Human Resource Association of Central Indiana
Affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management
9840 Westpoint Drive,
Suite 260
Indianapolis IN 46256
Phone: (317) 841-3236
Fax: (317) 841-8206
e-mail
information@hraci.org |
HRACI
2009 Board of Directors
President
Brian Cox, PHR
email president(at)hraci.org
President
Elect
Tami Murphy
email presidentelect(at)hraci.org
Immediate
Past President
Cherilyn Stephens, PHR
email pastpres(at)hraci.org
Vice
President of Membership
Pam Dolas, PHR
email vpmembership(at)hraci.org
Vice
President, Programs
Jeremy York, SPHR
email vpprograms(at)hraci.org
Secretary
Toni Thompson, PHR
email secretary(at)hraci.org
Treasurer
JoDee Curtis, SPHR
email treasurer(at)hraci.org
Director
of Certification
Jennifer Lange, PHR
email certification(at)hraci.org
Director
of Communications,
Newsletter Editor
Karen Seketa, SPHR
email communications(at)hraci.org
Director
of Legislative Affairs
Michael Padgett
email legislative(at)hraci.org
Director
of Sponsorship
Patti Daniels, PHR
email sponsorship(at)hraci.org
Director of College and
Community Relations
Laura McGrew
email education(at)hraci.org
Director
of Diversity
Erin Brothers
email diversity(at)hraci.org
Director
of Special Interest Groups
Bobbie Shreiner
email sig(at)hraci.org
Director
of Volunteer Management
Shawna Lake, SPHR
volunteer(at)hraci.org
Executive
Director
Mark Records
email executivedirector@hraci.org
For General Information:
Phone: (317) 841-3236
Fax: (317) 841-8206
Job
Postings
We
have 5 Current Job Postings. Be sure to check them out at: http://www.hraci.org/
HRACIjobs.htm
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| Important
Dates in this month's Newsletter |
HRACI
Legislative Webinar
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Detailed Overview of New FMLA Regulations
HRACI Monthly Meeting
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Sustainable Leadership for a Global Business Environment
HRACI
Diversity Best Practices Session
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Diversity Best Practices Roundtable
Read
on for details on these and other important HRACI
activities!
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 Submitted
by: Brian Cox, PHR, President HRACI
The
Voice of Human Resources
It’s that time of year
when I sit amongst 6,000 colleagues at SHRM National
in New Orleans and reflect on human resource issues
and skills for the trade. It is within the 90 degree
heat and humidity outside and the chilled conference
rooms inside that it hit me. When we finally take a
moment to sit back and reflect on the impact our profession
has on the companies we support and the communities
in which we live, the true value of human  resources
is “our voice”. There is much written on
having a voice and how to use that voice we were given
to speak up, make a difference and create change through
our guidance. It strikes me that our colleagues who
are making the greatest differences in their companies
and communities are using their voice to accomplish
this impact. From coaching employees, management and
executives on business decisions to communicating across
the globe to keep corporate visions and missions alive
and aligned, it is HR who is speaking. Without the
conscience, without the set of eyes and ears looking
at the broad scope of employees and cultures, our business
colleagues would not have all the information needed
to make the decisions and strategies that will truly
work. This is where you come in. If you think it, say
it. If you see the train running off the tracks, call
it out. If you see a way to improve the plan, ensure
you let the entire team know. It is your obligation
as an HR Professional to provide this value.
That said, we have heard your voice regarding the vote
on our proposed new chapter name and logo. I would
like to thank the many people in the Chapter
who have called for this change, participated in the
focus groups and shared their opinions during our luncheons
and via e-mail with regard to these ideas. After many
months of evaluation, consultation and idea generation,
we are ready to move ahead.
