Sessions

Concurrent Session
Developing the Next Generation of HR Professional: Career Insights from SHRM’s Executive Team
W303-306
In-Person and Virtual Saturday 09/11/2021 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM   Add to calendar

Workplace Application:
•Participants will gain first-hand knowledge on advancing their career in HR and perspective on some of the new tools that SHRM is offering to assist with their HR career.

General Description:
In this session, SHRM Foundation Executive Director, Wendi Safstrom, will host a panel of her colleagues on the SHRM Executive Leadership team. The panel will present to SHRM’s emerging professionalsabout the importance of the HR profession and what students can do to prepare themselves as the next generation of HR leaders. Additionally, the panel will be answering audience questions as it relates to human resources, their careers, the future or HR, and so much more.

Learning Objectives:
•Discussthe future state of Human Resources
•Determine best practices for preparing for your career
•Learn about the careers of some of SHRM’s Executive Leadership Team
•Explore next steps for your professional career

Mike Aitken Photo
Presenter:
Mike Aitken, Executive Vice President, HR Professional Solutions at SHRM,
SHRM
James L. Banks, Jr. Photo
Presenter:
James L. Banks, Jr., General Counsel,
SHRM
Sean T. Sullivan, SHRM-SCP  Photo
Presenter:
Sean T. Sullivan, SHRM-SCP, Chief Human Resources Officer,
SHRM
Wendi Safstrom Photo
Moderator:
Wendi Safstrom, President,
SHRM Foundation