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NEW: July President's Message
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NEW: Coffee & Donuts with the PHRA Executive Committee (Members Only)
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Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m
Location: NEW PHRA Office
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! This event is free for PHRA Members, but you must register to attend.
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NEW: Member Response Requested: PHRA Bylaws Ratification (Members Only)
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Dear PHRA Members,
We am delighted to inform the PHRA membership that the revised chapter bylaws, approved by the PHRA Board of Directors this past April, have been approved and signed by the Society for Human Resource Management.
The next step in the process is for our chapter members to ratify the bylaws.
Click here review the revised bylaws*.
*Corrections in formatting made 7/14/2014.
Click here to ratify the bylaws by
Monday, July 28, 2014.
Thank you so much for your time and assistance.
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LAST CHANCE: What to Expect & How to Prepare: DOL Audits of Health & Welfare Plans
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Program: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: New PHRA Office - One Gateway Center
Learn More & Register
Approved for 2 General HRCI Recertification Credits
Registration:
Members: $49
Non Members: $99
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Early Bird Rates End Today: 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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Strategic Workshop (SPHR Credits)
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Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Approved for 3 Business (SPHR) HRCI Recertification Credits
Registration:
PHRA Members: $49
Non Members: $99
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Work Preferences of Millennials Survey
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Were you born in or after 1980? Then you can help your fellow PHRA Member, Kristine Irwin, gather data for her upcoming Perspectives Article!
To participate, simply complete Kristine's short survey about the Work Preferences of Millennials. Thank you in advance for your participation!
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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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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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Why Hires Can't Succeed on Skill Alone (Free Webinar)
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This is not a PHRA Event.
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT
Learn More & Register
This webinar has been approved by the HRCI for 1 General Recertification credit.
Soft Skills will determine YOUR success in HR.
Rich will cover the needs for the HR professional in soft skills, and what skills you need and WILL need as well as how Soft Skills will affect the performance, the climate, and the bottom line of business both today and tomorrow. Hire for Attitude... Train For Skill It's ALL about soft skills!
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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:
Track PHRA Events
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Vendor Spotlight
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After 120 Years, You Pick Up a Thing or Two.
Since 1893, Henderson Brothers has eagerly accepted the challenge to anticipate the needs of our clients and community every day, regardless of the economic climate. Our promise of integrity and responsiveness has been honed and proven through four panics, three depressions and 18 recessions. (We average about 30 years older than most of the insurance companies we deal with.)
In other words, we are EXPERTS who are here for you - from business insurances such as property, casualty, professional liability, workers' compensation, and employee benefits and retirement, to personal health, auto, life and homeowners'.
As an independent agency, Henderson Brothers represents approximately 100 insurance carriers, including the most established and respected companies in the industry. Our long-standing, highly successful relationships ensure that our customers receive the best products and services available today.
Henderson Brothers - EXPECT AN EXPERT
Contact:
Henderson Brothers, Inc.
412-261-1842
[email protected]
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LAST CHANCE: 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
Approved for 1.5 General HRCI Recertification Credits
Registration:
Members: $49
Non Members: $99
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UPDATE: 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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2014 PHRA Annual Conference & Exhibition
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Building Excellence in HR:
Strategic Alignment & Integration
Dates: October 7 & 8, 2014
Pending Approval for 10 HRCI Recertification Credits
Registration:
PHRA Members: $389
Non Members: $429
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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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Contribute to the September Perspectives Newsletter!
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Interested in writing for the September Perspectives newsletter? Have an article you would like to submit for publishing? The submission deadline for the July issue is Friday, August 15th, 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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