(Editor’s Note: Are you looking for a full review of this week’s events and resources? Read the #TChat Recap: The Class of 2013 Goes To Work.”)
Hello Chicago: #TChat Is In The House!
Buzz is everywhere in Chicago and on social media channels, as nearly 20,000 human resources professionals descend upon the city for the annual SHRM Conference & Exposition .
And, as Kevin W. Grossman noted in his recent SHRM “save-the-dates” post , he and his TalentCulture co-founder, Meghan M. Biro will be working the aisles, leading live events and posting updates on the #SHRM13 Twitter backchannel throughout the week.
As promised, below are details of #TChat events that talent-minded professionals don’t want to miss. So join us! Whether you’re live on the floor, or half-a-world away — the lights are always on, and you’re always welcome to contribute to our “world of work” conversation!
Bolder. Better. Stronger.
Visit the SHRM conference community site These three words capture the aspirations of #SHRM13 organizers. Nice choice. To those of us at TalentCulture, they represent the promise of a workforce that is empowered to redefine organizational culture and performance. It’s a fearless approach to the future. But talent-minded professionals don’t have to go it alone. Instead, we can leverage the power of a broader professional community — sharing ideas and experiences that can move us all forward, faster.
But what do these three words mean for the next wave — those who are graduating from school, and looking at the world of work from a fresh perspective? It’s estimated that by 2025, Gen Y “millennials” will represent more than 75% of the workforce . That’s a huge generational shift. No wonder Meghan Biro says in Forbes.com that it’s smart for leaders to engage tomorrow’s workforce.
Building Bench Strength: It’s A Process
It’s one thing to recognize the importance of connecting with next-generation workers. But that begs another question: What can organizations do to drive engagement? It’s time to share some credible insights. And that’s the focus of our special “Class of 2013” #TChat events this week:
Learn more about the #SHRM13 Meetup MONDAY JUNE 17 — 3:15-4:00pm Central Time (4:15pmET/1:15pmPT)Margarita Meet-up at Achievers Booth #2455“Class of 2013” Panel Discussion
Not to be missed. Meghan and Kevin will multi-task — mixing margaritas while moderating a live panel of HR executives! This should be a fun and fascinating discussion. We’ll highlight key results from a recent workplace expectations survey of 10,000+ graduating students, conducted by our partners at Achievers , in association with ConnectEDU .
WEDNESDAY JUNE 19 — 6:00-7:00pm Central Time Katie Paterson , Community Manager, Achievers
Let’s talk in more depth about why and how the next generation of leaders is influencing change across all HR functions — from recruiting, onboarding and development, to peformance management, recognition and retention. More importantly, what do these changes imply about the future of work, and the nature of employer/employee relationships?
Q1: What digital “social” tools are job seekers using today to leverage their networks and find jobs. Why?
Q2: How do orgs improve onboarding for new grads with little or no work experience? For seasoned veterans?
Q3: If performance drives business, how often should employees be evaluated and why? What about PT and contract?
Q4: Why is it important to recognize the individual in the workplace regardless of age or experience?
Q5: What can HR leaders do to improve retention for hired new grads and all talent ecosystems?
What are your thoughts? Whether you’re onsite or not, we hope you’ll weigh-in with your ideas, questions and opinions.
We’ll see you here in Chicago — and on the stream!
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