It's no secret: the #SHRM19 conference is a massive undertaking. Getting almost 20,000 people where they need to be at any given time is no simple feat. But that's exactly what the SHRM Volunteers do every day of the conference. Guiding attendees to their sessions, answering questions, and ushering the herd to and from the general sessions. And they do it all with a smile on their face. They are truly the chosen ones. I spent some time today taking a walk around the convention center and connecting with these fabulous individuals and just saying "Thank you". I have a feeling they don't hear it enough, but they should. Because they're choosing to be here for free, with the simple goal of help
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Connecting on Purpose at #SHRM19 Day 1 at SHRM is in the books!! I’ve been coming to SHRM Annual for 9 years now, and every year it’s a little like the first. The giddy feeling of having so much knowledge and resources at your fingertips, the anticipation of seeing so many friends that you haven't seen in too long, followed closely by the sense of overwhelming at the sheer size of the conference. But what makes it every year for me is the people. This year, 20,000+ HR professionals converged on Sin City to discuss, debate, and debauch (not too much, just a little!). Being an introvert, it's a combination of scary and challenging for me. There was a time in my life when I would be the one fin
