Cornell faculty among top HR leaders to present at HR in Hospitality

National HR in Hospitality Conference, the only human resources conference

specifically for hospitality professionals, announced that Cornell School of Hotel Administration faculty members David Sherwyn, the John and Melissa Ceriale Professor of Hospitality Human Resources and academic director of the Cornell Institute for Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations, and J. Bruce Tracey, professor of human resources management, as well as Harry Katz, the Kenneth F. Kahn Dean and Jack Sheinkman Professor at the Cornell ILR School, will be presenting actionable tips, cutting-edge ideas, and viable solutions and guidelines for navigating the industry's changing landscape during the event's April 29 plenaries.

At the HR in Hospitality Conference, Tracey will present the first plenary of the day with

HR TipsNTrends alongside HR leaders from various hospitality organizations, including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, HCpartners, and Loews Corporation. The panel will give attendees best practices and expert guidance on key HR strategies and processes in employee engagement, metrics, employment branding, and more.

Sherwyn will participate later that morning in 50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes. Moderated by Dean Katz, the fast-paced session will provide practical and legal direction on key issues in employment and labor law. Sharing the stage with leading hospitality attorneys, Sherwyn will deliver new, concise tips that HR professionals need to know regarding wage and hour compliance, social media, arbitration's class action waiver, and more.

"HR professionals will benefit from hearing the viewpoints of Cornell's distinguished faculty because of their numerous years of industry experience," said Ed Chase, vice president of LRP Publications, organizers of HR in Hospitality Conference. "Plus, they'll have the opportunity to ask the presenters their questions and share their own insights on hot hospitality topics."

Registration is open for the two-and-a-half day National HR in Hospitality Conference, being held April 28 - 30, 2014 at ARIA Resort & Casino, Las Vegas. Professionals are encouraged to register now to save $350.00 off the standard rate at www.HRinHospitality.com or call toll-free 1-800-727-1227.

About National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo
National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, established in 2007, is recognized as the nation's only conference for human resources, labor relations and employment law professionals at hotels, resorts, restaurants, airlines and all other sectors within the hospitality industry. HR in Hospitality is annually produced by Human Resource Executive® Magazine and LRP Publications in partnership with the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, the Cornell Institute for Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations, and the Cornell ILR School. HR in Hospitality conference program is consistently designed to address the unique challenges human resource management in the hospitality industry face by providing targeted guidance, HR recertification and networking opportunities. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.hrinhospitality.com or call toll-free 1-800-727-1227. Join the HR in Hospitality discussion on twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

LRP Publications, founded in 1977

and headquartered in Palm Bach Gardens, Florida, organizes the HR in Hospitality Conference plus publishes two industry-leading magazines, Human Resource Executive® and Risk & Insurance®, as well as hundreds of newsletters, books, videos, eCourses, and case reporters in the fields of workers' compensation and disability, human resources, education administration and law, and federal employment law. For a complete list of LRP products, conferences and trade shows, please visit www.lrp.com.

About the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration is the premier school for hospitality education in the world. As an integral part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the school is leading the world in teaching and researching the business of hospitality—marketing, finance, real estate, operations, and more, all applied to the world’s largest and most exciting industry. Top faculty, industry leaders, alumni, and students work together to generate new knowledge for the hospitality industry and form the premier network that shapes the industry every day.

Rennette Fortune
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