CRHRA Presents: Get Your GRIT® Together!

Albany, NY - The Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHRA) will hold its annual Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 15, 2010.

Join us at the Holiday Inn on December 15, 2010 for our annual Holiday Luncheon and mingle with friends and colleagues to celebrate the holiday season!  After networking and lunch, our featured monthly speaker, Laurie Joslin, will share with CRHRA members how to transform their organizations into professional, compassionate and ethical teams that gets results.  The program will demonstrate how to get real results in the workplace – maybe not exactly like John Wayne did in True Grit, but with GRIT®.  In today’s workplace, employers need tough characters who embody Generosity, Respect, Integrity, and Truth.  It is what one often finds missing at work – and in life. Discover how to get your GRIT® together, and create the foundation to transform your workplace into a productive and enjoyable environment, where people want to come to work. 

With a passion for developing accountable and proactive workplace solutions, Laurie Joslin established Unlimited Coaching Solutions, Inc. in 1999.  She has been a catalyst in workplace change ever since.  Laurie brings over 18 years of corporate experience in human relations, management, sales, marketing and training.  She is a board member of the Wester NY Entrepreneurs Organization, a member of NHRA, ASTD, SHRM, the Rochester Business Alliance and the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.  Laurie is certified as a New York State trainer, United States Navy trainer, a DiSC facilitator and The Four AgreementsTM  leader.  She earned her BA in Communications from SUNY Courtland.

This program has been submitted for 1.0 credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). 

This event begins with registration, networking, and lunch buffet from 11:00am – 12:30pm and program from 12:30pm – 1:30pm at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Road in Albany.

Reservations may be made at www.CRHRA.org or by contacting CRHRA at (518) 463-8687.  The events are open to the public.  CRHRA Members $30, Non-Members $35, Students $15.

The Capital Region Human Resource Association is the Northeastern New York State Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). CRHRA is a local organization dedicated to serving Human Resource Professionals and has been advancing the profession for over 60 years.  The Chapter was founded in 1946 and is currently comprised of over 1000 professionals, employed in various human resource functions in over 450 companies region wide. 

For more information about CRHRA or to become a member, visit CRHRA’s website (http://www.crhra.org) or contact CRHRA by phone (518) 463-8687.

CRHRA Presents: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma for Human Resources Professionals

The Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHRA) will hold the next Monthly Meeting and Program on Wednesday, November 10, 2010.

Human Resource Departments continually look at how they can get things done more efficiently.  You’ve probably heard about Lean Six Sigma with respect to manufacturing and wonder, what can it do for my Human Resources Department?  Our November meeting will   answer this question and give you an introduction as to how you can apply it to your processes.

This presentation is designed as an introduction to Lean Six Sigma for Human Resource professionals. Attendees will come away from this presentation with a conceptual understanding of Lean Six Sigma and real world examples of how it can be applied to Human Resource processes.

Our speaker, David Duda, is a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt at the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). He joined the NYISO in 2008 and is responsible for facilitation of LSS training, leading continuous improvement efforts, mentoring of LSS practitioners and serving as an internal consultant to the organization. Prior to joining the NYISO, David worked as a Six Sigma Black Belt at Delta Air Lines’ technical operations facility in Atlanta, GA. While with Delta, David began his Six Sigma training in 1998 and received his Black Belt certification in 2001.

This program has been submitted for 1.0 credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). 

This event begins with registration, networking, and breakfast buffet from 7:00am – 8:00am and program from 8:00am – 9:00am at the Holiday Inn Turf on Wolf Road in Albany.

Reservations may be made at www.CRHRA.org or by contacting CRHRA at (518) 463-8687.  The events are open to the public.  The Monthly Meeting & Program: CRHRA Members $25, Non-Members $30, Students $15.

The Capital Region Human Resource Association is the Northeastern New York State Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). CRHRA is a local organization dedicated to serving Human Resource Professionals and has been advancing the profession for over 60 years.  The Chapter was founded in 1946 and is currently comprised of over 1000 professionals, employed in various human resource functions in over 450 companies region wide. 

