AmCham-China 12th Annual Human Resources Professionals Conference

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday, November 4, 2011 - China World Hotel

Business leaders discuss crucial HR issues during the 2010 Human Resources Professionals Conference

AmCham-China invites you to attend the 12th Annual Human Resources Professionals Conference (HR Conference). The theme of this year’s HR Conference is: Delivering Measurable Results: How HR can Create Value.

For foreign companies operating in China, the country has become much more than simply an emerging market with unknown potential. For many companies, it has become a key pillar in their global growth strategies. Not only is China’s domestic market maturing and offering more opportunities, but the country has already become the linchpin of manufacturing and service activities for much of the rest of the world.

However, such high expectations also come with the need to show results. No longer are global business leaders going to be satisfied investing in their China business with the only promise of future returns. The time to deliver demonstrable results is now. This pressure to succeed has enormous implications not only for “front line” business units, but also “strategic partners” such as HR, Finance, IT and others.

AmCham-China’s 12th Annual Human Resource Conference will focus on the key issue: How can HR create value in the context of delivering measurable results? The answer to this question has important implications not only for the success of American businesses in China, but also for the fundamental role of the HR function in China. The event will feature presentations, discussions and lively interaction from both HR and business experts alike.

This year’s Conference is already attracting significant interest. For additional information and to reserve your spot, contact Jon Abramovic at jabramovic@amchamchina.org/(86-10 8519-0856).

Conference highlights include:

CEO Morning Dialogue

• New emphasis on results
• Results Measurement
• The enhanced role of HR in results delivery
• Case examples of HR contributions to business success
• HR’s evolving role in organizations; What’s next?

CEO Panel: Oshkosh, Alcon Labs, BAMA, and AonHewitt

Instant Survey and Discussion
The speaker will engage in an interactive dialogue/Q&A session. Topics may include:

• Does your HR Function get measured on specific KPIs?
• What are the KPIs on which HR is measured?
• What are the key areas of focus for the HR function in the next 3 years?

Speaker: Chris Watkins, MRI China

HR Operation Effectiveness Presentation
This session will focus on the following topics:

• Measuring the HR function
• HR Process Automation
• HR Business Partners
• HR Service Center
• Data and Vendor Management

Speaker: David Mitchell, Kronos

Break Out Session: Legal Landscape in China
In this session, we will have a panel of legal experts in China to discuss recent developments of particular interest to multinational companies in China, including:

• Updates on the labor contract law
• Implications of new social security law
• Rise of union activism in China
• Firms: Deloitte, Steptoe, and Paul Hastings.

Break out Session: Talent Planning and Talent Management
Specific areas to be covered are:

• Talent Management Trends
• Long-term Supply and Demand for talent in China
• Conducting Workforce Planning in China
• Succession Planning
• Best Practices in Talent Management

Companies; Dell, PricewaterhouseCoopers, MBIT and Bombardier,

Break Out Session: Talent Attraction and Employer Branding
This section will focus on how companies can create a strong Employer Value Proposition in China, and how to leverage it both externally and internally.  Specific areas to be covered are:

• Defining EVP
• Creating a strong communication strategy
• Best Practices in building a strong employer brand
• Leveraging your employer brand internally, focusing on retention

Companies: Qualcomm, Bo Le, Oshkosh, and Randstad

Break Out Session: Learning & Development
This session will focus on how to provide inspiring development opportunities, but at the same time ensure that they are linked to performance and retention. Specific areas of focus will be:

• Importance of Learning and Development to Chinese employees
• How to measure the impact of L&D
• Ensuring your development programs are linked to performance
• Finding ways to link L&D programs to long term growth and retention

Companies: Monsanto, MDS, Korn/Ferry and LMI

How HR Can Add Value: Summary and Implication
This session will provide an overview and summary of the trends in this for China in the future.

Speakers: Dwight Nordstrom, PRI USA

Conference Cost:

• AmCham-China cardholding members: RMB 2,000
• Non-cardholding employees of AmCham-China member companies: RMB 3,000
• Non Members: RMB 5,000

Registration:
Please note that this is a must pre-pay event and walk-ins will not be accommodated. Please fill out the registration form and confirm your attendance by sending your registration form to Jon Abramovic at jabramovic@amchamchina.org or via fax (86-10) 8519-0899. Interested participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Click here to download the registration form.

Click here to download the agenda (PDF).

The HR Conference is off-the-record.

Please Note:
If you cannot attend the HR Conference for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than two business days prior to the HR Conference. If you fail to timely notify AmCham-China of your cancellation, you will be charged in full for HR Conference costs. To cancel you can either call 8519-0856 or email jabramovic@amchamchina.org.Thank you for your cooperation and helping AmCham-China maintain the quality of its events.