SHRM 2011 Chapter Study:
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The purpose of the Chapter Study project will be to determine the proper engagement strategy for our members who wish to volunteer for SHRM or otherwise give-back to the HR Community. In an effort to keep our volunteer leaders informed about this project, a robust communication plan has been developed. The plan will include the following:
Pamela Green, SPHR, SHRM’s Chief U.S. Membership Officer, will host monthly conference calls for volunteer leaders at 12:00 noon Eastern Time on the following dates: February 17 (Webcast); March 10; April 7; May 19; June 16. Invitations will be sent in advance of the calls. Written updates will be available in the LeadersEdge Blog.
If you need additional information or have questions throughout the life of this project, you are encouraged to connect with your Field Services Director.Questions may also be submitted to .
Membership:
2011 Membership Goals
The SHRM in-chapter membership goal is 3%. In addition, chapters are asked to track retention (if not already). The goal for 2011 is 80%. Refer to the Membership section of the Volunteer Leader Resource Center (VLRC) for resources to assist in meeting these goals at
The Membership Star/Superstar program is the same for 2011. This program recognizes chapters that have exceeded the 3% goal. Chapters attaining 6-9.9% in-chapter SHRM membership growth will be recognized as stars and above 10% in-chapter growth as superstars.
Now Available! Get the Most Out of Your SHRM Member Benefits
Review the member benefits you receive from SHRM. Learn how you can make the most of your investment in SHRM and how your membership will help with your day-to-day activities as well as take your career to the next level. SHRM’s Chief U.S. Membership Officer Pamela J. Green, SPHR, will review resources and tools available to you. Note: This webcast does not qualify for recertification credit. View this webcast at
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Corporate Discounts – 2011 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition – June 26-29 – Las Vegas, NVThe SHRM Annual Conference can be a great destination for you and your team to learn, together, the new ways to deliver the bottom–line results that your organization is striving for in this competitive environment. There is programming for the newest member of your team and Masters Series and Executive Programs for the leader of the team. You will hear from respected thought leaders that will broaden your teams’ talents and knowledge. While at the conference, you can spend some time as a group, digesting the information and focus on how you can apply it to your business. Group discount pricing for corporate delegations: • 5-24 members: $975/person • 25-50 members: $925/person • 50+ members: $825/person. For special rates, meeting space and more information, please contact or visit
SHRM Affiliate Website Program Update
In March 2010 we placed a freeze on the SHRM Hosted Website Program so that we could upgrade the current software platform. We have now completed the software upgrade to a more state-of-the-art, secure, and useful communication tool and are ready to open the program to all affiliates. If you would like to learn more, please visit the “SHRM Affiliate Website Program” to view the following information: • Program FAQs • Overview of the CMS • Sample sites using the new software platform • SHRM Affiliate Agreement If your chapter/council decides that you would like to participate, the first step would be to submit the SHRM Affiliate Agreement. Once the agreement is submitted, this will generate a support ticket at SHRM. You will then be contacted by the Webchapter Help Desk for the information needed to create your site under the new program guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to the Webchapter Help Desk at . This will generate a support ticket and a help desk representative will contact you.
HR JOBS – Find an HR Job or Post an HR Job
Recruiters, hiring managers and employers are visiting SHRM’s HR Jobs to look at resumes and to post high-quality HR jobs. Job seekers and those thinking ahead should post their resumes and keep them up to date. More than 26,000 HR professionals have added their resumes to the searchable resume database. You can publish your resume to the resume database so employers can find you, or keep it private to use when you apply for HR job openings. Visit the HR Jobs home page at
The HR Knowledge Center – Get Your HR Questions Answered!
