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In This EditionPresident's Message Professional Development PHR/SPHR Study Group Available The Healthcare Resource Group – Looking for Industry HR Leaders Community Events GMA SHRM Social Media Our Member Directory is Now Mobile Friendly! GMA SHRM Upcoming Events
November 6, 2013 – GMA SHRM Roundtable Click here to see the full 2013 GMA SHRM Event Calendar. GMA SHRM Announcements Requesting Speakers for Student SHRM Chapters 2014 GMA SHRM Corporate Partnership Program
GMA SHRM Member News
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October was a busy month for GMA SHRM and all of the SHRM chapters across the state. Thank you to all of the volunteers and attendees who were able to make the beautiful fall drive to La Crosse for the 27th annual Wisconsin State Conference. Thank you especially to Cindy Cerro, Amy Doepke, Stacey Riechers, Kari Heilman, and Amy Utzig for your time with the committee. It was an excellent event! Even though we just finished with the conference, we are already looking forward and are very excited that the 2014 state conference will be held in our very own backyard in Madison. If you’re interested in volunteering for the 2014 conference you can visit www.wishrm.org for more information.
As we are heading into the end of the year, we are currently finalizing our 2014 Corporate Partnership Program. If your organization is looking for strategies to promote its products and services, GMA SHRM is a great place to do so! We are the largest chapter in the state with over 800 members representing more than 500 employers. You have until November 8th to sign up, so don’t miss this opportunity.
Many of you have been asking about the GMA SHRM compensation survey. We have a committee, outside of the board, that is diligently working on finding a new compensation survey partner. We know that many of you utilize this tool, and we are in the process of making sure this member benefit returns as soon as possible. There will be more information to come.
As always, there are several great events this month. Check out the website to learn more. Also, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any suggestions or ideas to continue to move the chapter forward. I am always accessible and open to suggestions. You can reach me at The QTI Group at (608)204-6274 or Jake.Siudzinski@qtigroup.com.
Warmly,
GMA SHRM Board of Directors
We are currently looking for new volunteer leaders from the industry to facilitate the group in 2014. Unfortunately, the initial leaders/co-facilitators no longer work in the industry so to ensure the future success of this Healthcare focused group it is best to find new leaders with a vested interest. The group has been meeting almost monthly going on two years now. The new facilitator(s) will manage the group by coordinating meetings and member information sharing, etc. Time commitment is very minimal, so it’s a great way to step into volunteering with GMA SHRM!
For those not familiar with this group, this is a Madison area network of trusted peer advisors, who together explore some of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by being an HR practitioner in the ever-evolving Healthcare industry.
This group provides Healthcare HR practitioners with the opportunity to share knowledge, ideas, strategies and lessons-learned, as well as practical tips, tools, and techniques for an industry with needs and challenges very different than most others. There are many topics, questions or instances where brainstorming as a group or partnering with other companies comes in handy and can be a great mutual benefit without having to sacrifice any competitive advantages. This is where colleagues can glean from their peers on best practices that work for their companies, and this is one of our objectives for this group.
For more information about this group follow this link: http://www.gmashrm.org/index.php?module=cms&page=183
If interested in becoming a facilitator for this unique group please contact:
Karla King, VP Programming
The Literacy Network offers a variety of courses, tutoring and other services to Dane County community adults to further reading, writing and speaking skills. Specifically the Literacy Network offers customized language instruction to improve employees' English communication skills both on and off the job. Literacy Network excels at developing programs tailor-designed to meet your company's specific workplace needs. If you are interested in learning more please visit us at: http://litnetwork.org/programs/index.php?category_id=4493
If you are looking for a fun wellness activity this fall, mark your calendars for the Literacy Network Run/Walk! For more information, visit: www.tinyurl.com/literacynetworkrunwalk. Families and corporate teams welcomed and encouraged!
