Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER. Message from your President

Transcription

1 Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER ROGUE VALLEY CHAPTER SHRM Message from your President Hello SHRM Rogue Valley Members, Just a quick update regarding the creation of our Rogue Valley Chapter SHRM logo: we re working our way towards having a new logo soon. We have the final submissions narrowed down and are just making a few last minute tweaks then the board will be able to vote and soon, we ll have a new logo that will be able to embody the feeling of the Rogue Valley within the logo. Thank you to all who were able to submit and make suggestions. Top News: In March we participated in the amazing Careers in Gear event! The final head count was around 770 students from all over Jackson/Josephine counties and even students from Siskiyou county were able to attend! We all know workforce readiness is important to all our industries, so a special thank you goes out to all those members who helped, either at the SHRM table or their own company tables or as very important team leaders. Letting the local high school students know what types of business and industry are prevalent in our area is both enlightening and invaluable for the students. One day they may become our future employees. For those of you who have earned your SHRM CP or SHRM SCP certification since January CONGRATULATIONS!! Up until now, the tutorial was the way to become certified for those HR professionals who already held one of the HRCI certifications (PHR/SPHR/GPHR). However,

2 the first testing window will open soon and professionals seeking the new SHRM certification will be able to sit for their certification. Either way, being able to proudly hold one of these certifications is a wonderful way to invest in yourself and your career, whether you choose HRCI or SHRM CP/SCP or even hold both as many professionals are doing. Whatever you ultimately decide, congratulations on achieving these professional level certifications. We have a great couple of months ahead with our scheduled SHRM programs. In April we have Investigations and in May is our Annual Legal Seminar. Both will be held at the Smullin Center in Medford. If you haven t already, please RSVP. The information is posted on our website and further in this newsletter. Respectfully, Tanya Haakinson, PHR, SHRM CP President, Rogue Valley Chapter SHRM APRIL PROGRAM No Stone Unturned Workplace Investigation Training Experienced HR Managers, Patricia (Trish) Forde, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM SCP, The Hershey Company, Ashland Plant and Michelle Robison, MA, CareStream Health will discuss the fundamentals of an Effective Workplace Investigation. Thorough investigations are an employer s best defense in resolving workplace complaints, grievances, or incidents related to unfair dismissal, unlawful terminations, adverse actions, OSHA, etc. Program Highlights: The Duty to Investigate Choosing an Investigator Tips for Conducting an Effective Workplace Investigation: Preparation Witness Interviews Documentation The consequences of a poorly planned or incomplete investigation The consequences for failing to investigate

3 Program Materials: A complete How To Conduct a Workplace Investigation Stepby Step" handbook will be provided to program attendees. Date: Wednesday, April, 2015 Networking: 7:30 am to 8:00 am Workshop Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 am Presenter: Patricia (Trish) Forde & Michelle Robison Location: Smullin Health Education Center/ Lecture Hall # E. Barnett Road Medford, OR Cost: Members: $10.00 Non members: $15.00 First time Guests/Students: No Charge Credits: SHRM credits available HRCI credits are available RSVP To: Website: Julie julie.carr@blackstoneaudio.com Trish Forde, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM SCP Make April Your Celebrate Diversity Month Last month I presented a program on some NEW ANGLES on Diversity & Inclusion for our Rogue Valley SHRM there to implement a Diversity & Inclusion event at your own workplace. You can do this in any month members in a 2 hour long program. This month, I would like to challenge my HR colleagues out really, but I m choosing April to implement this initiative in my workplace.

4 Ideas that you might consider include the following: Hold a Diversity Logo Contest and encourage employees to have their kids/family enter it too! Have a vote and choose a winner, awarding a grand prize and prizes for entrants. Have a Diversity topic drawing (coloring) contest and invite employees and their kids to enter, offering a nice prize to the top winner and maybe stickers or diversity pencil for entrants (see below for prize ideas). Hold a Diversity Day potluck at your workplace and encourage people to bring food/dishes representing different cultures to share. Create a Diversity Bulletin Board and invite employees to share a fact or story about their family, or their culture, or ancestry that makes them unique. Issue prizes to entrants. Create a plan to celebrate the seven nationally recognized History and Heritage Months within your organization, such as sharing the significance of the month, little known facts, resources, bringing in cultural speakers, playing educational games, displaying posters, etc., for: African American History Month (February), Women s History Month (March), Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May), Gay and Lesbian Pride (June), Hispanic Heritage Month (September), Disability Employment Awareness month (October), and Native American Month (November). A variety of resources on the origins of these months can be found on the internet at sites such as Or come up with your own ideas that would fit into your workplace. (If you come up with a successful idea that was implemented at your workplace, me at pforde@hersheys.com and I will share your results in our next Rogue Valley SHRM newsletter! I ll also send you a cool Diversity prize! Offering Prizes Will Make Your Event Even More FUN! You can involve your workers and their families in your initiative by awarding prizes to entrants. There are low cost items available on the following website: Items include: Pencils, pins, bracelets, totes, necklaces, etc.

5 ANNUAL MAY LEGAL SEMINAR Please join the Rogue Valley SHRM Chapter for our annual May Legal Seminar brought to us by Barran Liebman, Portland area based attorneys. Presentations will be on Avoiding Wrongful Discharge, Legislative Update, Recreational Marijuana and Use or Abuse: Tools to Curb Family Leave Abuse. Full day seminar includes lunch provided by Mucho Gusto. Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Networking: 8:00 am to 8:30 am Workshop Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Presenters: Sean Ray, Barran Liebman Attorneys and Jennifer Bouman Steagall, RedKite Employment Law Outsourcing Presentations: Sean Ray, Barran Liebman Attorneys Sean is an attorney at Barran Liebman, where he represents management in employment matters. He defends employers against discrimination complaints, sexual harassment lawsuits, and retaliation claims, and represents employers in state court, as well as before Oregon s Bureau of Labor and Industries and the Washington State Human Rights Commission. In addition to litigation, Sean also works with employers to ensure compliance with changes in the law, including drafting and revising their employee handbooks and providing customized trainings to address harassment, discrimination, and other workplace issues to help businesses prevent grievances.

