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July President's Message
Roundtables: A Path for Growth & Networking
By Kathleen Seebert, President
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While July in Chicago may be a time for relaxing on family vacations or enjoying the fun of summer in the city, Chicago SHRM continued to offer our members multiple opportunities this month to learn more about our profession, advance our careers, and connect with our colleagues in Human Resources.
One of the many benefits of membership in Chicago SHRM is our Roundtable series, a set of facilitated discussions reserved for members free of charge. READ MORE...
P.S. Take our Diversity & Inclusion Survey to tell us how we can support your ongoing business needs.
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HR Shop Talk
What Difference Does Paper Make?
By Carol Semrad, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chicago SHRM Treasurer, Past President Principal, C. Semrad & Associates
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In this age of electronic communication, I was struck to realize the difference a piece of paper could make when I heard the story of Ulises Ivan Sanchez, the DePaul School for New Learning (SNL) graduation speaker and Chicago SHRM member.
Uli came to America to join his mother when he was only three years old. His mother was undocumented - which meant Uli was, too. READ MORE...
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Employee Engagement Eight Reasons Why Working from Home is a Win-Win for Companies and Employees By Kevin Sheridan, Kevin Sheridan, LLC
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Is your management team wrestling with the decision to let people work from home (WFH)? It can be a big change, but a positive and necessary one. Increasingly, people are viewing "work" as something you do, rather than somewhere you go. Innovative and successful leaders at forward thinking organizations recognize that a virtual workforce has the potential to change the face of business. READ MORE... |
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Committee Leader Talk
Education Committee
Education Committee Moves Forward with New Structure
The Education Committee is excited to launch a new structure that will set our group up for even greater success.
Currently, the Education Committee is aligned around the HRCI Bodies of Knowledge, and we will move to more functional roles that reflect the way the committee is operating.
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What's your experience level with HR Analytics? Help past Chicago SHRM speaker Don Everett by completing this short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MKL2G96
Certification Committee
Global & Cultural Effectiveness: SHRM BoCK
Competency #7
By Paul Young, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Certification Committee Chair, @hrpaulyoung
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Welcome to the second in our series of profiles of the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge's (SHRM BoCK) Behavioral Competencies. This time: Competency #7 - Global & Cultural Effectiveness.
Our focus today is the SHRM BoCK's definition and key behaviors that indicate proficiency in the Global & Cultural Effectiveness competency.
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College Relations Corner
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The College Relations Committee recently chatted with their very own, Natasa Jovanovic, who will be graduating from Roosevelt University with a Master's of Science in Human Resources Management in May of 2016. Natasa also holds a Master's of Law from the University of Nis from her home country of Serbia.
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Professional & Career Strategies
Professional Development
Lost Your Mojo?
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Stuck? In a rut? Hit a bad patch?
We may call it different names, but we've all experienced it: that period when nothing seems to go your way. You're bound to encounter it at one time or another, but there are things you can do to ride it out, or change course.
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Career Strategies
"P" is for Presence (Part 1)
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A few months ago a new professional contact told me that my business card gave a false impression of me. I was curious and a little offended. I'm quite attached to my business card. It's printed on high quality card stock, unique in that it's a fold-over design, and on the inside it outlines the services I offer. What was this person saying? READ MORE... |
Communication Strategies
Listeners First
By Sarah Gallant, M.A.,
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Hosting a party anytime soon? Getting ready to open the door with a warm smile, open arms, food, and drinks? You've planned for what it takes to get people talking, connecting, and simply having a good time without their gadgets.
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Legal Update
This month's Legal Update is sponsored by Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP, a Chicago-based law firm.
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Burden for Religious Discrimination Claims: "Actual Notice" of a Need for an Accommodation Is Not Necessary
In a recent case with Abercrombie & Fitch, the United States Supreme Court made it significantly easier for an applicant or employee to win on a religious discrimination claim involving an employer's alleged failure to provide a religious accommodation. The Supreme Court reversed a lower court's ruling in favor of Abercrombie, and in doing so, rejected the premise that an employer must have "actual notice" of an individual's need for a religious accommodation to be liable for religious discrimination.