For more information about CRHRA or to become a member, visit CRHRA’s website (http://www.crhra.org) or contact CRHRA by phone (518) 463-8687.

CRHRA Presents: Healthcare Reform: The Affordable Care Act – The Race for Compliance is On!

The Capital Region Human Resources Association (CRHRA) will hold the next Monthly Meeting and Program on Wednesday, September 15, 2010.

The first compliance dates for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly known as "Healthcare Reform”) are right around the corner. The Capital Region Human Resource Association invites you to kick off the 2010-2011 program year with attorney Amelia A. Klein to learn:

• What employers must do for plan years that begin on or after September 23rd;
• How to administer young adult coverage under the ACA;
• How a plan loses "grandfather" status, and what the impact is, including first-dollar preventive care coverage,
• The new internal and external appeals requirements.

Amelia M. Klein is a Member of Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, located in its Albany, NY office who advises employers on the design and compliance of employee benefit programs. She is graduate of the University at Albany, State University of New York and Fordham University School of Law.

This program has been submitted for 1.5 credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

This event begins with registration and cocktail hour from 5:00pm – 6:00pm, dinner from 6:00pm – 7:00pm, and program from 7:00pm – 8:30pm at the Holiday Inn Turf on Wolf Road in Albany.

Reservations may be made at www.CRHRA.org or by contacting CRHRA at (518) 463-8687. The events are open to the public. The Monthly Meeting & Program: CRHRA Members $30, Non-Members $38, Students $10.

The Capital Region Human Resource Association is the Northeastern New York State Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). CRHRA is a local organization dedicated to serving Human Resource Professionals and has been advancing the profession for over 60 years. The Chapter was founded in 1946 and is currently comprised of over 1000 professionals, employed in various human resource functions in over 450 companies region wide.

For more information about CRHRA or to become a member, visit CRHRA’s website (http://www.crhra.org) or contact CRHRA by phone (518) 463-8687.

Call for Sponsors: Capital Region Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Does your organization foster an inclusive work environment? Are your employees respected and embraced for their unique talents? CRHRA is pleased to announce the call for sponsorships for the 4th Annual - Capital Region Diversity and Inclusion Awards on October 14th, 2010. We will be presenting awards and celebrating Capital District employers in recognition of their creative and innovative strategies that promote the spirit of diversity within their organizations.

For this event to be successful, we need your assistance. Professional sponsorship & advertising opportunities available.

By supporting this event, you can show the community how critical diversity is to your mission. For more information on the benefits of sponsorship visit the CRHRA webpage @ www.crhra.org and view the sponsorship form on the Diversity Committee page; or contact Mat Petrin – Sponsorship Chair, at mpetrin@nycap.rr.com.

CRHRA facilitates the advancement of the Human Resource Profession and Professionals, maintains affiliation with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), and supports SHRM initiatives. We offer a wide variety of programming, including legal forums, diversity, management coaching, leadership, training and development, legislative activities, employee assistance, internal investigations, CEO panels, demographics, and emergency preparation. The Capital Region Diversity and Inclusion Award – is a celebration of workplace diversity.

CRHRA ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS & MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHRA) recently announced the newly elected officers and members of its Board of Directors for 2010-2011. Officers include Tracy Spargo of Pitney Bowes, President; Harry Hayes of New Visions, Vice President; Miriam Dushane of Linium, Secretary; Thomas McKenna of McKenna & Assoc., Treasurer. Newly elected Board of Directors include Melissa Dunn, First Student; Chris Patrie, Janitronics; Mario Pecoraro, Alliance Worldwide Investigative; Mat Petrin, Golub Corp. Continuing board members include Marjorie Adams, Women’s Employment & Resource Center; Debra Antonelli, Delark HR Solutions; Kelly Conroy, Clearview Center; Sara Delaney Vero, Bond, Schoeneck & King; Martin Patrick; Peg Porpeglia, Golub Corp.; Dennis Ryan, NPA Financial Services; Cathleen Smith, First Niagara; Chris Wessell, Pinnacle Recruiting & HR Solutions. CRHRA is comprised of over 1000 professionals, employed in various human resource functions in over 450 companies.

