October
2023

Dear GMA SHRM Members,

Happy Fall! This is an exciting and busy time of the year, with the WI State SHRM Conference October 11th to 13th, along with various networking and roundtable events this month. We encourage you to join us for these events, where you'll have the opportunity to engage with your fellow HR professionals, network, and have lots of fun.

Following the October festivities, we have our highly anticipated Legal Update on November 14^th. These sessions will provide valuable insights into the thoughtful and compliant use of AI and guidance on addressing employee mental health issues within the legal framework. You can find all the details and registration information on our GMA Education & Events page.

Additionally, we're thrilled to announce our New Member Referral Contest, running until October 27th. It's simple: share code “Save25” with your HR friends, colleagues, vendors, customers, and anyone you think might benefit from GMA membership. When a new member joins using your code, they'll receive a $25 discount on their first-year dues, and you'll be entered into the contest with a chance to win $200. Make sure they enter your name as "Referred By" on the New Member Application. For more information, please visit https://www.gmashrm.org/NewMemberContest

Our compensation survey will soon be available for purchase, offering valuable data on positions within the greater Madison area and beyond! You can access additional details at https://www.gmashrm.org/GMASHRM_Surveys

Take care, be well, and enjoy this beautiful fall weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Warm regards,

Laura Bermudo, President
Greater Madison Area SHRM Chapter
lbermudo@myhaus.com / 608.383.4568

Click here to view the full GMA SHRM Board of Directors

Government Affairs & Legal Updates

Legal Update – DOL Proposes Higher Salary Level for White-Collar Exemption from Overtime

Submitted from Mai Chao Chang, Storm Larson & Brian P. Goodman, GMA SHRM Programming Committee Member, and Attorneys at Boardman & Clark LLP, a Platinum Partner

Mai Chao

Storm Larson

Brian P. Goodman

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently proposed increasing the salary level for the Executive, Administrative, and Professional exemptions from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These exemptions are sometimes referred to as white-collar exemptions.

The proposed rule would increase the minimum salary level from $684 per week ($35,568 per year) to $1,059 per week ($55,068 per year). The proposed rule for the highly compensated employee exemption (which isn’t available for Wisconsin employees) would increase the minimum annual compensation requirements from $107,432 per year to $143,988 per year. In addition, the rule would also automatically update these salary levels every three years.

Litigation is anticipated regarding this new rule, as was the case when the Obama administration attempted to significantly increase these minimum salary levels. It is unclear when, if ever, the rule will take effect. However, given the potential impact of these rules, organizations may want to start thinking about how they might implement these rules should they take effect. An audit of overtime classification in an organization may be an appropriate place to start.

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Corporate Partner News

Committee Spotlight: Corporate Relations Committee

Submitted by Samantha Tews, Director of Human Resources, Hausmann Group, Corporate Relations Committee Member

The Corporate Relations Committee is responsible for implementing the Corporate Partnership program, securing Sponsors for the Human Capital Conference in May, as well as overseeing other marketing opportunities with GMA SHRM.

Learn about how dynamic the Corporate Partners are for the chapter with the below 2023
metrics:

23 The number of GMA SHRM Corporate Partners.
61 The number of chapter members our Corporate Partners employ.
$64,750 The financial support our Corporate Partners provide the chapter.
15 The number of years Boardman Clark has been a Corporate Partner. Boardman Clark is our longest continuous partner, beginning with us in 2008.
7 The number of new Corporate Partners we welcomed in 2023.
9 The number of volunteers on the Corporate Relations Committee. The 2023 and 2024 Corporate Relations team includes: Elise Zielicke, Sam Tews, Laura Bermudo, Christine Storlie, Brittany Gill, Samantha Erdman, Kelli Bialkowski, Raj Vaidyanathan, and Susan Gafner.
17 The number of years Christine Storlie has volunteered with this specific Committee. A very special thank you, Chris, for your tremendous support and reliability! Learn more about Chris in the volunteer spotlight.

To learn more about the Corporate Relations committee, please contact Elise Zielicke. To
learn more about our amazing partners, check out our Corporate Partners page.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Christine Storlie

Meet GMA SHRM Volunteer, Christine Storlie!

How long have you been a member of GMA SHRM? 20 years

How long have you been a volunteer with GMA SHRM? 17 years

I have volunteered for the same committee the whole time. However, it has changed names and split into a couple of different committees. It used to be the Marketing and Communications Committee. This committee was responsible for partnerships, newsletter, compensation survey, assisting with the creation of the website, etc. You can see why we needed more committees to support the work we were doing.

Why do you volunteer with GMA SHRM?

I volunteer because I like to give back to this great organization that does so much for the HR community. GMA SHRM is a great chapter with even better members.

What would you say to others who are unsure about volunteering with GMA SHRM?

It is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and build relationships with your peers.

What’s been the biggest “surprise” to you since being a member of or volunteer with GMA SHRM?

I enjoy seeing how much we have grown since I started volunteering and how we are always looking to improve or make things more efficient.

What’s been the biggest “reward” for you since volunteering with GMA SHRM?

It has given me the opportunity to build lifelong friendships.

In addition to volunteering with GMA SHRM, Chris is a Senior HR Consultant with Carlson Dettmann Consulting. She regularly participates at the GMA SHRM Events along with other local Chamber events. Chris is a strategic thinker and very well connected in the area. If you see Chris at an event, be sure to say hi and introduce yourself!

Corporate Partner Referral Contest!

