HR Matters
Texas SHRM
Have you registered yet?
Oct. 5 - 8, 2014
Fort Worth, Texas
The HRSouthwest Conference (the official SHRM conference for the State of Texas) is the largest regional HR conference in the United States. The conference offers world renowned keynote speakers along with 2½ days of educational sessions and networking opportunities.
If you have not already registered, simply click here.
If you're going to the conference have you registered for your chance to win $100?
Registered attendees of The HRSouthwest Conference who elect to participate in the Refer-A-Friend program are eligible to win a $100 Visa gift card in one of eight weekly drawings, beginning Aug. 1. If you know other HR professionals who have not attended HRSWC in any of the last three years and could benefit from this valuable educational experience, then refer them to The Conference. Every qualifying attendee you refer who registers for the Full Conference earns you one entry and BOTH of you a chance to win.
If you are already registered and didn't elect to participate, it's not too late. Simply click on "Register Now" at hrsouthwest.com/register and select "Modify" to edit your profile survey information. Be sure to know your registration confirmation number.
If you haven't registered yet for HRSWC, we encourage you to do so now. The sooner you elect to participate, the more chances you have to win.
Congratulations to our winners of the week-one drawing: Marilyn B. and Christy D.!
Please ensure that your chapter board has taken care of these items:
• 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 email addresses, contact information and role changes.
Small Chapters (up to 100) Webinar @ 4 p.m. ET
Sept. 23 and Dec. 9
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/r54de7isae8/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Passcode: 882492
Medium Chapters (101-300) @ 4 p.m. ET
July 24 and Sept. 24
Large Chapters (301-500) @ 4 p.m. ET
July 24 and Sept. 24
Mega Chapters (501-1,000) Webinar @ 4 p.m. ET
Aug. 19 and Nov. 11
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/r6ku0gvd2ug/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Passcode: 882492
Super-Mega Chapters (1,000) Webinar @ 4 p.m. ET
Aug. 19 and Nov. 11
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/r6ku0gvd2ug/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Passcode: 882492
Students Receive
"Go Further in Human Resources"
Scholarship from WGU Texas
Five Texas HR professionals will receive $2,000 scholarships to
advance their careers at state-endorsed, online university
AUSTIN (August 20, 2014) — Today, WGU Texas announced the first five recipients of its "Go Further in Human Resources" Scholarships, created in partnership with Texas SHRM – Texas State Council (Society for Human Resource Management). The competitive scholarships are designed to help motivated Texas SHRM members throughout the state advance their education and careers. The following students will each receive a $2,000 scholarship to take their HR careers further with WGU Texas:
Brian Hayes, Master of Business Administration, President of Texas Bay Area SHRMMary Lanier-Evans, B.S. Business – Human Resource Management, member of Austin Human Resource Management Association
Carmen Leija, B.S. Business – Human Resource Management, member of Central Texas Human Resource Management Association
Michael Keene, B.S. Business – Human Resource Management, member of Houston Human Resource Management Association
Angie Norkett, B.S. Business—Human Resource Management, member of Fort Worth Human Resource Management Association
"We're very proud to recognize these dedicated and hardworking HR professionals," said Debi Dault, GPHR, State Director of Texas SHRM. "The high-quality education and training these students receive at WGU Texas, will not only ensure that our state has top-notch HR professionals, it will also make a big impact on the thousands of employees they serve by extension."
WGU Texas offers more than 50 accredited online degree programs in the fields of business, information technology, education, and healthcare, including nursing. The innovative, competency-based education model, which was recently recognized by the White House as an example of what works in postsecondary education, is ideal for working adults. WGU Texas measures learning, not seat time. Rather than spending time in classes with set times, students can move quickly through material they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn. As a result, many students are able to accelerate their time to degree completion – the average time to a bachelor's degree at WGU Texas is under three years. Tuition is charged at a flat rate of $ $2,890 per six-month term for most programs, and terms can begin on the first day of any month. Scholarships and federal financial aid are also available to qualified students.
WGU Texas will award 10 additional "Go Further in Human Resources" scholarships. This is a competitive program. Applicants need to apply to WGU Texas, be active Texas SHRM members, and provide an essay with their application as defined on the scholarship information page texas.wgu.edu/hrscholarship.
Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Learn more at texas.wgu.edu or call 1-877-214-7011.
Two Newly Formed SHRM Student Chapters
DallasHR would like to extend a warm welcome to two newly formed SHRM student chapters at the University of Texas at Dallas and at Dallas Baptist University. DallasHR is excited to take part in the formation of these student organizations and we look forward to continuing our partnerships with these chapters in the future.
On April 18, 2014 the University of Texas at Dallas officially joined the list of student chapters in the state of Texas. DallasHR partnered with President Nathan Cory in 2013 to sponsor the chapter's formation with the Texas State Counsel. This organization has already implemented some great innovative programs to help make their students successful not only at school but also in the workplace.