DOL Interprets FMLA to Cover Same-Sex Parents

Log into the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to read the full article: http://www.shrm.org/legalissues/federalresources/pages/fmlaparent.aspx.

New GE Battery factory in Schenectady closer to reality

General Electric in Schenectady, NY is inching closer to make its new battery factory a reality. The company says it will create 350 new jobs and the project is set to begin construction next month.

Women, Management and Leadership

Union Graduate College is hosting a national conference on August 2, 2010 entitled:

Women, Management and Leadership: Organizational Practices and Individual Strategies for Women

This conference will bridge research with organizational practice in the area of women and leadership. Presentations will be given by scholars, advocates, attorneys and management consultants throughout the United States. Presentations will be given on the following topics: work/life balance, glass ceiling, women legislative leaders, mentoring, women leaders in medicine and health, women's government network and women in management.

In addition, local companies will discuss their own diversity programs for recruiting, hiring and promoting women leaders and managers.

Two keynote addresses will also be included in the conference. Pat Mitchell, President and CEO of the Paley Center for Media and Karen Gross, President of Southern Vermont College.

This conference is part of Union Graduate College’s commitment to educating graduate students and community members with the “skill and vision to lead.”

The HR Certification Institute has approved this conference for 2.5 general credit hours.

Further information and registration may be found at www.uniongraduatecollege.edu.

Or, you may email Michele Paludi at mpaludi@aol.com

The cost is $75.00; $20.00 for students.

NYS SHRM Annual Conference

Join us at the 2010 NYS SHRM Annual Conference and Solution Center in Saratoga Springs, NY from Sept. 12-14th. Early Bird rates good through 6/30. New this year -- Pre-conference Golf Outing. For more information about the conference go to nysshrm.org. There are still booth spaces available for interested exhibitors. Questions? Call 888-912-7286.

Volunteer Recognition Aboard the Captain JP Morgan Cruise Line!

All Aboard! Please join us on Thursday, June 10, 2010, for a night of fun and celebration aboard the Captain JP Morgan Cruise Line. We will be honoring our hardworking volunteers, who service CRHRA’s thirteen committees and whose continuing commitment to CRHRA is directly responsible for our chapter’s success. Their work enables CRHRA to carry out its mission of “serving the professional and advancing the profession” by assisting members attain certification, offering educational programming, assisting individuals who are entering and/or re-entering the workforce, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, keeping our members informed through our newsletter, website, and social networking sites and promoting CRHRA through public relation and marketing.

Boarding time is 6:00 pm and the Captain JP sets sail at 6:30 pm, returning at 9:00 pm. After the annual business meeting and installment of the new board, the rest of the evening is reserved for light food, networking and plenty of fun. There will be a D.J. on board and a cash bar will be available all night. The price for this night of fun is $30 for members and guests. Members are encouraged to bring a guest and come ready to party!

Registration/Board – 6:00 – 6:30 PM
Meeting and Volunteer Recognition – 6:30 – 7:30 PM
The Party – 7:30 – 9:00 PM

CRHRA Presents HR’s Leadership Role: Facilitating the Tough Conversations

Albany, NY - The Capital Region Human Resources Association (CRHRA) will hold the next Monthly Meeting and Program on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Elizabeth Fredericks and Jim Mahan from Vitalwork, Inc., will present HR’s Leadership Role: Facilitating the Tough Conversations.

The Human Resource leadership as well as the HR function in any organization will not have a truly powerful seat at the senior management table until HR leaders are recognized as full and strategic partners by their CEO. How does a senior HR leader demonstrate this kind of strategic value when so much of what they deliver to the organization is tactical in nature?

