Instant Insight
05/14/08 from 5:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport


Effective, enjoyable relationships thrive because people understand what makes each other “tick.” Conventional wisdom says this understanding takes time to develop — after trial and error, hurt feelings, and lost trust. Bosh! It need not take more than 15 minutes. Jumpstart any relationship — including employer-employee, teams, even personal relationships — by asking simple, non-threatening questions that will give you the insight you need to motivate, teach, and empower anyone — instantly!


Employment Branding for HR
05/15/08 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Embassy Suites – Boca Raton


Ever wonder how to brand yourself from your competition? Dr. Dave Hinkes, Adjunct Professor, Northwood University & Management & Marketing Consultant will present Employment Branding for HR.


Remaining in Compliance with Wage & Hour: What's New and What is on the Horizon
5/15/2008 from 5:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Embassy Suites - Boca Raton


During this session, Alex Passantino the head of the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor will be speaking with us. He will be sharing information on recent changes to some of these statutes and processes, predictions for the future, and ways in which we, as HR professionals, can prepare.


I Know What to Do, So Why Don't I Do It?
5/15/2008 from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM
UM Bank United Center, Room 100

You can't always control events that turn your life upside down, however, you can control what you choose to focus upon, and the beliefs that shape your responses. Workshop speaker Nick Hall, PhD, is in high demand by leading organizations, and instructs leaders, elite athletes and FBI agents.


Multinational Pooling: Maximizing Benefits Across Countries
05/16/08 from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
FIU University Park, College of Business Complex


Learn about "Multinational Pooling: Maximizing Benefits Across Countries" - an important financial vehicle used by employee benefits managers and risk managers worldwide to reduce the escalating costs of insurance and to coordinate employee benefits plans within their organizations.


Fail to Plan....or Plan to Fail? Strategic Plannning
05/20/08 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Intercontinental Miami West


Successful organizations, whether they're multi-billion dollar companies or small family owned businesses, have many similar traits. They have to plan for their success because, without proper planning, they will fail. Customer expectations, market supply and demand, competitors and other environmental factors change all the time. A strategic plan provides business and operational strategies to meet these changing market conditions. As a partner in your company's leadership team, you need to know how to lead them though the planning process.


Diversity Initiative Abilities Event
06/03/08 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Goodwill Industries, 2121 NW 21st Street, Miami


Participate in a Seminar presented by Eladio Amores, Corporate Consultant with the Florida Dept of Education, Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation, that covers the ADA, Compliance, Statistics comparing the turnover, productivity rates and attendance of those labeled as disabled as opposed to other employees, tips on Accommodation, and Basic Workplace Communication and Etiquette. This seminar has been pre-approved for 2.0 HRCI credits!


Top Notch Recruiting Tools & Technologies
06/03/08 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dave and Busters, Fort Lauderdale



What's Wrong with My e-Learning? or "Please Click Next to Continue."
06/10/08 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise


We in the learning profession have fallen into a trap. On one hand, we're a bunch of creative, inquisitive, focused, patriotic, and dedicated professionals who believe that our skills will benefit mankind. On the other hand, we're constantly beaten down by customers who just want us to put together a short PowerPoint that will motivate, explain, and teach their employees and customers

HRABC Presents FACETS
06/11/08
Broward Center for the Performing Arts


FACETS is HRABC's award winning annual program honored by the South Florida Business Journal as number one in the Diversity Works! Nonprofit category. The FACETS program was also recognized by SHRM and included in the 2004 Showcase of Leadership Excellence at the National Leadership Conference in Alexandria, Virginia.

Insights Into Human Resources
06/18/08 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PMEmbassy Suites - Boca Raton

The Human Resource Association of Palm Beach County is excited to offer for the first time a one day seminar designed for: HR Professionals with less than 3 years experience;
HR Professionals seeking PHR credits; and, Self-taught business owners/office managers with Human Resource responsibilities.


2008 CONFERENCE AT SEA
August 30 - September 4, 2008
Carnival Imagination

Join us for HRPBC's 5th Anniversary Conference at Sea as we set sail for five amazing days and nights at sea. Enjoy two of the best Ports of Call in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and George Town, in Grand Cayman.

SPECIAL CRUISE KEYNOTE SPEAKER VINCE PAPALE
Pro Football Legend, Former Star of the Philadelphia Eagles, and the story behind the recent Blockbuster Disney Movie Invincible Our Conference provides over 12 hours (HRCI recertification credits being applied for) of the best HR educational sessions and motivational programs available, presented by some of the best experts in the human resource profession.

In addition, our phenomenal keynote speaker, Vince Papale, along with wife Janet, and their two children, Gabriella and Vincent Jr., will be joining us for the cruise. Vince will close out our event with a heart warming and inspirational program, sure to inspire all of us.