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We're Upgrading!
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Due to website upgrades and maintenance, our website will be down on June 12 & 13, 2014.
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NEW: HR Emerging Trends - Social Media's Impact on Employee Relations in Today's Workplace
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Program: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Networking Social: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: New PHRA Office - One Gateway Center
Learn More & Register
Pending Approval for 1.5 General HRCI Recertification Credits
Registration:
Members: $49
Non Members: $99
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NEW: 2014 PA & NJ SHRM Reception at SHRM Annual Conference
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This is not a PHRA event.
Date: Tuesday, June 24
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819
Hosted by The Chartwell Law Offices, LLP
Kindly RSVP to Robert J. Baker, Esquire at
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Geneva College MSOL Program at PHRA Offices
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Geneva College is offering the MSOL Program at the PHRA headquarters: Classes start 8/28/14
PHRA members receive a SPECIAL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP of $3,000.
Join us for a "Lunch and Learn*"
Tuesday, June 24th
12:00 - 1:00 pm
One Gateway Center
420 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Suite 1852
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
*lunch will be provided
Please RSVP by June 18th to [email protected] or call (724) 847-2715
Click here for more information about the MSOL program
"Be Transformed by the Renewal of Your Mind"
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New HR Certification
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We know there are a lot of questions about the new SHRM certification and how it might impact your current HRCI certification.
With a desire to keep you as up to date and informed as possible, please click on the links below from HRCI and SHRM regarding SHRM's announcement of a new HR certification.
PHRA will continue to update this information as it is made available.
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Challenges of Wages in the 21st Century - Part 1
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This is not a PHRA event.
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Engineer's Society of Western PA,
337 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh
Learn More (Downloadable Flyer)
The issue of pay and pay practices has not only received a growing share of press coverage, but remains a hot topic from the halls of congress to the daily talk shows. In this first of a series, come hear a distinguished panel discuss wages from an economic, legal and human resource perspective.
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FranklinCovey's Presentation Advantage 3.0
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This is not a PHRA event.
Date: Wednesday, June 18
The regular price for the workshop is $299 per attendee but any PHRA member can attend for $199, using the code PRA100N4 at registration:
Has the feedback on your presentation ever made you re-think your technique? Have you nearly napped through an "unproductive" meeting? Do you check your email because of a boring virtual presentation?
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Strategic Workshop (SPHR Credits)
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Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
PENDING Approval for 3 Business (SPHR) HRCI Recertification Credits
Registration:
PHRA Members: $49
Non Members: $99
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PHRA at the Pirates Suite Networking Event (Members Only)
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Dates: Monday, August 18, 2014
Time: 7:05 p.m. Game Time
Registration: $79 per ticket
This is a PHRA Members Only Event.
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Registration for 2014 PHRA Annual Conference & Exhibition is Now Open!
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Building Excellence in HR:
Strategic Alignment & Integration
Dates: October 7 & 8, 2014
Pending Approval for 10 HRCI Recertification Credits
Early Bird Registration:
Rates valid until June 30th
PHRA Members: $349
Non Members: $389
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Junior Achievement Call for Volunteers
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Schools throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area need your help.
For 75 years, Junior Achievement (JA) of Western PA has been inspiring young people to own their economic success, plan for their future and make smart academic and economic choices. JA's corporate and community volunteers deliver relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. Today JA reaches nearly 70,000 students in Western PA utilizing over 3,000 local volunteers.
As a Junior Achievement volunteer, you'll teach students about financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness-- crucial skills they need for their futures. If you are interested in becoming a Junior Achievement volunteer contact Jessica Minsterman at [email protected].
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Contribute to the July Perspectives Newsletter!
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Interested in writing for the July Perspectives newsletter? Have an article you would like to submit for publishing? The submission deadline for the July issue is Monday, June 16th, 2014.
We are seeking articles covering the following topics:
- Employee Engagement and Retention
- Healthcare Reform
- HR and Corporate Ethics
- Compensation and Total Rewards
- Training and Development
- Legal Updates
- Multiculturalism and Diversity
- Retirement Planning
- HR Performance Metrics
- Local Issues and Topics (Pittsburgh/Western PA)
Other topical content is welcome as well. Please send submissions and questions to:
Liz Lamping, [email protected].
Editorial Guidelines for submissions can be found HERE.
