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March 10, 2010 | Volume 4 | Number 3
March 10, 2010
Upcoming Events
Review the listings below to find conferences and other events to help you build a healthy and productive work environment. Events come from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, human resources, health promotion and employee benefits.
Listings are provided for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise indicated, inclusion of an event does not reflect endorsement or sponsorship by the American Psychological Association, APA Practice Organization or the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program.
31st Annual IOOB Conference
March 12-14, 2010 • University of Houston-Downtown • Houston, TX
The conference theme is “Thriving in an ever-changing economy: The role of I/O and OB.” Attendees will discuss ways in which I/O psychologists can help effectively overcome challenges that both employees and employers encounter in these trying economic times.
20th Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference
March 17-19, 2010 • The Westin • Hilton Head Island, SC
Under the theme “What Works Good, Better, Best in Health Promotion?” the conference continues its long-standing tradition of bringing together practitioners, scientists and educators from across disciplines to learn and share their experience. This conference will feature pre-conference Intensive Training Seminars, breakout sessions from the top scientists and practitioners in health promotion, keynote addresses that will engage and inspire, peer presentations featuring panel discussions, research and case studies and much more.
Society for Human Resource Management Law and Legislative Conference
Mar 17-19, 2010 • Washington, DC
Now, more than ever, keeping ahead of HR knowledge is vital to the success of your career and your organization. With new legislation, updated regulations, and an ongoing economic challenge confronting HR professionals in very real ways, this conference will provide you with the tools, techniques and resources to ensure you come out ahead.
National Human Capital Summit
March 21 – 23, 2010 • Tucson, AZ
Join the Human Capital Institute (HCI) for the 5th Annual National Human Capital Summit where business meets talent strategy. A must-attend, event for progressive talent leaders from the Fortune 1000, fast-growth SMB, academia, and government. Meet and network with the best and brightest from global organizations continuing to make talent management a priority in their business strategy.
9th Conference of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology
March 29-31, 2010 • Rome, Italy
Organized by the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention, the theme of the conference is global perspective on research, practice and education in occupational health psychology.
25th Annual SIOP Conference
April 8–10, 2010 • Hilton • Atlanta, GA
The 2010 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Annual Conference will be held in Atlanta, GA from April 8-10 with workshops on the 7th.
International Society for Performance Improvement: THE Performance Improvement Conference
April 17-22, 2010 • San Francisco, CA
Learn from expert presenters sharing their thoughts on adapting to the current external environmental forces and applying and implementing innovations. Come find answers to some of the most significant problems many organizations are facing, share best practices, and network with the smartest minds in the industry from around the globe.
International Symposium of Reproductive Hazards in the Workplace and Environment
April 20-21, 2010 • Taipei, Taiwan
The International Symposium of Reproductive Hazards in the Workplace and Environment (RHICOH 2010) is organized by the Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital in collaboration with the International Commission of Occupational Health (ICOH) Scientific Committee on Reproductive Hazards in the Workplace.
Forces of Change: New Strategies for the Evolving Health Care Marketplace
April 20-23, 2010 • Harvard School of Public Health • Boston, MA
“Forces” addresses critical success factors at the intersection of health care and business, mindful of emerging issues in health care reform and focused on “things you don’t already know.” Forces offers not only an overview of the challenges you face, but also powerful tips, tools, and techniques for overcoming these challenges.
DMEC 5th Annual Behavioral Risk Management in the Workplace Conference
April 21-23, 2010 • Hyatt Regency • Minneapolis, MN
The purpose of DMEC conferences is to provide high-quality education, information, and networking opportunities with like-minded peers and industry leaders across the country. Conference objectives are to provide participants with practical knowledge, successful how-to strategies, resources for measuring program ROI, and tools that can be easily implemented in their own organizations.
Occupational Health under Globalization and New Technology
April 21-25, 2010 • Taipei, Taiwan
The EPICOH and MEDICHEM Conferences are a series of annual meetings of the world’s leading scientists and students working in epidemiology and chemical safety in occupational health. Participants share their latest research findings, exchange ideas and establish new collaborations.
Best of Organization Development Summit
Apr 26-28, 2010 • Chicago, IL
The mission of the Best of OD Summit is to help OD professionals do their jobs better. Each year, Linkage conducts field research with practitioners, thought leaders, and consultants to better understand the constantly changing roles, competencies, and challenges of OD, HR, and leadership development professionals. The OD Summit High Impact Learning Model reflects the findings of this research and sets the agenda for the Best of OD Summit—an accelerated development program for OD professionals that features an unmatched faculty, best practice case studies, and a rich networking forum of highly accomplished and motivated practitioners.
The Summit on Leading Diversity
April 26-28, 2010 • Atlanta, GA
The Summit on Leading Diversity plays an integral role in creating and sustaining inclusive work environments that enable organizations to operate more effectively in a global marketplace.
