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New Member Orientation Webinar

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Join this FREE webinar to learn of all the member benefits SHRM-Atlanta has to offer!

Career Connections

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Topic: Super-Charging Your Job Search: 'What More Can I Do?' Speaker: Steve Hines

North GEM

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Topic: How to Get Employees to Care - Increasing Employee Engagement in Wellness Speaker: David McGlennen

Northwest GEM

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Topic: Common Pre-Employment Screening Services and their Anatomy Speaker: Patrick Kennedy

Central GEM

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Topic: 2010 Employee Benefits Update Speaker: Tiffany D. Downs

South GEM

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Topic: Build a Culture of Engagement Speaker: Sheila L Margolis

Buckhead GEM

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Topic: Impacting the Bottom Line with High Performing Teams Speaker: Clarke Peterson

Spring Assembly

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
This one-day conference features two tracks of concurrent programming offering CEU credits and targeted at PHR or SPHR certified professionals. This year, we will be holding the Spring Assembly at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center and will be providing 10 sessions in two tracks for an opportunity to earn up to 5 CEU credits (some available for Strategic Management credit).

Northeast GEM

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Topic: What to Do When the Government Knocks on Your Door Speaker: C.R. Wright

Webinar: Healthcare Trends & Strategies for Controlling Costs

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Topic: Healthcare Trends & Strategies for Controlling Costs Speaker: Arthur "Abbie" Leibowitz

East GEM

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and Topic Coming Soon!

Perimeter GEM

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Topic: FireFly Principles: How HR Leaders Can Light the Way Out of the Recession! Speaker: Kimberly Douglas

April Chapter Meeting and PEG Workshops

March 2010 -- Upcoming Events
All Topics and Speakers Listed on the Website

2010 Spring Assembly!

March 2010 -- Generic Content
The 2010 Spring Assembly will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center for the second year.

SHRM-Atlanta Link with a Leader Auction

March 2010 -- Generic Content
SHRM-Atlanta is excited to announce the 9th annual Link with a Leader Auction on Thursday, May 20th at the prestigious Atlanta History Center Grand Ballroom.

Welcome SHRM-Atlanta New Members!

March 2010 -- Members On The Move
SHRM-Atlanta would like to welcome it's newest members!

Prevention and Wellness Lead Benefit Designs

March 2010 -- Feature Articles
HR professionals have been trying to control health care costs by continually tweaking the medical plan designs, which results in shifting more costs to employees but not reducing the cost of health care. That is why the new focus needs to be on prevention and wellness.

Get Fired Up! How to Accelerate Organizational Performance and Improve Job Satisfaction

March 2010 -- Feature Articles
The new realities of this economy have challenged business executives at all levels. Uncertainties about the economic recovery, increasing government involvement, rising health care costs and the motivation of the workforce have placed management in a complicated and tenuous situation.

Time Management: Key to Efficient Performance

March 2010 -- Feature Articles
Effective HR professionals can benefit from learning how to better manage their time on and off the job. This article provides some practical pointers that can make a substantial difference in on-the-job performance.

Wellness as a Business Strategy

March 2010 -- Feature Articles
Health care reform is a central issue for American businesses. Out-of-control health care costs coupled with escalating chronic disease poses a serious threat to our ability to compete in a global marketplace. Is it possible to provide affordable coverage for all Americans while at the same time dramatically reducing costs? Unless we improve the health of our citizens, health care costs will continue to escalate regardless of who pays. Proactive intervention to promote a culture of wellness needs to be an integral part of business strategy. Since the American workforce is the backbone of our economy, businesses need to lead the way to true reform that addresses employee health and well being.

EEOC Issues Notice On "Reasonable Factors Other Than Age"

March 2010 -- Legislative Alert
The EEOC has approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") on the definition of "reasonable factors other than age" (RFOA) under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). The EEOC welcomes comments on the proposed rule, which was published in the Federal Register on February 18, 2010.

Letter from the President

March 2010 -- Generic Content
SHRM-Atlanta is a volunteer organization and we encourage you to participate in many different ways. We encourage you to get the most value from your membership by becoming more active in the chapter.

February Chapter Meeting & PEG Workshops

February 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Social Media - The Power and the Risks Speakers: Kat Cole, VP of Training and Development for Hooters of America, Clay Mingus, General Counsel for Hooters of America, and Stan Wilson, Managing Partner for Elarbee, Thompson, Sapp, and Wilson

Spring Assembly

February 2010 -- Upcoming Events
This one-day conference features two tracks of concurrent programming offering CEU credits and targeted at PHR or SPHR certified professionals.

