EVENTS

Current & Upcoming Event List

Lunch Presentation: Compensation Current Trends: Understanding How Talent and Rewards Impact Employee Enagement and Retention Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:30 AM Howard Levine, Principal of Mercer Human Resource Consulting will review survey data that highlights current market trends.

Advanced Financial Literacy for HR Practitioners Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:30 AM A fundamental education in accounting and finance can increase your credibility "at the table". To truly be considered a Business Partner, the savvy HR professional needs to be informed on issues ranging from budget discussions to major strategic investments such as shared service centers or acquisitions.

HR Leader Breakfast Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:30 AM SOCT SHRM hosts HR Leader Breakfast meetings for all interested HR practitioners at the supervisor, manager, director and above levels. Meetings are designed as interactive discussions, with the opportunity to explore best practices at area companies.

Special Event: HR's Role in Preventing and Responding to Workplace Violence Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:00 AM As recent events have shown us, workplace violence is a serious concern and can happen anywhere. What actions can you take to help prevent these incidents? What are the signs of retaliatory and potentially violent actions? What do you do if you are made aware of threatening behavior?

Legal Symposium: Driving Successful Business and Compliance Strategies to Navigate Today's Employment Law Environment Wed Oct 6, 2010 8:30 AM An all-day event, with a networking cocktail party to follow at UCONN Stamford. Topics include: update on recent legal developments in the workplace; healthcare reform; wage and hour law; social media in the workplace; firing without repercussions; absence from work as a reasonable accommodation; and data privacy in the workplace.times a year on current topics of significant relevance to HR professionals.

2010 Fairfield County HR People of the Year Awards Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:00 PM The chapters fifth annual awards event at the Stamford Plaza Hotel & Conference Center will honor HR practitioners whose sustained performance and contributions have significantly benefited their organizations, as well as their communities and the Human Resources profession.

Lunch Presentation: Panel Discussion: Diversity in Succession Planning Tue Nov 9, 2010 5:30 PM Organizations need to take a harder look at the demographics of the incoming workforce and the state of their succession planning. Our corporate panel will discuss talent management as a core business strategy, the importance of diversity, inclusion and engagement in succession planning, and a step-bystep plan on how to groom diverse internal candidates for leadership positions.

HR Leader Breakfast Thu Dec 2, 2010 7:30 AM SOCT SHRM hosts HR Leader Breakfast meetings for all interested HR practitioners at the supervisor, manager, director and above levels. Meetings are designed as interactive discussions, with the opportunity to explore best practices at area companies.

SOCT SHRM Holiday Party Wed Dec 8, 2010 5:00 PM SOCT SHRM Holiday Party