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Dr. Brad Shucks Visits Pittsburgh
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This is not a PHRA event.
Date: Friday, September 26, 2014
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Lexus Club, PNC Park
Please join us for an informative seminar where Dr. Shuck will review his latest research results connecting employee engagement and business performance.
This seminar has been approved for 1.5 credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
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PHRA Volunteer of the Year Nominees
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The PHRA Volunteer of the Year Award is known as the FELIX Award. Hollywood offers the Oscars and the PHRA offers the Felix! The Felix Award recognizes PHRA volunteers that are highly involved in a PHRA Committee, support the PHRA programming and events, and generally have an infectious enthusiasm for the PHRA and its activities.
Join me in congratulating the 2014 Felix Award nominees:
Christian Antkowiak ESQ, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, Emerging Trends Committee
Jeff Cermak, Gatto Associates, LLC., Social Media Committee
Nicole Howard, SPHR, TMD Holdings, Learning and Professional Development Committee
Kristine Irwin, U.S. Corrugated, Networking Committee
Ron Kubitz, Forms+Surfaces, Conference Committee
Janet Manuel, SPHR, Vincentian Collaborative System, Membership/Diversity Committee & People Do Matter
These volunteers are truly dedicated to the HR Profession and are ready and willing volunteers to the PHRA. The Volunteer of the Year will be announced prior to the closing keynote address at the Annual Conference, October 8th, 2:00 p.m.
On behalf of PHRA, I want to congratulate all of our nominees for receiving this honor. A special heartfelt thanks goes out to ALL of our committee chairs and volunteers who give so tirelessly of their time to make this wonderful organization what it is today.
PHRA is You!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Lamping
Executive Director
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Speed Networking Event
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Dates: Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: PHRA Office in One Gateway Center
Registration: $19 for Members & Non Members
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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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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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Contribute to the November Perspectives Newsletter!
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Interested in writing for the November Perspectives newsletter? Have an article you would like to submit for publishing? The submission deadline for the November issue is Friday, October 14, 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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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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Vendor Spotlight
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Simpson & McCrady, LLC is a regional, privately held, full-service brokerage and risk management firm located in Downtown Pittsburgh. Our history spans over 100 years, and throughout that time, our clients have come to know us as an office of stability, value and integrity.
With both carrier and client relationships that span over 100 years, Simpson & McCrady specializes in all aspects of insurance. Since our inception, we have become the largest Personal Lines agency for Chubb Insurance between New York and Chicago. Our Commercial Lines Division focuses on the overall risk management of our clients. The Employee Benefits Division specializes in all aspects of employee benefit programs from administrative services, consulting, alternative funding methods (self-insurance) and employee communications to retirement and 401k planning. The fourth division of Simpson & McCrady, the Alternative Risk Division, specializes in insurance management service captives, providing captive management and consulting services for captive formations including pure single parent captives, group captives and fronting arrangements.
Simpson & McCrady is guided by our steadfast dedication to client needs. Our allegiance to clients is driven by our keen foresight and unwavering vigilance on their behalf. As a firm dedicated to serving the places we live and work, Simpson & McCrady remains actively engaged in supporting various philanthropic organizations throughout the community.
Contact:Simpson & McCrady LLC P: 412-261-2222 F: 412-261-6719 www.simpson-mccrady.com
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You Asked, We Listened! Webinar - Engaging Employees Through Training
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Date: Thursday, September 25, 2014
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m
Webinar
Approved for 1 General HRCI Recertification Credit
Registration
Members: $39.00
Non Members: $99.00
You asked for it, we listened! The PHRA is excited to offer our first lunch-hour webinar to PHRA members.
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2014 PHRA Annual Conference & Exhibition
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Building Excellence in HR:
Strategic Alignment & Integration
Dates: October 7 & 8, 2014
APPROVED for 10 HRCI Credits,
9 Business (SPHR) Credits
Registration:
PHRA Members: $389
Non Members: $429
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Meet Your PHRA Colleagues Networking Event
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Dates: Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton - Green Tree
500 Mansfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Registration: $15 for Members & Non Members
Please note that all 2014 PHRA Annual Conference & Exhibition registrations INCLUDE a free registration to this event. If you are registered for our conference, there is no need to register for this event.
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New HR Certification & Survey Results
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The PHRA continues to be dedicated to offering our members the most current and cutting edge programming available for HR professionals. We also know how important your opinions are when the industry faces a change in order to continue offering these programs. For that reason, we asked our members to fill out a brief survey regarding their opinions on HR certification offerings, and here is what we found:
- Of the respondents, 88% do not believe SHRM will launch a new certification that is truly different than what is currently offered by HRCI.
- 97% of the respondents will continue to support their HRCI designation of an SPHR or PHR.
- 77% of the respondents that currently hold the HRCI SPHR or PHR designation do plan on completing the online educational module and brief online tutorial to obtain the new SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- 91% of the respondents plan on maintaining their HRCI designation and the new SHRM designation.
- 54.5% of non certified survey respondents stated they plan on obtaining the new SHRM designation.
- 68% of the survey respondents that are planning to take the HRCI certification exam stated the new certification will not affect their decision.
As always, please follow 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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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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