Human Resources: (IHRIM) Sizzling Summer Webinar Series is now open for registration

The International Association for Human Resource Information Management’s (IHRIM) Sizzling Summer Webinar Series is now open for registration and consists of hot topics and presentations from its 2009 HRMStrategies Conference & Technology Exposition. Complimentary to members, the series allows companies to educate a large number of employees at once, reduce travel expenses and maintain consistent levels of productivity by eliminating time out of the office.

Not a member? IHRIM is offering a special new member fee of $235, which is a $60 savings off the regular rate. Plus, individuals joining before June 10 can participate in all four of our Sizzling Summer Series Webinars – hot presentations and topics from the IHRIM 2009 Conference – free. (Non-members may attend for a registration fee of $135 per webinar). Attending just two webinars at home, at your desk or by inviting a room of coworkers pays for the entire membership fee!

Delivering HR Business Intelligence: Experience from the Trenches
Who:
•       Shawn Davis, director, HR Technology & Analytics, Intermountain Healthcare
•       Mike Harmer, human capitalist, Intermountain Healthcare

What:
•       See what it takes to design, build and manage a successful HR business intelligence resource.
•       Learn about technology (the overall framework, the databases, data warehouses and new developments including cube-driven analytics and web 2.0).
•       Learn how analytics have changed the business of HR for managers and HR professionals.
•       Understand the evolution of HeRBIe, an online analytics application built in house. Discuss lessons learned delivering analytics at a company of 30,000+ employees.
•       Discuss upcoming developments, trends and technologies shaping the future of HR business intelligence.

When:
Wed., June 10
9-10 a.m. PST
11-12 p.m. CST
12-1 p.m. EST

HR Data Stewards – To Serve and Protect
Who:
•       Kathy Caldwell, HR technology manager, Hallmark Cards, Inc.
•       Janie Fickle, I/T business development consultant, Hallmark Cards, Inc.

What:
•       Learn how Hallmark identified and addressed the need for a data stewardship strategy:
•       Understand the need and responsibilities for protecting HR data
•       Reduce risks associated with storing and sharing data
•       Establish key roles tied to ownership and access of data
•       Build vital relationships with I/T and technical partners
•       Extend data stewardship beyond corporate boundaries; start the process – crucial first steps
When:
Wed., June 24
9-10 a.m. PST
11-12 p.m. CST
12-1 p.m. EST

SaaS Straight Up – a Practitioner Panel on Software as a Service
Who:
Moderated by Lynne Mealy, president & CEO, IHRIM
Panelists include:
•       Rich Berger, SPHR, HRIS director, Citrix Systems, Inc.
•       Shawn Davis, director, HR Technology & Analytics, Intermountain Healthcare
•       John Greer, SVP, HR and Development, Smart Financial Credit Union

What:
•       Considerations when making SaaS buying decisions
•       SaaS benefits and disadvantages
•       Perspectives on managing SaaS applications
•       Best practices and lessons learned from three organizations representing different industries and company sizes

When:
Wed., July 8
9-10 a.m. PST
11-12 p.m. CST
12-1 p.m. EST

New Technology – How HR Can Leverage Social Collaboration Tools in 2009 and Beyond
Who:
•       Jason Averbook, CEO, Knowledge Infusion

What:
•       Ways to leverage social collaboration tools in your organization today
•       How social collaboration tools can redefine your talent strategy and create a competitive advantage
•       Identifying the business drivers behind social collaboration within an enterprise
•       How to build your business strategy now for social initiatives
•       Low-cost ways to get started

When:
Wed., July 22
9-10 a.m. PST
11-12 p.m. CST
12-1 p.m. EST
To register, visit www.IHRIM.org > Education > Webinars.

About IHRIM
Since 1980, the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world’s leading HRIM clearinghouse, has been uniting a dynamic group of practitioners, vendors, consultants, students and faculty to share best practices and the latest technological trends. Through membership, educational programming, listservs, CORE, certification, networking forums and IHRIM’s annual conference, HRIM professionals can receive valuable knowledge that will enhance both their own careers and their companies’ success.