By Jason Laustrup, PR Committee – Special Expertise Panel Chair
CRHRA would love to highlight the best practices and great programs which our member companies are providing to their employees during these very difficult economic times. Please email a story or a summary of your company’s wellness program to Jason Laustrup at laustrupj@yahoo.com. We will compile the submitted information and publish, over a series of newsletter editions, information to highlight your company’s programs and share your practices with fellow CRHRA members.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
CRHRA Announces Winners of Diversity Award
The Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHRA) Board of Directors and the Diversity Committee announce the Third Annual 2009 winners of the Top Five Spectrum Award: A Celebration of Workplace Diversity. The award recognizes the top five Capital District employers for their creative and innovative strategies that promote and advance the concept and spirit of diversity. The 2009 winners are Capital District Transportation Authority, In Our Own Voices, Parsons Child and Family Center, Time Warner Cable – Albany, and Pitney Bowes Business Insight.
The winners will be honored at The “Top Five” Spectrum Award: A Celebration of Workplace Diversity dinner gala on Thursday, October 15, 2009 beginning at 6pm at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Albany, NY. Tickets are $50 for CHRHA members, $55 for non-members and $35 for students. Call (518) 463-8687 for reservations, which are limited.
The winners will be honored at The “Top Five” Spectrum Award: A Celebration of Workplace Diversity dinner gala on Thursday, October 15, 2009 beginning at 6pm at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Albany, NY. Tickets are $50 for CHRHA members, $55 for non-members and $35 for students. Call (518) 463-8687 for reservations, which are limited.
CRHRA ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Capital Region Human Resources Association (CRHRA) recently announced the newly elected officers and members of its Board of Directors, which consists of 17 human resource professionals from both public and private sectors. Officers include Michele Wilkes-Hawkins, President; Tracy Spargo, Vice President; Miriam Dushane, Secretary; Thomas McKenna, Treasurer. Newly elected Board of Directors include Sharon Butler, Kelly Conroy, Caryn LaFleche, Cathleen Smith, and Sara Delaney Vero. Continuing board members include Marjorie Adams, Cherri Alderdice, Debra Antonelli, Laurie DeLong, Harry Hayes, Martin Patrick, Alison Rosenblum, Dennis Ryan, and Chris Wessell.
CRHRA comprised of over 850 professionals, employed in various human resource functions in over 450 companies.
CRHRA comprised of over 850 professionals, employed in various human resource functions in over 450 companies.
CRHRA Presents: Performance Management as the Ultimate Talent Tool
Albany, NY - The Capital Region Human Resources Association (CRHRA) will hold the next Monthly Meeting and Program on Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
CRHRA will kick-off the 2009-2010 program year with an HRCI approved dinner program and presentation on performance management that is all about strategy, talent development and engagement. Diane Lustenader, SPHR, CCP, GPHR, President of Lake Associates will share latest thinking and successful approaches to performance management system design, implementation and evaluation that lead to a comprehensive approach to employee talent over his/her career.
This event begins with registration from 5:00pm – 6:00pm, dinner from 6:00pm – 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.
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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 850 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 will kick-off the 2009-2010 program year with an HRCI approved dinner program and presentation on performance management that is all about strategy, talent development and engagement. Diane Lustenader, SPHR, CCP, GPHR, President of Lake Associates will share latest thinking and successful approaches to performance management system design, implementation and evaluation that lead to a comprehensive approach to employee talent over his/her career.
This event begins with registration from 5:00pm – 6:00pm, dinner from 6:00pm – 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.
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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 850 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.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Diversity Achievement Award
Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHRA) announces the call for nominations for the third annual Top Five Spectrum Award. The award will recognize the “Top Five” Capital District employers for their creative and innovative strategies that promote and advance the concept and spirit of diversity.
Nominations will be considered in the following categories: large employer (500 employees or more); mid-size employer (100 to 499 employees); small employer (fewer than 100 employees); non-profit employer; government / private (non-public) employer. Nominations will be based upon the completion of a nomination application that was developed for CRHRA by the College of St. Rose. To assure objectivity, the College of St. Rose will review all nominations and make the final selections.
Download the Top Five Spectrum Award application form from CRHRA’s website (www.crhra.org) or request a form by calling CRHRA’s office at 518-463-8687. Send completed applications to Dr. Angela Gordon at The College of Saint Rose, 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203.
The “Top Five” Spectrum Awards: A Celebration of Workplace Diversity dinner gala will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center.
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The Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHRA) is the northeastern New York State Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The Chapter was founded in 1946 and is currently comprised of professionals employed in various human resource functions throughout the Capital Region. CRHRA facilitates the advancement of the Human Resource Profession and Professionals. CRHRA offers 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.
For further information, contact CRHRA at 518-463-8687 or visit www.crhra.org.
Nominations will be considered in the following categories: large employer (500 employees or more); mid-size employer (100 to 499 employees); small employer (fewer than 100 employees); non-profit employer; government / private (non-public) employer. Nominations will be based upon the completion of a nomination application that was developed for CRHRA by the College of St. Rose. To assure objectivity, the College of St. Rose will review all nominations and make the final selections.
Download the Top Five Spectrum Award application form from CRHRA’s website (www.crhra.org) or request a form by calling CRHRA’s office at 518-463-8687. Send completed applications to Dr. Angela Gordon at The College of Saint Rose, 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203.
The “Top Five” Spectrum Awards: A Celebration of Workplace Diversity dinner gala will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center.
__________________________________________________
The Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHRA) is the northeastern New York State Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The Chapter was founded in 1946 and is currently comprised of professionals employed in various human resource functions throughout the Capital Region. CRHRA facilitates the advancement of the Human Resource Profession and Professionals. CRHRA offers 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.
For further information, contact CRHRA at 518-463-8687 or visit www.crhra.org.
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