Please take the time to have your voice heard through
your vote. The goals of the branding update include:
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Strengthen
the link between our Local and National brands
by incorporating SHRM into our name
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Broaden
the outside awareness of our location by using
the well-known reference of Indy,
while acknowledging
our central Indiana service area by adding
the tagline “Serving
the HR Profession in Central Indiana”
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Consolidate
and promote our value proposition via the colors
and meanings within
our logo
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Update
our website to provide the content and social media
connections
for our members
Please
join me in the continued evolution of our Chapter,
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Submitted
by: Karen Seketa SPHR
The votes are in and the HRACI membership has voted on a
new name and a new brand!
So where do we go from here?
Thank you to our membership, our Board and my committee
for all of the hard work that has gone into this process
thus
far. Hang on to your hats, because we have only just begun!
Over the next 3 months, you will see us transitioning the
following:
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Distribution
of our message to media and social outlets announcing
our new name
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Updated
website with new name and new look
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Updated
collateral and materials to reflect our new name
and brand
You
will see our Board members proudly displaying our new
logo at the State
Conference in August.
Stay tuned
and watch
and listen as we proceed with our transition! |
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Submitted
by: Michael Padgett
Monthly
Webinars Set to Begin
The Legislative Committee reminds HRACI members that
our series of monthly one-hour webinars on a variety
of labor and employment law topics of interest to HR
professionals is set to begin. The presentations will
be available at no cost to HRACI members and will be
certified for continuing education credit towards PHR,
SPHR and GPHR certification. The first webinar will
provide a detailed review of the new FMLA regulations
and is
scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 12:00 noon.
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| Date: |
Wednesday,
July 8, 2009 |
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12:00pm
- 1:00pm |
| Subject: |
Detailed
Review of New FMLA Regulations |
You
will receive login information on attending the
webinar after you register, if you do not please
contact Alysia Prunier at alysia@mprecords.com
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| Membership
Update |
Submitted
by: Angie
Ritz, PHR
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Have you recently joined HRACI and wonder how you can get
the most out of your membership? Then you need to get
connected with an Ambassador. The Ambassador is someone
who has been a member of HRACI at least 6 months and
is available to answer any questions you may have and
to make you feel welcome in the organization. Your Ambassador
will also go over your new member packet and will meet
with you as frequently as you would like. If you haven’t
been contacted by an Ambassador, you can email sue_bard@us.aflac.com and she will get you connected with someone.
REFERRAL PROGRAM
Congratulations to those who referred new members in May
and June! In May, Pam Dolas and Lisa Helms both referred
one member and Caryn Sarvich referred 3 members. In June,
Pam Dolas, Caryn Sarvich and Angela Woods each referred
one member.
Earn a $5 Starbucks gift card for your first referral,
with subsequent referrals tracked throughout the rest of
the year for a monetary reward in December. Keep spreading
the word about the benefits of HRACI!
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| SMA
Update |
Submitted
by: Susan Van Hoosen, Committee Chair
 SMA hosted their first networking event of the year on
June 23rd at Easley Winery in downtown Indianapolis.
Sixty-plus HR professionals came together, including
a few new potential HRACI members, to enjoy a bit of
culture and the opportunity to network.
Deseri Garcia, Rainmakers President, shared her story
and offered tips on how to network effectively and reminded
us all of the true essence of networking – discovering
how you can help someone else! She also challenged each
attendee to meet 3 new people and follow up with them after
the event.
Attendees enjoyed a winery tour, complimentary wine tasting
of 7 wines, light snacks and music by local musicians in
the winery garden. As with every SMA Program Event, there
were many door prizes given away. In support of the HRACI
membership drive, members who brought a non-HRACI member
guest were also put into a special drawing for an aerial
photo of Lucas Oil Stadium and downtown Indianapolis, which
will be presented to one lucky winner in December.
Thanks to our sponsors, Today’s Staffing
and SCHEETZ Relocation, the event was free to all HRACI
members!
SMA is gearing up for their next program, Workforce Engagement,
which will be hosted by Comedy Sports. Check the HRACI
website for more details to come!