On July 15, 2014 Dallas Baptist University also joined the ranks as a new student chapter in the state of Texas. DallasHR worked closely with President Jordan Togami to assist them in getting the chapter started and in submitting the necessary paperwork. This organization has worked hard to coordinate efforts and make the benefits of the chapter available to all students interested in HR across two different campuses.
Upcoming Educational Opportunities
DallasHR is pleased to announce two upcoming educational conferences. First, the DFW Diversity Strategies Conference will be held on Aug. 28 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. The event will offer an impressive line-up of panelists delivering a robust discussion on the need for sustained advocacy to a broad mix of leaders representing diversity and inclusion (D&I), recruiting and HR, and their strategic partners across business who seek to make the most of next generation D&I in order to propel success. For more information, click here.
In addition, DallasHR will host a Legal Exchange Conference on Sept. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., addressing the sheer volume of regulations HR professional are required to know, to implement and to operate within. The three components of the day include:
- The Legal Round Up, starting at 8:30 a.m., will feature legal experts delivering the latest compliance updates and answering attendees' pressing legal questions. This customized legal learning experience will allow participants to get the answers they need on six different legal topics.
- The event will also include a keynote presentation from United States District Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn. Her topic will be "A View From the Bench – A Judge's Perspective on HR and Employment Law."
- An Employment Mock Trail, Wesley Alan v. Greyson Enterprises, Inc., will take you through a sexual harassment and retaliation trial from beginning to end, including opening statements, direct examination and cross examination of witnesses and closing arguments. The simulated courtroom experience will enable attendees to act as the jury, listening to testimony, viewing evidence and deciding whether or not the complainant suffered any sexual harassment and/or retaliation. Attendees will see how what occurred in the workplace translates into an EEOC Charge of Discrimination and, ultimately, a lawsuit. More importantly, attendees will get to see the actions HR took while the complainant was employed and attendees will see how those actions and all the relevant policies affect the trial and the outcome. Attendees will see how the decisions they make and the actions they take as human resources professionals not only affect their company's operations but have a distinct and important effect on the company's bottom line. Attendees also will get to see relevant sexual harassment and retaliation law in action. The proceedings will be overseen by the Honorable Martin Hoffman, 68th Judicial District Court, Dallas County.
For full details on the event, click here.
DallasHR is also offering the following upcoming educational opportunities and programs:
Monday, Aug. 18 & Tuesday, Aug. 19 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
6.0 HR (General) HRCI recertification credit hours per day
Understanding HR Metrics: The Practical Approach for Improving Business Performance
Wednesday, Aug. 20 & Thursday, Aug. 21 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
6.0 Business or HR (General) HRCI recertification credit hours per day
"Equality" Under the Radar: EEO Developments HR May Not Be Focused On
Thursday, August 21 | 8-10 a.m.
2.0 HR (General) HRCI recertification credit hours
Relationship Management for the HR Business Partner
Friday, Aug. 22 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
6.0 Business or HR (General) HRCI Recertification Credit Hours
Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
1.0 HR (General) HRCI Recertification Credit Hour
August 14, 2014
We have attorney Jeff Lisson speaking about how to conduct internal investigations of harassment or discrimination and who should conduct them. This program has been approved for HRCI credit.
September 10, 2014
Our half-day seminar from 8 a.m. to noon. We are very excited about this and look forward to seeing everybody there! The seminar will be held at the NcNeese Convention Center in San Angelo, Texas. The fee is $75 for CV-SHRM members/$100 for non-CV-SHRM members.
We are looking forward to hearing from the following speakers:
Jody Holland, CEO,
iWorkZone, Inc. –
presenting Corrective Counseling
MeLisa Rogers, PhD,
Assistant Professor at Pittsburg State University –
presenting on Phases of change in the Work Environment
Mike Coffey,
President, Imperative Information Group –
presenting Outside the Box: Developing a Legally Compliant and Effective Criminal History Inquiry
October 9, 2014
Becca Brannan and Holly Foreman –
presenting on Wellness and Health Promotion Programs
You may find out more about CV-SHRM by going to our website: http://conchovalley.shrm.org/ or you may contact me at donna.mcdurmitt@gandyink.com.
Help Send a Student to HRSWC
Nearly 100 college students apply for sponsorship to attend The HRSouthwest Conference, the official State of Texas SHRM Conference, and our goal is to make sure each one gets help. Without financial assistance, many of these students will be unable to attend, particularly those from universities outside the Dallas-Fort Worth area who incur increased travel-related expenses.Any company, group or person can support these future HR leaders by making it possible for them to expand their learning opportunities, build their network and make lasting connections. By providing a student sponsorship, any organization can help promote education and encourage students to pursue a career in HR.
Click here to access the student sponsorship form to use your credit card or to download the form to submit with a check. Full student sponsorships are encouraged whenever possible ($200) but partial sponsorship amounts are always welcome. Your sponsorship will be acknowledged on a flyer placed in every Conference attendee bag.
The HRSouthwest Conference will take place Oct. 5-8 in Fort Worth. For more details, visit hrsouthwest.com.
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.
