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3/25/2014 
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In This Issue
NEW: PA State SHRM Legislative & Legal Conference
LAST CHANCE: HR Energy Summit
Coffee & Donuts with the PHRA Executive Committee
Is it Time to Kill the Performance Review?
NEW: Employee Development on a Shoestring
April Meet Your PHRA Colleagues
PHR/SPHR Certification Test Saturday Review
Selecting & Developing High Potential Leaders
Carnegie Mellon University's H. John Heinz III College
Newswatch
CareWorks USA
NEW: 2014 People Do Matter Awards Pictures
Employee Engagement Breakfast Series
PHRA Golf & Bocce Outing
SHRM 2014 Annual Conference & Exposition
Contribute to May Perspectives
Attend a PHR/SPHR Prep Class Module
Chapter Connections
Join a PHRA Committee
 
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NEW: 14th Annual PA State SHRM Legislative & Legal Conference
Date: Friday, May 2, 2014
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Harrisburg Hilton
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Join the Pennsylvania State Council of SHRM, Inc. for an educational day of state and federal employment law updates as well as great networking opportunities.

LAST CHANCE: HR Energy Summit (SPHR Credits)
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe
Learn More & Register
Registration Closes Thursday, March 27

Approved for 6 SPHR Recertification Credits

This special Full Day Summit is a must attend for HR professionals from any size organization and will provide thought provoking educational opportunities, forums, and panel discussions that allow participants to gain valuable insights into HR and industry best practices.

Coffee & Donuts with the PHRA Executive Committee (Members Only)

Date: Thursday, April 17, 2014

Time: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Location: NEW PHRA Office in One Gateway Center

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THIS EVENT IS FOR PHRA MEMBERS ONLY.

  

Join the PHRA Executive Committee and Staff for an informal breakfast and opportunity to see our new office and meet our Executive Committee and Staff!

 

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Is it Time to Kill the Performance Review?

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: New PHRA Office - One Gateway Center

Presented by Bill Thomas of Centric Performance, LLC. 

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Approved for 3 HRCI Recertification Credits

 

Registration:

PHRA Members: $49

Non Members: $99

 

This session provides an eye-opening and useful discussion of the performance management practices and related tools used by companies who have discovered for themselves whether this practice is an organization's friend or foe. 

NEW: 
Employee Development on a Shoestring: Developing Talent Outside the Classroom
This is an ASTD Event.
Date:
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Time: 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Location: City County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh
Presented by: Halelly Azulay
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Consider the pros and cons of various non-training development methods, consider the requirements and specifications of three specific employee development ideas, and begin to develop a strategy for implementing new employee development methods for your organization.

April Meet Your PHRA Colleagues

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Fox & Hound

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$15 for Members and Non Members

 

Join us for Happy Hour to WELCOME new PHRA members, MINGLE with familiar acquaintances, and CONNECT with new business contacts who can help you in your profession and in your HR career! We welcome new and veteran members alike to join us for an opportunity to meet PHRA's Board, Staff, and fellow PHRAers. 

 

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PHR/SPHR Certification Test Saturday Review

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: New PHRA Office - One Gateway Center

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Registration:

PHRA Members: $35

Non Members: $45

 

This full day review will cover all six modules as an excellent opportunity to gauge your knowledge and where you should focus your studying during the last few weeks before your PHR/SPHR Certification Test!

Getting the Best from Your Best: Selecting & Developing High Potential Leaders

Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Location: New PHRA Office - One Gateway Center

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Pending Approval for 2 SPHR Recertification Credits

 

Registration:

PHRA Members: $49

Non Members: $99

PHRA Vendor Directory 

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. 

Official Events Sponsor:

 

Contact Laychak Insurance Agency at (724) 925-8118 for details.

 

 

cmu 

Carnegie Mellon University's H. John Heinz III College is proud to announce a brand new partnership with the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA).  Designed to help promote and develop the academic opportunities for human resources professionals in the Greater Pittsburgh area, Heinz College will award 35% scholarship support to all incoming Master of Public Management students (MPM) who are current members of PHRA. The MPM program is available in a truly student-centered part-time platform.

 

Eligibility

The program is designed for Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA) members who are interested in pursuing a master's degree in Public Management at the Heinz College. The MPM requires five years or more of professional work experience (GRE/GMAT not required).

