“HR in Hospitality” Teaching Effective Branding, Motivation and Engagement

Oct. 4, 2011 - PRLog -- HORSHAM, Pa. — OCTOBER 4, 2011 — The 6th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, the nation’s only Human Resources conference dedicated to the hospitality industry, announces Niki Leondakis, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, as the keynote speaker for their highly anticipated plenary session “HR Triple Threat: Branding, Motivation and Engagement.” The conference, February 27 - 29, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, will also feature more than 30 breakout sessions, a two-day Expo, several networking opportunities and top industry experts sharing new trends and insight on hot-button hospitality topics.

“Successful businesses effectively link their brand, reward programs and other engagement efforts to differentiate themselves from their competition,” said JoAnne Kruse, HR in Hospitality Chair. “Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants has done a wonderful job of incorporating these, and we are excited to hear from Niki Leondakis on how all conference attendees can also apply these techniques.”

In addition to Leondakis’ plenary session, HR in Hospitality attendees can look forward to double the number of breakout sessions for the 2012 program. These sessions will dig into HR issues such as: proven techniques to retain top talent so companies don't lose them to competitors; guidance on responding to union organizing and influence and to help properties prevent strikes; ways to prepare for a DOL audit so organizations prevent costly fines; HR missteps that can destroy a business and how to avoid them; recruiting advice to help businesses get quality new employees and future customers from candidates not hired; plus much more.

“The 2012 program is designed to provide ample opportunities to learn, share and network,” said Claude Werder, Vice President of Human Resource Executive® Conferences, “ensuring that every attendee will receive proven strategies for success that will enhance their HR program.”

The conference offers 100 percent hospitality-focused guidance for 30 percent less than what general HR conferences charge. Professionals are encouraged to register now to receive the Early Bird Savings at www.HRinHospitality.com. Special discounts are also offered to HR Teams. For more details and to register, visit www.HRinHospitality.com or call toll-free 1-800-727-1227. Become a sponsor or exhibitor by contacting Fred Kurst at fkurst@lrp.com or Nancy Sommar at nsommar@lrp.com. For press passes contact Rennette Fortune at rfortune@lrp.com.

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This annual conference provides learning and networking opportunities as well as guidance specifically targeted to HR, labor relations and employment law professionals at hotels, resorts, restaurants, airlines and all other industries within the hospitality sector.