GMA SHRM Social Media
Wish you could stay connected with GMA SHRM members? Now you can search for a member, call, e-mail or find directions to their listed location and be confident that it’s up to date. Check it out today, you can now stay better connected to GMA SHRM members and it’s just a click away at http://www.gmashrm.org/mobile
Forward HR Want to know what’s going on in HR for the other areas of Wisconsin? WI SHRM has a new blog, Forward HR. Click here to take a look.
Topic: Integrating Culture
Location: M3 Insurance
Professor Werner will initiate the roundtable discussions by reviewing the highlights of recent research on organizational diversity practices and how those practices were perceived by the employees involved. He will facilitate discussion over what it means to manage for diversity and ideas for how to achieve an open and inclusive work environment, one that works for all employees and applicants. He will also share and encourage discussion over successful and less-than-successful practices for managing a diverse workforce.
1. Attendees will learn what recent research shows regarding what works, and what doesn’t, in organizations seeking to manage their diversity.
2. Attendees will be able to discuss current issues they face regarding diversity and inclusion in their own organizations, and suggestions for addressing these issues. 3. Attendees will learn about the role of HR professionals and all levels of management in building an inclusive workforce.
For more information and to register for this event click here.
November 19, 2013 - GMA SHRM Strategic Summit As organizations continue to compete for top talent, they also seek to retain their talent, especially in an increasingly competitive environment. This interactive session will showcase how organizations can benefit by ensuring that their employees are engaged and inspired to do their best work. An engaged workforce is critical, because having employees who quit and stay, is far worse a problem than employees who quit and leave. Participants can expect to discover key engagement strategies that they can immediately apply across their organization. Gather fellow colleagues and join us for a results-focused program that is inspiring, authentic and impactful! Our presenter, Tracy Butz, is a national speaker and book author based in Appleton who helps organizations and individuals make productive choices, especially during difficult times.
Requesting Speakers for Student SHRM Chapters
UW Madison, UW Whitewater and UW Platteville have requested GMA SHRM members to speak at their meetings this fall. Topics that have been suggested by the student chapters are: recruiting trends, how to use social media to job hunt, benefits and health care reform, “a day in the life of an HR professional”, generational trends in business, communication, employment law, or any topic that you may be willing to present. Chapter meetings are held during the week and usually start between 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and speakers have about 45 minutes to present. Chapters usually can be flexible regarding start time, with notice. Please contact Melissa Chadwick at melissa.chadwick@bakertilly.com if you would be interested in speaking and indicate which topic(s) you would be interested in speaking about and which schools you would be interested in traveling to for a meeting. Thank you for your help in supporting our student chapters!
The Marketing & Communications Committees is seeking a lover of social media for long moonlit walks on the beach and candlelight dinners…wait, forget that part.
We have an exciting opportunity available to become involved on our committee for an individual who loves all things social media. This person will manage the chapter’s Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter accounts and postings. If you are social media savvy and are looking to become involved with the fun-loving Marketing & Communications committee, we would love to talk with you about this opportunity. For more information, please contact Kate Karre at kkarre@pjpower.com or Shaun Thomson at sthomson@dcpcinc.org.
If your organization is looking for strategies to promote its products or services to the Madison area Human Resources community, this is a unique opportunity to reach out to over 800 HR professionals representing more than 500 employers.
Reach HR professionals through GMA SHRM while also enjoying the benefits included in your partnership with one of the largest, most successful chapters in the United States.
We are currently offering Gold, Silver and Bronze Corporate Partnerships levels for 2014. Click here to see the benefits of becoming a Corporate Partner. Sign up now through November 8th, 2013 to secure your place as a 2014 partner.
Volunteer GMA SHRM members will be following up through October regarding this limited-time annual partnership offer. If you’re interested, please contact Shaun Thomson (SThomson@dcpcinc.org), or Meg McGrane (meg@careermomentum.com) to secure your spot for 2014 In addition to partnerships, we offer other advertising & promotional opportunities during the year on a limited basis (first come, first-served). They include:
· Web site advertising
· E-blast sponsorship
· Displays at meetings
· Meeting sponsorship and special events including Annual Human Capital Conference Sponsorship.