March South GEM

February 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and Topic: TBD

March North GEM

February 2010 -- Upcoming Events
How to Get Employees to Care - Increasing Employee Engagement in Wellness Speakers: David McGlennen, Art Hansen & Ray Bachman

March Northwest GEM

February 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Common Pre-Employment Screening Services and their Anatomy Speaker: Patrick Kennedy

March Central GEM

February 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and Topic: TBD

March Buckhead GEM

February 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and Topic: TBD

March Northeast GEM

February 2010 -- Upcoming Events
What To Do When the Government Knocks on Your Door Speaker: C.R. Wright

March East GEM

February 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and Topic: TBD

March Perimeter GEM

February 2010 -- Upcoming Events
FireFly Principles: How HR Leaders Can Light the Way Out of the Recession! Speaker: Kimberly Douglas, SPHR

Link with a Leader

February 2010 -- Upcoming Events
SHRM-Atlanta is excited to announce the 2010 Link with a Leader Auction on May 20th at the Atlanta History Center.

It's legal: Find Out If Your Employees Can Download Microsoft Office Software To Use At Home

February 2010 -- Feature Articles
Who says you have to work for Microsoft to earn a dramatic discount on software?

The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame Employees for Joining a Union

February 2010 -- Feature Articles
We all know that union membership has been on the decline for decades. But with a new administration in the White House and Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, employers should expect significant labor law reforms and dramatically different enforcement strategies that will make it easier for labor unions to organize employees.

How Wellness Activities Can Impact the Bottom Line

February 2010 -- Feature Articles
As HR professionals, we are accountable for one of the largest corporate investments - people. It is not just a simple matter of cost as it's the same source of revenue.

New Penalty for Failing to Report Payments to Medicare Beneficiaries

February 2010 -- Legal Alert
On January 1, 2010, a failure to comply with a new requirement for reporting to Medicare payments to Medicare-eligible individuals for resolution of claims involving medical expenses could cost the payor $1,000 per day in penalties for noncompliance.

New FMLA Leave Entitlements

February 2010 -- Legal Alert
On October 28, 2009, President Obama signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Defense Authorization Act for 2010), which expands the military family leave entitlements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Letter from the President

February 2010 -- Generic Content
It is such a pleasure and privilege to serve as your SHRM-Atlanta president in 2010! We have so many top-quality programs and activities in store for you. A wonderful group of volunteer leaders are each heading up an area of chapter operations to ensure that we continue to offer robust member benefits and top quality programming.

SHRM-Atlanta New Members

February 2010 -- Members On The Move
SHRM-Atlanta would like to welcome it's newest members!

Programming Set For Spring Assembly

February 2010 -- Generic Content
The 2010 Spring Assembly will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center for the second year. The format significantly changed in 2009 with only a few, exclusive sponsorships available and no exhibits. We have scaled back the activity to focus on providing very high quality presentations. The changes were rolled out last year and evaluations from the HR professionals who attended were significantly improved. We had only two tracks of concurrent sessions which meant a large crowd in both rooms all day. This is a wonderful opportunity for a couple of select resource partners to gain great exposure in a very different setting.

Link With a Leader Auctionee Companies Posted

February 2010 -- Generic Content
What is the Link with a Leader Auction? Link with a Leader is the premier event where Senior Executives of major Atlanta businesses are auctioned off to the highest bidder who are then given the valuable opportunity to take that executive, and potentially more than one executive from that company, out to lunch and have some one-on-one time with them. This up-scale evening event will also have great food, an open bar, and hundreds of other SHRM-Atlanta members to meet. Curious to see who will be auctioned off?

Software as a Service - The Secret to Getting Approval for New Payroll/HR Solutions When Budgets Are Tight

January 2010 -- Feature Articles
Personnel expenses, including payroll, account for 60-80% of most businesses operating expenses. That means that in an environment where savings is more essential than ever, payroll and HR leaders have the greatest potential to impact bottom-line business goals. Savings can come from reducing inefficiencies, lowering payroll costs, switching to a more effective HR/payroll processing method, minimizing paper and printing requirements, or eliminating add-on fees from a service provider...

January North GEM

January 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Top 10 HR Employment Law Questions (and Answers) Speaker: Dion Kohler

January Northwest GEM

January 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Seyfarth and Shaw Annual Legal Update Speaker: John Meyers

January Central GEM

January 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Go Eco: Green Jobs Market & Virtual Recruiting Strategies Speaker: Gayle Oliver-Plath

New!! January Perimeter GEM

January 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Leading Engaged Companies Speaker: Cathy Missildine-Martin

January South GEM

January 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Manage Your Employees or Get Out of The Way! (Ten Rules for Helping Your Managers Prevent Costly Lawsuits) Speaker: Chad Shultz

January Buckhead GEM

January 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Let's Face It, Social Networking Is LinkedIn To Your Workplace Speaker: Rayna H. Jones and James L. Cerwinski

January Northeast GEM

January 2010 -- Upcoming Events
How to Conduct Proper Interviews and Offer Negotiations Speaker: Jeff Fox

January East GEM

January 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Topic and Speaker Coming Soon!

