April 2020 note from the editor

    April is always an exciting month because there are usually many excellent SHRM conferences and events happening. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have been cancelled or postponed. We are delighted to announce that the 2020 SHRM Talent Conference April 20-22, which was scheduled to be in Orlando, will be a virtual conference this year. We always enjoy covering the SHRM-Atlanta SOAHR Conference in March. We are happy to advise that the 2020 SHRM-Atlanta SOAHR Conference was rescheduled for August 3-4.

    We are honored to feature Sheila Moss, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, 2020 ARSHRM Conference Chair, on our cover. We were looking forward to covering the conference in April. However, it has been rescheduled to October 12-14. We will definitely bring you coverage of the Conference in October. I know you will enjoy reading Sheila’s career profile and learning about her volunteer service to SHRM. She is considered a subject matter expert in employment eligibility compliance and is widely known as the “I-9 Lady.” 

    We are looking forward to the 3rd Annual Excellence Through Leadership Conference in Peachtree City, which has been rescheduled for June 4-5. This is always a fantastic conference with great speakers! This conference also provides 10 HRCI business credits and 10 SHRM PDCs. The location is the Crown Plaza Hotel, which offers a variety of unique indoor and outdoor event spaces among the tall Georgia pines in a breathtaking setting. Go to www.strategichrpartners.com to register.

    We are all looking forward to the SHRM Annual Conference in San Diego on June 28-July 1. This will be the largest gathering of HR professionals in the world. There will be targeted strategies and practical takeaways across 10 HR areas that delve into the real workplace issues and help you navigate through them. Keynote speakers include Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.; Mindy Grossman, President and CE0, Director, WW International; and Carly Fiorina, Founder and Chairman, Carly Fiorina Enterprises & Unlocking Potential Foundation. Go to annual.shrm.org/hrm to register. I hope to see you there!

    Our April complimentary webinar sponsored by Data Facts will be April 30 at 2 PM CDT. The topic will be “How to Increase Your HR Expertise.” Mark your calendar for 2 PM CDT and join us! You will earn 1.00 SHRM PDC ad 1.00 HRCI recertification credit. Watch for your email. If you are not currently receiving an email invitation, please subscribe to our digital subscription on our website.

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