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Human Resources 2008 National Conference

INNOVATE + ENGAGE: FORWARD - THINKING HR

16 - 17 October 2008
Grand Hyatt, Melboure (new venue)

The Human Resources 2008 National Conference promises to be the HR event of the year.

With 10 award-winning case studies showcasing excellence and innovation in HR, the National Conference will blow your mind with exciting and fresh ideas.

Plus we’ve invited a guest speaker, employer branding guru Penny Burke, author of the best-selling book, Forced Focus, to inspire, motivate and learn from.

This year’s theme, INNOVATE + ENGAGE focuses on HR innovation and key factors to engage your workforce to emerge victorious in the war for talent.
 

Key Sessions

Hear 10 award winning cases including:

  • St George Bank
  • FedEx
  • Microsoft
  • TNT
  • Ergon Energy
  • Deloitte
  • Mallesons Stephen Jaques

PLUS

  • Discover how ANZ Bank attained the highest level of engagement of any organisation in any age group and how retaining the mature age workforce has reaped benefits
  • Find out how Grant Thornton’s investment in a workplace transformation has resulted in a competitive edge in attracting and retaining Gen Y
  • Emerge with exciting and fresh ideas regarding employer branding, generations X and Y in the workforce from marketing guru Penny Burke, author of the best-selling book Forced Focus
  • Benefit from a thought-provoking CEO panel to cope with the rising expectations of the HR professional in the 21st century

Outstanding speaker faculty

Speakers include:

  • Rhicke Jennings, Managing Director, FedEx Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands
  • Kellie Tomney, Executive Manager Recruitment and Branding Strategy, St George Bank
  • Rose Clements, Human Resources Director – Australia & New Zealand, Microsoft
  • Alec Bashinsky, National Partner, People and Performance, Deloitte
  • Dean Sparshott, General Manager Human Resources, Ergon Energy
  • Makarand Tare, Head of Organisation Performance, Novartis Consumer Health Australasia
  • Kate Rimer, Executive Director of People and Development, Mallesons Stephen Jaques
  • Fiona Krautil, Head of Advancement of Diversity, ANZ Bank
  • John Taya, Executive General Manager, Human Resources, Main Roads WA
  • Graham Bruce, National Quality Systems Manager, TNT Australia

Who should attend?

CEO's, Vice Presidents, Heads, Directors, Managers, General Managers, Executives and Specialists of

    • Human Resources
    • People and Culture
    • Learning and Organisational Development
    • Performance Management / Development
    • Coaching and Mentoring
    • Capability Development
    • Talent Management / Development
    • Change Management / Transformation
    • Rewards and Recognition

Human Resources 2008 National Conference Program

Official Media Partner:

www.humanresourcesmagazine.com.au

 

Exhibitors:

Abex Training Group

Australian Council for Education Research

 

Charles Sturt University

Gradutate Careers Australia

Evens Corp

 

 

   

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