GMA SHRM is offering a $100 Gift Card or complimentary Human Capital Conference registration ($125 value) for Corporate Partner Referrals!*

Our Corporate Partners allow GMA SHRM to keep our dues some of the lowest in the country all while producing over 30 education and networking events per year... at no cost to members! Amazing!

While our Partner Program is strong, we know there are many other businesses that serve HR professionals that could benefit by being a Corporate Partner. That's where you come in!

GMA SHRM is offering a $100 Gift Card or complimentary Human Capital Conference registration ($125 value) for any referral that leads to a new* Corporate Partner in 2024.
* not a current 2023 Partner. Click here for full details!

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Professional Development and Events

Member Networking Event!

Ocotber 26, 2023
Vitense Golfland

Join fellow GMA SHRM members at Vitense Golfland for some fun, food, and drink! Golfing optional!

Stop by any time between 4 and 6pm. We’ll have golf suites reserved and will be providing complimentary appetizers and beverages.

For those interested in hitting golf balls at the driving range, please bring clubs. If you do not have clubs, no problem, we’ll have a set available for you to use. Buckets of golf balls will be provided.

Member registration required! Click here for details and registration.

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Student Night Out!

November 7, 2023
Grainger Hall, UW Madison

Students! Network with local HR Professionals, ask career questions to an expert panel representing a variety of HR areas, and learn more about GMA SHRM Student Scholarship.

Members! Attend this event to meet and share with the next class of HR Professionals!

Registration Required. Click here for details and registration.

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November PDS - Annual Legal Update

November 14, 2023
Alliant Energy Center

Session 1: Artificial Intelligence and HR: Using AI Thoughtfully and Compliantly

Session 2: Navigating the Law While Addressing Employee Mental Health Issues

Presented By: Brian Goodman and Storm Larson, Boardman Clark

Program Information and Registration

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Virtual Roundtables!

Join us for these virtual discussions facilitated by members!

During Roundtables, members discuss their emerging HR challenges and when possible, others offer possible solutions, support, and resources. Come with those questions top of mind for your organization, offer your own experience and best practices, or simply join to network with others by using the registration links below.

Roundtables are designed for human resource professionals who are interested in sharing their ideas and experiences in a confidential environment. It is expected that what members share in these roundtables will stay within the roundtable. We encourage members to exchange contact information and reach out to each other outside of these meetings to expand on the discussions.

Find out more or register for Roundtables!

Membership is required to join Roundtables so if you're not a member, join us or reach out to learn more!

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Workforce Readiness, Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity Observances in October and November

Submitted by Mary Vesely, Employee Engagement & Inclusion Manager at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and GMA SHRM Director of Diversity

October

Global Diversity Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Italian-American Heritage Month
Polish-American Heritage Month
Filipino American History Month
German-American Day: Oct 6
World Mental Health Day: Oct 10
Indigenous People's Day: Oct 10
National Coming Out Day: Oct 11
U.S. Navy Birthday: Oct 13
Unity Day: Oct 18
Halloween: Oct 31

November

National Native American Heritage Month
National Adoption Month
Military Family Month
Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos): Nov 1- Nov 2
U.S. Marines Birthday: Nov 10
Veterans Day: Nov 11
Diwali: Nov 12
International Men's Day: Nov 19
National Child's Day: Nov 20
National Transgender Awareness Week: Nov 13-19
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Nov 20
National Adoption Day: Nov 20
Thanksgiving: Nov 23

Use these observances for team engagement! Have fun, celebrate diversity, and take this opportunity to share stories and learn more about your teammates. **NEW – Check out our 2023 Diversity Calendar on our DEI page.

Resource of the Month: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Click here to find tips and resources to plan for and celebrate NDEAM.

Interested in joining or sharing suggestions for our committee? Contact Mary Vesely, Director of the Diversity Committee.

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GMA SHRM and Member News

New Membership Offering – Retiree Membership

Have you retired from a career in the HR profession or do you know someone who has? Want to stay connected to friends and the profession while also giving back? GMA SHRM now offers a Retiree Membership option. Dues are discounted to $25 for a 12 month membership for all retired HR professionals.

To qualify you need to have been employed in Human Resources and no longer represent a company. We ask Retiree Members get involved and join a committee and/or participate in monthly HR Advice Network group meetings (roundtables).

For more information, visit our Retiree Membership page.

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Welcome New Members!

GMA SHRM welcomes the following members who joined our chapter in August 2023!

Tracey	Caradine		MMSD
Sarah	Dewbre	PHR, SHRM-CP	Singlewire Software
Pamela	Durden		Monona Catering
Todd	Gill		Illuminus
Mike	Henke		Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company
Abram	Hopp		University of Wisconsin - Madison
Andrew	Klein		Gateway Financial Partners
Rachel	Martin	SHRM-CP	Department of Adminsitration
Jesi	McLellan	PHR, SPHR	Currently Seeking New Role
Abby	Neumann		Illuminus
Laura	Page		Page Management Consulting
Traci	Pulvermacher	SHRM-CP	Freudenberg - NOK Sealing Technologies
Betsy	Smith	PHR	Madison-Kipp Corporation
Christina	Wipperfurth		MH Imaging

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Congratulations to our 1, 5 and 10 anniversary members!

October Anniversaries

10 Year Anniversary:
Ross Hellenbrand

5 Year Anniversary:
Brian Wolhaupter
Pam Higinbotham

HR InTouch Guidelines

Article 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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October
2023

HR InTouch

In This Edition

Legal Update – DOL Proposes Higher Salary Level for White-Collar Exemption from Overtime