July 2011 issue of HR News magazine - IPMA

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NEWS 2011 IPMA-HR International Training Conference Approaching; Register Today! If you’re planning to attend the IPMA-HR International Training Conference, which will be held September 24–28 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel in downtown Chicago this year, don’t wait another minute to register. After July 15, you won’t be able to take advantage of the special early-bird rate of $600. (Full registration for IPMA-HR members increases to $650 after July 15; on-site registrants pay $700.) The conference registration fee includes two and a half days featuring concurrent sessions beginning Monday, September 26. Participants will find a broad range of interactive programs with slide presentations, panel discussions and lectures. Featured speakers will shed new light on issues you deal with daily and prepare you for the changing roles and responsibilities that are required of HR professionals. IPMA-HR is also continuing the group registration discount program for the 2011 conference. Through the program, full conference participants with three or more staff from the same organization or agency can deduct $50 from the applicable registration fee for each registrant. Each member of the group must complete a registration form. All group registration forms must be submitted simultaneously. Everyone in your organization can benefit by your attendance at the IPMA-HR International Training Conference. Conference participants can be a force for change in their organization by bringing knowledge home. Especially in these tough financial times, this is essential. IPMA-HR is incorporating many different avenues for learning at the conference, including pre-conference workshops, informational sessions, networking sessions, roundtables, and our newest addition—the option to purchase a replay package of selected concurrent sessions following the conference. During this year’s conference, participants will meet the best and the brightest in public sector HR. With more than 30 educational sessions, including Surviving and Thriving in a Social Media World, Recruiting for the “Next Generation” in Public Service, and Navigating the Seismic Landscape of ADA and FMLA, you and your agency will reap the benefits of best management practices, success stories, tools and practical solutions. Participants will also have the opportunity to turn their biggest challenges into their greatest accomplishments when learning from experts, leaders in the field and fellow practitioners. What’s New for 2011? ■ Virtual Conference Option: Conference participants can purchase a package featuring the audio synched with PowerPoint slides for many of the conference sessions at a discounted rate. ■ More Peer-to-Peer Facilitated Discussions ■ New Topical Facilitated Discussions ■ More educational sessions ■ New networking event specifically for first-time attendees Make Your Hotel Reservation Now! Conference presentations and sessions are sure to be hits, and you won’t want to miss them. Please don’t wait to make your hotel reservation for attending the conference in September. The Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel has set aside a limited block of rooms for IPMA-HR conference attendees at the special rate of $189 (+ tax) per night for single and double rooms. The special rate is in effect until Sept. 1. All rooms are available on a firstcome, first-served basis or until the room block is at capacity. After Sept. 1, or until the room block is at capacity, reservations will be taken on a space- and rate-available basis only. Reservations can be made by calling the Marriott reservation line at (800) 266-9432 and referencing the IPMA-HR Conference, or online by visiting the special reservations site at https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do? mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=3160992. Airline Discount Now Available IPMA-HR has arranged a special discount of five percent off the lowest published airfare through American Airlines for those flying into Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. If you need to make airline reservations, call American Airlines at (800) 433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada and refer to your promotion code (6591AU) or go online to www.AA.com, choose “More Flight Search Options” and type the promotion code (6591AU) in the appropriate box. Questions about the conference can be directed to meetings@ipmahr.org. Please continue to check the conference Web site at www.ipma-hr.org for updates. —N | 26 | JULY 2011 HR NEWS MAGAZINE
The Top Five Reasons to Attend the 2011 IPMA-HR Conference 1. Build your network. In a difficult economy, your network is your single most important asset. Build YOUR network at the IPMA-HR conference. 2. Build your skill set. A well-rounded skill set is critical to your success. At the IPMA-HR conference, you can choose from more than 30 educational sessions and five pre-conference workshops that will help you learn and succeed. 3. Learn what’s REALLY happening and what other agencies are doing to overcome challenges. At the IPMA-HR conference, you’ll get smart solutions based on what’s working in other HR agencies. 4. Earn credit toward recertification. Earn up to 11 points toward IPMA-HR recertification. 5. Return on investment. The educational program coupled with outstanding networking and best practices will save your agency time and money because you’ll be learning about REAL solutions to the problems your agency is facing. By learning about what’s really working from other HR agencies, you’ll make decisions based on best practices and avoid costly mistakes. —N Validation Participants Needed for New Fire Engineer Test Arecent needs assessment showed that customers were very interested in a test for fire engineer. We want to provide you with new tests, but we can’t do it alone. We need your help. Visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw9j_LCnps4&feature=related to view a short, entertaining video featuring comedian Michael Rosander. He’ll explain what’s involved in participating in the fire engineer test development project and will also tell you about all the benefits to your agency for participation. If, after watching the video, you decide you would like to participate, visit www.ipma-hr.org/assessment/development to complete the interest form or call Andrey Pankov in the IPMA-HR Assessment Services Department, at (703) 535-5252. —N IPMA-HR Managing Employee Performance as a Human Resources Business Partner Offered in partnership with Prince George’s Community College 2011 course beginning July 6, 2011 IPMA-HR Members $495; Non-Members $595 This course examines the “how-to’s” for creating strategic partnership with human resources supervisors and managers to effectively manage employee performance. Participants have an opportunity to develop their own action plans for partnering with management in developing plans for their organizations. Who should attend? Senior managers who are interested in improving organizational performance, HR directors, and other HR specialists whose responsibilities include performance management and/or organizational development. Here are just a few of the learner outcomes: ■ Defining performance management ■ Understanding the variety of performance management systems available ■ Developing the competencies needed to be a business partner and how to apply them ■ Understanding and assessing how performance management partnerships benefit an organization ■ How to select the performance management system appropriate for your organization ■ How to apply performance management in your organization Benefits of online learning: ■ Convenience: You decide when and where to take your classes— at work, at home, any time ■ Fast: Complete the program in only five weeks ■ Priorities: Continue to work full-time Enroll today for the online class starting July 6! Prince George’s Community College is a fully-accredited, two-year institution of higher education serving students and working adults from Prince George’s County Maryland, Metropolitan Washington D.C., and around the world. The college’s main campus is located less than 10 miles from the nation’s capital at 301 Largo Road in Largo, Maryland, with additional campuses in Hyattsville, Laurel, and Camp Springs on Andrews Air Force Base. This course is also available as an on-site seminar. Please visit www.ipma-hr.org, email meetings@ipma-hr.org, or call (703) 549-7100 for more information. —N WWW.IPMA-HR.ORG JULY 2011 | 27 |
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