February Chapter Meeting and PEG Workshops

January 2010 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and Topic Coming Soon!

Letter from the COO

January 2010 -- Generic Content
As 2009 rushes to an end, I'm reflecting on holidays past. You know you are getting old when...

January Webinar

January 2010 -- Upcoming Events
The Value of Employee and Customer Research Speaker: Cathy Martin

New SHRM-Atlanta Members

January 2010 -- Members On The Move
Please join us in welcoming our new members!

Call for Magazine Articles & Webinar Topics!

January 2010 -- Generic Content
SHRM-Atlanta is now accepting articles on the topics identified below for our upcoming quarterly printed magazine issues.

HR Leadership Academy: Business Expertise To Be C-Suite Ready

January 2010 -- Generic Content
Using university accreditation and reputation, world-class faculty and facilities, nationally respected guest speakers and interactive learning design, this program offers executive education specifically designed for HR practitioners...

Letter from the SHRM-Atlanta Board Chair

January 2010 -- Generic Content
Welcome to a brand New Year! I must confess, that even in the midst of a hard fought and hard felt recession, I am looking forward...

New "EEO Is the Law" Poster

January 2010 -- Legal Alert
EEOC has revised its "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster...

Today's OSHA

January 2010 -- Legal Alert
Employers should prepare for significantly increased enforcement activity in 2010. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis recently stated "Let me be clear: the Department of Labor is back in the enforcement business.....

OFCCP Explores Setting Goals for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans

January 2010 -- Legal Alert
On Monday, December 7, 2009 OFCCP announced two initiatives to explore setting numerical goals for federal contractors and subcontractors for hiring individuals with disabilities and covered veterans...

Congress Extends COBRA Premium Subsidy

January 2010 -- Legal Alert
By Ray Stanford Taylor, English, Duma LLP On December 19, 2009, the Senate extended the COBRA Premium subsidy program as part of a larger $626 billion defense-spending bill.

2009 December Chapter Meeting

December 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Navigating the C-Suite: Leadership Imperatives for HR Speaker: Tony Rogers, Ph.D.

January Northwest GEM

December 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Seyfarth and Shaw Annual Legal Update Speaker: John Meyers, Seyfarth and Shaw

Letter from SHRM-Atlanta Board of Directors Chair, Nancy Vepraskas

December 2009 -- Generic Content
Creating Excellence As a member of SHRM-Atlanta you are fortunate to be led by a team of creative and passionate leaders...

January South GEM

December 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and topic to be announced.

January Central GEM

December 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and topic to be announced.

January Buckhead GEM

December 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and topic to be announced.

January North GEM

December 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and topic to be announced.

January Northeast GEM

December 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and topic to be announced.

January East GEM

December 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Speaker and topic to be announced.

Social Media: Managing the Risks, Exploring the Potential

December 2009 -- Feature Articles
Social media is one of the most talked-about trends in society: Tools like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Yelp are revolutionizing the way people share information, build relationships, search for jobs and even get their work done...

Down and Duped - Lessons Learned from Bernie Madoff

December 2009 -- Feature Articles
DOWN and DUPED: What financial historians will write about the year 2008 is that this was the year that the major investment houses ceased to exist. Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers both went bankrupt, while Merrill Lynch was absorbed by Bank of America and Goldman Sachs converted to a bank holding company...

New SHRM-Atlanta Members

December 2009 -- Members On The Move
Please join us in welcoming our new members!

The Secret to Creating a Sustainable Workplace? (Hint-Get Employees to Embrace "Green" Technologies for Payroll and HR)

December 2009 -- Feature Articles
Many companies today are realizing the tremendous benefits of "going green." And they're not just related to improved conservation of natural resources...

Legal Alert: USCIS Commences H-1B Audit Program

December 2009 -- Legal Alert
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Office of Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) has initiated an H-1B audit program to assess employer compliance with H-1B requirements...

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Has Taken Effect

December 2009 -- Legal Alert
With little fanfare and even less reaction from employers, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) took effect on November 21, 2009...

HR Leadership Academy - Business Expertise To Be C-Suite Ready

December 2009 -- Generic Content
SHRM-Atlanta and UGA Terry College of Business announce the launch of our HR Leadership Academy designed to enhance and grow the HR professional's ability to be strategic business leaders and optimize talent to achieve their organization's vision and goals.

South GEM

November 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Best Social Networking Practices on LinkedIn and Twitter Speaker: Jenny DeVaughn, Social Precision

Career Connections

November 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Informational Interviewing: Your Secret Weapon in Finding a Great Career Opportunity

North GEM

November 2009 -- Upcoming Events
FireFly Principles: How HR Leaders Can Light the Way Out of the Recession! Speaker: Kimberly Douglas, SPHR, President, FireFly Facilitation, Inc.

Northwest GEM

November 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Leading Engaged Companies Speaker: Cathy Missildine-Martin, ICC

Central GEM

November 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Year-End Review of Employment and Benefit Laws in 2009 Speakers: Tiffany D. Downs, Senior Counsel, Ford & Harrison; and Julie D. Loring, Associate, Ford & Harrison

Buckhead GEM

November 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Never Get Lost Again: Navigating Your HR Career Speaker: Nancy Glube, VP Business Solutions, Dale Carnegie of Georgia

East GEM

November 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Servant Leadership Speaker: Tom Darrow, Talent Connections

Northeast GEM

November 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Pending legislation, Recent developments, and Important New Cases in the Labor and Employment Law Arena Speaker: Jon M Gumbel, EBG

Webinar

November 2009 -- Upcoming Events
The Service Mirror: How Your Customers Reflect Your Employees' Commitment Speaker: Cathy Martin

Chapter Meeting

November 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Luncheon at the Aquarium

EEOC Issues Long-Awaited ADA Guidelines

November 2009 -- Legal Alert
The EEOC has issued proposed regulations and Interpretive Guidance on how terms under the ADA are defined.

Looking Beyond the Year-End Bonus: Tips to Energize and Engage Employees in Today's Tough Economy

November 2009 -- Feature Articles
Many companies have been forced by the economy to cut back on year-end bonuses. Beware; will this cost them their best talent?

Total Reward Statements Are Effective and Affordable for Employers of All Sizes

November 2009 -- Feature Articles
Affordable options for providing total reward statements are available to companies of all sizes.

New SHRM-Atlanta Members This Month

November 2009 -- Members On The Move
SHRM-Atlanta welcomes these new members and thanks UPS for their corporate membership and support!

"What Do You Do?"

November 2009 -- Feature Articles
Success stories from the Center for the Visually Impaired's clients, who are now employed.

Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2647)

November 2009 -- Legislative Alert
The new law includes an expansion of the recently-enacted exigency and caregiver leave provisions for military families under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA).

19th Annual SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference

October 2009 -- Generic Content
See you at SHRM-Atlanta's conference, Oct. 19-20. Group discounts and a "join now" rate are available. Register now!

19th Annual SHRM-Atlanta Conference

October 2009 -- Upcoming Events
We anticipate another great event this year, with six concurrent tracks of educational content and one keynote speaker.

Career Connections

October 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Informational Interviewing

North GEM Meeting

October 2009 -- Upcoming Events
HR and Gender Issues

Northwest GEM Meeting

October 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Central GEM Meeting

October 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Year-end Review of Employment and Benefit Laws in 2009

South GEM Meeting

October 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Best Social Networking Practices on LinkedIn and Twitter

Buckhead GEM Meeting

October 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Never Get Lost Again: Navigating Your HR Career

East GEM Meeting

October 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Northeast GEM Meeting

October 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Letter from SHRM-Atanta President Steve Szafarz, SPHR

October 2009 -- Generic Content
Our biggest event of the year, the 19th Annual HR Conference, is rapidly approaching.

New SHRM-Atlanta Members

October 2009 -- Generic Content
Please join us in welcoming our new members!

Free Webinar

October 2009 -- Upcoming Events
10 Simple Steps to Efficient & Effective Retirement Plan

Chapter Meeting & PEG Workshops

October 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

New Pandemic Threat: Employers Should Review Policies and Employee Benefits

October 2009 -- Feature Articles
Health experts have long warned that the question is not whether we will have a pandemic, but when one will strike.

Reasons to Keep Networking, Even If You Don't Immediately See the Benefits!

October 2009 -- Feature Articles
Many people get a bit frustrated when they don't see the immediate results of networking. Hey, sometimes networking is a slow process and takes a while.

E-Verify for Federal Contractors Takes Effect

October 2009 -- Legal Alert
The regulation requiring certain federal contractors to use E-Verify went into effect Sept. 8.

"I'll Call You After Work" - How Technology Is Blurring the Line Between Job and Free Time

October 2009 -- Feature Articles
The line between work and free time -- between on- and off-duty -- used to be clear.

Three Easy Ways to Become More Inclusive of People With Disabilities

October 2009 -- Feature Articles
Did you know that people with disabilities are America's largest minority group?

