HR Matters
Texas SHRM
If there have been any changes in your volunteers, report them to your Regional Administrator. Keep SHRM informed of any changes to volunteer e-mail addresses, contact information, and role changes.
Host a workforce readiness program (see workforce readiness best practices in the SHAPE planning workbook for other ideas).
Super mega and 100% chapters are allowed two e-blasts per quarter to promote their activities to all SHRM members in the chapter’s ZIP code range. Complete the online request form in the VLRC.
Send out information to your certified members on the recertification process (news article/flyer available). Recertification is due by June 30.
Consider joining SHRM Connect and starting a group for your chapter members to communicate. Promote HR Certification Institute certification on your chapter website. Promote the SHRM Foundation Regional Scholarships; applications due in July.
Check the LeadersEdge blog for news and updates from SHRM. Determine if your organization will be submitting a Pinnacle award – applications are due in early September.
WGU Texas has partnered with the Texas State Council to offer $2,000 "Go Further in HR Scholarships".
These scholarships are designed for motivated HR personnel who wish to continue their education and earn a bachelor's or master’s degree.
WGU Texas Business College offers MBA degree programs in addition to a B.S. in Business Human Resource Management degree that provides expertise in the management of people at work, giving HR professionals the skills and knowledge to become an effective HR manager and staff specialist. This program covers the six categories that make up the HR Body of Knowledge established by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and as part of this program, students are required to pass one of two HR-specific, recognized industry exams:
• The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification Exam (administered by HRCI)
OR
• The Assurance of Learning Exam (administered by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)).
WGU Texas is a nonprofit, online university designed to expand access to higher education and meet the education needs of busy adult learners.
Here's why you should consider WGU Texas:
• An innovative, competency-based approach to education designed to let you take advantage of your prior experience and possibly accelerate your program.
• Personalized, one-on-one faculty support.
• A nonprofit university with affordable, flat-rate tuition.
• Regionally accredited online bachelor's and master's degrees in health professions (including nursing), business, information technology, and teacher education.
• Federal financial aid and scholarships available to those who qualify.
• No set class times. Study anytime, anywhere.
For eligibility requirements and to apply for the Go Further in Human Resources Scholarship, visit http://texas.wgu.edu/tuition_financial_aid/scholarships/gofurther_hr_overview.
Or Contact:
Dr. Wendi Prater, Austin 512-934-0663
Linda Harris, Dallas 972-841-2440
Kristian Fitzgerald, Houston 832-723-7463
Joe Rodriguez, San Antonio / El Paso 210-204-2738
WGU Texas Community Relations Team
The El Paso Society for Human Resources Management (EPSHRM) Chapter conducted a clothing drive during the month of March 2013 to benefit women residing at the Reynolds Home. The Reynolds Home is a homeless shelter for women and children. The clothing that was donated by the EPSHRM members consisted of women’s clothes that may be used by the women to wear for job interviews. Dorothy Truax, Director of the Reynolds home received the donations.
EPSHRM members have been invited to volunteer at the Reynolds Home and help with remodeling projects and donations of school supplies that will benefit the residents. This partnership provides opportunity to reach out to the community and meet the needs of women and children that will encourage them to excel and succeed in school and the workplace.
On April 12th, over 40 DallasHR members volunteered at the 10th annual WINGS Luncheon, presented by Texas Health Resources, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Over $500,000 was raised for the women and children of New Friends New Life! Barbara Pierce Bush, CEO and co-founder of Global Health Corps, engaged the audience about her mission of drawing young leaders into the work of championing women’s rights and health equity. The funds raised will help New Friends New Life provide access to education, job training, interim financial assistance, mental health and spiritual support to formerly trafficked and sexually exploited teenage girls, women and their children.
The next New Friends New Life event will be at Golf Classic at the Stevens Park Golf Course in Kessler Park/Oak Cliff on Monday, September 23. Registration and lunch begin at 11:00 AM with tee off at 1:00 PM, followed by a brief awards reception and raffle drawing after golf. The event should wrap by 6:00/6:30 PM. Please contact Board Member Lynne Stewart (lynne@superiorhire.com), for details on service opportunities at this and other upcoming events. As DallasHR President John Hagan says, "insanely great things are happening here in Dallas and the rest of the great state of Texas." We are so proud and excited to be actively involved in bringing together HR professionals to enact positive change in the community, restoring and empowering women and children to overcome backgrounds of abuse, addiction, poverty, and limited opportunities. Together at DallasHR we can make a difference!