During this presentation participants will be:

• Introduced to the signs that a Crucial Conversation is in need of taking place
• Shown a process for getting these conversations started, and,
• Provided a design template you can use to develop the essence of these conversations before they take place.

This event begins with registration from 7:00am – 7:30am, breakfast buffet from 7:30am – 8:00am, and program from 8:00am – 9:00am at the Holiday Inn Turf on Wolf Road in Albany.

Reservations may be made at www.CRHRA.org or by contacting CRHRA at (518) 463-8687. The events are open to the public. The Monthly Meeting & Program: CRHRA Members $20, Non-Members 25, Students $10.
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The Capital Region Human Resource Association is the Northeastern New York State Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). CRHRA is a local organization dedicated to serving Human Resource Professionals and has been advancing the profession for over 60 years. The Chapter was founded in 1946 and is currently comprised of over 1000 professionals, employed in various human resource functions in over 450 companies region wide.

For more information about CRHRA or to become a member, visit CRHRA’s website (http://www.crhra.org) or contact CRHRA by phone (518) 463-8687.

Your Business, CBS News, and CRHRA

One of our strategic missions of our organization is to improve our market awareness and to be a resource to the community on information related to human resources. The Public Relations Committee is pleased to announce that we have been invited to be a part of a soon-to-be-talked about survey delivering factual, real time information on hiring and issues facing employers and job seekers.

WRGB CBS 6 is starting a new segment that will focus on the ‘big picture’ in local business and industry. The focus isn’t only to tell people about layoffs and closings at one location but as well, about the bright spots - companies that are bringing back jobs that had previously been eliminated or growing.

CRHRA is asking that we include you and your organization in the “Jerry’s Job Hunt - Employment Index” driven by CBS6 anchor Jerry Gretzinger. Jerry is working with CRHRA member Dan Moran of Next-Act to deploy an anonymous, simple, one page survey that will be distributed monthly to assess local employment trends. It shouldn’t require more than a few minutes to complete it. For you convenience, it will be delivered and returned via email.

The information we receive will help to paint an accurate picture of employment in the Capital Region. We believe this will be an important service for the community, as well as employers like you. CBS6 may be able to feature your company as well and share your good news.

Can you help us? If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Debra Antonelli, Public Relations Chair at dantonelli@delarkhr.com or 518-727-9363.

CRHRA Presents: 2010 Annual Conference, Leading in the 21st Century

Albany, NY - The Capital Region Human Resources Association (CRHRA) will hold it’s annual one-day conference on March 25, 2010.

The conference includes a full day with HR vendors and HR subject matter experts presenting on various Human Resource related topics and issues. The morning keynote speaker, Margaret Morford, Esq., President for The HR Edge, Inc., will address the critical difference between managing and leading. Our lunch keynote will be John M. Bagyi, Esq., SPHR, Deputy Managing Attorney of Bond, Schoeneck & King who will present “Where HR Needs to Lead in 2010”.

Other topics and programs include effective leadership, best practices and effective use of social media, total compensation strategies, healthcare reform updates, and managing different generations.

The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Road in Albany beginning with registration and breakfast at 7:30am continuing with programs and lunch through 5:30pm ending with a networking, cocktail hour, raffle drawings, and door prizes. The conference schedule details can be found http://www.crhra.org/displayconvspecific.cfm?convnbr=8095.

Reservations may be made at www.CRHRA.org or by contacting CRHRA at (518) 463-8687. The event is open to the public, CRHRA Members $180, Non-Members $200, Students $35. Registration for the morning keynote and breakfast are also available.

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The Capital Region Human Resource Association is the Northeastern New York State Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). CRHRA is a local organization dedicated to serving Human Resource Professionals and has been advancing the profession for over 60 years. The Chapter was founded in 1946 and is currently comprised of over 1000 professionals, employed in various human resource functions in over 500 companies region wide.