Creating Excellence in Workforces and Workplaces

October 2009 -- Generic Content
Last month, as chair of SHRM-Atlanta, I had the opportunity to speak with you, through this column, about our responsibility as HR professionals to excel in environmental scanning -- understanding our business customers, competitors, constraints and market opportunities.

Career Connections

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
One of the best ways to get an excellent position with a company you really want to work for, is to work through recruiters.

Northwest GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Central GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
10 Common Mistakes Employers Make in FLSA Compliance

Buckhead GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Top 10 HR Mistakes That Employers Make: How to Spot Problems and Stay Out of Trouble

North GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Is Profit the Bottom Line?

Northeast GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

South GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

East GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

19th Annual SHRM-Atlanta Conference

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
We anticipate another great event this year, with six concurrent tracks of educational content and one keynote speaker.

Free Webinar

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Developing Leaders in Challenging Times

Career Connections

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Informational Interviewing

North GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
HR and Gender Issues

Northwest GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Central GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Year-End Review of Employment and Benefit Laws in 2009

South GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Best Social Networking Practices on LinkedIn and Twitter

Buckhead GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Never Get Lost Again: Navigating Your HR Career

East GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Northeast GEM Meeting

September 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Successful -- and Not So Successful -- HR and Business Leaders

September 2009 -- Feature Articles
The most successful HR leaders at top organizations around the world, have several traits in common...

CDC Introduces New Website to Help Employers Combat Obesity and Reduce Health-Related Costs

September 2009 -- Feature Articles
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created LEAN Works!, a Web site designed to help businesses address obesity.

The Best at What You Are...

September 2009 -- Feature Articles
I'm one of literally hundreds of Atlanta-based HR professionals in transition.

Risk vs. Reward: The Significance of an Effective HR-Real Estate Partnership

September 2009 -- Feature Articles
In this economic climate -- where critical, top-shelf talent is scarce and difficult to incent to move to begin with -- these partnerships can make your job easier, while making you look like the hero.

Letter from Executive Director, Mary Lynn Miller, CAE

September 2009 -- Generic Content
With the many changes affecting today's business environment, it is critical for HR professionals to stay current on issues and best practices, and to seek opportunities for development.

Looking for a New Job or Business Lead? Here's the First Thing You Should Write

September 2009 -- Feature Articles
I recently taught a short seminar to a group of MBA students at Georgia Tech. These soon-to-be MBAs wanted to learn how to communicate more effectively with prospective employers through emails and cover letters.

How EFCA Could Affect Employees

September 2009 -- Legal Alert
An epic struggle is going on in Washington right now, as Big Labor and Big Business are squared off in the battle over the Employee Free Choice Act.

New SHRM-Atlanta Members

September 2009 -- Generic Content
Please join us in welcoming our new members!

Creating Excellence in Workforces and Workplaces

September 2009 -- Generic Content
Being a strong HR professional requires spending time every day on better understanding the business.

19th Annual SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference

September 2009 -- Generic Content
See you at SHRM-Atlanta's conference, Oct. 19-20. Group discounts and a "join now" rate are available. Register now!

August Chapter Meeting & PEG Workshops

August 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Are We Having Fun Yet?

Career Connections

August 2009 -- Upcoming Events
The Joys of Negotiating Salary and Benefits: How to Be Effective in the Art of Negotiating at a Crucial Time in Your Career

Northwest GEM Meeting

August 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Central GEM Meeting

August 2009 -- Upcoming Events
10 Common Mistakes Employers Make in FLSA Compliance

Buckhead GEM Meeting

August 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

North GEM Meeting

August 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Is Profit the Bottom Line?

Northeast GEM Meeting

August 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

South GEM Meeting

August 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

East GEM Meeting

August 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Free Webinar

August 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Ouch! Will President Barack Obama's Economic Stimulus Bill and Other Legislation Ease or Create More Pain Concerning Group Health Care in America?

Face(book)ing Up to Social Networking Sites

August 2009 -- Feature Articles
Even if they do not personally use them, human resources professionals recognize that Facebook and MySpace have infiltrated modern culture, and that these social networking sites can have workplace impacts.

The Role of Managers in Boosting Employee Engagement

August 2009 -- Feature Articles
Today's organizations understand they can improve performance by raising employee engagement levels.

How Short Sales Affect Background Checks

August 2009 -- Feature Articles
It's becoming common practice now to do background checks. After all, there are more candidates to choose from now, so each company needs to make absolutely sure.

Letter from Executive Director, Mary Lynn Miller, CAE

August 2009 -- Generic Content
Mary Lynn shares the results of the SHRM-Atlanta 2009 Membership Survey. The goals of this survey were to determine the current satisfaction with our member benefits, uncover improvement opportunities and understand trends between the 2007 and 2009 results.