Fort Worth HR’s May meeting was held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth. Our Legal & Regulatory Hour, began at 10:15am and was free to those who had registered for the luncheon. This unique opportunity has become more successful with each passing month and May set a new attendance record! Our keynote speaker for the meeting was Jeff Hiller, Director of Training, JB Training Solutions who presented "The Good, Bad & Ugly: Critical Communication Skills for Conflict Resolution." Jeff is an excellent presenter with a true gift for comedic timing. He provides excellent information on the best ways of delivering feedback to your employees.
The June meeting will be held on Thursday, June 20that Ridglea Country Club. To register for the June meeting, visit www.fwhrma.org.
Mark your calendars!The Fourth Annual Strategic Mindset event is in the planning stages now. This fall conference will be held on Friday, September 20th at the Riley Center on the campus of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1701 W. Boyce, Fort Worth, TX 76115. This day-long event begins at 7:30am and is specifically focused on earning the often elusive HRCI STRATEGIC credits. Watch for more information coming soon.
The North Texas Chapter of SHRM held its annual conference May 16 and 17 at the MAC Building in Denton, TX. The conference started off with guest speaker Suzie Humphreys who provided a wonderful upbeat beginning to the conference. Among the outstanding speakers were Trey Darby, Jana Bates, Russ Rosenberg, and a host of others who presented us with great information on a variety of topics. 13.5 recertification credits were awarded to those who attended the entire conference. On Thursday evening a social was held at the Oak Street Draft House which provided an evening of networking opportunities.
Every year, NTSHRM holds a raffle to raise funds for the SHRM Foundation. This year's raffle is for a gorgeous Coach purse, valued at $358. Tickets are $10 each or 3/$25.00. The drawing for the Coach purse will be held at the May 23 luncheon. Raffle tickets were available for purchase at the annual conference and will be available at the May luncheon and at any time from any board member. In addition NTSHRM auctioned two items at the conference. One item was a Rangers basket with tickets and memorabilia and the other was a Vera Bradley bag and matching clutch.
On May 23 our luncheon guest speaker will be Thomas Montgomery. His presentation: Financial Wellness To The Rescue has approved by HRCI for one credit. Please join us at the Holiday Inn on Center Point in Denton from 11:15am to 1 pm. Don’t forget the drawing for the raffle of the Coach purse will be held at the luncheon.
Members of the Brazos Valley Society for Human Resource Managers partnered with the Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce to provide resumes review for job seekers attending the annual BCS Chamber Job Fair on Tuesday, April 16. Over 450 people attended the Job Fair held at the Hilton College Station this year, and over 45 area companies were present.
The BV-SHRM members were positioned at the entrance of the fair to remind attendees to visit their resume review booth for a chance to chat with experienced Human Resource professionals and Recruiters about everything from formatting their resume to ensuring that their experience and career goals were well-defined and easily understood on their resume. Dedicated one-on-one time was spent with every job seeker who attended the BV-SHRM booth.
"I have attended many job fairs before and this was the first time someone took the time to critique and correct my resume, as well as provide me helpful information for making my resume get to the top of the stack. I truly appreciate their time and tips," stated one attendee.
"BV-SHRM has participated in this event for over five years, and we look forward to many more," BV-SHRM President Geanna Kincanon said. "Our members enjoy the opportunity to offer their knowledge and expertise to assist our friends and neighbors in the community."
The SWC Regional Student Conference & Case Competition went very well! SHRM hosted over 240 students at the event, and 20 teams participated in the Case Competition. The volunteers really came through and the feedback from volunteers and students was very positive!
Listed below (in ranking order) are the Case Competition Winners. Our Texas students made a fantastic showing!! We had two Texas teams that were finalists!!! We’ve also posted the Case Competition final rankings and results to our SWC Regional Student Conference & Case Competition webpage at http://www.shrm.org/Conferences/StudentConferences/Pages/SouthwestCentralRSC.aspx
As a SHRM member, I find it very rewarding to be able to access pertinent information from the SHRM website and receive valuable updates that could possibly affect the employees and/or organization I represent, as well as me personally. I would like to use this time to remind each one of you to recognize the importance of being a SHRM member and to not only rely on your company to support your annual commitment, but to understand you have a vested interest as well. I have encountered several HR professionals that let their membership lapse because their company refused to pay for it. That’s where we as HR professionals should step up to the plate and let our employers know that we value our profession enough to make an investment into our career and pay our annual dues.
As we grow our SHRM members, it benefits our chapters as well as our state council by providing additional financial support to help promote programs and develop people. Over the last few months, we have made great strides in increasing membership so let’s keep it going and show the rest of SHRM how Texas does things bigger and better.
