Keynote Speech At HR/TD Conference Teaches Success On Own Terms

February 11, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Katye Long
CUNA Communications; (608) 231-4038
klong@cuna.coop

MADISON, Wis. – Credit union professionals who are members of Generations X and Y can find out how to succeed on their own terms in any industry during a keynote session of the 14th Annual CUNA Human Resources, Training, and Development (HR/TD) Council Summit, April 20-23, in Boston.

During “The Brazen Careerist,” Penelope Trunk, author and business advice columnist for the Boston Globe, offers career advice for blazing trails in today’s job market. She will also provide 45 tips for developing a take-charge attitude and thinking outside the box that can change career paths forever.

Breakout sessions will be divided into three learning tracks to allow participants to focus on issues critical to their specific area of interest:

• HR Track – employment law, hiring, managing adults in mid life, supporting new managers, incentive compensation for HR professionals, and influencing increased performance.
• Training Track - explores: organizational change, sales and service, compliance training, new hire orientations, training programs, front-line manager roles, and generation gaps.
• Executive Series – controlling employee benefits costs, super performing CEOs, developing new leaders, CEO compensation, and communication.
• The Executive Series has no additional charge but is limited to the first 40 participants who register.

Participants may view a complete agenda or register online for both the conference and the Executive Series at www.cunahrcouncil.org by clicking on the “2008 Conference” link. Program information inquiries may be directed to Teresa Steele, CUNA Councils program coordinator, at (800) 356-9655, ext. 4047, or by e-mail at tsteele@cuna.coop. For questions about conference registration, call (800) 356-9655, ext. 4400, or e-mail reginfo@cuna.coop

CUNA HR/TD Council

The CUNA Human Resources, Training, and Development (HR/TD) Council is a member-led council consisting of professionals dedicated to the promotion and advancement of human resources, training, and development professions in the credit union industry. The group provides idea sharing, government and media representation, information services, and education to give members the necessary tools to become leaders and decision makers for their organizations. For more information, visit www.cunahrtdcouncil.org.

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