6 Sean regularly writes about employment law cases and decisions, and his columns can be found in such publications as the Portland Business Journal, the Daily Journal of Commerce, and Oregon Business Magazine. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Portland, and earned his J.D. at the University of Oregon. In addition to being licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington, the U.S. District Court of Oregon, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Sean is also a Registered United States Patent Attorney. Jennifer Bouman Steagall, RedKite Employment Law Outsourcing Red Kite founder Jennifer Bouman Steagall is engaging, dynamic, compelling, entertaining, and genuinely passionate about her work, or so people say. She also happens to be a highly skilled management side employment litigation attorney with over 14 years of experience representing Oregon and Washington employers. In 2010 Jennifer left law firm life to open a solo private practice called Employment Law Outsourcing (ELO). ELO is the formal legal defense side of Jennifer s practice and continues to be the name under which Jennifer represents clients in legal matters filed at the agency level and in state and federal court. Over the next 3 years ELO grew into more than an employment law practice; it became a better business practice. To give the prevention focused, organizational development side of her practice its own voice, Jennifer launched Red Kite as a d.b.a. of ELO in It doesn t take long to see Jennifer s passion for training and her commitment to helping businesses grow and succeed. Jennifer s clients consider her to be a trusted business partner and effective on site trainer with a reputation for professionalism, integrity, enthusiasm and creativity. She is proud to be a favorite speaker for human resource organizations, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, the Oregon Employer s Council, and the Portland State University HR Certificate Professional Development Program. You can read more about Jennifer s credentials, associations and publications at ELO. Seminar Location: Smullin Health Education Center 2825 E. Barnett Road Medford, OR Registration Including Lunch): By May 13 th : $75.00 Members / $85.00 Non Members / $25.00 Students After May 13 th : $85.00 Members / $95.00 Non Members / $25.00 Students HRCI Credit: HRCI & SHRM credits are pending RSVP To: Fax or Registration Form to Julie (541) or julie.carr@blackstoneaudio.com

7 ROGUE VALLEY CHAPTER SHRM 2015 PROGRAM CALENDAR Smullin Rogue Regional Medical Center (RRMC) January 21, :00 10:00 am The HR Professional Competency Model: A Road Map for Success Presented by Kari Strobel, PhD Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) No Credits February 18, :00 10:00 am Active Shooter/Workplace Violence Presented by Jeff Gedding from Boise Cascade HRCI & SHRM Credits awarded March 18, :00 10:00 am Diversity Roundtable Presented by Trish Forde, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM SCP Human Resources and Safety Manager, The Hershey Company SHRM Credits awarded HRCI Credits pending April 15, :00 10:00 am Workforce Investigations/ Drug Use in Workplace Presented by Michelle Robison Human Resource Manager, Carestream and Trish Forde, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM SCP Human Resources and Safety Manager, The Hershey Company SHRM Credits awarded HRCI Credits pending May 20, :00 am 4:00 pm Annual Legal Seminar Presented by attorneys from Barran Liebman, LLC and Jennifer Bouman Steagall

8 June No program July 22, :00 10:00 am Negotiation Skills Presented by Allen Cabelly, SPHR Professor, Portland State University Executive Director and Founder, Portland Leadership Institute August 19, :00 10:00 am Seat at the Leadership Table Presented by Jeanette Trumm Human Resources Director, Neuman Hotel Group September 16, :00 10:00 am Are you talking to me? Presented by Jennifer Bouman Steagall SHRM Credits awarded HRCI Credits pending October 21, 2015 TBD November 18, 2015 TBD December No program CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Southern Oregon University Director of Human Resources This position is responsible for leading and managing the

9 Office of Human Resources at SOU. The position is responsible for overall administration of the department of human resources, including budget planning and management, setting goals and departmental objectives, staff assignments and organization, and direct supervision of three staff. The functions of this office include: employment, employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, policy development and administration, employee recruitment and retention, training, benefits, personnel records and HR information systems. The Director provides leadership and is the chief HR advisor to University administrators and is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable state and Federal laws and University rules and policies. The Director also serves as a coach and mentor to staff, and works collaboratively with departments and the unions to address management, staffing, and performance development needs. Southern Oregon University is a supportive and inclusive campus community that embraces diversity of background, culture, belief, values, and thoughts. The Director also serves as an Affirmative Action Officer on campus and is responsible for the implementation and management of equal opportunity and affirmative action compliance programs and reporting to ensure campus wide compliance. Knowledge of and/or experience with Title IX matters preferred. The Director works closely with the other Affirmative Action Officers to review and investigate affirmative action, discrimination, and harassment complaints. The Director reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. Minimum Qualifications: A Master s degree in a related field and 8 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role in Human Resources with a strong familiarity with related laws and compliance issues. Strong communication and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive confidential matters. A commitment to providing outstanding service also required. Preferred Qualifications: HR Certification (i.e. PHR or SPHR) and experience in a higher education setting or a public agency is preferred.

10 Knowledge of and/or experience with Title IX matters preferred. Facebook Twitter Website Copyright 2015 Rogue Valley Chapter SHRM, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences