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DallasHR to Offer HR Certification Exam Study Group in Spring
DallasHR will hold a 10-week study group in Spring 2016 that prepares participants to take the existing certification exams for both HRCI (PHR, SPHR or GPHR) and SHRM certifications (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP).Classes will be held every Tuesday night, March 1 – May 10, from 6 – 8 p.m. For detailed information, including session topics and FAQ’s, click here.
Upcoming DallasHR Educational Opportunities
February Monthly Luncheon: Speak to the Elephant: Leading Through Tough Conversations
Tuesday, February 9 | 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
Approved for 1 HRCI HR (General) Recertification Credit Hour and 1 SHRM PDC
Seminar: Reset the Clock: Replace Liability with Credibility
Wednesday, February 17 – Thursday, February 18 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Approved for 14 HRCI HR (General) Recertification Credit Hours and 14 SHRM PDCs
DallasHR Announces Fourth Quarter 2015 Volunteers of the Month
Each month, the DallasHR Board of Directors selects one nominated volunteer to spotlight for his/her ongoing and valuable contributions to the organization.
Spotlight: October
Name: Dobrina Dobreva
Title: Founder and Principal Immigration Attorney
Company: Dobreva Law Office (Addison, TX)
DallasHR member since: 2014
Number of years as a DallasHR volunteer: 1
Volunteers on: Governmental Affairs Committee
Spotlight: November
Name: Becky Fike, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Title: Vice President, Human Resources
Company: Westdale Real Estate Investment & Management (Dallas, TX)
DallasHR member since: 2009
Number of years as a DallasHR volunteer: 3
Volunteers on: Community Relations Committee
Spotlight: December
Name: Jonet Gonzalez
Title: HR Business Partner
Company: BenefitMall (Dallas, TX)
DallasHR member since: 2015
Number of years as a DallasHR volunteer: .5
Volunteers on: Young Professionals Initiative
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DallasHR proudly announces the winners of our 2015 Impact Awards. Congratulations to Dustin Paschal, JD, for being named the Volunteer Leader of the Year and to Rosalie Taylor-Robinson, SPHR, for being selected as Volunteer Committee Member of the Year. We thank you again for your impactful contributions to this organization and the HR community. |
DallasHR Names Tony Bridwell 2015 HR Executive of the Year
DallasHR has named Tony Bridwell, chief people officer at Brinker International, the 2015 Human Resource Executive of the Year. The annual award recognizes a local HR executive who, in the last 12 months, has exemplified the strategic role of HR and served as an outstanding leader with the HR community.
"We are inspired by Tony’s commitment to progress the HR profession, for the significant and meaningful contributions he is making to his organization, and for the time and resources he has dedicated to serving selflessly in our community," said Lynne Stewart, 2015 DallasHR president. "He possesses a natural willingness and unlimited capacity to give, both personally and professionally."
At Brinker, Bridwell provides strategic leadership for team member relations, talent acquisition, executive and organizational development, and succession planning. Additionally, he oversees diversity, compensation and benefits, and learning and development.
Under Bridwell’s leadership, his team accomplished the following in 2015: helped employees to lose more than 4,000 pounds, leading to reduced medical expenses and time off; ended year-end performance reviews that no longer fit the company culture; provided personal financial education to their general managers; and executed a community service campaign with a successful team member engagement rating.
Bridwell possesses more than 25 years of experience in management, with proven executive leadership in operations, staffing and business development for multiple employers. He first began working with Brinker in 2009 when he served as business unit president for Partners in Leadership. As a consultant, he played an instrumental role in redefining Brinker’s culture and in coaching team members on the company’s vision. He officially joined the Brinker team in July 2013 as senior vice president of PeopleWorks and, in March 2014, was promoted to his current role.
Bridwell has captivated large audiences as an executive facilitator and featured speaker for organizations across the world, including DallasHR, The HRSouthwest Conference and CHRO.
Outside of his professional commitments, Tony is a member of the American Society for Training & Development and serves on the board of directors for Unlimited Partnerships and Taylor’s gift, having donated one of his kidneys to a neighbor (a 1 in 50 million match) in 2012. He also authored the books, "The Difference Maker: A Simple Fable About Making a Difference in the Life of Others" and "The KINGMAKER: A Leadership Story of Integrity and Purpose," to be released in June 2016.
"I am honored by this distinguished recognition and share it with my team," said Bridwell. "I believe God put us here to serve others with our whole heart. We should all work to build each other up...and that includes in the workplace."
A native of Oklahoma, Bridwell resides in Highland Park, Texas, with his wife, Dee, and together they have three children. In addition to being a husband and father, Tony is an active member of his church, where he serves as a deacon and leadership mentor.
