HR Matters
Texas SHRM
The Texas State Council Board would like to make you aware of some issues that are developing between the SHRM Board of Directors and a group of SHRM members who call themselves the SHRM Members for Transparency ("Transparency Group").
The Texas State Council is not endorsing one group over another, but we want to make all SHRM members aware of the situation. As a SHRM member, each individual can choose a personal way to respond based on their opinion of the issues.
The Transparency Group is concerned about several decisions the SHRM Board has made in regard to operations and expenditures of the Society. Included below are two links that provide information regarding the issues in question. One is a link to the Transparency Group website. The other is a link to the response SHRM has made to the concerns of the Transparency Group. If you have questions regarding the information provided there are individuals you can contact from both sides. You can also email the TSC directly, and we will try to provide you with any additional information you request. texasshrm@gmail.com
http://shrmmembersfortransparency.com/
http://shrm.org/Communities/SHRMRegions-StateCouncils-MAC/MembershipAdvisoryCouncil/Pages/InterimCEOMessageFeb.aspx
We look forward to seeing you at our next Council meeting on April 29 and 30 in Tyler.
If you have not already registered, please do so today at www.texasshrm.org
In addition, the TSC has another great event for you. Veterans in the State of Texas are one of the largest groups of untapped resources for employers. If your company would like to start taking advantage of this resource or improve the existing hiring process already in place, the Veterans Symposium is the place for you.
Come to Tyler one day early and attend the Veteans Symposium on April 28. You will learn best practices on hiring and retention from leading experts in the industry. If that’s not enticing enough, this event is approved for 5.5 strategic credit hours and the cost for the entire day (including lunch) is only $75. Log on to www.texasshrm.org for details and to register.
It is time to start preparing for The HRSouthwest Conference and the prestigious Educator of the Year award.
Each year The HRSouthwest Conference recognizes a member of the Southwest Region’s Human Resources community for his/her significant contributions to the education of former, current or prospective HR professionals.
Your Chapter is invited and encouraged to nominate an individual for this very special award! Click here for the 2011 Educator of the Year nomination form. We would like you also to share copies of the student registration and sponsorship forms within your chapter.
Click here to find copies of those forms and to obtain additional about this year’s conference.
The submission deadline for nominations is April 30.
AHRMA
The Austin Human Resource Management Association (AHRMA) is pleased to offer our very popular Annual Benefits Blitz program on Wednesday, April 13, 8:15 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., at the Omni Hotel Austin, at Southpark, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin, TX 78744. This is a great opportunity for HR professionals, small business owners and business professionals to learn about new and innovative benefits-related services and programs available to companies in Central Texas. Program sessions include:
Innovative Workplaces - 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. This interactive panel discussion with some of the most innovative companies in Central Texas will focus on programs and initiatives that attract and retain talent.
Health and Wellness Done Right Lunch Session- 11:55 a.m.-12:55 p.m. Learn from some of the healthiest employers in Central Texas by joining award-winning companies and wellness experts who will offer insights and best practices for creating and implementing wellness programs.
Healthcare Reform: What's Next? 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Two of Austin's premier experts on healthcare will cover the key components of the Healthcare Reform Act and their impact on organizations now and in the future.
Are You and Your Participants Getting the Most from Your Defined Contribution Plan? 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m. This engaging session will focus on how employers can capitalize on recent legislative changes.
A Sponsor Showcase will be available from 8:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
For specific program information and registration fees, please visit our website at http://www.austinhumanresource.org. The registration deadline is Friday, April 8 at noon.
DallasHR is excited to kick off a new year under the leadership of our President, Dr. Sandra Reid and our HRSouthwest Conference Director, Sandi Denton. Our leadership has chosen some inspiring and motivating themes for the year.
DallasHR's theme will be "Nourishing Talent" in recognition of the role that HR professionals play in recruiting and retaining our human capital and inspiring their best performance for our clients and customers.
The theme for our conference this year will be "HR Training Camp." Again, this is a nod to the important role development plays not only for our employees, but also for our profession.
We are excited to continue to offer educational sessions that address some of those development needs and encourage everyone to check out what is being offered on our website, http://www.dallashr.org/. Best wishes to all as we all continue to advance the HR profession!
On March 18-19 the 2011 the Southwest Central Regional Student Conference and Case-Solving Competition took place at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. This conference brought together 66 students and 16 volunteers for an exciting educational event. The case competition included 13 teams of students from:
1. Kansas State University
2. University of Texas at Arlington - Graduate
3. University of Central Oklahoma
4. Wichita State University
5. Washburn University - Graduate
6. Washburn University - Undergrad
7. Texas State University - San Marcos
8. Utah State University
9. Colorado State University
10. University of North Texas
11. Grand Canyon University
12. Thunderbird University - Graduate
13. Oklahoma State University
The winner of the 2011 Southwest Central Regional Case-Solving Competition was separated from the second place team by a point difference of .4! The winner was Texas State University at San Marcos, and the second place honor went to Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management. Special thanks to all of our SHRM volunteers who were on-site in Stillwater and made this an extraordinary event!
SHRM has formed a Committee to develop credible Diversity and Inclusion Standards that will meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) guidelines. This is about a year and half process, that once completed will be available to all Human Resource professional at no cost. There is a briefing posted on the TSC website to answer questions that you may have such as:
· Why is SHRM doing this?
· How are the ANSI standards being done?
· What is this "Standards" thing and why should I care?
· Who is involved in developing the standards?
· What are the Steps in developing this standard?
All of the answers are available in the presentation on the SHRM Texas State Council website by clicking on "Committee" and then opening the Diversity section. Please direct any questions to the SHRM TSC Diversity Director.
Women’s History Month – The evolution of a month to honor women began on March 8, 1857, when garment workers in New York staged one of the first organized protests by working women. Women’s groups internationally have designated times to mark this day. In an effort to begin adding women’s history into educational curricula, a Women’s History week was initiated in 1978. By 1981, the week was a national event, and in 1987, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to include all of March as a celebration for women.
Did you know there is a membership recruitment and retention toolkit under the Volunteer Resources section of SHRM’s website?
It is a 34-page document that is full of helpful information including templates for letters. According to at-large SHRM members, the top 5 reasons "HR PROFESSIONALS DON’T JOIN CHAPTERS" because...
1. I didn’t know there was a local chapter.
2. No one invited me to join.
3. The chapter’s bylaws prohibit me from becoming a member, even though I am a SHRM member.
4. I attended a chapter meeting and did not feel welcomed.
5. No one responded to my email/phone calls for membership information.
Share this with your membership committee and come up with an action item for at least 3 of the 5. It’s time to market your chapter in your community!
It’s time to ask these at-large members to join! You can get a mailing list of these at-large members. If your chapter needs help, please contact Jennifer Rower at 210-638-5012 or jrower@woodcharter.com