For more information about CRHRA or to become a member, visit CRHRA’s website (http://www.crhra.org) or contact CRHRA by phone (518) 463-8687.

CRHRA Presents: Wellness in the Workplace - Best Practices for Lowering Costs and Improving Health

Albany, NY - The Capital Region Human Resources Association (CRHRA) will hold the next Monthly Meeting and Program on Thursday, February 11, 2010.

It is without question that employers need affordable health care options for employees. With the recent passage in the House and Senate of bills to overhaul the country’s health care system, the employer community anxiously awaits to see whether the compromise bill will deliver on the promise to provide relief from ever-increasing health care costs. Notwithstanding the work that is taking place at our nation’s Capital, employers are asking what they can do now to reduce costs and improve employee’s health.

Join us for breakfast on February 11, 2010, when Kristie L. Robertson, Director of Worksite Health Initiatives at the American Cancer Society will conduct an interactive presentation on workplace wellness and prevention program options, including their effectiveness and return on investment. There is a general consensus that investments in employer-sponsored wellness programs reduce overall health care costs for employers and employees and generate savings for the nation’s health care system as a whole. Come learn what other local organizations are doing and what preventative health care measures your organization can adopt to improve workers’ health and drive down health care costs.

This event begins with registration from 7:00am – 7:30am, breakfast buffet from 7:30am – 8:00am, and program from 8:00am – 9:00am at the Holiday Inn Turf on Wolf Road in Albany.

Reservations may be made at www.CRHRA.org or by contacting CRHRA at (518) 463-8687. The events are open to the public. The Monthly Meeting & Program: CRHRA Members $20, Non-Members 25, Students $10.
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The Capital Region Human Resource Association is the Northeastern New York State Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). CRHRA is a local organization dedicated to serving Human Resource Professionals and has been advancing the profession for over 60 years. The Chapter was founded in 1946 and is currently comprised of over 1000 professionals, employed in various human resource functions in over 450 companies region wide.

For more information about CRHRA or to become a member, visit CRHRA’s website (http://www.crhra.org) or contact CRHRA by phone (518) 463-8687.

Executive Panel: Leveraging Human Capital During Difficult Times

The Capital Region Human Resources Association (CRHRA) will hold the next Monthly Meeting and Program on Wednesday, January 13, 2010.

CRHRA will kick-off 2010 with an HRCI approved dinner program and presentation titled Leveraging Human Capital During Difficult Times. The recession that has battered the U.S. economy over the past year has had a tremendous impact on New York businesses, its nonprofit sector and the State government. Join us for one of our most popular programs of the year, as we hear from three local leaders as to how they partnered with HR during the economic downturn to leverage their most valuable resource – human capital. This year’s three panelist include: James Reed, MD, President and CEO of Northeast Health; Raymond Schimmer, Executive Director of Parsons Child and Family Center; and Carol Ash, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The panel will afford Human Resources professionals in all industries with an excellent opportunity to compare and contrast the views of different leaders and help develop ideas and strategies to take back to their own organizations.

This event begins with registration and networking reception from 5:00pm – 5:45pm, dinner from 5:45pm – 6:30pm, HR Leadership Graduation from 6:30pm - 7:00pm, and program from 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the Holiday Inn Turf on Wolf Road in Albany.

Reservations may be made at www.CRHRA.org or by contacting CRHRA at (518) 463-8687. The events are open to the public. The Monthly Meeting & Program: CRHRA Members $30, Non-Members $38, Students $10.

The Capital Region Human Resource Association is the Northeastern New York State Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). CRHRA is a local organization dedicated to serving Human Resource Professionals and has been advancing the profession for over 60 years. The Chapter was founded in 1946 and is currently comprised of over 1000 professionals, employed in various human resource functions in over 450 companies region wide.

For more information about CRHRA or to become a member, visit CRHRA’s website (http://www.crhra.org) or contact CRHRA by phone (518) 463-8687.