West Sound Happenings

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1 Chapter # Save The Dates WSHRMA Chapter Meetings & HR Events Mark these dates on your calendar! March 9, 2016 WSHRMA Luncheon Silverdale Beach Hotel March 18, 2016 WA State Council Employment Law & HR Conference Meydenbauer Center Bellevue, WA April 13, 2016 WSHRMA Luncheon Silverdale Beach Hotel May 11, 2016 WSHRMA Spring Conference Bremerton Conference Center Please visit our website for more information. Session Title: Presenter: Date/Time: Location: Price: RSVP: West Sound Happenings March 2016 WSHRMA March Luncheon The Employment Discrimination Charge, Start to Finish Janice Whitman March 9, 2016, Noon-1:30 Check-in starts at 11:45 Silverdale Beach Hotel $25.26 to WSHRMA members/$35.81 Non-WSHRMA members Registration via Eventbrite by March 1st. Space is limited; please RSVP as soon as possible. This presentation is designed to provide HR professionals with an overview of the administrative process for charges asserting violations of the Washington Law Against Discrimination. The presentation will track the life of a typical charge, from the filing through the Human Rights Commission s investigation, the employer s response, and the resolution. Along the way, attendees will learn what types of claims are within the Human Right Commission s jurisdiction, best practices for responding to a charge and interfacing with the Human Rights Commission, and the ways in which a charge may be concluded. Participants will learn: 1. How the Human Rights Commission s administrative process works. 2. What types of discrimination claims fall within the Human Rights Commission s administrative process. 3. Best practices for navigating the administrative charge process. Meet your Presenter: Janice Whitman is a Civil Rights Specialist for the Washington State Human Rights Commission where she began as an investigator in She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, and a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Note: Pre-approved for 1 General recertification credit by HRCI and 1 credit for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. Many thanks to our luncheon sponsors:

2 Page 2 By Shelli Schultz, President WSHRMA President s Message West Sound Happenings WSHRMA Presidents Message It s March! I love this time of year, spring is just around the corner! Forget fifty shades of grey, how about fifty shades of GREEN! We have a lot going on as we head into spring. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for professional development, networking, information, and continued support of excellence in Human Resources. Join us on March 9 th as Janice Whitman, a Civil Rights Specialist for the Washington State Human Rights Commission, talks about Employment Discrimination and what that looks like with a typical charge. Then, on March 18 th, be sure to stop by the WSHRMA table at the Washington State Law Conference in Bellevue and say hello. We hope to see you there! Be sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming WSHRMA Meeting Programs March 9: Janice Whitman, Employment Discrimination March 18: Washington State Law Conference, Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue April 13: Cynthia Shick, Exploring the Work of Leaders May 11: Spring Conference at the Bremerton Conference Center June 8: Breakfast meeting, 2016 Employment Law updates July: No chapter meeting We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting or event! Shelli Schultz, SHRM-SCP, SPHR 2016 President Welcome New WSHRMA Members Leslie Pfau & Jenny DeHart

3 West Sound Happenings Page 3 Become a WSHRMA Member Do you know someone interested in designating our chapter as their local chapter? Please contact Marie Le Marche, Co-Membership Director or Deanne Hull, Co- Membership Director, with any questions or marielamarche@chifranciscan.org dhull@artanderson.com WSHRMA Spotlight Member Join WSHRMA Today! Deborah Howard, SHRM-CP, PHR Deborah is the HR Coordinator for the City of Port Orchard. She performs technical work in recruitment, selection, payroll and benefits administration; prepares policies and procedures concerning benefits administration; develops and administers examinations for various positions and serves as Secretary and Chief Examiner to the Civil Service Commission. She also performs special projects and assist with non-civil service selection procedures as assigned; and assists City with general Human Resources needs. Deborah has been a member of SHRM/WSHRMA since She holds a Bachelor s Degree in Environmental Studies and her career path lead her into Human Resources. To gain more knowledge to be successful in the field, she earned her PHR /SHRM-CP certification. When asked how SHRM/ WSHRMA supports her career, she answered It has been great for networking with other HR professionals as well as providing excellent resources in the field. One tip that Deborah can share with other HR professionals is to be approachable! Many times employees fear or avoid interacting with HR. Deborah says she has gained a lot of trust with employees over the years by being approachable, listening and following through as soon as possible on their requests. She says a sense of humor goes a long way too! In her spare time, Deborah loves to ride and spend time with her 3 Tennessee Walking Horses. She and her husband are planning a trip to Ireland in One fun fact about her is that she taught her pet duck to dance in a circle.