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Vendor Spotlight
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Located in downtown Pittsburgh, Point Park University has been a leader in providing educational opportunities to adults for many years. Students can choose from over 50 undergraduate degrees and 13 graduate programs. Courses are offered in flexible formats to fit the busy schedules of working adults. Visit us at www.pointpark.edu.
Point Park is pleased to offer professional members of the PHRA a 20% tuition discount applied to any program -undergraduate or graduate. Members would be required to show proof of at least one year's professional membership in the PHRA to qualify. This discount cannot be combined with any other discount or scholarship offered by Point Park.
Contact:
Kathy Ballas
Director, Graduate & Adult Enrollment Office
Point Park University
412-392-3812; [email protected]
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NEW: 2014 Hiring Fair & Operation Hire A Veteran
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LAST CHANCE! PHRA 2014 Golf and Bocce Outing
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Date: Friday, June 6, 2014
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Montour Heights Country Club, Coraopolis, PA 15109
Learn More & Register
Dust off your clubs and get ready to hit the greens as PHRA kicks off its 29th annual Golf & Bocce Outing. This is one of PHRA's best-attended events and provides great networking opportunities amount peers, vendors, and customers.
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Thank You to the Golf & Bocce Sponsors:
Vision Benefits of America
Gatto Associates, LLC
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Monster
Colorado Technical University
Modis
Glade Run Lutheran Services
ADP
Paychex
UPMC
Synergy Staffing
Aetna
Coleman Search Consulting
Brayman Construction Corporation
Henderson Brothers
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Trib Total Media
Babst Calland
Single Source Benefits
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Sponsor Opportunities
Check out photos from last year's Golf and Bocce Event:
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2014 Diversity & Inclusion Summit
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Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: New PHRA Office - One Gateway Center
Learn More & Register
Approved for 3.5 HRCI Recertification Credits
Registration:
PHRA Members: $49
Non Members: $99
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Managing Change Series (SPHR Credits)
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Dates: August 13, September 10 & October 15, 2014
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Approved for 7.5 Business (SPHR) HRCI Recertification Credits TOTAL
Registration:
PHRA Members: $49 each session, or bundle all three sessions for $119
Non Members: $99 each session, or bundle all three sessions for $239
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Fall 2014 PHR/SPHR Certification Test Prep Class
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Date: Begins Monday, August 25, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for 12 weeks
Location: New PHRA Office - One Gateway Center
Learn More & Register
This 12-week course is a comprehensive review of the SHRM Learning System facilitated by SPHR and PHR volunteers at no additional cost to you. The full six-module SHRM Learning System is included at a discounted cost in your registration!
Early Registration:
PHRA Members: $795.00
Non Members: $900.00
*Rates valid until July 15, 2014
Regular Registration:
PHRA Members: $850.00
Non Members: $955.00
TOP TEN REASONS HR Professionals Give for NOT Being Certified
Apply today for the PHRA Scholarship Fund.
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SHRM 2014 Annual Conference & Exposition
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PHRA Vendor Directory
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Each month, more than 1,100 HR Professionals turn to the PHRA website in the course of their work. Many of these professionals are searching for products and services to help them approach their jobs more effectively. As a valued PHRA member we would like to offer you two months free with the purchase of a 12 month posting on the NEW PHRA Vendor Directory.
The PHRA Vendor Directory is a searchable, on-line tool for product and service referrals within the field of HR available to both members and non-members. Any company or individual may purchase a listing.
The directory is a listing of your company and contact information in up to two out of twenty five areas of HR product and service specialization. Listings are accessible to anyone and may be searched by the product/service category.
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Join a PHRA Committee!
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PHRA is currently seeking volunteers to participate on the Association's committees. To participate as a committee volunteer, you must be a PHRA member in good standing.
More information about our committees and their responsibilities can be found HERE.
Committee participation at the PHRA is an excellent way to expand your network connections, enhance your leadership skills, and give back to the profession! Contact the PHRA today if you are interested in participating at [email protected].
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Is it Time to Kill the Performance Review?
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Back by Popular Demand!
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pending Approval for 3 General HRCI Recertification Credits
Registration:
PHRA Members: $49
Non Members: $99
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Quick Links
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Our web site offers a myriad of resources for PHRA members. Here are just a few of the things you can do online:
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