 Make the Most of Chicago
It’s the opening day of the ASHHRA 50th Annual Conference & Exposition, and we’re so excited you’re here to celebrate with us. Take time today to meet new people, learn something new and immerse yourself in learning sessions, motivational speakers, and learning about new products and services in the exhibit hall. Be sure to plan to be at MetLife’s Social Event tonight starting at 7 p.m. – you won’t want to miss it.
It’s going to be a wonderful day. Thanks for joining us!
 Tomorrow’s Opening Ceremony with Debbi FieldsOpening ceremony sponsored by Fidelity Investments
Keynote speaker sponsored by Cigna
ASHHRA Board President Maureen O’Keeffe will welcome all to the 50th Annual Conference & Exposition and inspire you to make the most of your experience while attending learning sessions, connecting with your peers at networking events, engaging with exhibitors at the exposition and taking advantage of all that Chicago has to offer. Then you will hear from Keynote Speaker Debbi Fields, founder, baker, chief cookie lover and former chairperson of Mrs. Fields Cookies.
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Yesterday's Special Recognition Reception
ASHHRA Golden Anniversary Celebration and Awards Ceremony
Thanks to AHA Solutions and AHACareerCenter.org for hosting a fantastic 50th celebration yesterday. Attendees enjoyed delicious hor d'oeuvres and cocktails while celebrating the ASHHRA 50th Anniversary, the Gary Willis Leadership Award winners and HealthcareSource new-to-the profession grants.
2014 Gary Willis Leadership Award Winners
Eileen Brown
Tonya Richards
HealthcareSource New-to-the-Profession Grant Winners
Stephanie Nguyen-Le
Shawn Parker
Theresa Wallen
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Pre-conference attendees attended yesterday’s networking lunch to learn more about the AHA PAC and how they can get better involved and have a strong voice when it comes to decisions on the Hill. It was emphasized that every ASHHRA member get involved with working with their state hospital association PACs, to follow their congressmen on Twitter (how many times are they tweeting about health care? Not enough, we bet), contribute to the AHA PAC and get out there and VOTE.
With this being a mid-term election year, it’s important that we voice our opinions and vote – doesn’t matter for whom, but to just be sure we’re involved in the process to make an impact.
 Sunrise YogaSunday, Monday and Tuesday Mornings
Sponsored by CareerBuilder
6:15 – 7:15 a.m.
Don’t let healthy habits be ignored while attending the ASHHRA Annual Conference. Join us for Sunrise Yoga to make sure your day gets off to the right start. There’s no cost to attend, and all classes will be led by a certified yoga instructor. A healthy start to your day means you’ll have the strength to tackle any recruitment and retention challenges that may come your way! Participants will receive a complimentary yoga mat.
Schedule at a Glance
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
- 6:15 - 7:15 a.m. Sunrise Yoga
- 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration / Resource Center / Cyber Café
- 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Regional Breakfasts
- 9:15 – 11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony: Debbi Fields
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall / Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Sunday Learning Sessions
- 2:45 – 4:15 p.m. Sunday Learning Sessions
- 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. Exhibitor and Attendee Appreciation Social
- 7:00 p.m. MetLife Social Event (ticket required)
To access the full conference schedule, click here.
 Cyber CaféSponsored by TIAA-CREF Financial Services
Extended hours at the Cyber Café allow you to check email at your convenience. It is located in the Registration area.
SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
MONDAY 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 Resource CenterThis isn’t just any Resource Center, it’s also a full-service information station. It has books by renowned authors in the field of health care HR, tools, resources and survey reports for you to reference. Meet the ASHHRA HR specialist to learn about the HR Concierge program, and learn how you can get the most from your membership.
SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
MONDAY 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
.jpg) Yesterday's Session on the Introduction to CHHR Certification
Yesterday attendees had the opportunity to attend an introduction to the CHHR Certification session. The class, presented by Gary Pastore, MSL, CHHR, of Scottsdale Healthcare, shared practical tips on how to study and prepare for the exam. Pastore covered the HR leader model and discussed how the separate elements of the exam tie back to the five core categories (HR Delivery, Healthcare Business Knowledge, Community Citizenship, People Strategies and Personal Leadership). Each in attendance received a free copy of the CHHR Examination Preparation Guide.
Pastore’s biggest piece of advice was for test-takers to collect free resources that tie into the five categories, most notably the ASHHRA quarterly magazine, HR Pulse. Each article in the magazine is distinctively tied to one of the five core categories. He also said to create a cohort that can help you study and contribute to those areas that you may not be as strong in. And very importantly, self-assess appropriately; don't focus a lot of your time on those areas in which you're already an expert.
Be on the lookout for a new exam guide, coming November 1, which will include actual practice questions. This version of the exam guide will give test takers a greater understanding of the types of questions and will serve as a valuable resource to those hoping to become certified in healthcare human resources.
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Stephanie Nguyen-Le, Center for Spine, Joint, Neuro, Brentwood, TN
and
Shawn Parker, Covenant Woods, Mechanicsville, VA
Both recipients of HealthcareSource New-to-the-Profession Grants
What are you looking forward to most while you’re here?
Nguyen-Le: I’m looking forward to listening to some of the new research available and where the information is coming from.
Parker: I’m most looking forward to the classes – to learn as much as I can to take back to my organization. I want to soak up the knowledge so I can help others in my profession.
What do you want to learn about most or are most interested in during conference?
Nguyen-Le: The performance management and talent management sessions I’m interested in most. I’m looking forward to attending those.
Parker: There’s one particular class tomorrow [People Count! Never Underestimate the Value of Your Employees, 1 – 2:30 p.m.] about the importance of our people. I’m looking forward to it because it goes along with my mentality of ‘we’re only as good as our employees’ and how important they are to our organization.
Today's the Opening Day!
1:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall/Lunch
4:15 – 6:15 p.m. Exhibitor and Attendee Appreciation Social
Join us in the exhibit hall twice today to network with peers and meet over 200 vendors.
Today from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. enjoy a lunch sponsored by Supplemental Health Care Workforce Solutions. Then join us again this afternoon at 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. to take time to ask follow-up questions and to simply say, "Thank you for supporting ASHHRA." While you’re at it, enjoy a beverage or two, some food, great conversations and plenty of laughs.
.jpg) Passbook to PrizesWhile visiting all the booths, enjoy yourself by participating in the Passbook to Prizes. Stop by the ASHHRA Center for Excellence to check out the list of fabulous prizes you could win.
Your Welcome Bag contains your Passbook to Prizes brochure with details and the official rules on how to participate with and engage our exhibitors.
 Join the Conversation !
Join the fun, and join fellow attendees in conversation on the ASHHRA Conference App. Don't miss out on what others are doing, posting and sharing.
Also be sure to use the hashtags #ASHHRAconf and #GoldenASHHRA on social networking sites. We want to all see and hear about your experiences!
ASHHRA Conference App Download Instructions
- From the iPhone, go to the App Store; Android users go to the Google Play Store. Once in your respective store, search ASHHRA 2014 (look for this icon).
- Download app.
- Your username is the email address you used to register.
- Your password is ashhra2014.
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