Justify to Your Emplyer Why You Should Attend IMAGE 2012!

The time for the 2012 NAHCR IMAGE Conference is just around the corner. Can you sense the excitement? For those that have to justify with their organizations why they need to be there (not just because they need to get away), here are some things to share with your manager or other leaders:

- CEUs offered. The conference is approved for HRCI (PHR/SPHR) credit as well as continuing education for RNs and other licensed professionals. This is a great way to get several of those hours packed away in a single setting.

- Review conference sessions ahead of time and show your leadership which ones you would plan to attend and let them know you plan to report back on them.

- Networking. Learn best practices from colleagues around the nation and be certain to share that information with others at your company. You will also gain contacts so you can be the "go-to" person in the office.

- CHCR exam offered at the conference. Obtaining certification shows your leadership team that you have the basic competencies for the role and helps build confidence.

- Coming away with ideas on how to tackle the changing landscape of healthcare.

- This is one of the kindest conferences to your wallet, or the company bank account. The speakers and value of the conference for the cost alone make it worthwhile.

- IMAGE is the one conference that closest matches what we do on a daily basis and pertains to what concerns us the most.

- Gain new ideas on products/systems to help make for a more productive team back home.

- Learn about legal updates to help keep your organization out of hot water when it comes to employment law and related matters.

Click here for justification sample letters.

Time is running out, so please use this information to help show why you need to beat IMAGE in July.

-Derek Cunningham, PHR, CHCR-

Secretary, NAHCR