The Josh Bersin Academy Announces Josh Bersin Academy Live!, Conducted in Partnership with USC Marshall Executive Education

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Josh Bersin Academy, the world's first global professional development academy for HR, today announced Josh Bersin Academy Live!, the first annual conference designed for HR and talent professionals from around the world seeking to address modern workforce challenges. The conference, conducted in partnership with the USC Marshall School of Business Executive Education, will feature presentations from USC faculty specializing in workforce-related research, as well as HR executives and thought leaders. The conference will be held at USC's historic University Park campus, located in the heart of Los Angeles, from June 8 to 10.

The conference is open to all practicing HR and talent professionals. Those professionals who are currently members of the Josh Bersin Academy will receive a substantial discount on the conference registration fee. Non-members will receive a complimentary Academy membership as part of their conference registration fee.

Josh Bersin, global industry analyst and dean of the Josh Bersin Academy, will kick off the conference with an opening keynote. Also headlining is Olivier Blum, chief human resource officer for Schneider Electric, a multinational company specializing in efficient and sustainable energy and automation digital solutions. In addition to multiple general sessions, the conference agenda will include two receptions held at iconic USC locations and 24 breakout sessions in the following tracks:

• Transform HR: Innovations, practices, and new operating models for HR professionals and the HR function.
• Experience Matters: Sessions to facilitate the design and delivery of employee experiences that matter.
• Learning and Skills: The latest high-impact solutions to learning, career pathing, skills development, and performance management.
• All Things Tech: The hottest, most disruptive innovations in HR technology and guidance on creating an HR tech architecture that works.

"We want this conference to bring the Josh Bersin Academy to life – to give the thousands of professionals who are part of the Academy's community a chance to meet and collaborate with each other in person. Our conference sessions will take deeper dives into areas critical to modern HR, adding new dimension to the learning available to community members," said Bersin.

"We are thrilled to partner with the Josh Bersin Academy on this inaugural event. We view talent as a critical factor in business and appreciate the important role of HR in the success of any business," said Tim Blakesly, assistant dean, USC Marshall Executive Education. "We are eager to share our research and know our beautiful campus will make for a unique conference experience for all attendees."

For further details, visit the conference website. Early-bird conference registration rates for Josh Bersin Academy members is $1,599 (use the special registration code available in the Academy community). The early-bird registration rate for non-Academy members is $1,799 and includes a year-long Academy membership – a $450 value. Seats are limited due to spacing constraints, so early registration is highly recommended.

About the Josh Bersin Academy

The Josh Bersin Academy is the world's first global development academy for HR and talent professionals and a transformation agent for HR organizations. The Academy offers content-rich online programs, a carefully curated library of tools and resources, and a global community that helps HR and talent professionals stay current on the trends and practices needed to drive organizational success in the modern world of work.

The Academy currently offers eight programs: People as a Competitive Advantage; Performance Management Reimagined; The Agile Learning Organization, The HR Technology Workshop, Wellbeing at Work, The HR Tech Workshop, and People Analytics. Programs are added on a continual basis. Annual memberships are available to individuals, HR teams, and entire HR organizations.

The Academy is created in partnership with Nomadic Learning, a company specializing in integrated digital learning solutions to help individuals adopt new ways of working and transform functions, organizations and businesses. For details and to join, visit http://www.bersinacademy.com

About USC Marshall Executive Education

The USC Marshall School of Business Executive Education proudly builds the business and leadership capabilities that organizations and individuals need to turn their strategy and professional development into the results of tomorrow. USC Marshall Executive Education participants learn from award-winning faculty – influential thinkers, leading policymakers and real-world practitioners eager to share insights, experiences, and connections. We offer non-degree short programs for individuals and custom learning programs for organizations that are optimally designed for lifelong learning. For more information, please visit our website.

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