HR Matters
Texas SHRM
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Please ensure that your chapter board has taken care of these items:
• Promote the SHRM Annual Conference via e-mail to all chapter members.
• Be sure that you are maintaining your chapter affiliation requirement throughout the year.
• If there have been any changes in your volunteers, report them to your Regional Administrator. Keep SHRM informed of any changes to volunteer e-mail addresses, contact information, and role changes.
Attendee and volunteer registration is now open for the 2014 Regional Student Conference and Case Competitions. Dates and locations can be found online at Student Conferences.
Early bird registration is $49 for members and $59 for non-members for conference, and $5 per team member for case competition.
Register online at Student Conferences or by calling Member Care at 800-283-7476, option 3.
The 2014 Chapters-by-Size schedule is available at Chapters-By-Size Schedule.
Feb. 25 – Small [up to 100] Webinar @ 4:00 p.m. ET
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/r54de7isae8/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Passcode: 882492
April 16 – Medium [101-300] @ 4:00 p.m. ET
April 16 – Large [301-500] @ 4:00 p.m. ET
Feb. 18 – Mega [501-1,000] Webinar @ 4:00 p.m. ET
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/r6ku0gvd2ug/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Passcode: 882492
Feb. 18 – Super-Mega [1,000 +] Webinar @ 4:00 p.m. ET
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/r6ku0gvd2ug/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Passcode: 882492
Feb. 25 – Small [up to 100] Webinar @ 4:00 p.m. ET
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/r54de7isae8/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Passcode: 882492
April 16 – Medium [101-300] @ 4:00 p.m. ET
April 16 – Large [301-500] @ 4:00 p.m. ET
Feb. 18 – Mega [501-1,000] Webinar @ 4:00 p.m. ET
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/r6ku0gvd2ug/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Passcode: 882492
Feb. 18 – Super-Mega [1,000 +] Webinar @ 4:00 p.m. ET
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/r6ku0gvd2ug/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Passcode: 882492
CHAPTER CHATTER
On February 27, 2014, AHRMA hosted its annual Law Day. This year's event had more than a dozen Austin-area employment attorneys providing informative presentations on current significant legal issues for HR professionals.
Topics covered by the presenters included employee misclassification, ADA accommodations, background checks, employee handbooks, social media and the Affordable Care Act. Participants also were provided the opportunity to participate in a "Litigation Track" discussing issues related to investigations, depositions and settlement negotiations.
The Law Day Lunch Panel was a crowd pleaser. The panel was comprised of representatives from the EEOC, NLRB and Texas Workforce Commission discussing respective agency initiatives.
Topics covered by the presenters included employee misclassification, ADA accommodations, background checks, employee handbooks, social media and the Affordable Care Act. Participants also were provided the opportunity to participate in a "Litigation Track" discussing issues related to investigations, depositions and settlement negotiations.
The Law Day Lunch Panel was a crowd pleaser. The panel was comprised of representatives from the EEOC, NLRB and Texas Workforce Commission discussing respective agency initiatives.
The Military Women in Transition (Sun 2/16) was the first event of its kind. Our volunteers looked to help female veterans and spouses of soldiers boost their job search and/or enhance their existing career. The event featured inspiring speakers and provided individualized workshops, professional clothing giveaway with wardrobing and make up tips and the opportunity to meet with hiring employers.
Great attendance, 300 volunteers and exhibits, news coverage! KUDOS!!
KEYETV:
www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/military-women-get-helping-hand-transition-civilian-life-16165.shtml#.UwIHE0JqvzI
STATESMAN:
www.statesman.com/news/news/local-military/camp-mabry-event-helps-female-veterans-get-ready-f/ndQ3P
Great attendance, 300 volunteers and exhibits, news coverage! KUDOS!!
KEYETV:
www.keyetv.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/military-women-get-helping-hand-transition-civilian-life-16165.shtml#.UwIHE0JqvzI
STATESMAN:
www.statesman.com/news/news/local-military/camp-mabry-event-helps-female-veterans-get-ready-f/ndQ3P
Save the
Date!
The
AHRMA
Annual
Conference
is Coming ...
July 31–
August 1
Palmer Event Center
Austin, Texas
Hope to see
you there!
A one day leadership event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, GA to hundreds of locations around the world.
To get an overview of what to expect, take a minute to watch the video link below.
Date: May 9, 2014Time: 7:45 a.m.–4 p.m.
Place: Temple College Leopard Room (Pavilion), 2600 South First Street, Temple, TX 76504
Event Registration: http://cthrma.shrm.org/forms/leadercast-2014-registration
"Spice up your HR Leadership Skills"
Tuesday, April 29, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
MCC Conference Center: 4601 North 19th Street, Waco, TX 76708
Join us for a full day conference loaded with hot topics that are sure to spice up your HR knowledge and obtain CE credits. Register at www.shrmwaco.com.
This sizzling day will include breakfast, lunch, great speakers and door prizes including a smoking hot grand prize!
HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
New Certification
Have you heard about the new SHRM Learning System Champion Program? This recognition can be earned by chapters using the SHRM Learning System in their certification preparation study group and/or partnering with a local college/university to offer the course. Many chapters are already offering study groups or partnering with schools and qualify for this award now! Click here to see specific requirements and to complete the chapter tracking form.
New for 2014 in the Certification section of the VLRC!
"A Step-by-Step guide to Recertification" and "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Changes to the GPHR Body of Knowledge." There is also a blog that gives you added information about the GPHR — the GPHR Blog. Additionally, you can find a link to the new HRCI Info Hub, which is a Help Center with step-by-step instructions about how to update your profile and a video about how to submit recertification activities.
Have you heard about the new SHRM Learning System Champion Program? This recognition can be earned by chapters using the SHRM Learning System in their certification preparation study group and/or partnering with a local college/university to offer the course. Many chapters are already offering study groups or partnering with schools and qualify for this award now! Click here to see specific requirements and to complete the chapter tracking form.
New for 2014 in the Certification section of the VLRC!
"A Step-by-Step guide to Recertification" and "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Changes to the GPHR Body of Knowledge." There is also a blog that gives you added information about the GPHR — the GPHR Blog. Additionally, you can find a link to the new HRCI Info Hub, which is a Help Center with step-by-step instructions about how to update your profile and a video about how to submit recertification activities.
WORKFORCE READINESS
The Sloan Award recognizes model employers of all types and sizes for their innovative and effective workplace flexibility practices. Sloan Award applications opened in January. You may access the application HERE. All applicants will receive a free personalized and confidential benchmarking report at the end of the award cycle. The benchmarking report allows you to assess how your organization’s workplace flexibility strategies compare with other organizations based on nationally representative data.
Encourage your members to apply for a Sloan Award in 2014! With your help and support, we hope to make working flexibly the new way of working.
Encourage your members to apply for a Sloan Award in 2014! With your help and support, we hope to make working flexibly the new way of working.