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| Diversity
Update: Education Opportunities |
Submitted
by: Erin Brothers
Diversity Best Practices Roundtable hosted by HRACI and
DRTCI- FREE offering
Thursday, July 23, 7:30am-9am
IUPUI’s Taylor Hall
Continental Breakfast provided
Registration is free for members of HRACI DRTCI, but required Click
Here to Register
This best practice session, co-hosted by our own Diversity
Committee and Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana,
focuses on diversity areas of interest and will give participants
the opportunity to ask questions in a small group setting.
Experts include:
- Tony
Pickell, Precision Planning AAP, speaking on Affirmative
Action, EEO
- Dale
Hinshaw, Omni HR Consulting, speaking on Re-entry programs
- Delores
Duff, Document Developers, speaking on Career Coaching/Transitional
Services
- Julie
Paini, IBLN/Mayor’s Office, speaking on disabilities
and Indianapolis Business Leadership
Network
- Heather
Lermont-Pape, The Lermont Group, speaking on non-financial
retirement preparedness
- W.
Douglas Gibbens, ESGR Program Director speaking on
National Guard and Reserve
Multicultural
Advantage writes on “How
to Accelerate Diversity Recruitment”
The Multicultural Advantage organization recently posted
the article “How To Accelerate Diversity Recruitment” on
multiculturaladvantage.com, the organization suggests some
great tips in focusing on diversity recruitment.
Try these
suggestions:
- Attract
multicultural interns by building formal relationships
with schools with diverse student populations.
- Cultivate
partnerships with organizations that cater to diverse
populations such as women, minorities,
seniors and individuals with disabilities
- Use
a culturally diverse interview panel to minimize like-hires-like
bias.
- Explore
nontraditional networking channels such as Facebook
and LinkedIn. Look for groups that attract
members of minority populations.
- Create
a strong referral program to encourage your diverse
employees to aid in recruiting efforts.
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Submitted
by: Jennifer Lange, PHR
Congratulations to the HRACI’s Newest Group of
Certified HR Professionals!
Please congratulate the following participants of HRACI’s Spring
PHR/SPHR Exam Preparation Study Groups who earned their prestigious PHR (Professional
in Human Resources) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certifications
between May 1, 2009 and June 30, 2009:
Rebecca Arnott, PHR
Karen Baker, PHR
Paige Bova, SPHR
Susan Brar, PHR
Erin Casselman, PHR
Brian Cox, PHR
Bobbie Craft, PHR
April Diers, PHR
Jaclyn Durham, PHR
Jeremy Fewer, PHR
Diane Fry, PHR
Cynthia Gallien, SPHR
Tina Hapenau, PHR
Dana Harbin, SPHR
Holly Larson, PHR
Carolyn Leffler, PHR
Nancy McCool, PHR
Susan Rush, PHR
Jeremy York, SPHR
The certification, awarded by the Human Resource Certification
Institute (HRCI), signifies that the above mentioned individuals
possess the theoretical knowledge and practical experience
in Human Resource management necessary to pass a rigorous
examination demonstrating a mastery of the body of knowledge
in the Human Resource field.
The HRCI is the credentialing organization for Human Resource
professionals and is an affiliate of the Society for Human
Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest organization
dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession.
The Institute's purpose is to promote the establishment
of professional standards and to recognize professionals
who meet those standards.
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| PHR/SPHR
Certification Study Groups Starting |
Submitted
by:
Jennifer Lange, PHR
Thinking About Taking the PHR or SPHR Certification
Exam in December 2009/January 2010?
The 2009 Fall HRACI PHR/SPHR study groups will start mid-September.
Classes will meet one (1) night a week in the evening from
6:00 pm to 8:30 p.m. for nine (9) weeks. We HOPE to have
two (2) locations (depending on interest) -- northside
and downtown.
In
late July/early August, HRACI we will begin accepting
online registrations for the HRACI study
group(s) and each
session/location will be limited to 25 participants. However,
if you know that you’re interested -- send an email
to Jennifer Lange (jennifer.lange@oldnational.com) and
she’ll be sure to contact you when the registration
link on HRACI’s website is live to ensure that you
don’t miss it!
