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Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program

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When Courtney Mesmer, CMP, DES, CES, became vice president, events, at the human resources organization WorldatWork®Total Rewards Association two years ago, her primary assignment was to modernize the organization’s annual meeting. This story is part of the March/April Convene cover and CMP Series on speaker coaching.

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Hybrid: Two Strategies, One Powerful Marketing Product

Smart Meetings

As the world opens up and Covid restrictions are lifted, we will not return to business as we knew it before, largely because of lessons we learned about the benefits of communicating digitally. Consider speakers for your hybrid event. More : Event Tech: Survive and Thrive Guide.

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.

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IACC Set Sights on Creative Innovation During Knowledge Exchange

Smart Meetings

She suggested that attendance at conferences in general be allocated to Human Resources budgets rather than marketing because they are powerful tools for employee development, retention and mental health. Student Kemmia Ghodrat advised potential employers to promote their social justice work.

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Embracing Mental Health in the Workplace

Convene by PCMA

But don’t take our word for it: Those are the findings of “ Mental Health in America: A 2022 Workplace Report ,” from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and SHRM Foundation, conducted in collaboration with Otsuka America Pharmaceutical. organizations with 10 or more employees responded to the recent survey.

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The Best Ideas to Engage and Retain Talent I Heard at NAHRES 2021

ITA Group

Several speakers discussed the importance of creating personas to overcome this issue. Related: Effective internal communications can improve employee engagement, communicate company values and create a positive work environment. Related: Human resource management (HRM) has changed drastically in recent years.

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Monterey Convention Center Ready for its Close-up

Convene by PCMA

Two wide screens form semicircles around a speaker making a presentation at the Monterey Convention Center. One recent and successful experiment was a breakfast for past presidents that was hosted by a state human resources association. Remote participants joined via the screen. “It It was really fascinating,” Phillips said.