In less than four weeks the Minion and I are bound for The HR Technology Conference in Chicago. No I don’t have my own discount code; I’m just a lowly practitioner. So why would a lowly practitioner go to an HR technology conference? If you know me this doesn’t confuse you, but for those that don’t, let me tell you.
I love technology. Any technology that can make the administrative side of my job easier is a blessing. Which means I love HR technology and what it can do for our employees and our HR team.
My first scoop on this conference came during HRevolution in Chicago via the HR Tech session with Bryon Abramowitz, Mike Krupa, and Bill Kutik’s HR tech session. What really captured my attention was the concept of the shootouts. From the agenda:
Our signature event is now a full track with four sessions, each featuring two vendors demoing their live software to a tough scripted scenario — so they can’t just show you whatever they please. That makes The Shootout very different from the marketing demos you could get in your office or even be asked to pay for at other conferences!
My company recently implemented a new HRIS. We went through all the traditional string of demos, meetings, and such. But what I would give to see those vendors in a shootout prior to our implementation.
The second draw for me is the great debate between Naomi Bloom and Jim Holincheck. Naomi Bloom’s blog, and anything she comments on, is full of insightful information and I always learn something new from her.
After looking through the rest of the agenda and talking to some past attendees, I knew I had to see this conference in person. Between the blogger panel, moderated by fellow Alabamian Kris Dunn, the concurrent sessions, and the expo hall, I’m hoping to pick up some new ideas for our HR team and learn a few things….ok, learn a lot of new things. I already have some ideas on what I’d like to adjust after our implementation; my boss may shoot me when I come back with more.
If you haven’t registered yet, I borrowed a discount code for you to use; BRYON10, all caps. Thanks to the HR Technologist, Bryon Abramowitz, for sharing the discount. Head on over there and register.
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