Events Celebrate Anniversaries, Excellence

Professional Development Seminars (PDS) will be held one day before the official conference begins and will provide attendees with a comprehensive study of important HR topics with solutions that will make a difference in their organizations' bottom lines. IHRIM's courses have been approved for re-certification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR re-certification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

The networking activities allow attendees to share ideas with industry leaders and professional colleagues from around the world. The Exposition Hall features organizations on the leading edge of new technologies and innovative HR delivery solutions and applications.

Keynote speakers include the former CEO of Southwest Airlines, and the IHRIM Summit Award will be presented to Robert Loller, senior manager with Citigroup in the Human Resources and Payroll Services Department in Hartford, Conn.

For more detailed information, please visit ihrim.org/events/2005spring.

ERC Emphasizes Trends, Business Development
The WorldWide Employee Relocation Council (ERC) 2005 National Relocation Conference takes place May 18 - 20 in San Diego. Designed to address issues of critical concern to all professionals who are involved in employee mobility the Worldwide ERC National Relocation Conference program content will cover a wide range of industry topics. Attendees will have an opportunity to gain insight into current trends and challenges, to network and develop contacts during the sessions and the social events, and to discover practical solutions to business needs in the exhibit hall.

The opening session features Jason Jennings, a thought leader who has spent 20 years founding and leading successful businesses and consulting other companies; teaching them how to achieve their full economic potential. His recent book, It's Not The Big That Eat the Small - It's The Fast That Eat the Slow reached the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and New York Times Bestsellers Lists.

An industry outlook roundtable discussion will take place on Friday, May 20 moderated by H. Cris Collie, CAE, executive VP, Worldwide ERC.

For more information, contact (202) 857-0857; erc.org.

World at Work Celebrates 50 Years In Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards
World at Work celebrates its 50th anniversary in New Orleans May 22 to 25. Over four days in May, more than 2,000 global compensation, benefits, work-life and HR professionals will gather to celebrate the association's history, network with peers, attend educational workshops, access information, share best practices and search for the products and services they need to attract, retain and motivate their workforce.

Keynote speakers include Ram Charan, business advisor, speaker and author, who is a recognized authority and specialist in profitable growth, corporate governance, succession and leadership, and building top management teams. He has had the ear of the world's most successful CEOs, including companies like GE, DuPont, Novartis and Verizon. Erik Wahl is a recognized artist and speaker who inspires organizations to transcend mediocrity by becoming more creative. His success as a speaker and unique understanding of vision traces back to his training as an artist. After first working in the business world and playing with his art, he now plays in the business world by working with his art.

The conference also features more than 120 leading HR vendors, and the opportunity to network with almost 2,000 HR professionals from around the world.

For more information, contact World at Work at (877) 951-9191 (toll-free); (480) 922-2020; worldatwork.org.

Incentive Show Features Strategy, ROI
The Incentive Show takes place May 24 to 25 in New York City. Sessions include a presentation sponsored by the National Association for Employee Recognition (NAER) and given by Theresa Howell, manager of recognition, Delta Air Lines Inc., entitled "During the Toughest of Times." Howell shares how the airline views recognition as a key strategy to keeping employees engaged and satisfied. With just two recognition staff members, this company was able to develop a comprehensive enterprise recognition system that supports 65,000 employees.

"Secrets of Recruiting & Hiring Top Talent," sponsored by the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) and presented by Daniel Abramson, President, StaffDynamics, offers strategies designed for attendees to take away and apply in their businesses immediately. IMA is also sponsoring "Leading by Example: Improving Your Employees by Improving Yourself" presented by Andy O'Bryan, president, Principal Visions, LLC; Maximizing Incentive ROI Results - "It's All in the Design" presented by Ed Robbins; and "Incentive ROI Results" presented by Michelle Smith, CPIM, VP, Business Development, O.C. Tanner.

The Incentive Show also features a variety of exhibitors displaying the latest in incentive merchandise, gift cards and gift certificates and program management ideas.

For more information, contact (301) 694-5243 or (866) 693-1007; piexpo.com/incentiveshow

ASTD Offers Variety for Training and HR Pros
The ASTD (American Society of Training and Development) 2005 International Conference & Exposition takes place June 5 - 9, in Orlando. Industry speakers and experts will be on-hand to share their latest ideas, theories, and solutions, with a common goal of helping attendees achieve strategic goals and attain excellence promoting workplace learning and performance in the workplace.

Sessions cover a variety of topics, including e-learning, leadership training, presentation skills and strategic employee training. The exposition features companies displaying training tools and resources, as well as consulting services and training organizations including colleges and universities.

Keynote speakers including Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, Bob Knowling, change agent for Ameritech and USWest, who is now heading the NYC Leadership Academy, and Steve Uzzell, from National Geographic.

For more information, contact ASTD, (703) 683-8100; astd.org.