Don't miss the opportunity of a lifetime! International HR expert, Brad Boyson, SPHR, GPHR, is flying in from Dubai to share his expertise and unparalelled sense of Global HR with us. Why would this HR guru fly all the way from Dubai for an NCHRA event? Come find out!

With each shift in the global workplace, HR must adjust and flex to keep pace and anticipate future changes. One thing is certain, change is constant and companies will continue to explore ways of optimizing their worldwide workforces. Not too long ago, off-shore outsourcing was considered an ideal solution for U.S. companies; now overseas organizations are outsourcing their work to the U.S. What’s next?

Spend a day focusing on the issues and latest information of particular importance to global HR and business professionals, those specializing in international HR and in-house counsel for multinational companies. Expand your knowledge of what’s happening and what’s on the horizon as you extend your view of what global HR entails.

Top 10 Global HR Trends
“Managing talent globally” surfaced as the #1 trend among SHRM’s Global Special Expertise Panel last year. Start the conference by learning about each of the identified trends and considering the implications of those trends to you and your role. Knowledge of the trends will add context and set the tone for the rest of the conference.
Speaker: Lorelei Carobolante, SCRP, GMS, GPHR, Chief Pathfinder, G2nd Systems

Managing Talent with No Fixed Address
Globalization and talent management have evolved far beyond assignment management and expatriate deployment. Knowledge work is no longer immune to the forces of globalization, American citizenship is increasingly a hindrance on the realm of transpatriate employment, and the depreciating U.S. dollar is impacting the attractiveness of U.S.-based employment. This session offers necessary tools to navigate talent management in these turbulent times. We’ll discuss who has the current competitive advantage in the global job market, how some nations are legally exporting their labor force, and how countries like China and India are positioning themselves to capitalize on current changes.
Speaker: Brad Boyson, SPHR, GPHR, Head of HR, Hamptons International — Middle East

Successful Global Compensation Initiatives
With per capita income rising in countries where off-shoring and outsourcing have grown, companies are seeing low labor costs disappear. What was once an advantage is now rapidly declining. With that shift comes the need for HR professionals to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their retention strategies, calculate the cost and consequences of losing talented employees around the world, and seek talent with the unique skills to address globalization. Hear about successful initiatives in compensation—including trends in base salary increases, pay for performance and incentive plans--that are helping organizations secure and retain talent, develop leaders and meet rising expectations.
Speakers: Marie Brinkman, VP, Radford Surveys + Consulting and Olivier Maudiere, Assistant VP, Radford Surveys + Consulting

Lunch/Table Topics
Swap strategies and share insights with your peers with global HR responsibilities. Each table discussion will be facilitated by a practitioner or consultant with experience with the issue. Topics include: international business travel, global ethics and compliance, and doing business in China and India.

Ensuring Employee Commitment from Afar
As logistically challenging as surveying employees globally may be, the tough part begins afterwards, when it’s time to get the results out to the organization, enlist commitment from management to take action to make change, and implement action plans. The process of involving everyone impacted to improve the work environment results in engagement, with employees becoming a part of the solution. You’ll learn a practical, step-by-step process to use to ensure that employees are engaged and committed to the company’s improvement.
Speaker: Jennifer Green, Senior Director of Total Rewards and Systems, Magellan Navigation

Managing Across Time Zones
Organizations need global teams that can manage distances effectively and develop synergies among their far-flung members. Current data and trends indicate that re-defining work/life balance to fit today’s global workplace is key to keeping teams productive and motivated. Find out how HR is involved both in that re-definition process, and in balancing employee and company expectations to achieve objectives Learn about best practices and successes with virtual meetings, disbursed team activities and other strategies for leveraging technology to improve time management, communication, knowledge transfer and product/service time to market.
Speaker: Catherine Moore, Senior HR Director, Nokia Research Center

International Tax, Immigration and Legal Issues
Cross-border movement of employees brings tax risks to employers and employees alike. Find out which red flags to watch for and mitigate the risks involved. Learn about potential legislation to ensure that the U.S. continues to attract international talent and how to manage the H-1B Visa shortfall. Discover why the once-humble Form I-9 has a higher profile in 2008, especially regarding e-filing. Hear how progressive companies are handling the on-boarding and global immigration relocation process, and the tools they are using to keep immigration, travel, relocation and I-9 data aligned.
Speakers: Jason Fox, Deloitte Tax LLP; Sameer Khedekar, Supervising Attorney, Pearl Law Group; and Christy Nguyen, Supervising Attorney, Pearl Law Group

Early registration is encouraged. Walk-ins will be charged an additional $20 late fee and cannot be guaranteed admission. CANCELLATION DEADLINE is one week prior to program. No refunds will be given after this date.