Another Day in the HR Field

A Guest Post by UIS Grad Student Demario Turner Overview of the CIC-SHRM Diversity Event-October 24, 2012   As a student enrolled in a Strategic Human Resource Management class, I was extended the opportunity to attend a Diversity seminar hosted by Central Illinois Council Society of Human Resource Management (CIC-SHRM). Reluctant to take off work and make the drive to Springfield, IL from Champaign, IL, at the conclusion of the event my feelings were different. Beyond being greeted with breakfast, I found that this learning event was, informative in substance, provided a glimpse of CIC-SHRM’s opportunities, certifications, objectives, and an opportunity to network with other HR professionals. The seminar, “Ensuring a Culturally Competent Workforce” was presented by Lorena Johnson, Director of the CPM Program at UIS , has an extensive background in Professional Development and Diversity Education. The learning objectives where to define cu

Saying yes to both the employee and the employer is the role in terms of HR when it comes to workplace flexibility. Understanding that flexibility is not just good for the employee is not only HRs job but managements job as well. These are the overall messages I heard over and over again in the sessions at the SHRM #Workplace12 conference in partnership with FWI (Family Work Institute . Which by the way, FWI has been doing this research and encouraging workplace flexibility for over thirty years and is documented in the book just produced (pictured to left) called Workflex The Essential Guide to Effective and Flexible Workplaces. The book is so popular that it is already temporarily sold out.  That to me is an impressive statement since it was just released. The point is employers don't really have a choice to ignore something that has been an issue, concern, career threat for so long. I know personally have been dealing with this issue for over 20 years not only in my own life

The highlight of my day (besides the train pick up line on my way to Chicago) was hearing the enthusiastic, the entertaining, the straightforward gay Jew (her words not mine) from Facebook talk about Diversity & Inclusion at her company.  Sarah Sperling , lead, Diversity & Inclusion programs, Facebook, San Francisco, California knocked her session out of the ballpark today at the annual Society of Human Resources Management Diversity & Inclusion Conference at the Chicago Marriott Downtown on the Miracle Mile. The ideas were flowing and the energy in the room was outstanding primarily because of her unique and energizing style.  Her bio started with a trip down her Facebook timeline (fitting).  She then shared her experience in this role which is only a bit over a year mind you with not prior D&I experience.  The honor was in the fact that Facebook picked her!  During her inaugural year the employees started not one (which was her intent) but seven different Employee

I think the following blog post is worth sharing here. Enjoy, understand, and embrace social media. It is here to stay! Illinois State Council of SHRM: Social Media ROI : What value is there in Social Media for Illinois SHRM?  Are we getting return on investment?  Why should our organization spend money to sup...

Cheaper, faster, and more succinct is the goal again this year as the second year to offer webcasts for the Human Resources community.  The courses are designed to sit at your desk with your lunch and learn in November through mid-December. As an HRCI pre-approved provider I have submitted all of these programs for 2-2.75 hours of recertification credit. The programs are co-sponsored by Rogers HR Consulting and University of Illinois at Springfield.    Sign up for #HRCI Approved Provider Rogers HR Consulting emails to get notified about upcoming webcasts #HR #PHR #SPHR #Recertify Click the links below to go to a full description, time, date and costs which are between $69-$79. Administering ADA/FMLA in the Workplace Affirmative Action Plan: Where do I start?     Conducting a Salary Comparability Study Conducting Employee Disciplinary Investigations     Conducting Employee Opinion Surveys Conducting Your Own HR Audi