SHRM Annual Conference Las Vegas 2015 Recap

#SHRM2015 Topics, Trends, Opportunities:

1. HR as the business people leader (not solely focused on compliance nor the chief administration officer).

2. Actionable Data. Not lagging indicators but real-time data in the hands of power users. Tools and technology for team leaders and power users (not HR for HR’s sake).

About SHRM 2015 Las Vegas Convention & Exhibitor Expo:

15,000+ Attendees.

950 Vendor Booths:

• 332 Total Compensation & Benefits including:
• 46 Healthcare Cost Containment
• 150 Health, Wellness, & Safety
• 631 Professional Development including:
• 57 Assessment Tools
• 685 HR Services including:
• 67 Awards & Motivation
• 121 Employee Engagement
• 44 Background Screening
• 145 Global HR Services
• 306 HRTech Software Platforms

*Duplicates exist as companies are listed in multiple companies.

"Red Ocean Opportunities" Fragmented, Technology Procrastinators:

1. Background Screening
2. Assessment Tools

New "Blue Ocean" Opportunities:

1. Everybody is creating a Marketplace: ADP Marketplace, Cornerstone Marketplace, Healthcare Marketplace, etc..
2. Bundled Technology & Tools for Power Users will drive user adoption and satisfaction.
3. The HR Department of One - A growing community, with untapped potential.
4. Health & Wellness Here to Stay: Wellness Marketplace, Teladoc lookalikes, Healthcare cost containment initiatives.
5. HR across Industries and Functions: ERP, FSM, Safety, Compliance, Global HR Services.

#SHRM2015 Recap:

• SHRM Conference Presentation Slides
• SLIDES: Busting the Common Myths in HR Technology - #SHRM15
• The Importance of HR Data Security: HR Happy Hour #216
• The Top Three Reasons HR (or any) Tech Projects Fail
• Daily SHRM 2015 Social Engagement Session Recaps
• Daily Recap(s) from Talent Management
• SHRM Blogs:
  • Fistful of Talent
  • Evil HR Lady
  • The Cynical Girl
  • Human Workplace Blog
• SHRM Answers Questions About New HR Competency Certification (5.21.14)
  

See you in DC!