4 Page 4 West Sound Happenings WSHRMA April Luncheon Session Title: Exploring the Work of Leaders Presenter: Cynthia Shick Date/Time: April 13, 2016 Check-in starts at 11:45 Location: Silverdale Beach Hotel Price: $25.26 to WSHRMA members/$35.81 Non-WSHRMA members RSVP: Registration via Eventbrite by April 5th. Space is limited; please RSVP as soon as possible. When the Wiley Company asked 5900 training participants to select a category of learning where they would choose to attend voluntarily, "Leadership Skills" came up 81% of the time, second only to learning relevant technical job skills. SHRM's 2015 research report, "Business and Human Capital Challenges Today and in the Future" further supports what we already know: working people--not just the ones at the top--want access to more leadership competency for themselves, their peers, their leaders, and within their HR departments as well. Meeting your organization's demand for leadership development today presents a daunting challenge - not for lack of options, but from so many! If from the vast inventory available at "Leadership Depot " there was but one elegant set of development tools to produce the best leaders at all levels, what would it be? The Work of Leaders is the culmination of six years of research and development from the most respected and influential authorities on leadership, boiled down to a simple process that helps leaders do the work that gets results. The primary objective? To remove the mystery and spell out a leader's crucial responsibilities as clearly as possible: crafting a vision, building alignment, and championing execution. What you'll take away: A fresh perspective on boosting leadership effectiveness in your organization A basic understanding of the three foundations for moving a group from point A to point B An introduction to the drivers and best practices that make successful leaders Complimentary access to a personalized leadership profile that assesses your approach to leading, and suggests strategies for developing your best leadership WSHRMA practices is seeking (valued applications at $100). for 2016 grants for projects that benefit West Sound area About Your Presenter: communities. Projects must be in areas that pertain to WSHRMA s mission, such as workforce Cynthia Shick helps organizations achieve their most meaningful goals by delivering power tools to the readiness, diversity and inclusion, or government workplace, creating a robust work community in the process. affairs In an and energetic advocacy. and experiential environment, training and facilitation participants learn the best practices of leadership, self-awareness, collaboration, project management, and teamwork, as they apply the lessons to their Applications own real may situations. be submitted With experience to WSHRMA from by 23 mail years as a project manager and literally thousands of hours logged or in no team later interactions, than October Cynthia's 3, mission is focused on helping people gain the satisfaction of learning to get both concrete results and great working relationships. Please visit or wshrma@outlook.com for the 2016 grant Note: Pre-approved for 1 General recertification credit by application. HRCI and 1 credit for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification.

5 West Sound Happenings Page 5 Submitted by Rita Birang, SPHR Workforce Readiness Director, building partnerships in our community: Investing In Your Employees Just Got Easier By Amy Hatfield, Dean of Workforce Development & Basic Studies at Olympic College Innovation, acceleration, and creativity abound. This makes keeping pace with the changes in technology and business processes essential. Companies and organizations gain when employees build on their knowledge, skills, and abilities to adapt to these advancements. However, it can also be expensive. And in difficult economic times, cutting professional development can be one of the first cost saving measures companies take. Good news! Olympic College (OC) is the recipient of state training dollars that may be used for supporting the education and training of your employees. Qualified activities are those courses related to career advancement and/or needed to perform in their current position. This is an extremely broad category and there should be courses to meet your business needs. Areas of emphasis may include learning new software programs, welding techniques, communication, composites, business writing, cyber security, and more. It can also include acquiring new critical skills such as learning Spanish in response to changing demographics. Perhaps your employees could improve their intercultural competencies by taking a course on human relations in the workplace or one aimed at appreciating diversity? Do you have emerging leaders you want to put on a management or supervisory track? There are many relevant courses to choose from. Qualified participants are employees who, at the beginning of the quarter, either: Qualified for unemployment benefits in the last 48 months. The employee did not have to receive benefits to qualify; Or, Separated from any branch of military service in the last 48 months. Qualified assistance may include tuition, books, and fees. Most leaders would agree that supporting the skill acquisition and professional advancement of employees is a benefit to the organization overall. So stretch those precious professional development funds by having OC verify your employees meet the criteria above and enroll them. It s quick and easy! Spring quarter classes start April 4 th. Interested in partnering with OC? Contact Kristopher Nelsen at knelsen@olympic.edu or call Certification Study Group For more information, contact Cindy Juarez, WSHRMA Certification Director, at (360) WSHRMA Spring Conference May 11th Do you know a business that may be interested in being a sponsor or vendor at our Spring Leadership Conference? If so, please contact Schelie Hoynes: wshrma@artanderson.com

6 Page 6 West Sound Happenings 2016 Board of Directors President Shelli Schultz, SPHR, SHRM-SCP , x1133 sschultz@myfinancialgoals.org President-Elect Kim Huyber, SPHR, SHRM SCP khuyber@kitsapcu.org Past President Stacey Scalf x1307 sscalf@cordanths.com Secretary John Bower, SPHR, SHRM-SCP jbower@ehlinsurance.com Treasurer Julie Tappero julie@westsoundworkforce.com Program Director Lalonda Hansen, PHR, SHRM-CP lalonda.hansen@chifranciscan.org Conference Director Rachael Taylor, PHR, SHRM-CP rachael.taylor@harrisonmedical.org Co-Membership Director Marie LaMarche, SPHR, SHRM-CP marielamarche@chifranciscan.org Co-Membership Director Deanne Hull, SPHR, SHRM-SCP HR dhull@artanderson.com Communications Director Vertesia Payne WSHRMA@outlook.com Certification Director Cindy Juarez cindy.juarez@navy.mil Diversity Director Carrissa Sinott sinnottcl@gmail.com Workforce Readiness Director Rita Birang, SPHR rita.birang@navy.mil Legislative Director Margaret Henning Farber, SPHR, SHRM-SCP marghfarber@gmail.com SHRM Foundation Director Carolyn Nall, SPHR, SHRM-SCP cnall@columbiabank.com