SHRM Staffing Management Conference & Exposition
April 26 – 28, 2010 • Swan & Dolphin Hotel • Orlando, FL
At the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Staffing Management Conference you can find out how to do your best for those who are counting on you—and for yourself. Hiring activity has ebbed these past few months, and you finally have a bit of time in your schedule for some really meaningful professional development.
2010 Annual College and University Work/Family Association (CUWFA) Conference
May 5 – 7, 2010 • The Inn at Harvard • Cambridge, MA
Join your colleagues at this conference for work/life professionals in higher education.
Best of Organization Development Summit
May 11-13, 2010 • Chicago, IL
The mission of the Best of OD Summit is to help OD professionals do their jobs better. Each year, Linkage conducts field research with practitioners, thought leaders, and consultants to better understand the constantly changing roles, competencies, and challenges of OD, HR, and leadership development professionals. The OD Summit High Impact Learning Model reflects the findings of this research and sets the agenda for the Best of OD Summit—an accelerated development program for OD professionals that features an unmatched faculty, best practice case studies, and a rich networking forum of highly accomplished and motivated practitioners.
ASTD International Conference & Exposition
May 16-19, 2010 • Chicago, IL
The American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) International Conference & Exposition continues to evolve with changes and innovations in the global marketplace. Attendees can expect a conference filled with the latest trends and best practices in the field of workplace learning and performance, engaging sessions with experts in the industry, and a world-class EXPO filled with cutting-edge suppliers.
Worker Health in a Changing World of Work
May 28-29, 2010 • Toronto, ON
The next conference of the Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health (CARWH) will be held in Toronto on May 28-29, 2010, hosted by the Institute for Work & Health.
Bullying 2010
June 2-4, 2010 • Cardiff, Wales
The 7th international conference on workplace bullying and harassment will enable researchers and practitioners to discuss and debate appropriate research and practicalities into matters affecting them at work to create new understanding; and to use that understanding to put in place positive strategies and interventions to create more meaningful, productive, and positive workplaces.
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Annual Convention
June 3-5, 2010 • Delta Winnipeg Hotel • Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Annual Conference on the State of Higher Education
June 9-12, 2010 • Omni Shoreham Hotel • Washington, DC
Among the questions the conference intends to explore are: challenges to academic freedom in the United States and abroad, the exploitation of contingent labor in colleges and universities, strategic approaches to furloughs, cutbacks and salary freezes and the 21st century curriculum.
ICOH-WOPS Conference: The Changing World of Work
June 14-17, 2010 • Amsterdam, NL
The theme of this year’s conference is “Driven by technological innovations, globalisation and demographic changes, the world of work is changing.”
SHRM 62nd Annual Conference & Exposition
June 27–30, 2010 • San Diego Convention Center • San Diego, CA
This conference is a comprehensive way to understand today’s most pressing economic and business issues. Today’s HR professional must take on the role of strategic business counselor. You will emerge from this SHRM conference with a strengthened understanding of how to position your business to thrive in a recovering economy.
IWP Conference on Work, Wellbeing and Performance
June 29-July 1, 2010 • St Paul’s Hotel • Sheffield, UK
The 2nd Biennial Institute of Work Psychology Conference on Work, Well-being & Performance will feature keynotes speakers Arnold B. Bakker, Rear Admiral Philip Wilcocks, Ann Marie Ryan and Gary Johns.
DMEC 15th Annual International Conference
August 1-4, 2010 • San Diego, CA
The purpose of DMEC conferences is to provide high-quality education, information, and networking opportunities with like-minded peers and industry leaders across the country. Conference objectives are to provide participants with practical knowledge, successful how-to strategies, resources for measuring program ROI, and tools that can be easily implemented in their own organizations.
Academy of Management Annual Conference
Aug 6-10, 2010 • Montreal, Canada
The theme of the conference is to dare managers and management scholars to care more deeply about our roles – to have passion about what we do and compassion for the people for whom we do our work. “Dare to care” orients managers to a focus on enabling others to create, produce, and deliver goods and services that enhance the wellbeing of, and generate value for, all the stakeholders involved (notably customers, employees, investors, and the public).
118th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association
August 12-15, 2010 • San Diego, CA
Connect with the best in psychology at APA in San Diego! Join your colleagues to hear top-notch speakers, network and get the latest information on current topics in education, public interest, practice and science. Choose from a wide selection of continuing-education workshops and sessions. And see the largest exhibition of psychological products, publishers and testing materials.
Human Factors & Ergonomics Society Annual Conference
Sept 27–Oct 1, 2010 • San Francisco, CA
The 54th annual meeting of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES) will take place in San Diego, California September 27-October 1, 2010.
Organization Development Network Conference
Oct 17-20, 2010 • New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is the perfect spot for thinking and learning about complex change – the energy, ideas and future planning there are particularly exciting, and the backdrop of local recovery, revitalization and renewal initiatives will add important perspectives and increased value to the Organization Development Network’s conference.
