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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Congratulations to the 2014 recipients of The Excellence in Education Student Scholarships:
Tess Brooks | Texas Women's University
Melanie Prada | Baylor University
Miguel Rojas | Dallas Baptist University
The program awards a $1000 one-year scholarship plus the net proceeds from the Silent Auction held during The HRSouthwest Conference. Full or part-time students pursuing studies in the HR field are selected based upon their academic standing, involvement in their community and campus, and by recommendations of their professors, advisors and/or employers.
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...and only three more chances remain. 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.
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.
The 2014 Chapters-by-Size schedule is available at Chapters-by-Size Schedule.
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
Sept. 24
Large Chapters (301-500) @ 4 p.m. ET
Sept. 24
Mega Chapters (501-1,000) Webinar @ 4 p.m. ET
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
Nov. 11
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/r6ku0gvd2ug/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Passcode: 882492
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
Sept. 24
Large Chapters (301-500) @ 4 p.m. ET
Sept. 24
Mega Chapters (501-1,000) Webinar @ 4 p.m. ET
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
Nov. 11
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/r6ku0gvd2ug/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Passcode: 882492
CHAPTER CHATTER
Drew Young Student Scholarship Awarded
Congratulations to the 2014 recipient of the Drew Young Scholarship – Vijay Thakkar, a student at the University of Texas at Arlington! A born native of Mumbai, India, Vijay came to the United States to study at UTA in 2010 and completed a dual program with both an MBA and a Master’s of Science in HR Management in 2012. He is currently working towards a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and is expected to graduate in December 2016. This year, Vijay was inducted into the Leadership Honors Program at the school, where he holds several leadership positions. He has been a very active member of the UTA SHRM Chapter since 2010, serving as the VP of membership in the spring of 2011. He currently serves as the SHRM Chapter Mentor, guiding the SHRM Chapter’s officers in their leadership. Upcoming Educational Opportunities
HR Strategic Tools Series (separate registrations available for each session)
Thursdays, October 23 - November 13 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3.75 Business or HR (General) HRCI recertification credit hours for each session
- Session One – The Strategic HR Role | October 23
- Session Two – Contributing to the Strategic Plan | October 30
- Session Three – Shaping Culture and Change | November 6
- Session Four – Developing a Business Case for HR Initiatives | November 13
Employment Law Webinar Series (separate registrations available for each session)
Fridays, October 24, November 21 and December 19 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
1.0 HR (General) recertification credit hour for each session
- The OSHA Top 10 - Learn the 10 Key Things for Being OSHA Compliant | October 24
- Data Breach: Managing the Fall-Out | November 21
- Immigration: The Achilles’ Heel of Your Corporate Compliance Strategy | December 19
Tuesday, October 28 | 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
1.0 HR (General) HRCI recertification credit hour
Save the Date!
AHRMA's Diversity and Inclusion Meeting is October 21, at the Austin Hilton Hotel
Registration opens September 18th!
Our Luncheon Keynote will feature Nancy Shugart, former public school music teacher and now the Executive Director of "Prove Them Wrong." Blind since the age of eight, Nancy will share how she overcame the obstacles to achieve her career of choice. Appointed by Governor Rick Perry, Nancy serves on several committees for Texans with disabilities.
Gina Duncan will be the Speaker for a special break out session. Gina is a National and International corporate trainer specializing in transgender dynamics in the workplace. Having completed the transition herself, Gina provides knowledge of the dynamics of the transgender community, with the belief that embracing gender diversity in the workplace increases productivity while providing a corporate competitive advantage.
Look what else is happening around AHRMA...
SHRM's own Jeff Pon addresses the attendees at the AHRMA Annual Conference
Debi Dault and Wendy Chance with Jeff Pon at a round table discussion at AHRMA Annual Conference
Debi Dault and Wendy Chance with Jeff Pon at a round table discussion at AHRMA Annual Conference
Thinking Critically - It is Time to Rethink the Way We Think
On September 18th, AHRMA features just that - a day of opportunities for us all to explore a different way of thinking. The National Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking (a non-profit organization based in the U.S) defines critical thinking as the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. Whew....that is a head full of big words!
Bottom line - we need to take another look at the "how, what, when, where, and why" we do our profession. We need to Pivot ever so slightly so that we can see creative solutions to our problems of overwhelm, frustration or perceived lack of credibility - and overall, our business. Through new information, interaction, and the discovery of new tools and techniques, join us on September 18th for a whole day to "Rethink the Way we Think."
By attending two professional development sessions and the AHRMA luncheon on September 18th, you can achieve up to 5 HRCI recertification credits at the Strategic Business level.
For more details log on to: www.austinhumanresource.org
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.
