January 2011 |
HR InTouchThe Monthly Newsletter of the Greater Madison Area SHRM |
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In This EditionPresident's Message
By Dave Furlan, PHR Government Affairs Equal Opportunities Ordinance Amended Compensation & Benefits Finding the Balance: Health Reform Challenges and Opportunities GMA SHRM Benefits and Compensation Surveys
January 18th Health Care Summit Receives Strategic Credit Learning & Development Strategies for Proving the Value of HR Community News News & Announcements 2011 Programming Calendar Announced GMASHRM Events Click here to see the full GMA SHRM Event Calendar.
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Back in August, I mentioned in this column the great work our Programming Committee was doing in preparation for 2011. With the new year upon us, I am very pleased to see the launch of an incredible program schedule starting this month. A few highlights:
• Our Summits will re-position themselves to their original intent with topics aimed at management and the broader scope of the role of HR. With that in mind, we have re-branded these programs as “Strategic Summits”. Members should expect high-level content at the Strategic Summits and less focus on functional HR areas. GMA SHRM applies for certification credits for all programs, and our goal is to offer SPHR credits at all of the Strategic Summits. However, members should not confuse the new Strategic Summit name as a guarantee that HRCI will approve strategic credits for all of these programs. Please check our website for updates on any strategic credits approved. Our many programs at GMA SHRM would not be possible without the support of our corporate partners. I wish to thank our 2010 partners for their support, and I am pleased to announce the 2011 corporate partners noted next to this column. Corporate partners help keep our programs affordable and are an important show of support for our local HR community. Please take a moment to recognize and thank these organizations as you encounter them throughout the year.
To your continued success,
GMA SHRM Board of Directors
Equal Opportunities Ordinance Amended Madison General Ordinance 39.03, the Equal Opportunities Ordinance, was recently amended by approval of the Common Council. As of October 15, 2010, four protected classes were added and three were expanded in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations. The new protected classes and updated protected classes are…. Click here for flyer update. In 2010, Wisconsin Act 198 was passed relating to access to toilet facilities in a retail establishment. It states that a retail establishment having a toilet available for its employees must allow a person suffering from certain medical conditions access to the toilet facility. The person must provide a written statement from their physician or an identification card indicating the person suffers from a medical condition that requires immediate access to a toilet facility or that the person uses an ostomy device. A store or shop in which retail sales is the principal business conducted is considered a “retail establishment” under the Act. For more information, find the details of this Act at: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/2009/data/acts/09Act198.pdf
Finding the Balance: How Health Reform Creates Challenges and Opportunities for Employers to Improve Health Coverage
By Barbara Zabawa, JD, MPH, FACHE, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.
No stakeholder is more anxious about health reform than United States employers. Setting aside the pending political and constitutional challenges, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”), P.L. 111-148, is still the law of the land. At the very least, PPACA acknowledges that the United States’ health system is in peril. Whatever the source of change, whether through regulation or the marketplace, change needs to occur if employers are to stay competitive globally.
Two often-buried considerations stemming from PPACA warrant employers’ attention as they begin making plans to comply with the law. The first consideration concerns enforcement from employees, a growing area of employer angst. PPACA adds protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) to whistleblower employees. PPACA § 1558. Effective immediately, employees are protected from retaliatory discharge or treatment if they voice a concern regarding an issue that they reasonably believe to be a violation of Title I of PPACA. Title I of PPACA contains provisions relating to the automatic enrollment requirements for large employers, changes in benefits and limitations, as well as notice requirements.
The numerous changes under PPACA will likely cause concern and confusion among employees. Click here for the full article.
To sign up for the January 18th Strategic Summit about Health Care Reform click here.
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Health Care Reform Featured as Topic for January 18th GMA SHRM Summit The health care reform debate in the United States has been a political issue for many years, focusing upon increasing coverage, decreasing the cost and social burden of healthcare, insurance reform, and the philosophy of its provision, funding, and government involvement. The presentation will detail the key provisions of the law and the effective dates (what needs to be changed and when); what does it mean to have a grandfathered status; what resources are available to assist HR leaders with this process; explore means to ensure health coverage in the future for all employees; political pressures on health care reform; possible scenarios for repeal, modification, or non-funding of health care reform; possible long-term scenarios for health care in the U.S.
Participants will learn: Click here for more program information and to register.