SHRM's HR Knowledge Center is staffed with experienced, certified HR professionals who can respond to your HR-related questions. The HR Knowledge Center is available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. And, "live chat" is back! The HR Knowledge Center's Live Chat service is available from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact the HR Knowledge Center at
New! Workplace Leaders in Financial Education Awards
We're proud to announce that our two organizations--the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)--have launched a unique awards program that focuses on an issue of national concern to both our groups. TheWorkplace Leaders in Financial Education Awardswill recognize and honor organizations that promote a fuller understanding of personal finance among their employees. Also available through the program are tools and information to guide employers through the process of developing a workplace program for financial education with opportunities for HR professionals and CPAs to take a leadership role in developing and implementing the programs. If your organization is helping its employees gain the knowledge they need to make sound financial decisions, we want to recognize you. For more information about this important awards program and how to apply, please go to or the SHRM Volunteer Leader Resource Center
SHRM and Families and Work Institute (FWI) Partnership
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Families and Work Institute (FWI) have joined in a major multiyear partnership called Moving Work Forward. A key aim: to transform the way organizations view and adopt workplace flexibility, helping them to become more competitive. The partnership will build on FWI’s When Work Works, a nationwide initiative designed to share research on workplace effectiveness and flexibility, and SHRM’s We Know Next campaign, which aims to highlight the value of HR in business success. Read more about this exciting partnership at
ISO Approves U.S. Proposal for International Standards on Human Resource Management
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is pleased to announce that its proposal to create International Standards on Human Resource Management has been accepted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Advanced to ANSI by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the proposal defines technical activity that will offer broad, coordinated guidance to human resource practitioners, and will harmonize disparate practices for the benefit of organizations and their employees. SHRM is an ANSI member and accredited standards developer currently working to develop a body of national standards for the HR profession. Read more about this exciting partnership at
Direct Deposit
Want to save time? Want to save paper? Sign up for direct deposit. Receive your chapter support payments via ACH deposits. Thiswill be mandatory of all chapters and state councils by the end of 2011. To accessthe Direct Deposit Request Form, visit
New! SHRM Online Day Pass
The program enables non-SHRM members to get One-Day ($79), Three Day ($149), or 365 Day ($180) access to the SHRM website. The One-Day and Three-Day packages do not include access to the Member Directory or the Knowledge Advisors, although we are currently working to add the Knowledge Advisor Service as part of the Three Day package.Gain instant access to SHRM’s comprehensive online resources of best HR practices, sample forms and templates (e.g, policies and procedures guidelines, job descriptions, etc.), legislative and compliance updates, research reports, and timely workplace news and articles. View free webcasts on a variety of HR topics and online Q and As in all areas of HR such as employee benefits, compensation, employee relations, staffing, and business leadership.
SHRM FOUNDATION:
Kick-off Your Leadership Campaign for the SHRM Foundation
It is time to kick off your Leadership Campaign for the SHRM Foundation. The Leadership Campaign is a means to ask your board members to donate personally to the SHRM Foundation. Donations from chapter and state council leaders are especially valued. These charitable donations are a strong demonstration of our leaders' commitment to the SHRM Foundation's charitable mission. For steps on how to have a successful leadership campaign, please visit our website at
There is still time to donate an item to the SHRM Foundation Online Auction
The SHRM Foundation is still seeking creative items valued at $150 or more for our 2011 Auction Series. We are accepting electronics, such as, Kindles and Apple products, broad appeal jewelry, gourmet food and wine, sports memorabilia, travel packages and gift certificates. To donate or get more ideas about what to donate, please contact Janée Nouët- Morales, Development Coordinator, at or 703-535-6159. The deadline for the auction items is May 22nd. Donate online at contact Janée. The SHRM Foundation truly appreciates your generosity and support!
SHRM Foundation Releases New Report
This spring, the SHRM Foundation published a new report in its popular Effective Practice Guidelines series: Transforming HR Through Technology: The Use of e-HR and HRIS in Organizations. HR management is evolving into a more technology-based profession, and in many organizations, employees now see the face of HR as a portal rather than a person. This transformation of HR service delivery, known as “e-HR”, requires a fundamental change in the way HR professionals view their roles. Organizations that successfully adopt sophisticated HR technology, or e-HR, often outperform those that do not. This new report, sponsored by ADP, will help you to better leverage e-HR to transform your HR practices and market your HR brand. To download your free report, visit
Conferences:
Upcoming State Conferences: A complete listing of all state conferences by month is available at
2011 SHRM Conferences:
(Announce at your chapter meetings)
- SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition; June 26-29; Las Vegas, NV
Future Annual Conference locations:
- 2012 – Atlanta, GA
- 2013 – Chicago, IL
- 2014 – Orlando, FL
- SHRM Strategic HR Conference; October 4-7; Chicago, IL
- SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition; October 24-26; Washington, DC
- SHRM Leadership Conference; November 17-19; Arlington, VA
New on the Web:
New information is continuously being added to the website. Here’s just a few of the new items posted recently:
HR Q & A’s (members only)
Communications: Should an employer announce or post employee birthdays?
Career Development: What educational resources should I consider to further my HR career?
Language: Why do some employees react negatively to coworkers speaking other languages at work, and how can HR help?
I-9 Form: I-9 Handbook
Benefits: General: Are employers allowed to offer different benefits to different employees or is this discriminatory? What about charging more for the same benefit provided to different employees is that permissible?
Resources for HR Educators (members and non-members)
After the Merger: D-Bart Industries - Used for the case solving competitions at the Spring 2011 SHRM Regional Student Conferences
Samples(members only)
Termination: Resignation Policy
Survey Findings (members only)
Advancing Sustainability: HR’s Role
Survey Findings (members and non-members)
Survey Findings: Onboarding Practices
Your Regional Team:
Dianna Gould, Pacific West Field Services Director, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY () 1-800-283-7476 x6267
Melissa Flores, Pacific West Regional Administrator for all states and Pacific Council()1-800-283-7476 Option 1 x6405 or 703-535-6405
Regional Administration: 1-800-283-7476 ext. 3333
Volunteer Leaders’ Resource Center (VLRC)
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