Ultimate Software Hosts Interactive Human Resources Workshop in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 10

As employers are confronted with the need to manage HR more cost-effectively while also managing talent more strategically, they are searching for winning strategies to combat these and other HR challenges in their organizations. During this workshop, high-level HR executives from well-known companies and various industries, as well as a labor attorney from a prestigious law firm, will discuss innovative tools and procedures they have used successfully to:

-- develop innovative employee engagement strategies that are aligned with business goals

-- establish a recruitment program that positions their company as a great place to work

-- structure wellness programs that help control costs and boost employee health

-- implement a change management strategy for human resources

-- build a business case for a major HR investment

-- avoid costly discrimination lawsuits

-- create a culture of values to strengthen their business

Workshop attendees will also take away a tool kit filled with detailed checklists, white papers, and tip sheets to help their businesses manage talent effectively and efficiently. Those who register by February 3rd will have the opportunity to submit their most pressing HR-related question to the speakers and then hear their answers during the day.

The Scottsdale area workshop has been approved for 6.0 recertification credit hours through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) for SPHR, GPHR, and PHR recertification, and has also been approved for 4.0 recertification credit hours from the American Payroll Association (APA).

WHAT: Interactive HR Workshop: Practical Strategies from Industry Leaders on Recruitment, Retention, Compliance, & More WHO: Scottsdale Area Workshop Speakers:

-- Zach Thomas, senior analyst, Forrester Research

-- Karen J Rausch, director of human resources, The Phoenix Suns

-- Lori Hunt, vice president of People, SkyWest Airlines

-- Denise Wandling, vice president of human resources, Lifetime Products, Inc.

-- Brent Fleming, vice president of human resources and organizational development, Paragon Gaming

-- Doug Maxwell, director of employee relations, Scottsdale Healthcare

-- David Mahler, vice president-treasurer, Jacobs Management

-- Donald Wall, partner, Labor & Employment, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP

-- Gail Paul, vice president of total rewards and compliance services, and Debbie Beets, benefits manager, Universal Technical Institute

-- DeeAnn Palin, vice president, strategic projects and talent, and Sheila Keitel, manager, talent solutions, SCF Arizona

WHEN: Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: JW Marriott Desert Ridge, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054, (480) 293-5000

Meals and conference materials are included with attendee registration. To register for this workshop, go to: http://www.ultimatesoftware.com/workshop_overview.asp?id=8&rsite=70160000000HcAY

UltiPro and Intersourcing are registered trademarks of The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. All other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Ultimate Software

Ultimate Software, Weston Public Relations Contact: Darlene Marcroft, 954-331-7444 darlene_marcroft@ultimatesoftware.com or For Sales Information: Ultimate Software, 800-432-1729 Web site: www.ultimatesoftware.com