13th World Human Resources Congress ‒ September 27 to 29 - Experts on
work from around the globe meet for the first time in Montreal

No less than 200 international experts and 2,800 participants from 55 countries will attend this international event

MONTREAL, Sept. 16 /CNW Telbec/ - The 13th World Human Resources Congress will take place at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal from September 27 to 29. Organized by the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés on behalf of the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations, this world-class event will be held for the first time in Canada. No less than 200 international experts and 2,800 participants from 55 countries will attend this major meeting of the global HR community.

"The Congress is an exceptional opportunity to learn about the latest trends and practices in the world of work, both here and on the international scene. The program addresses themes that reflect the new world of work, the impact of new technologies, as well as important concerns and issues for the future," explains Florent Francoeur, CHRP, president and CEO of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés.

The Congress program, focusing on the theme HR Without Limits, includes over 100 sessions in English, French and Spanish, presented by the world's greatest thinkers from countries as varied as France, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Switzerland, the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Distinguished speakers
Our distinguished speakers include Don Tapscott, one of the world's leading cybergurus according to Al Gore, and Henry Mintzberg, ranked by the Wall Street Journal as the world's 9th most influential management thinker. Also present will be Jeremy Gutsche, described as an eagle-eyed visionary by Global TV, and Tod Maffin, called one of Canada's most influential futurologists by the The Globe and Mail.

Members of prominent organizations such as Pixar, Bombardier, Cascades, Cirque du Soleil, IBM, Adecco, L'Oréal, MolsonCoors, WestJet, Yves Rocher, Standard Life and AirFrance-KLM will also be present to share their most leading-edge practices.

Hot topics
The range of topics covered will spark extensive discussion and thought about the new world of work in organizations, moving well beyond human resources.

The impact of new technologies, change and innovation, diversity, leadership, environmental responsibility, the integration of immigrants in organizations, compensation, crisis management and health in the workplace are just some of the themes that will be addressed.

"The way our society develops undeniably impacts the labour market. The role of HR professionals is to guide organizations through these changes. The numerous challenges facing companies today require them to understand and adapt to new trends. That is why HR management has become a major issue and a business priority," explains Debbie Bennett, CHRP, Chair of the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA).

For information about the program, visit www.hr2010.com

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About the World HR Congress
The World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA) holds its world Congress every two years. The aim of this world-class event is to build a global community of peers through enabling HR management professionals to network with colleagues from around the world.

Reflecting the origins and international concerns of the WFPMA, the World Congress moves from continent to continent. Since 1986, it has been held in the following cities:

1986  Washington, D.C., United States       1988  Sydney, Australia  1990  Buenos Aires, Argentina 1992  Madrid, Spain 1994  San Francisco, United States 1996  Hong Kong

1998  Caracas, Venezuela 2000  Paris, France 2002  Mexico City, Mexico 2004  Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 2006  Singapore 2008  London, United Kingdom

The North American Federation (NAHRMA) and the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA) are the hosts of the 2010 World Congress.

About the Ordre
The Ordre des conseillers en resources humaines agréés is the primary reference organization in its field in Quebec. It has a membership of more than 10,000 professionals, candidates and students. It is the only human resources organization devoted to the protection of the public authorized by the Professional Code to confer these professional designations.

Active in all sectors, CHRPs and CIRCs contribute to the development and maintenance of a healthy working atmosphere and a safe, efficient organizational environment that respects the uniqueness of each and every employee. They also represent employers and employees in various areas of HR management, from labour relations, to staffing, training, occupational health and safety, organizational development and compensation.

About the CCHRA
Established in 1994, the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA) is a collaborative effort of human resources associations from across Canada, which represent more than 39,000 professionals, over 19,000 of whom hold the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. The CCHRA is the national human resources council responsible for establishing and ensuring the application of nationally based standards for the HR management profession, promoting communication between member associations, and thus becoming the recognized resource on the equivalence of professional qualifications Canada-wide. It is also the voice on the national and international scene for all issues relating to the HR profession.

About the WFPMA
The World Federation of People Management Associations is a global network of professionals in people management. It was founded in 1976 to aid the development of HR associations and improve the quality and effectiveness of professional people management the world over. More than 70 national associations represent over 400,000 HR professionals making up the continental federations, which are themselves members of WFPMA.

About the partners of the 13th World Human Resources Congress
The 13th World Human Resources Congress is organized by the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés on behalf of the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations and is presented with the support of Adecco, in collaboration with Manpower, Emploi-Québec, the ministère du Travail du Québec and the Commission des normes du travail, and in association with Desjardins, Ogilvy Renault and Monster.ca

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