Politics and HR: Challenge and Opportunity in the Obama Years

August 2009 -- Feature Articles
I recently heard a statement made in a group HR networking meeting, that stunned the room.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Firefighters in Reverse Discrimination Case

August 2009 -- Legal Alert
In one of the most important employment law cases of the decade, the U.S. Supreme Court handed employees a 5-4 victory, by recognizing that even good-faith employment decisions can sometimes lead to results that give rise to lawsuits - if those results fall more harshly on one class of employees than on another.

19th Annual SHRM-Atlanta Conference

August 2009 -- Upcoming Events
We anticipate another great event this year, with six concurrent tracks of educational content and one keynote speaker.

New SHRM-Atlanta Members

August 2009 -- Generic Content
Please join us in welcoming our new members!

19th Annual SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference

August 2009 -- Generic Content
Conference invite available to download. All speakers and sessions included.

August Chapter Meeting & PEG Workshops

August 2009 -- Generic Content
Learn how to use current stressors to create a cohesive team environment ... one that will allow your organization to emerge from these unprecedented times in a position of strength.

Fall Certification Review Course

August 2009 -- Generic Content
ATTENTION: HRCI certification rules are changing! If you have ever considered getting your PHR, SPHR or GPHR certification, now is the time!

Federal Minimum Wage Increased to $7.25 on July 24

August 2009 -- Legal Alert
This increase is the last of three provided by the enactment of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007.

Central GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Reducing Liability Associated with Reduction in Workforce

Career Connections

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Negotiating Salary & Benefits More details coming soon!

North GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Don't Take Away My HR Job!

Free Webinar

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Retirement Plan Management: How to Manage Your 401(k) Fiduciary Responsibilities, Reduce Your Fees and Get Your Employees on Track to Have Enough Money at Retirement

South GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Consumer Driven Health Care

Buckhead GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Talent Shortage... or Talent Disconnect

Northeast GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

East GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Human Resources within an NFL Team: Unique Opportunities & Challenges

August Chapter Meeting & PEG Workshops

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Are We Having Fun Yet?

Pending Bills and Regulations for the Workplace -- What's Possible?

July 2009 -- Legal Alert
While the media focuses on the economic doldrums and the stimulus efforts, Congress and the Obama Administration have proposed more legal changes to the workplace than at any time since the New Deal.

New Pandemic Threat: Employers Should Review Policies and Employee Benefits

July 2009 -- Feature Articles
Health experts have long warned that the question is not whether we will have a pandemic, but when one will strike.

Fair Pay Initiatives -- Pay Attention Now Or Pay Later

July 2009 -- Legal Alert
Since the Obama Administration has taken office, promoting fair pay has been a top priority.

Letter from SHRM-Atlanta President - Steve Szafarz, SPHR

July 2009 -- Generic Content
At the midpoint of my year as president of the Atlanta chapter, I'd like to give you a brief "State of the Chapter" report.

Madoff Mess Should Make Us More Wary of Scams

July 2009 -- Feature Articles
I don't know about you, but I've sort of gotten tired of Bernard L. Madoff.

Career Connections

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Recruiters Roundtable More details coming soon!

Northwest GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Central GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Ten Common Mistakes Employers Make in FLSA Compliance

Buckhead GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

North GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Is Profit the Bottom Line?

Northeast GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

SHRM-Atlanta & Emory University Power Breakfast Workshops

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

South GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

East GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

New SHRM-Atlanta Members

July 2009 -- Generic Content
Please join us in welcoming our new members!

Operational Excellence Depends on Cultivating Talent's Strengths

July 2009 -- Feature Articles
As if the global economic situation isn't enough to keep an executive up at night, concern abounds when you consider that only 20 percent of employees working at large organizations use their strengths on a daily basis.

Free Webinar

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Implications of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, and Strategies For Protecting Your Company

Northwest GEM Meeting

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Best Social Networking Practices on LinkedIn and Twitter

Free Webinar

July 2009 -- Upcoming Events
What's the bottom line impact of employee loyalty on the organization?

19th Annual SHRM-Atlanta HR Conference

July 2009 -- Generic Content
If your travel and training budget has been slashed, consider attending SHRM-Atlanta's 19th Annual Conference, Oct. 19-20, at Cobb Galleria.

New Book Resource Web page

July 2009 -- Generic Content
We have created a Web page to provide you with recommended reads from our members.

Career Center Resources Web page

July 2009 -- Generic Content
We will be providing articles, links and presentations to help you with writing a resume, interviews, networking and career search.

Certification Review Course

July 2009 -- Generic Content
HRCI certification rules are changing! If you have ever considered getting your PHR, SPHR or GPHR certification, now is the time!

