Today's reminders | Future Events | Ready Resources Melissa Greene, President of Delaware SHRM talks about the challenges of business in today's economy, HR's role in it, and goals for the chapter over the next two years. See Video To Read Melissa's message The 9th Annual DE State HR Conference page is open for registration. Click the logo on the left of the page for information about the conference, registration, exhibiting and sponsorships. To Read What Others are Saying About the DE State HR Confernece Another renowned speaker brought to you here in Delaware by your local DESHRM Chapter! Your local DESHRM Chapter is sponsoring a Diversity Meeting What do you do if someone you care about is the target of demeaning stereotypes? What if you are being demeaned or stereotyped? Are you aware of your own cultural blueprint? Do you know how your own and your organization's cultural awareness affect communication, relationships, and ultimately productivity in the workplace? Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Location: Cavalier Country Club 5:30 P.M. Dinner Meeting Ouch! Stereotypes Hurt: Diversity Challenges and How to Manage a Complex Workforce Ms. Ada Luz Gonzalez, Ph.D. Meeting sponsored by:Wilmington University and the Serviam Girls Academy HRCI Credit Pending For More Information Please register at deshrm.org E-mail (Lsample@deshrm.org). Telephone 302-367-7476 Please register by noon June 5, 2009 $30.00 DE SHRM Members & $40.00 Guest registered by July 10, 2009 noon. $40.00 DE SHRM Members & $45.00 Guests registering at the door. $5.00 DESHRM Student Member Cancellations for full refund must be received by noon July 13, 2009 If your registration is not canceled you will be billed The Delaware Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is pleased to invite students to apply for the 2009-2010 Undergraduate and Graduate Student Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded at the annual Delaware State HR Conference held on November 3-4, 2009. For More Information SHRM's 61st Annual Conference & Exposition is in New Orleans, June 28th - July 1st. Keynoters include Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric and now writes a column for BusinessWeek, Earl Grave; found & Publisher of Black Enterprise magazine and recognized authority on black business, John Kotter; Harvard Business School Professor is regarded as the world's foremost authority on Leadership & Change, Lee Woodruff co-author of the best-selling book "In an Instant" garnered critical acclaim for the compelling and humorous Chronicle of her family's journey to recovery following her husband Bob's roadside bombing injury in Iraq. For More Information Frank B. Ingraham, SPHR, received the 2008 Ron Shane HR Lifetime Achievement Award. At the 2008 Delaware State HR Conference, Pat Buhler announced that Frank was selected to receive the highest recognition in Delaware's HR community for his contribution to the profession. He is president of the State HR Council, past-president of Delaware SHRM and is a Human Resource Consultant with the DuPont Company reporting to the Corporate Human Resources Director of Personnel Relations and North American Operations, and is focused on the planning and support of implementing the HR Transformation project for DuPont North American Operations. Congratulations! For Information on this year's Ron Shane Award Link.Are You A HR Professional in Transiton? Delaware State Council and DESHRM are Sponsoring Workshops for the Human Resources Professional in Transition. This workshop is for
The Office of Disability Employment Policy has completed their latest publication on Diversifying Your Workforce, A Four-Step Reference Guide to Recruiting, Hiring, & Retaining Employees with Disabilities which was done as a joint venture between the ODEP and SHRM alliance on the national level. It is a great resource for information. For More Information Attention All HR Professionals! There is an informal HR discussion group that meets once a month for breakfast in Newark, DE. Please join us! It is a great opportunity to share ideas and challenges with other HR professionals in the area. We meet the first Thursday of every month at the Bob Evans Restaurant right off of I-95. (Located at 404 Eagle Run Rd, Newark, DE 19702, ph: 302-369-3122) If you have any questions, you can call the meeting organizer, Sue N. Sanders at 302/547-8843 or email at suenewsan@aol.com BECOME PUBLISHED IN YOUR FIELD! HRTimes is a quarterly, local human resources magazine endorsed by the SHRM Delaware State Council. Subscribers include SHRM Chapter and SHRM At-Large Members, business leaders and local HR professionals. Link For More Information on Delaware SHRM and it's Partnership with the HRTimes LinkDelaware State HR Conference and Governor's 3R Conference were huge successes. For a report on the events: Link. Future events: Delaware SHRM meetings and conference offer high quality professional development programs with recognized speakers who are experts in their fields. Network with your fellow HR professionals, too. Link. Did you know that the Delaware SHRM quarterly newsletter is online? It's easy to subscribe. Simply go to link. You'll find our most current newsletter, along with a box for Subscribing in the lefthand column. Sign up today! Villanova/SHRM Learning System Course If you've been planning to earn your Professional Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) designation, Villanova's has an updated and expanded HR Certification Institute exam preparation course based on the SHRM Learning System®. This program is also ideal for certified HR professionals seeking PHR/SPHR recertification credit hours or individuals seeking professional development. Villanova University is a National leader in providing the SHRM Learning System course within an instructor-led and on-line environment. The Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management program is offered in full partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the curriculum covers the 2009 HR Certification Institute Body of Knowledge. Designed by subject-matter experts, the program includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills. Besides being a powerful tool for PHR or SPHR certification preparation, this strategic course fosters professional advancement and builds confidence for managing HR challenges. For information regarding the HR Certification Institute certification exam, please go to HRCI to learn more about testing windows, deadlines, exam fees and how to apply for the exam. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive the Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management from Villanova University as well as 3.9 Continuing Education Units (CEU's). For those taking the course for recertification purposes, successful completion will result in the awarding of 39 HR Certification Institute credit hours. Register today by contacting the Office of Continuing Studies at 610-519-4310. You can also visit www.continuing studies.villanova.edu for more information, and to complete your registration process on-line. Delaware State Council for SHRM: The State Council helps the two local SHRM chapters, including Delaware SHRM, serve the HR profession. Learn more by visiting the new web site: Delaware State Council/. Job search help: Delaware SHRM online Job Center for local open positions. Link. Attend our monthly chapter meetings to network with local HR professionals, hear about open positions and enhance your knowledge with our professional development programs. Calendar. Best practices: SHRM's HR Toolkits for resources, articles, links, and other practical information on more than fifty HR topics. For SHRM national members. Fast and easy information from SHRM's HR Knowledge Center. Available 24/7 to SHRM national members: salary survey directory, disaster recovery planning information, spreadsheet templates to calculate and compile HR metrics and more. For quick HR-related questions, talk to an SHRM Information Specialist online during business hours. Salary information: SHRM's Salary Survey Directory can assist you in locating, using and aging salary survey data; adjusting salaries to account for cost of living differentials; and avoiding antitrust issues related to compensation benchmarking. Public policy: Help shape public policy affecting the HR profession with SHRM's HRVoice and write your elected officials today! SHRM Foundation funds research, publications and education to advance the HR profession and enhance the effectiveness of HR professionals. To learn more about how it can help you be a more effective HR practitioner, go to: www. shrm.org/foundation/. Delaware Legislative Resources Delaware Department of Labor Community Disaster Agencies: Red Cross Delmarva Salvation Army Delaware Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Department of LaborMany more resources at Delaware SHRM's Resource Center. |
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