Another Day in the HR Field

It's been awhile since I wrote about the Membership Advisory Committee (MAC) for which I am proud to be part of this year.  The last update was in May and was the first official North Central Region Update . The original post from February:  What is the MAC? A "SHRM" Term  has risen to the most popular post on my blog site.  So thank you to those who felt it was a worthy read.  Having just returned from the annual SHRM conference in Chicago , I felt I owed my region (the North Central Region aka NCR) an update, especially since so many of you took time to fill out the survey sent out in the Spring. However, before I get into the results, I would just like to say that the hashtag I started a few years ago: #NorthCentralRegionRocks is one of the most accurate descriptors for the leaders in our region among any in the #SHRMLead stream, in my humble opinion, of course.  As I recall, the Ohio, Minnesota, and North Dakota state directors get my vote for "m...

Here is the link for pre-approved HRCI webinars mentioned at today's CIC-SHRM mtg https://uisapp-s.uis.edu/ows/continuing_education/ soon to be available via "on demand" in addition to live & scheduled - plus in person available

It's been a pleasure serving ten (10) fantastic states full of energetic volunteers and members of the professional Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) over the last five months as the North Central Membership Advisory Representative (aka MAC Rep) .  On Monday, my fellow MAC reps and I will be headed to SHRM Headquarters in D.C. to decipher and organize feedback we have received via meetings, conference calls, and survey's to prepare our message to the SHRM Board .  We will be meeting with them just prior to the Annual SHRM Conference (aka #SHRM13) in Chicago next month.  Please click here to watch the 16 minute screencast we have developed to share current stats and goals related to membership and volunteerism especially in the North Central Region.  The update includes the SHRM 4 pillar strategy, CHRO & global initiatives, star and superstar chapter and state council statistics, student conference, and much more. Feel free to contact me via this ...

Here is a link to the archived show where we talked about Interviewing & SHRM MAC responsibilities:  Donna Rogers at Lunch with DriveThruHR 04/29 by DriveThru HR | Blog Talk Radio I will be on Drive Thru HR Monday 4/29/13 at Noon.  Please join us: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/drivethruhr/2013/04/29/donna-rogers-at-lunch-with-drivethruhr My previous conversation with Drive Thru HR was on 11/15/11: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/drivethruhr/2011/11/15/lunch-with-donna-rogers-and-drivethruhr In the 2011 show we talked about the Strategic Human Resources Management course I was developing for the University of Illinois at Springfield's brand new Graduate HR Certificate that launched this fall.  The day of the show was just prior to the annual SHRM Leadership Conference in Washington DC so that too was part of the conversation.  Finally, we discussed volunteerism for SHRM, advocacy for HR profession and what to do when visiting the nations capitol.

Have you ever thought of your place of WORSHIP as a workplace?  Well it is!  I just did some sexual harassment (they called it sexual ethics) training at a religious establishment earlier this year and heard stories about how pastors where taking advantage of their female EMPLOYEE's.  It was not overt and not the Quid Pro Quo type but it would defiantly fall into "HOSTILE WORKPLACE".  One of my students recently wrote a paper touching on all the things an institution of this nature would need to know about HR.  I felt his application was so on target that I sought his permission to post on this site.   What Should Non-Human Resource Professionals Know about Doing Human Resources in Religious Institutions by Benjamin Keller University of Illinois, Springfield Management 431, Section B Professor Donna Rogers March 3, 2013 Revised: April 10, 2013 What Should a Non-Human Resource Professional Know about Human Resources i...

Extended deadline to APRIL 30th! Complete today, PLEASE! Your assistance is needed by your 2013 SHRM Member Advisory Council (MAC) Representatives.  The MAC is made up of five elected representatives, one from each SHRM Region – like you we are SHRM members and HR professionals.  As the MAC Representative for your region, I serve as a messenger between SHRM members and the SHRM CEO and Board of Directors.   SHRM strives to constantly improve member services as well as provide the most current and advanced tools for its members, volunteers and HR Professionals.  I have been asked to gather feedback from SHRM members regarding topics of importance to the HR profession and SHRM.  Since I can’t speak to each of you individually, I would request you complete the quick survey at the link below. By completing this survey, your feedback will play an important role to in advancing the HR Profession, so let your voice be heard!  This survey should only t...

I finally got HRCI approval for the following 11 courses and we are working on at least one other regarding the upcoming Health Care Act (aka Obama Care) responsibilities that go into effect next year.   We have added two additional webinars this year.   If you have ideas for additional topics to add the list this year or next let me know.   I have the pre-approved provider designation through the end of next year.   I am hoping to grow the interest in order to justify its continuance from my perspective at least.   The highlighted sessions are new for 2013.   Here is a link to the full course catalog and all the items listed are linked individually.   I hope to see you in a session or two this year and PLEASE share with anyone you know in HR!   1.       05/09/13 - Conducting Employee Disciplinary Investigations 2.       05/23/13 - Affirmative Action Plan: Where ...