Upcoming events

Switch to Calendar View

• IPAC 2020 Conference

  • Start
    19 Jul 2020
  •  
    (PDT)
  • End
    22 Jul 2020
  •  
    (PDT)
  • Location
    San Diego, CA

  
  

  CANCELLED

  Sign Up by June 28 for the Early Bird Discount!

  REGISTER NOW

  REGISTER FOR PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

  Conference Details
  

  We are excited to announce the the 2020 IPAC Conference will be held July 20 - 22, 2020. The theme for this year's conference is A Climate to Measure.

  Check out the 2020 Conference Home Page where you can stay up-to-date on all the latest news and announcements. 

  SHRM Credit:  SHRM-CP/SCP certified conference attendees are eligible to receive 12.5 PDC (professional development credits) for attending the entire IPAC conference, as well as 3.5 PDC for each Pre-Conference Workshop attended.  Information regarding HRCI and IPMA-HR recertification credits is forthcoming.

  
  

  Refund Policy:

  If conditions force IPAC to cancel the conference,

  all registrations will be refunded in full.

  Show details
• Pre-Conference Workshop - Introduction to Job Analysis: Applied Techniques & Tools

  • When
    19 Jul 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    San Diego, CA
  • Spaces left
    20

  Introduction to Job Analysis: Applied Techniques & Tools

  Emily Steinau, OCC Treasury

  Shannon Kobus, Monster Government Solutions
  

  Click here to view author bios.
  

  Intended for new job analysts, this workshop provides an overview of job analysis methods, steps, and decision points. Attendees will learn about legal and professional guidelines for conducting job analyses and participate in interactive discussions and exercises. Practical strategies for reviewing job analysis data, overcoming frequently encountered hurdles, and writing technical reports will be discussed. Tip sheets and templates will be provided.

  Refunds of conference registration fees will be made for cancellations prior to June 7, less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after June 7.

  Show details
• Pre-Conference Workshop - I didn't Know Excel Could Do that! Using Microsoft Excel for Data Management and Data Visualization

  • When
    19 Jul 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    San Diego, CA
  • Spaces left
    20

  I didn't Know Excel Could Do that! Using Microsoft Excel for Data Management and Data Visualization

  Martha Hennen, SEC

  Chris Bordeaux, OCC Treasury
  

  Click here to view author bios.
  

  Data visualization is increasingly used by large, mid-sized, and even small organizations to get the most out of their data. Visually displaying large amounts of data in a clear and cohesive way can help organizations more quickly identify and make sense of trends and patterns, pinpoint outliers, and both ask and answer complex "what if" questions. At the same time, many organizations, especially those in the public sector, lack specific software resources to serve this function. This workshop will showcase the underutilized data management and visualization capabilities of Microsoft Excel. Workshop exercises will build on participants' existing Excel skills to transform data into powerful and intuitive dashboards.

  Workshop participants will walk away with:

  1. Techniques for importing, updating, and arranging external datasets in Excel;
     
  2. Knowledge of built-in Excel functions that simplify calculating and transforming data for display purposes;
     
  3. Techniques for using Excel's pivot tables, pivot charts, and slicers to build intuitive visual displays or dashboards; and,
     
  4. Tips and tricks for data visualization and practical resources for where and how to get help when you need it.
     

  Note: participants are encouraged to bring a laptop, to benefit from hands on exercises.

  Refunds of conference registration fees will be made for cancellations prior to June 22, less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after June 22.

  Show details
• Pre-Conference Workshop - Situational Judgement Tests: Do they work and how do we develop them?

  • When
    19 Jul 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    San Diego, CA
  • Spaces left
    20

  Situational Judgement Tests: Do they work and how do we develop them?

  Deborah Whetzel, HumRRO
  

  Shane Pittman, HumRRO
  

  Click here to view author bios.
  

  Situational judgment tests (SJTs) assess individual judgment by presenting examinees with problem scenarios and a list of plausible response options. Examinees then evaluate each response option for addressing the problem described in the scenario. Reasons for their continued popularity  are that they (a) address job-related competencies that cannot be easily measured with traditional multiple-choice tests, (b) have useful levels of criterion-related validity, (c) have construct validity as many SJTs assess leadership and interpersonal skills, (d) have incremental validity over cognitive ability measures, (e) have small to moderate group differences, and (f) can be presented in a variety of media formats, including text-based, avatar-based, and video-based.  This workshop will provide (a) a review of the psychometric characteristics of SJTs, and (b) best-practice guidance, based on both empirical evidence and our experience, for developing SJTs. The workshop will include hands-on practice on how to write SJT items based on commonly used competencies.

  
  

  Refunds of conference registration fees will be made for cancellations prior to June 22, less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after June 22.

  Show details
• Pre-Conference Workshop - Assessment Technology and You: Finding Sanity & Direction

  • When
    19 Jul 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    San Diego, CA
  • Spaces left
    20

  Assessment Technology and You: Finding Sanity & Direction

  Charles Handler, Rocket-Hire
  

  Click here to view author bios.
  

  Understanding assessment technology can present a significant obstacle to those looking to create their own assessments or choose and implement tools provided by 3rd parties. This session will help clear the air via a guided journey through the major types of assessment technology, their ideal use cases, benefits, and pitfalls. The workshop will also teach attendees how to ask technology vendors the questions needed to find the real truth about their products.

  Specific topics covered will include:

  • Assessment authoring platforms- A do it yourself-er’s guide
    
  • Solution provider platforms- how to get the most out of your vendor
    
  • All in one hiring platforms- when do they make sense?
    
  • Games and gamification- are they right for you?
    
  • Simulations- digital work samples can be fun
    
  • Assessment center platforms- what is available and how it works
    
  • The mobile technology real estate crisis- getting mobile technologies right
    
  • Digital interviews- How to differentiate in a crowded marketplace
    
  • AI based assessments- should you run screaming or keep an open mind?
    
  • Applicant tracking systems- fun and games with integration
    
  • Finding the right match for your needs- dos and don’ts

  Refunds of conference registration fees will be made for cancellations prior to June 22, less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after June 22.

  Show details
• Pre-Conference Workshop - Student, Early Career, and Future Leader Consortium

  • When
    19 Jul 2020
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    San Diego, CA
  • Spaces left
    20

  Student, Early Career, and Future Leader: Inaugural IPAC Consortium

  Ketaki Sodhi, Johnson & Johnson
  

  Are you a graduate student with an interest in assessment or working in the public sector? Are you an early career professional looking to network with others new to the field and maybe even develop some connections that last a lifetime? Would you like discover how you can become involved in a leadership role in IPAC?

  Then, please join us for what is sure to be an exciting event, the first ever Student, Early Career, and Future Leader Inaugural IPAC Consortium. By attending this consortium-workshop you will:

  • network with other like-minded individuals.

  • obtain valuable information and answers to question regarding some of the unique features of working in the assessment field.

  • become aware of some of the unique career opportunities available.

  • learn about IPAC as an organization, opportunities to become involved in IPAC, and on PAD, the IPAC journal.

  Refunds of conference registration fees will be made for cancellations prior to June 7, less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after June 7.

  Show details