Strategies for Proving the Value of HR HR as a profession has grown considerably over the past 30 years, but the understanding by CEOs and upper managers of what HR contributes to organizations has not kept pace. What can HR professionals do to bring their CEOs up to date with new HR competencies? Click here for the full article. The City of Madison’s Equal Opportunities Division and the Dane County Job Center will offer training to employers, job-seekers, employees and the general public on topics such as: fair employment practices, discrimination, diversity, hate crimes, harassment, credit history and Genetic Information Discrimination Act (GINA).
Click here for flyer of training dates Certification Orientation, Wednesday, January 19th 2011 at 6:00pm located at the Lower Level Boardroom at One Financial Place located at 8215 Greenway Boulevard, Middleton, WI 53562 Everything you wanted to know about the importance of being certified, credentials offered and how to become certified. To RSVP contact Michelle Kern at mlk@theemployergroup.com. Community Events Volunteer Opportunity! ITT Technical Institute is looking for speakers that are involved in the hiring and recruitment of employees to speak to our Professional Procedures & Portfolio Management class on Tuesday nights. This class is all about creating resumes, cover letters, the importance of professional networking, social media for job searching, creating a professional portfolio, etc. All students are nearing their graduation as well, so this class is extremely important for them! Additionally, this class is every Tuesday at 6pm through March. We would welcome speakers on any Tuesday, related to the topics mentioned above.
If you are interested and available, please contact Jennifer Kalka, Director of Career Services at jkalka@itt-tech.edu or 608-288-6324! 2011 Programming Calendar AnnouncedContributed by Jeffrey Russell, VP of Chapter Programming Are you ready to hear about health care reform and its potential impact on your business? Would you like to meet an international expert on measuring the value of your human capital investments? Are you looking for ideas for shaping your social media policy? Over the course of the next year, the GMASHRM Programming Committee will help you realize all of these questions and so many more!
The GMASHRM Programming Committee has been hard at work this fall redesigning its programming events for next year and we are excited to share our results with you. Some of the highlights of our 2011 calendar include: To find out more and download the 2011 calendar click here.
The Education & Professional Development Committee is delighted to announce the following two winners of the 2010 GMA SHRM Student Scholarships. Meghan C Ferguson, a junior at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, will graduate in May 2011 with a BBA in Management and Human Resources. Shimeng Mai, also a junior at the University of Wisconsin- Madison will graduate in May 2011 with a BBA in Management and Human Resources and Finance, Investment and Banking. Candidates were ranked based on several criteria including academic standing, demonstration of leadership qualities, participation in university and community activities and purpose statements describing why they are pursuing a degree in HR or a related course of study. Each of the winners will each receive a $750 scholarship. We wish to congratulate Meghan and Shimeng on their pursuit of excellence!
We will begin taking applications for next year’s student scholarships in September 2011.
GMA SHRM is proud to announce its new Membership Referral Program! It’s easy to participate, simply encourage your colleagues, students, customers, vendors, and others to join GMA SHRM and enjoy the same great benefits you do! As a GMA SHRM member you already know that our organization offers support, resources, and opportunities to network with other human resource professionals in the greater Madison area. Now is your chance to be rewarded for sharing that enthusiasm for our organization and let your colleagues see for themselves that a GMA SHRM membership is an invaluable resource for their profession. To find out more about this program click here. GMA SHRM Member SpotlightBrian Musser
What is the focus of your position?
How long have you been in the Human Resource field?
Which of your career accomplishments makes you proudest?
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Why did you decide to join GMA SHRM? If you’d like to be featured in the Member Spotlight in an upcoming issue of HR InTouch, please e-mail Dawn Koopman at dkoopman@musicnotes.com . GMA SHRM Member PollVisit the GMA SHRM home page to participate in the poll! Do 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 Jake Siudzinski at jakes@qstaff.com.
GMA SHRM is LinkedInCome join our GMA SHRM Chapter group on LinkedIn! What is LinkedIn? It’s a business-oriented social networking site that can be used to connect with friends (old and new), find or post jobs and get information. In order to join, sign in at www.linkedin.com and keyword search GMA SHRM Chapter. Welcome New Members!GMA SHRM welcomes the following members who joined our chapter in November of 2010!
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. What’s Cool in HR in the Greater Madison Area?What’s going on in HR in your workplace? Have you…
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We want to hear about it! Share it with your HR colleagues in HR InTouch. Send us an e-mail 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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