Monday, April 30, 2012 - Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas
Education


WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE SOUTH TEXAS HUMAN RESOURCES SYMPOSIUM?
TThe South Texas Human Resources Symposium (STXHRS) is the leading educational event for Human Resource Professionals in the Central and South Texas areas. Symposium participants represent the full spectrum of HR disciplines and experience - they work for small organizations and Fortune 100 companies. They represent public, private and governmental sectors, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The one thing they have in common is a passion for HR, a passion to strengthen their knowledge and contribution to this great profession and the passion to give back to their organizations and communities.

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SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS :

  • CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS are presented by experienced speakers who are attorneys, HR professionals, HR educators, trainers and vendors. They will speak on current topics that will keep you informed on issues vital to your organization.

  • RECERTIFICATION 2012 STXHRS speaker/presentation information will be reviewed by HRCI for recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification. After the symposium, record your recertification credits online at
    at HRCI Certification Online.

  • EXHIBIT HALL join us in the Exhibit Hall on Monday from 11:15a to 1:45p for a casual lunch and to visit with our Exhibitors and Sponsors. You'll want to see the latest in products and services -- and get that game card for the grand prize stamped while you're at it!


  • RELAXATION STATION we're always counseling others to take care of themselves - to focus on work/life balance … now it's your turn! Uniquely Kneaded will provide seated upper-body massages. Come away relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on new challenges!

  • BOOKSTORE browse the latest HR titles at your leisure - the store will be conveniently located adjacent to the Exhibit Hall and Registration areas.

  • EASY ACCESS TO GENERAL SESSIONS, KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, AND CONCURRENT SESSIONS this all conference activities are located on one floor for ease of access.

  • GIVEAWAYSExhibitor/Sponsor giveaways will be posted throughout the conference in the Exhibit Hall
The sessions will be presented seven learning tracks corresponding to SHRM's HR Body of Knowledge:

Track

Body of Knowledge

General/Strategic

International

Tune-Up

HR Basics

Map it

Strategic Management

Strategic HR Management

Overhaul

Workforce Planning and Employment

Global Talent
Acquisition and Mobility

Alignment

Human Resource Development

Organizational
Effectiveness and
Talent Development

Fill up

Total Rewards

Global Compensation
And Benefits

Crank up your pistons

Employee and Labor Relations

Workforce Relations
And
Risk Management

Preventive Maintenance

Risk Management


HRCI Recertification Credit Information

General: Most sessions will qualify for HRCI recertification credit towards PHR, SPHR, and GPHR. Details will be available once the speaker's schedule is finalized in February 2012. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit HRCI's website at HRCI