5 Great Human Resources Conferences in 2016

Human resource managers are responsible for numerous functions that pertain to the acquisition and maintenance of companies’ labor forces, and attending certain human resources conferences help them to keep abreast of best practices within the career field.

Many of the HR conventions are sponsored by professional associations, and their main topics reflect some of the hottest issues faced by today’s human resource managers.

Here are five human resource expositions and conferences to consider attending in 2016.

#1 Social Recruiting Strategies Conference Jan 26-28

One of the most recognized duties of human resources professionals is recruiting, and the modern method of head hunting heavily involves social media. Nearly all Americans and the rest of the world use social media platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter for work and play, and human resources managers must use the communication channels that are most likely to attract the best talent.

The Social Recruiting Strategies Conference that is to be held in San Francisco exposes attendees to the latest ways to recruit and promote brands using social methods. The strategies include but are not limited to the use of the popular social media outlets; the conference is more about the engagement and relationship building methods that the social media outlets facilitate than simply how to use those platforms. Last year’s attendees gave the conference great reviews for its engaging content and knowledgeable speakers.

#2 Employment Law and Legislative Conference March 14-16

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which is often tapped to collaborate with government agencies for labor management policy making, is scheduled to hold an Employment Law and Legislative Conference in the District of Columbia (D.C.) to disseminate information about updated labor regulations to its members and other stakeholders. Topics on the table include overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act and cost changes related to the Affordable Care Act.

#3 Association for Talent Development International Conference and Exposition May 22-25

Some human resources professionals are directly responsible for making sure that their companies’ labor force is properly trained. This is especially important for organizations that must maintain a workforce that has certain renewable certifications and licenses. Whether professional development is required by regulation or not, a well trained labor pool is always an essential asset for growing companies. The Association for Talent Development (ATD) International Conference and Exposition that will be held in Denver features topics relating to assessment and credentialing for career development, benchmarking for global human resources management and innovations in instructional design.

#4 Annual Conference and Exposition June 19-22

The SHRM also hosts one of the largest human resources conferences in the world every year. This year the conference will be held in D.C., and it will include hundreds of informational sessions and seminars that are based on the organization’s competency model. The comprehensive learning opportunity has something to offer human resource practitioners within all functional areas and skill levels.

#5 International Human Resource Management Conference in June 21-23

While SHRM’s Annual Conference is playing out on North America’s east coast, human resource professionals on the continent’s west coast have the opportunity to attend the 14th International Human Resource Management Conference that will be held in Victoria, British Columbia. The conference brings together the brightest minds from academia and industry to share ideas and discuss them within the context of a global workforce. Attendees gain new insights and perspectives while they network with colleagues and thought leaders from around the world.

Conclusion

There are a number of events in 2016 that are dedicated to furthering the profession of human resources within industry. Although these human resources conferences often have different themes and topics, they all strive to create a collaborative and engaging environment where human resource professionals can learn and grow.