Again this Fall we are going to be using the HRCP study
materials (this is NOT the same as SHRM Learning System)
which includes six (6) study booklets covering each section
of the exam, review questions and answers for each unit,
and over 500 flashcards. To learn more about the HRCP materials,
you can go to www.HRCP.com.
The cost for the program will be around $400 for HRACI
members and $600 for non-members (specifics still TBD).
If you have questions or would like more information
please contact Jennifer Lange, PHR at 317-693-2757 or
via email at jennifer.lange@oldnational.com.
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Kelley School of Business
Potential
Instructor Positions |
Submitted by: Patti Daniels, PHR
The
Indiana University Kelley School of Business at Indianapolis
is seeking to develop
a pool of qualified applicants who would be interested
in being considered for potential future openings on
the
IUPUI campus. Part-time instructors may be needed for
classes in the areas of human resources management,
training and
development, recruiting and selection, employee benefits,
and organizational behavior. Qualified applicants should
have at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field,
as well as appropriate professional background. If interested
in being considered for these future openings, please forward
your resume to Jane Lambert, Executive Director of Academic
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Submitted
by: Laura McGrew
Carmel Lutheran Church Employment Ministry is hosting
a seminar on Employment and Networking with various business
leaders and HR professionals to assist community members
with interview preparation, networking and resume review.
The seminar is scheduled for July 11th (Saturday!) from
8:45am to 12pm and begins with a networking breakfast
at 8am. They are seeking volunteers to assist with one-on-one
resume feedback and also one panel member for each of
the Interviewing and Networking discussions. Interested
volunteers can contact Amy Smith directly at asmith@PSAV.com or 317-776-3663.
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HRACI
July Monthly Meeting |
Sustainable
Leadership for a Global Business Environment
Leadership
in organizations are undergoing tremendous shifts today – economic,
environmental, philosophical, social, cultural and spiritual
that render past practices and approaches to business
ineffective. It is imperative the HR professional lead
the way strategically with holistic and integrated approaches
to these complex issues. Finding new ways to think, communicate
and lead helps create more effective and sustainable
business practices for their companies.
Sustainable
Leadership encompasses the values and skills associated
with trust, integrity, social responsibility, flexibly,
smart growth, creativity and life-long learning. The
development of a sustainable leader is a process – not
an event – and an intentional investment in self
through talent, self-awareness, reflection, persistence
and rigor. The development of sustainable leadership
skills and practices enable; 1) leaders to develop wise,
long-term solutions to complex problems; 2) Generate
conversations to increase productivity, customer satisfaction
and employee well-being; 3) Clarify and strengthen team
and individual interactions, leading to increased efficiency
and productivity and 5) Establish organizational frameworks
where building and maintaining trust are the norm.
 This
program has been approved for recertification credit hours toward
PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification
Institute (HRCI). The use of this seal is not an endorsement
by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program.
It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s
criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.For more
information about certification or recertification, please visit
the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.
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Date:
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Speaker:
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Angela
Tallman and Mary Shippy
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Topic:
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Sustainable
Leadership for a Global Business Environment
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Location:
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Holiday
Inn North at the Pyramids
3850 DePauw Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
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Agenda:
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11:30
a.m. Registration & Networking
12:00 p.m. Luncheon
12:15 p.m. Announcements
12:20 p.m. Program
1:20 p.m. Adjournment
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Cost:
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Members
$25
Guests $35
Student $15
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Sponsored
by:
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| Angela
Grill
Leigh Dillon
Hope Martin
Peggy Boyd
VaTonya
Shotwell
Stephanie Bramel
Joan Mason
Karla Van Winkle
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Don
Fuller
Devin O'Brien
Michelle Huber
Stephanie Stewart
Janalee Kovacs
Gregory Fox
Jennifer Schuch
Andrew Neibert
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