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Upcoming Events
Enhancing Employability Webinar
In today's employment arena professional credentials are more important than ever. At the same time employers still consistently hire and promote those with accredited academic degrees.
New and Prospective Member Orientation
Would you like to learn more about Chicago SHRM membership? Would you like to get involved, but you don't know how? Do you want to add some energy, inspiration, and positive people to your morning routine?
HR Metrics: Measuring, Deciphering, and Showcasing HR's Value Every Step of the Way
Demonstrating the effectiveness of the HR function is essential to maintaining a credible position in any organization. Measures of effectiveness depend on examination and interpretation of data, and it's easy to get trapped by analysis paralysis.
The Whole Package! Total Rewards That Really Count
It's not just your take home pay that matters! How do you successfully plan and implement a total rewards strategy that really counts for employees?
Fall Full Day Conference: The ROI of HR
Chicago SHRM Members: Register by July 30 for our Early Bird Discount!
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SHRM News
HR News from a national prospective
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Member Spotlight
Angie Daley
Marketing Manager, Arroweye Solutions
Why do you enjoy being a member of Chicago SHRM?
As a marketing professional with an interest in HR, I find that being a Chicago SHRM member is a great way to stay engaged with all that is happening in the field. Since joining in January, and becoming the Newsletter Chair in April, I have had the opportunity to network with many professionals, as well as lend my marketing expertise to the organization. So it's definitely a win-win!
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Non Profit Spotlight
 Genesys Works enables Chicago's companies to invest in the community while driving business value.
We partner with local corporations to provide low-income high school students with professional training, place them in corporate internships, and guide them from high school, college, and into the workforce.
Teaming up with Genesys Works is a true win-win proposition-clients benefit from cost-effective, value-added resources and lead the way in preparing today's underprivileged youth for tomorrow's workforce. More than 30 of Chicago's largest corporations are Genesys Works partners-please contact us to learn how your company can make an impact.
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Your input counts. Take the Chicago SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Survey today!
As a community that prides itself on our commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Chicago SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Committee wants to better understand our members' experience and interests. By taking our quick survey, you can help shape the future of Chicago SHRM programming and just-in-time resources to support your ongoing needs.
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Don't Miss Out! Early Bird discount for Full Day Conference ends July 30!
Chicago SHRM members: Take advantage of the Early Bird discount for our Fall Full Day Conference. Register today!
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Chicago SHRM Diversity Committee Chair honored as
Diversity MBA's
list of Top 100 under 50 Diverse Emerging Leaders
Chicago SHRM's Diversity Committee Chair, Meredith Morales, has been selected to Diversity MBA's list of Top 100 under 50 Diverse Emerging Leaders list for 2015. This year is one of the most competitive and distinguished lists yet, and she was selected from a pool of 300 highly qualified candidates. She will be featured along with 99 other talented professionals who have made a tremendous impact on leadership in their companies and communities.
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Your HRCI Certification Packs a Lot of Power in Your Career and Shows Off Hard-won HR Competencies
Now you can double its power by taking advantage of the SHRM Certification Pathway program.
Click here to find out about this easy -- and free -- benefit.
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If you are not a member of SHRM national, Chicago SHRM can save you $15 off your first year. When you fill out your membership application at
www.shrm.org, enter:
- Promo code 0118
- Chapter #004, under the field, "local affiliate."
Check out this month's chapter announcements here!
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July Events in Pictures
July Executive Insights Program: Fostering Community in the Workplace
Speaker: Charlie Judy, SPHR
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July Roundtable
Creating Business Value! Deciphering the World of HR Technology
Facilitator: Kelvin Lovely, SPHR
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Kelvin Lovely, SPHR
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Participants at the
July Roundtable
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Editor & Chair - Angie Daley
Copyeditor - Jill Pollack
Proofreader - Lihy Epstein
Production - Sarah Gallant
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Chicago SHRM is the largest Illinois Chapter of the internationally recognized HR organization, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). We are also among the largest SHRM chapters in the U.S. with over 800 members. Our charter is to enhance and support the development of human resource professionals in the Chicago metropolitan area by providing the most essential and comprehensive set of resources.
We'd love to have you join and become an active member of our Chapter. Join Chicago SHRM today and learn, connect, and advance in your career.
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