This annual, day-long event in May is the perfect opportunity to reach local HR professionals.
Click here to learn more about these options. We appreciate your consideration of these opportunities and look forward to another successful year with our corporate partners, sponsors, and advertisers! GMA SHRM Member Spotlight Name: Tina Hallis
Where do you currently work?
Happy Hill Consulting, LLC
What is the focus of your position?
I provide presentations and trainings to create more positive work cultures by training individuals in scientifically based techniques to help them thrive and flourish at work and in life and aligning leaders on the benefits of engaged employees and guiding them in creating an environment that promotes the ability of everyone to be successful and thrive.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be a benefit-finder, look for ways to grow and learn from life’s challenges.
Why did you decide to join GMA SHRM?
To connect with and better understand and serve the needs of the HR industry.
If you’d like to be published in an issue of HR InTouch, please complete this profile and submit (along with a photo) to Tia Gibson @ tia.gibson@covance.com.
GMA SHRM Volunteer Spotlight
Name: Kathy Wright
How long have you been volunteering with GMA SHRM?
I think it’s been 4-5 years now.
What committee are you volunteering with? Have you volunteered on other committees? If yes, which one?
I volunteer on both the Education/Professional Development and the Workforce Readiness committees.
What do you enjoy about volunteering?
I enjoy meeting and working with other professionals in the community and helping others along the way.
What would you say to others who are considering volunteering with GMA SHRM?
It’s very easy to do! As a volunteer you can pick the volunteer opportunities that interest you and that fit into our busy schedules.
What have you gotten back from volunteering with GMA SHRM?
It’s been very rewarding from a personal and professional perspective.
Welcome New Members!GMA SHRM welcomes the following members who joined our chapter in August 2013!
Return to Top Movin' UpHave you started with a new company? Has your organization recently promoted you to a new position? Or do you want to recognize a new person or promotion within your department? If so, we want to hear about it. Send us an e-mail, and we’ll publish your good news in the next HR InTouch! In TransitionIf you are a member who is in between jobs, or who is currently employed but seeking new positions or career paths, write us a brief description of your skill set, areas of expertise, what you’re looking for, etc. Send us an e-mail. We’ll publish your information in the next HR InTouch. GMA SHRM Member PollDo you have a burning HR question that you’d like to see featured on our GMA SHRM Member Poll? If so, please submit your questions to Tara Conger at tconger@pjpower.com HR InTouch GuidelinesArticle Writing: Do you have an interest in writing for the HR InTouch? We have an interest in learning more about your area of expertise! Why should you volunteer? Top three reasons: 1) to share your knowledge and experiences to educate others; 2) to become more connected in the HR and Dane County communities; and 3) to contribute towards the advancement of GMA SHRM and the HR profession. The first step is for you to choose a submission option: you can pre-submit an article to GMA SHRM at any time for us to use in any of the upcoming newsletters, you can sign up to write for a particular month, or we can put you on a list of people to contact in future months whenever we need articles. Article length: Because the HR InTouch is now in an online format, the size is flexible. The article should be engaging and hold readers’ attention. Include the core information in your article, and we will advise if it is too lengthy. Solicitation: GMA SHRM is conscious not to allow solicitation through the articles, in an effort to protect the interests of our partners and members. The nature of the article should be educational (i.e., what are the business advantages of having a product like yours) or informational. Otherwise, if you truly are interested in advertising through the HR InTouch, you can work with our Marketing Committee. As a rule of thumb for article writing, if the submission relates to a for-profit event, or specifically markets your company (vs. your industry), it is an advertisement, and should be purchased. If it is a not-for-profit event that your company is hosting, or an announcement (i.e., a SHRM member recently joined your company), it is an acceptable addition to the HR InTouch content. If you have any questions related to the appropriateness of your submission, please contact us. If you have questions, or to submit an article, contact GMA SHRM at chapteradmin@gmashrm.org .
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