Our Favorite Moments from #SHRM16

It was an amazing week for the Namely team out in Washington D.C. at this year’s SHRM Annual Conference! A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth—including our clients for chatting about why they love Namely—plus all of the great conference speakers for presenting another excellent year of content.

This year's event offered several insights into the priorities for today's human resources, from defining a solid employer value proposition to putting new employee recognition strategies to work. Of course, like every year, a lot of the conversation occurred off the stage—on Twitter. We’ve collected some of our favorite moments from the conference in the tweets below for your sharing pleasure.

See if we spotted your favorite quote, and if not, send your pick to @NamelyHR!

Ready for today #SHRM16? Let's get at it! pic.twitter.com/pWhG24TJbT

— John Baldino (@jbalive) June 21, 2016

Day One

The first day of the conference kicked off with a bang with an opening keynote from Alan Mulally, former CEO of the Ford Motor Company, and Mike Rowe, the American TV host. Their positive messages reverberated throughout the day: Great leaders are those who inspire engagement—and don't forget to look for the quiet heroes who are in love with your company.

Registered & ready to go for #SHRM16 pic.twitter.com/p3X7quYpai

— Namely (@NamelyHR) June 19, 2016

Talented employees stay when they're:

1 paid well
2 mentored
3 challenged
4 inspired
5 involved
6 appreciated
7 trusted
8 empowered #SHRM16

— Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) June 19, 2016

Somewhere in your company is an unappreciated, invisible person who loves their job @mikeroweworks #shrm16 #mtzo

— Dave Sumner Smith (@davesumnersmith) June 19, 2016

This picture says it all... amazing opening keynotes from Alan Mulally & @mikeroweworks to kick off #SHRM16! pic.twitter.com/krCuZMOqFY

— Kristi Jones (@kjoneskc) June 19, 2016

"Great leaders create an authentic & engaging experience for their workers." @mikeroweworks #SHRM16

RT if you agree pic.twitter.com/b9WrD4rZpa

— CareerBuilder (@CBforEmployers) June 19, 2016

Day Two

Amy Cuddy, professor at the Harvard Business School and New York Times bestselling author, was certainly a social media favorite for Day Two. Her session on using body language and presence to unlock personal power in your career left many attendees striking their own power poses.

Facets of "presence" (1) We believe our story (2) We convey confidence w/out arrogance (3) We communicate harmoniously @amyjccuddy #SHRM16

— Steve Browne (@sbrownehr) June 20, 2016

Crowded @NamelyHR booth at #SHRM16: pic.twitter.com/0ByI3Lk2vN

— HR Daily Advisor (@HRDailyAdvisor) June 20, 2016

To be a break-though HR practitioner in the next 5 years, you have to have a digital mindset. @RyanEstis #SHRM16

— Jennifer McClure (@JenniferMcClure) June 20, 2016

Mindfulness: A modern approach to leadership @Nycpandit #SHRM16 #creativity #mindfulness #leadership -A pic.twitter.com/hvE8b8d7zc

— Namely (@NamelyHR) June 20, 2016

Getting ready to speak to 15,000 human resources professionals @SHRM #SHRM16 pic.twitter.com/LBywPIdKfm

— Amy Cuddy (@amyjccuddy) June 20, 2016

Expansive posture make people feel powerful, confident, assertive & in charge #SHRM16 #MTZO pic.twitter.com/uEZpLfZmsS

— Dave Sumner Smith (@davesumnersmith) June 20, 2016

Good power and people that are rated as better leaders@amyjccuddy #SHRM16 pic.twitter.com/w6B4IFVIK0

— Renee Robson (@ReneeRoberz) June 20, 2016

There are leaders who exist by title and leaders who exist by action #SHRM16

— Kristina Minyard (@HRecruit) June 20, 2016

Day Three

#SHRM16's third day brought Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala's political point/counterpoint session to remind us that both sides of the aisle can in fact get along. Remembering to thoughtfully and empathetically approach those with different viewpoints than your own was a great theme for political discourse and the workplace alike.

#HR must be able to adapt, says @PaulBegala. #SHRM16 pic.twitter.com/8c4dEkOuEd

— HR Daily Advisor (@HRDailyAdvisor) June 21, 2016

"HR is a combination of diplomacy, on-the-ball intelligence, and kindness.” @TuckerCarlson #SHRM16

— Joel Peterson (@joelyoh) June 21, 2016

Says @PaulBegala 2 things are happening in the country: 1) median income has stalled. 2) Explosion of diversity in the workplace #SHRM16

— Joel Peterson (@joelyoh) June 21, 2016

"It's not survival of the fittest but survival of the most adaptable" @TuckerCarlson #SHRM16

— Letty Kluttz (@SHRMLetty) June 21, 2016

I agree w/ @PaulBegala - it's important to listen & talk to people who think differently from you. #SHRM16

— Mary Faulkner (@mfaulkner43) June 21, 2016

"Because of you, my life has been changed." @JenniferMcClure reminds #HR they can have that impact EVERY DAY. #SHRM16

— Mary Faulkner (@mfaulkner43) June 21, 2016

You need to have a culture in place that supports your employer brand. #SHRM16 #EmployeeEngagement #culture - A pic.twitter.com/PtGSuK4DBP

— Namely (@NamelyHR) June 21, 2016

Great teams have a:

1 storyteller
2 designer
3 builder
4 magician
5 stabilizer
6 fighter
7 explorer
8 dreamer
9 mentor
10 recruiter #SHRM16

— Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) June 21, 2016

Day Four

It's always sad to say goodbye, but the final day of #SHRM16 still had Sal Khan's session for everyone to enjoy. Another Twitter favorite, attendees were moved by his story of how the not-for-profit Khan Academy is fulfilling its vision of bringing education to the world. The undeniable power of a meaningful company mission was the perfect morsel to hold HR professionals over until next year. We'll see you then!

Sal Khan @KhanAcademy a true #inspiration #SHRM16 pic.twitter.com/vP5EVukgam

— scott cullather (@scullather) June 22, 2016

@khanacademy Employees want to work for a place with a tangible mission and intellectually challenging work. - #HR #SHRM16

— Steve Browne (@sbrownehr) June 22, 2016

@khanacademy - "I got over the idea that it wasn't my idea." #SHRM16

— Steve Browne (@sbrownehr) June 22, 2016

Taking down the #SHRM16 sign saying farewell, safe travels and thanks!! See you in New Orleans at #SHRM17 pic.twitter.com/OcyrbV6tYq

— SHRM (@SHRM) June 22, 2016

Thanks and cheers to the hard-working #SHRM16 Conference Team and all of the awesome volunteers! pic.twitter.com/F3ZtRvoj6V

— hr bartender (@hrbartender) June 22, 2016