Justify Your Attendance

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Convince Your Boss Why You Should be at SOAHR

SHRM-Atlanta has created justification materials for to personalize and use to help your decision makers understand the return on investment they will see from your attendance at SOAHR.

Justification Email Template

We don’t want you to miss any of the great content and connection opportunities at SOAHR 2025. This template will help you justify your conference attendance to your manager.

Attendee Recap Presentation

Use this presentation template to create a learning and development opportunity to share what you have learned with the rest of your team on your return to the office after SOAHR.

Internal Away Message

This is your time to invest in yourself and we encourage you to block your calendar and put an away message to let your colleagues know you are at SOAHR.

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If you have questions or need more help to justify your attendance, send us an email at [email protected] 

Justification Email Template

Hi < manager’s name >, 

 

I’m requesting your approval to attend SHRM-Atlanta’s Annual Conference, SOAHR. 

 

SOAHR is the premier metro Atlanta HR conference, produced by SHRM-Atlanta and featuring 50+ speakers, industry resource partners, and networking opportunities. SHRM-Atlantais one of the top associations for individuals in the HR industry, with 2,000 members in the metro area.  

 

Attending SOAHR will allow me to connect with a network of peers and thought leaders in HR, learn about the latest trends and changes in the industry, engage with diverse resource partners, and bring back tangible ideas to our team. Some of the topics presented at SOAHR include: employment law and compliance, HR as an integrated business function, measuring impact, and workforce management.  

 

This two-day conference is a cost-effective investment in my professional growth and, by extension, our team’s success. 

 

include upcoming deadlines and pricing >

 

I genuinely believe that this opportunity would be a wise investment into our organization and would positively impact our processes and my own professional development. I look forward to hearing from you soon to discuss! 

 

Best, 

< your signature here > 

Internal Away Message Template

Hello, 

We are currently representing <Name of Company> at SOAHR 2025, SHRM-Atlanta’s Annual Conference!   

 

My response time may be delayed as I take this time to invest in my personal development and work toward advancing our team. I’ll return to the office on March 27 and will follow up as soon as I can.