 

Admissions

To learn more about the Heinz College or the PHRA partnership, please contact David Eber, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, at deber@cmu.edu or 412-268-3347.

Newswatch

Employers Award a Wider Variety of Incentive Pay

 

Employees Prefer Women Leaders

 

Expanding Across Borders Comes with Hidden Workforce Costs

 

When Does Religious Freedom Trump the Law?  

 

Banning the 'B' Word  

Vendor Spotlight

CareWorks USA is a national leader in absence and disability management, workers' compensation, and medical management. Since 1997, CareWorks USA has been a trusted solution for employers and employees to reduce absenteeism related to occupational and non-occupational conditions providing a solid return on investment for clients.

 

CareWorks USA provides a full suite of national managed care and disability management services to both the self-insured and insured communities. Our Integrated Disability Management (IDM) product was implemented to enhance services to our clients. Through CareWorks USA, we have the capabilities to provide Integrated Disability Management (IDM) services including 24/7 intake, workers' compensation claim administration, FMLA administration, short-term and long-term disability claim administration, occupational and non-occupational medical case management, modified duty off site program and return to work services as well as integrated data management and web-based reporting. 

 

CareWorks USA will provide employers with a state-of-the-art, web-based absence tracking system as well as clinically based case management for its FMLA claims. We will accurately capture lost work days to ensure the appropriate amount of time is being used while coordinating return to work. Our services reduce the amount of time human resources personnel spend to gather, capture, track, and report data pertinent in managing the program.

 

At the CareWorks Family of Companies our mission is to build long-term relationships with our customers by consistently delivering best-in-class products and providing customer service that exceeds customer expectations.

 

Contact:

Janie Coburn

614-760-3595

NEW: 2014 People Do Matter Awards Pictures Have Been Posted!
Thank you to everyone that came out to the 2014 People Do Matter Awards on Wednesday, March 19th! Click the button below to check out pictures from the event:

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Employee Engagement Breakfast Series
Dates: April 9 and May 14, 2014
Time: 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: NEW PHRA Office, One Gateway Center, Suite 1852, 420 Fort Duquesne Blvd.
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Approved for 2 HRCI Recertification Credits Each Session
 
Registration:
PHRA Members: $49 each session
Non Members: $99 each session
PHRA Golf and Bocce Outing 

Date: Friday, June 6th, 2014

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location: Montour Heights Country Club, Coraopolis, PA 15109

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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. 

 

Thank You to the Golf & Bocce Sponsors:

Vision Benefits of America

Gatto Associates, LLC

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Monster

Colorado Technical University

 

Sponsor Opportunities

 

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SHRM 2014 Annual Conference & Exposition

Contribute to the May Perspectives Newsletter!

Interested in writing for the May Perspectives newsletter?  Have an article you would like to submit for publishing?  The submission deadline for the March issue is Monday, April 14th, 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, LLamping@Pittsburghhra.org.

 

Editorial Guidelines for submissions can be found HERE

Attend a PHR/SPHR Certification Prep Class Module
Interested in brushing up on one (or more!) of the PHR/SPHR certification modules? We are pleased to offer per-module registration to our members for the Spring 2014 Certification Prep Class!

Registration: $49 per module

Contact the office today to learn more and register at 412-261-5537 or e-mail Deven at DSnyder@PittsburghHRA.org!

Chapter Connections

Cambria Somerset Human Resources Association 6th Annual HR Conference

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center, Johnstown, PA

Join a PHRA Committee!

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 DCraig@Pittsburghhra.org.

Quick Links

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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The Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA) is a membership organization and a source of practical policy, regulatory, workforce and emerging trend information for human resource and business professionals.  

 

PHRA services enhance the HR professional's leadership role in the vitality of the region's workforce and economy. Representing more than 1100 individual members, the Association's mission is to serve the HR community by providing superior professional development, networking opportunities and educational resources to enhance the value of the profession. Founded in 1915, PHRA has been improving the competency and value of the HR professional and is the premier human resources association in the region.  

 

This e-mail update is sent to PHRA members and to non-members who have subscribed. 

Questions: If you have questions regarding this update, or for information about advertising opportunities, please contact the PHRA on 412-261-5537 or by e-mail at dsnyder@pittsburghhra.org.