I cringed when I heard that SHRM’s 2013 Annual Conference and Exhibition (from June 16-19) was going to be held in Chicago. Yes, I have a love/hate … Read more
Keynote by Hillary Clinton at SHRM Chicago Will Be Closed to Media
Just when I think I have seen just about everything happen when it comes to dealing with SHRM — the Society for Human Resource Management — … Read more
Rejected Again to Speak at SHRM – Could It Be I’m Not Boring Enough?
I got a SHRM Strategy Conference rejection letter last week. Some of you might remember the last rejection I got from SHRM. If not, here’s the post on … Read more
SHRM Atlanta Wisdom: What You Learn When You’re All Vendored Out
I’m all vendored out. No offense to the fine companies I’ve worked with, am working with or have yet to work with. I appreciate you all, and of course want … Read more
Random Thoughts as We Get Out of Town After SHRM 2012 in Atlanta
Here’s a sobering thought: I’ve been to so many SHRM annual conferences that I have forgotten how many I have been to. I was trying to count … Read more
SHRM Atlanta 4: Tom Brokaw on Why America Needs a Big Idea
It always helps when you can end a big event, like the annual SHRM Conference and Exhibition, with a big idea. And that’s what Tom Brokaw, the … Read more
Lessons From SHRM Atlanta: Finding a Bed Is a Lot Tougher Than You Think
By Eric B. Meyer I’m a fairly easy-going guy. My buttons don’t get easily pushed, I’m not easily riled, and I rarely get angry. But, when … Read more
A Lesson From SHRM Atlanta: Finding the Courage to Stop Being Wrong
One thing I love about being at SHRM12 in Atlanta is that I get to hang out with great HR Pros from all over the world! And what happens when you get a … Read more
Odds & Ends From the Exhibit Hall Floor at SHRM 12 in Atlanta
Here are some more odds & ends of news and chatter from the annual SHRM Conference and Exhibition that is winding down here in Atlanta. Beyond.com, … Read more
SHRM Atlanta 3: Jim Collins — Yes, It’s All About People (the Right People)
When you’ve written books with titles like Good to Great and Built to Last, people tend to think you have all the answers. But author Jim Collins, … Read more