June Chapter Meeting & PEG Workshops

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Deploying a Talent-Hub - Web 2.0

Free Webinar

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
ChangeMap™: Driving Engagement to Deliver Results

Free Webinar

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
See the Ability, Not the Disability: Awareness Training to Increase Inclusion of People with Disabilities

Central GEM Meeting

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Reducing Liability Associated with Reduction in Workforce

Career Connections

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Negotiating Salary & Benefits More details coming soon!

North GEM Meeting

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Don't Take Away My HR Job!

Free Webinar

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Retirement Plan Management: How to Manage Your 401(K) Fiduciary Responsibilities, Reduce Your Fees, and Get Your Employees on Track to Have Enough Money at Retirement

South GEM Meeting

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Buckhead GEM Meeting

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Northeast GEM Meeting

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

East GEM Meeting

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

August Chapter Meeting & PEG Workshops

June 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Are We Having Fun Yet?

Here Comes the Sun: Legal Obligations and Practical Considerations for Employers of Outdoor Workers

June 2009 -- Feature Articles
There are more than 1 million new cases of skin cancer reported every year in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of Cutting Costs Through Layoff Alternatives

June 2009 -- Legislative Alert
During an economic recession, companies typically trim payroll expenses through layoffs and reductions in force.

EEOC Workplace Discrimination Charges Hit Record High in 2008

June 2009 -- Legal Alert
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently reported that it received a record number of charges filed during its 2008 fiscal year (ending Sept. 30).

Making Your Mark in a Virtual Team

June 2009 -- Feature Articles
Wikipedia defines virtual teams as a group of individuals who work across time, space and organizational boundaries with links strengthened by webs of communication technology.

Ethical Behavior in Workplace Is Desirable, Necessary

June 2009 -- Feature Articles
Compensation expert Anne Ruddy likes to tell the story about the employee who missed a deadline to file for her company's stock options.

Five Ways to Increase the Effectiveness of Every E-mail You Send

June 2009 -- Feature Articles
E-mail isn't as effective as you thought.

Can an Employee Opinion Survey Help in a Down Economy?

June 2009 -- Feature Articles
Today's challenging economy is forcing many organizations to scrutinize their budgets and, in some cases, downsize their workforce.

Get Employees Moving!

June 2009 -- Generic Content
Make physical activity part of the workday.

Recent Changes to the ADA Signal Blind Curves Ahead for Employers

June 2009 -- Legislative Alert
The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) took effect on Jan. 1 and will likely have a significant impact on all employers, including motor carriers.

New SHRM-Atlanta Members

June 2009 -- Generic Content
Please join us in welcoming all of our new members!

Letter from Executive Director, Mary Lynn Miller, CAE

June 2009 -- Generic Content
Link with a Leader was a huge success last week!

The Impact of Distressed Sales on Relocation

May 2009 -- Feature Articles
Short sales. Foreclosures. REOs. These are not niche markets - they ARE the market, and are having an impact on local and relocation sales alike. But what is the effect on a relocation?

Education as a New Competitive Advantage

May 2009 -- Feature Articles
Recent layoffs across the country are forcing many former employees to examine their competencies, to gain employment in this tight labor market.

So, What Are We Supposed to Do Now?

May 2009 -- Feature Articles
Re-Engaging Your Workforce, Post Layoffs.

Summary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

May 2009 -- Legal Alert
This bill (the Stimulus Package or ARRA) has various "push and pull" stimulative features to generate economic activity, create 3 million jobs, and to energize the markets to grow out of the current recession.

The Supreme Court: Unions Can Agree to Arbitration

May 2009 -- Legal Alert
A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has dramatically changed the legal landscape with regard to litigation of workplace discrimination claims by employees who are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Find the Root of the Problem: Consider Alternatives Before Terminating Employees

May 2009 -- Legal Alert
Find the root problem of your company's financial problems, and resist the urge to immediately slice your workforce!

Congratulations Tom Darrow

May 2009 -- Members On The Move
Tom Darrow and SHRM-Atlanta members develop a new approach to career transition.

Link with a Leader Auction

May 2009 -- Generic Content
Now featured on our Web site is the full list of live and silent auctionees (photos included)!

FREE Webinar - How to Comply with the New FMLA Regulations

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Free to members! Sponsored by Ford & Harrison.

South GEM Meeting

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
More details coming soon!

Career Connections

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
FREE to register! Interviews that Lead to Job Offers: A Practical Guide on the "How To's" of Effective Interviewing.

East GEM Meeting

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
FREE to members! Learn about Managing Benefit Plans.

North GEM Meeting

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Earn 1.25 Strategic Credits! Learn HR's Ethical Role in Spending Decisions.

