 The economy of the state of Texas is one of the largest in the world, at $1.64 trillion, placing it just behind Brazil in GDP and ahead of Canada.
This staggering reality demonstrates the impact that we as HR professionals have, collectively and individually, in our respective organizations. A quality and productive workforce is the backbone of a strong economy. To that end, I am please that the governor of Texas has proclaimed October as Human Resources Awareness Month.
I don't take this proclamation perfunctorily. With 30 years of Human Resources experience behind me, I've seen great progress over that time. No longer do we speak of wanting a "seat at the table," we speak of driving change and of the bottom line impact our programs and actions will have.
So celebrate HR Awareness month proudly. Take your CEO to lunch and discuss an issue you've been wanting to bring up, or the organization's people goals and priorities for 2017.
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When: Thursday, November 3, 2016 Where: Victoria College's Emerging Technology Complex Who: All HR professionals and small business owners
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The Montgomery County Society for Resource Management Association (MC-SHRM) will host a Members-Only Special Topic, "Performance Management Reviews, Discipline & Termination" 10:15-11:20 a.m., Nov. 8. Christopher Antone of Jackson Lewis, P.C. will be the speaker. The general meeting will take place the same day 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Antone will present, "Mentoring Matters: Reflections of a Mentee & Ultimate Mentor."
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We are happy to announce that Jennifer Elliott was recently awarded a SHRM Foundation Certification Scholarship. She is currently enrolled in a SHRM Prep course at A&M-Commerce, and plans to take the SHRM-SCP exam this winter. Jennifer is the Human Resources Director at ATTI Corp in Paris, Texas, and an active member of the Red River Valley HR Association Board. Congratulations, Jen!
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Texas SHRM members are invited to participate in the FREE Mini Career Fairs, which assist Austin employers in achieving their recruitment and staffing goals with the bonus of targeting and employing COMPETENT, CAPABLE, and RELIABLE service members and their families. Nov. 7, and Dec. 5 | 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Copeland Soldiers Service Center, Building 18010 3rd Floor, A Wing, Room A309 T.J. Mills Boulevard & Battalion Avenue, Fort Hood, Texas
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued revisions requiring employers with at least 100 employees to submit annual EEO-1 reports that include W-2 pay and hours worked data for their entire workforces, nationwide.
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America works best when Americans vote. However, the percentage of eligible voters who cast their ballots continues to decline election after election. According to a study by Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, 23 million Americans contacted an elected official over a two-year period, but didn't bother to go vote!
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The SHRM Foundation is celebrating its 50th year! And, thanks to all of you and your efforts, the contributions to the foundation are getting noticed not just in Texas, but across the nation —we are currently in 7th place for foundation dollars raised this year!
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Austin Human Resource Management Association (AHRMA) is hosting a "Train the Trainer" Strategic Planning & Budgeting Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. This workshop is open to all AHRMA members, but attendance will be capped at 32 participants. The objective of this workshop is to discuss how HR professionals can execute a strategic plan to match their business goals and how to align their budget planning with their strategic plan.
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 Mark your calendar for the Mid-Cities Human Resource Association (MCHRA) 10th annual employment law symposium scheduled for Wednesday, January 18, 2017, and presented by Jackson Lewis. The 2017 symposium will take place at the Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie. Registration information and topics will be available in December.
Other upcoming events for MCHRA:
- Wednesday, November 2 – MCHRA Lunch Meeting: "The fully-utilized EAP: How to be a Smart Shopper" presented by Jeff Christie, EAP Manager, JPS Health Network
- Wednesday, December 2 – MCHRA Lunch Meeting: "Fraudulent Document Detection" presented by Chip Black, Special Agent, US ICE
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Want to stay connected with Texas SHRM on social media? Well, you've got lots of choices. Check out where to find us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook!
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