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35 2023 NC SHRM Conference in Wilmington Beach September 20-22

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41 SHRM Inclusion Conference in Savannah, GA October 30 – November 1

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43 One SHRM Georgia Conference in Lanier Islands October 11-13

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September 2023 Issue Features SHRM Fall Conferences in the Southeast. Deadline to reserve space August 15 cynthia@hrprosmagazine.com

Weare so excited to feature Dr. Scott Cawood, CCP, GRP, CSCP, CBP, CEO of WorldatWork, on our August cover! An in-demand speaker, presenter, and author—his second book, The New Work Exchange: Embracing the Future by Putting Employees First, hit shelves this past June—Cawood has turned his gaze toward the future of the HR profession and of work in general. He is intimately familiar with the angle; as CEO of the member-based association WorldatWork since 2015, he has set out to safeguard the human resources and total rewards professions, keeping them current and relevant as our workplaces rapidly change and the expectations of both employers and workers shift.

It is our pleasure to introduce the WorldatWork, the Total Rewards Association to our readers. Total Rewards is an integral function of Human Resources. According to a recent survey, 90% of hiring managers prefer comp candidates with WorldatWork credentials. Please see Page 12 and 13 to learn more about the certifications they offer. These certifications can help you increase your skills to advance your career and drive performance in your organization. Here is a link to view my interview with Dr. Cawood https://fb.watch/m1745dj_Qn/ at the 2023 Alabama SHRM Conference in Perdido Bay in May.

We are kicking off our fall SHRM Conference season with the 45th Annual HR Florida Conference & Expo in Orlando August 27-30. The 39th Annual Kentucky SHRM Conference coincides on August 29-31 in Lexington. September 14 we will be covering the Texas SHRM Global Conference in Houston, and then on to beautiful Chattanooga September 20-22 for the 2023 TNSHRM Conference. The NCSHRM Conference will also be September 20-22 in Wilmington.

There are four more exciting conferences we are looking forward to in October beginning with the HR Tampa Conference October 6. We will be in fabulous Lanier Islands for the One SHRM Georgia Conference October 11-13. Next we will travel to Fort Smith for the ARSHRM Conference October 18-20. We are in lovely Savannah, GA, October 30-November 1 for the SHRM Inclusion Conference. We will bring you the exciting highlights from each conference!

Want to be a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP? If you are not yet a certified HR professional, you have an excellent opportunity coming up! Our next Online SHRM Certification Exam Prep Class begins October 15. You can register on our website to join our class. The deadline to register is October 8. These classes are affordable and convenient! You can take the class from the comfort of your home on your own computer. We are proud of our 90% pass rate! Get certified!

Hope you are enjoying our Thursday sponsored webinars! Mark your calendar now and plan to join us for my monthly webinar sponsored by Data Facts. You will earn 1.00 SHRM PDC and 1.00 HRCI Business Credit. It will be August 24 at 2 PM CT. Watch your email for your invitation! If you are not receiving an invitation to our weekly webinars, you can click on “Subscriptions” on our website.

Congratulations to Patrice J. Dunn on receiving her PHR certification!

Patrice J. Dunn is a Human Resource Specialist for Hood Industries, where she currently develops and coordinates ongoing professional education and training for over 1,400 employees across 20 manufacturing and distribution facilities.

Dunn began her career in management with Cintas Corporation as a Management Trainee in their 2-year program after pursuing a degree in Management with a minor in Business Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi. Following the completion of the Management Trainee program, Dunn accepted a position at Kohler Engines as Human Resources Co-Op while completing her master’s degree in Human Capital Development from The University of Southern Mississippi. While at Kohler, Dunn specifically gained insight and experience in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. Her involvement with the pre-employment and onboarding cycle at Kohler afforded her the opportunity to become a vital and respected member of the HR team.

From Kohler, Dunn joined the corporate People Operations department at Hood Industries in 2020. She works directly with managers throughout the company to determine what specific technical training is needed to make certain that employees at each location are operating at maximum efficiency. Dunn believes that investing in the employees’ ongoing training using advanced technology, best practices, and topical experts ensures that the company’s main assets, their people, are effective. This allows Hood Industries to remain competitive in the wood products industry. She believes that investing in employees’ training promotes a safe workplace, reduces turnover, and increases retention.

Dunn understands that every day is an opportunity to learn, she used this as a motivator to obtain her Professional Human Resources certification. Through this advanced certification she will expand her knowledge of the human resources field and be an asset to any organization.