HR Systems Professionals Kick-Start Their Careers

From California to New Jersey, the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM)is offering HR systems professionals several world-class learning opportunities. IHRIMís educational programs enable individuals to enhance their professional skills, network with peers and share strategies for managing the ever-changing HR information management environment. Courses are scheduled throughout the year, and all courses are available for in-house offerings.

The following courses are provided from mid-May to September:

Essentials for Successful Project Management
Wednesday, May 19, Technicolor/Thomson, Burbank, California

This one-day course focuses on the skills, tools and techniques that project managers or project team members should know to effectively define, plan and manage projects and project assignments. Designed for both the beginning project manager who wants a good foundation and the experienced project manager who wants a refresher course. It would benefit whole project teams by providing them with an understanding of the overall process and their roles. To register, visit http://www.ihrim.org/events/hrms/0504_Burbank.asp.

How to Build a Compelling Business Case to Justify Your HRIT Initiative
Wednesday, June 9, Premier Consulting Group, Secaucus, New Jersey
Monday, September 20, Sprint, Overland Park, Kansas

If you are to successfully achieve approval and implement any HR Technology (HRIT) project you must build a strong financial business case that demonstrates the business value and the ROI. Successful approval and implementation of an HRIT initiative requires selling the project internally. This is best accomplished with a compelling Business Case justification. The business case is essential if your organization is to achieve the benefits, including the ROI that your initiative can provide. To register, visit http://www.ihrim.org/events/business_case/index.asp.

Managing Privacy Challenges in the Use of Employee Information
Tuesday, June 15, Apogee Enterprises, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota

This course is a comprehensive, in-depth workshop on the new and emerging HR data privacy issues facing global and U.S. employers, including practical, up-to-date information about how organizations can successfully meet growing challenges in the use of employee personal information. This is course is for HR and HR Systems professionals who work with automated HR data and need to better understand the privacy issues surrounding storage and access of this information and gain an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment. To register, visit http://www.ihrim.org/events/privacy/0604_Minneapolis.asp.