SHRM St. Louis March 2021 Newsletter

Message From the President

With our chapter’s mentoring program kicking into gear this month, I spent some time thinking about mentoring. What does it mean to be a mentor? Merriam-Webster defines a mentor as “a trusted counselor or guide.” Read more...

Check-In Before They Check Out

Submitted by Nicki McCallister, Core & Main

Has this ever happened to you? You went about your day and realized you had food stuck in your teeth the entire time and no one ever told you. Kind of embarrassing and deflating.

Imagine if that were the case for an entire year—how would you feel? You’d probably be wondering why no one said anything to you! Read more...

Mentoring Programs

Submitted by Rena Peterson, SHRM-SCP, Global Talent Acquisition Expert

When SHRM of Greater St. Louis requested an article about mentoring, it inspired me—inspired by the opportunities I’ve had to not only be mentored over the course of my career but having been a mentor for others. Read more...

TPSU March 30th Virtual Program - Rewarding Retirement: Focus on Fiduciary

The Plan Sponsor University (TPSU), an affiliate of The Retirement Advisor University, offers the most comprehensive combination of virtual/online and in-person workplace retirement plan certification program for HR Professionals, C-Suite Professionals, business owners, or other employer/employee fiduciaries.

TPSU offers these Professionals who are charged with the responsibility of company retirement plan oversight the opportunity to increase their knowledge base in areas such as retirement plan design, operation, comprehension of fiduciary obligations, and improving outcomes. Those who participate and successfully complete the program are awarded the plan sponsor enrollee certification of C(k)PF Certified 401(k) Plan Fiduciary, 5 CE Credits and a learning module - "Learn How to Better Manage and Optimize your Company's Retirement Plan(s) and avoid potential IRS Audits". Participate in our March 30th Program & Join (approximately) 40+ Missouri based company's.

Welcome to Our New Members!

We would like to officially welcome our newest members! We hope to see you at our upcoming meetings! View new members here.

Want to Know More About the History of SHRM of Greater St. Louis?

SHRM St. Louis is one of the oldest SHRM Chapters in the country. In fact, SHRM St. Louis formed BEFORE SHRM! Click on the chapter logo below to learn more about the chapter’s history!

News From Our Business Partners

Ogletree Deakins is hosting a six-session employee benefits symposium covering healthcare, payroll tax, ERISA litigation, and more. Check it out here.

Ascentis shares a blog post, "Vaccine-Nation: The Employer Role in Fighting the COVID Wars," by Bob Greene, Senior HR Industry Analyst. This blog post focuses on an employers role on mandating/not mandating the vaccine and everything to know from an employer stand point.

Team Empower - Turning obstacles into opportunities takes teamwork...

Team Empower is a special group of passionate individuals who are dedicated to helping empower HR professionals to build inclusive organizations. Established in 2017, Team Empower is the SHRM Foundation's most accessible giving circle. Your annual donation of $30 or more will automatically add you to the team at www.shrmfoundation.org/donate. Remember to give credit to SHRM STL by using code 13 in the chapter ID box.