During difficult economic times, human resources professionals have to communicate and administer hiring freezes, layoffs, pay cuts and other difficult issues, while trying to keep people focused and productive. At the same time, those same HR departments are dealing with deep cuts in personnel and budget cuts of their own.

Now, as organizations look forward to 2013 and beyond, the recent slow but steady improvement of the economy brings with it hope that economic growth will return to some level of normalcy—perhaps a ‘‘new normal,’’ where employees feel more confident and secure than they have since the 2008 recession.

With a return to economic stability, organizations might assume their HR professionals are more engaged and loyal than other employees, but no guarantee exists that top HR employees would stay on board if a better opportunity presented itself—something that easily could happen as hiring freezes thaw in an improved economy.

Join Catherine Hartmann, Principle at Mercer Human Resource Consulting, and Matthew Sottong, Director of Surveys and Research Reports at Bloomberg BNA, as they present findings from a Bloomberg BNA Report, “HR Compensation Trends and Strategies.”

This webinar aims to help organizations understand and navigate the factors and trends that are influencing HR compensation, and will cover:

•“Today’s Complex HR Compensation Picture,’’ covering key issues that are influencing HR compensation, including: employee engagement, the evolving role of HR, workforce segmentation, and attitudes toward pay and rewards.
•“HR Compensation Trends,” which outlines the key trends that are affecting HR compensation, including ‘‘renovating and rebuilding’’ compensation strategies, increasing merit and bonus pay, and the need to get in better sync with employees.
•“HR Salary Rebound,’’ detailing results of a 2011 survey which summarized an in-depth look at HR pay trends by title, industry, region, and company size, providing a way for HR professionals to compare their department with HR departments across the nation.

Register quickly and easily online to secure your space now. Or, please call 1-800-372-1033 option 6, then sub-menu option 1, and refer to date and title of conference. Lines are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, excluding most federal holidays.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear a lively, dynamic presentation. Not only are Webinars an excellent way for you to stay current; with Bloomberg BNA you also get:
•Quality. Count on it. Nothing is canned.
•Objectivity. Bloomberg BNA provides you with the best and most objective information. Unlike other companies, we don't use our Webinars as a forum to sell outside solutions.
•Affordability. Bloomberg BNA Webinars are inexpensive compared to the cost of travel to attend a conference. Plus, you may use a speakerphone and invite as many of your colleagues as you want to listen in-all for the price of a single registration.
•Convenience. No airlines. No travel. No time out of the office.

In addition, you'll receive:
•Personal attention. Once you've registered, send your questions in advance to sharper@bna.com and they'll be included in the program. You'll also have a chance to ask your questions during the Webinar.
•Follow-up materials. You need no materials upfront to follow along to our live conference. But Bloomberg BNA always issues a follow up e-mail with contact information for our speakers, as well as other materials related to the topic.
•1.5 HRCI credits by attending this Webinar. Find out how.