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Charles and Cynthia at Hotel Monteleon in New Orleans during SHRM22.

WE ARE HONORED to feature Lars N. Minns, CHRO for Mercedes-Benz USA, NA, and Chair of SHRM-Atlanta on our July cover. You may have heard Lars speak as he is a soughtafter presenter and facilitator and spends considerable time cultivating the right talent for business success. We are looking forward to covering the SHRM-Atlanta SOAHR Conference July 25-27. It is the largest HR conference in Georgia! Hope you can join us there for some fabulous networking with the HR community and fantastic sessions. You can earn up to 11 recertification credits. Please see the details on Page 7. Stop and see us at the entrance to the conference and pick up your copy of our July issue! Our July issue is very special because we feature the top educational programs for HR professionals. If you would like to finish your degree or perhaps obtain a graduate degree, you will find many excellent offerings in this issue. Be sure to read the article on Page 8 about WGU’s affordable Bachelor of Science in HR Management degree. You can take all the courses you can manage in a six-month term for only $3720! We are showcasing many Southeastern colleges and universities with an array of online degree programs that are bound to meet your needs. Check out these excellent programs and find the one that suits your needs.

We have some top-notch webinars lined up for you in July, most of them pre-approved for HRCI Business credit and SHRM PDCs. Here are some of the presenters we are planning for you: • Tim Keck with Safehaven Security Group on Active Shooter Training – July 7 • Austin Baker, CEO of HRO Partners, on Total Rewards Communication: Strategies that Drive and Engage Your Workforce – July 14 • Cynthia Thompson, Editor | Publisher of HR Professionals Magazine on the Basic Steps for Networking in the HR Community – July 21 • Dr. Randy Vogenlberg and Murray Harber on The Intersection of Innovation: Digital Health Therapeutics and Women’s Health – July 26-27, 2022 | Cobb Galleria Centre | Atlanta July 28 • Business Management Daily will also present several webinars on top issues HR professionals are facing today.Join 700+ HR practitioners, industry experts, and resource partners at SOAHR 2022, SHRM-Atlanta’s 32nd Annual Conference, to share best practices, network, develop skills, build knowledge, and have fun! If you are not currently certified as an HR professional, I invite you to attend our upcoming Online HRCI | PHR | SPHR Certification Exam Prep Class beginning August 15. We will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 PM CT to 7 PM CT. According to current statistics, certified HR professionals earn up to 20% more than non-certified HR professionals! Our class is guaranteed so that if you do not pass your exam the first time, SOAHR 2022 Highlights: • KEYNOTE: Master the Chemistry of Change you may take the next class at no charge. I will stay with you until you pass! Our class has a 90% pass rate. You can register on our website at www. Uncover Your Inner Change Enthusiasm® Cassandra Worthy hrprofessionalsmagazine.com. The deadline to register is August 8. See details on Page 38. • Earn up to 11 hours of recertification credit with SHRM & HRCI Watch your email for your invitation to our July complimentary webinar • Choose from 40+ sessions in today’s most relevant topic areas including: sponsored by Data Facts on July 21. This webinar is pre-approved for one DEI, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition & Retention, HR Department of One. • Group discounts available HRCI business credit and one SHRM PDC. If you are not currently receiving our monthly email invitation, you can subscribe on our website at www. hrprofessionalsmagazine.com. cynthia@hrprosmagazine.com If you're an HR professional who is in transition or who would like to make a change, cythomps@twitter considering HR as a profession, or new to the Atlanta HR job market, SHIFT is FOR YOU!

Monday, July 25, 2022

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