With the SHRM show and conference underway in Chicago now, vendors have been busy issuing announcements of product releases, new deals, partnerships and more. Here's a roundup of items that crossed our desk over the weekend: view article »

Which party wins the White House in November will have an impact on HR policy. Beth Ronnenburg, SPHR, of Berkshire Associates Inc. will talk about what those impacts may be, during her presentation at the 2008 NCHRA HR West Conference, Sept. 14-16 in Oakland, Calif.

"From the Oval Office to Your Office" is billed as an interactive presentation dealing with the impact of the election on changes in immigration, healthcare, taxes and Social Security. Attendees will look at each candidate’s priorities, proposals, and policies, uncovering their impact on HR. Ronnenburg will discuss how employees’ needs might change, and where to shift funds to prepare for changes in DC.

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 Knowledge Infusion Principal Consultant Suzanne Rumsey will present the session, "Evolving Communication Strategies in HR," at the Food Marketing Institute 2008 Human Resources/Training & Development Conference. The conference is September 14 - 16 in Monterey, Calif. view article »

Lowe’s and TALX will examine HR compliance issues and discuss outsourcing as an effective tool to help manage this critical area at the upcoming HR Technology Conference in Chicago Oct. 15-17. The session entitled “The ‘Lowe-down’ on Achieving Improved Compliance through Outsourcing in Today’s Employment Lifecycle" is scheduled for Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. view article »