHRM’s award-winning publications and Web site keep HR professionals up-to-date on critical issues and information needed to perform their jobs better.
SHRM Conference Daily is the inside source for live news coverage at the conference and will provide you with useful information to make your conference experience successful and enjoyable. You’ll love our daily coverage of the major presentations, events and news coming from the conference—delivered right to your room each morning! There will be distribution to many hotels by 6:00 a.m. and will also be available at McCormick Place.
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