Northwest GEM Meeting

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
FREE to the first 25 SHRM-Atlanta members! Spa Treatment for Your HR Career.

Buckhead GEM Meeting

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Earn 1 International CEU Credit! Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility: Compliance with U.S. Immigration Regulations.

Northeast GEM Meeting

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Job Hunting for HR Professionals.

SHRM-Atlanta & Emory University Power Breakfast Workshop

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Ethical Engagement & the Role of HR Leaders.

Central GEM Meeting

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
HR Audits: 5 Key Areas to Review in 2009.

Link with a Leader Auction

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
The Premier HR Networking Event of the Year!

HR Helping HR

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
FREE members-only event. Limited to 200 attendees!

June Chapter Meeting & PEG Workshops

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Chapter meeting is sponsored by AJC Media Solutions.

Leadership Development Your Company Can Afford...Even This Year!

May 2009 -- Feature Articles
It was the mid-1990s, and we were in an economic slump; not nearly as bad as right now, but enough to tightly restrain corporate budgets.

FREE Webinar - Immigration Reform and the New I-9 Form and E-Verify

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
FREE to members. Sponsored by Elarbee Thompson.

FREE Webinar - How FMLA & ADA Relate

May 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Free to members. Sponsored by Littler.

Communicating Within Virtual Teams

May 2009 -- Feature Articles
Today, on an average day, more employees are working outside traditional office environments. They are working on-site with customers, telecommuting, or working from home offices or airplanes.

New SHRM-Atlanta Members

May 2009 -- Generic Content
Please join us in welcoming all of our new members!

Congratulations Alan Harrison!

April 2009 -- Members On The Move
CDC Foundation hires SHRM-Atlanta member as vice president for administration.

Assessing Credibility in Workplace Investigations

April 2009 -- Feature Articles
Human resources professionals are often confronted with situations in which they must determine whether what someone is saying is credible.

Weight Management Solutions: Impacting Productivity and the Bottom Line

April 2009 -- Feature Articles
Poor diets and sedentary lifestyles are two of the most important contributors to cancer risk and other serious medical conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

New SHRM-Atlanta Members

April 2009 -- Generic Content
Please join us in welcoming all of our new members!

Letter from SHRM-Atlanta President - Steve Szafarz, SPHR

April 2009 -- Generic Content
Great HR managers are trustworthy, caring people sensitive to the culture, yet understand the business.

The Business Partner Dance

April 2009 -- Feature Articles
For the HR function to achieve its potential, it needs to receive an invitation to business partnership.

Managing Employee Complaints in a Fear-Filled Workplace

April 2009 -- Feature Articles
In today's turbulent economy, employees are reluctant to do anything they believe might place their jobs in jeopardy.

Workforce Optimization: How to Create Competitive Advantage in Tough Times

April 2009 -- Feature Articles
As most employers well know, employees who are committed, engaged and provide great customer service are a significant source of competitive advantage.

Leading Out of the Doom Loop: How to Dissolve Fear and Ignite Innovation

April 2009 -- Feature Articles
We are living in a climate of unprecedented economic and social fear.

Poor Safety and Supervision Attracts Unions?

April 2009 -- Feature Articles
Supervisors typically have little or no training on how to be an effective supervisor.

Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 (EFCA, H.R. 1409 / S. 560)

April 2009 -- Legislative Alert
Sen. Arlen Specter's announcement means that EFCA proponents are still only two votes shy in the current Senate, of having the 60 votes necessary to defeat a filibuster and pass the bill.

Webinar

April 2009 -- Upcoming Events
An Exploration of HR Policies Around Social Media

Webinar

April 2009 -- Upcoming Events
How to Remain Union-Free Under the Employee Free Choice Act

Webinar

April 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Show Me the Money: Determining the ROI in Your HR Programs

Webinar

April 2009 -- Upcoming Events
Safe Terminations: Separating the High-Risk Employee

April Chapter Meeting & PEG Workshops

April 2009 -- Upcoming Events
The Return of the Pay Discrimination Class Action - How Should Employers Evaluate Their Compensation Practices in the Wake of New Federal Laws?

Link with a Leader Auction

April 2009 -- Upcoming Events
The Premier HR Event of the Year!

HR Roundtable Blog

April 2009 -- Generic Content
Check out the HR Roundtable blog, featuring commentary by human resource experts from SHRM-Atlanta. Dionna Keels, Michael Haberman and Bill Pinto will discuss a wide variety of issues pertaining to the world of human resources, from hiring and firing to workplace lawsuits. The topics will be of interest to both employers and job seekers and will be featured on the ajc.com Web site.

SHRM-Atlanta on Social Media Sites!

April 2009 -- Generic Content
Join and/or follow SHRM-Atlanta on various social media sites.