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1 Acadiana SHRM NEWSLETTER Summer 2016 Not a member yet? ASHRM is a very active group of more than 375 members that offers valuable professional development resources and many networking opportunities. HR can sometimes be a very lonely profession, but membership in the ASHRM chapter can provide you with a network of support when you need it. ASHRM Membership Benefits Opportunity to network on a monthly basis with colleagues facing similar challenges and issues. Monthly luncheons with topics that are current and relevant for HR professionals. Our monthly programs are also pre-approved for SHRM & HRCI (recertification) credit! Annual conference, which includes legislative updates as well as professional guest speakers. PHR/SPHR & SHRM certification prep classes Coaching Program where Senior HR Professionals partner with Junior HR Professionals providing guidance and support in their HR career path. Access to the ASHRM website and directory of members as well as other valuable information. Monthly e-news to stay on top of national and local events and HR related news. ASHRM Newsletter Summer ASHRM Events p.2 New Members P.5 Upcoming Events p.6 ASHRM Rock Stars p.11 Job Postings p.12 In the News p.13 Learn more about joining ASHRM here.

2 2016 ASHRM Events! May ASHRM Luncheon Greg Moroux with The Onebane Law Firm Privacy In the Workplace Lee Sibler Award Winning Speaker & Author June ASHRM Luncheon Take This Job And Love It!

3 Painting for a Cause! 2016 ASHRM Events! Thanks to everyone who came out to this fun networking event! ASHRM raised $745 to donate to the SHRM Foundation! 2016 Advisory Group Met in March, for introductions and What Work-Related Topics Are Keeping You Up at Night? discussion!

4 NEW! UL Lafayette Student Chapter Highlights MARCH MEETING My HR Journey Presented by Tiffany Gullett HR Business Partner at Wood Group APRIL MEETING Marketing Your Company Brand/ Recruiting Presented by Kelli Foret Richard

5 New Member Spotlight! WELCOME NEW ASHRM MEMBERS!! Amanda Bertrand Human Resource Specialist ImmunoTek Bio Centers, LLC. Andrea LeBlanc Payroll Ernest P. Breaux Electrical Mandy Marye HR Manager Aramark Cynthia Abshire Human Resources Domingue, Szabo & Associates, Inc. Jamie Bernard HR Manager St. Martin Parish Sheriff s Office

6 UPCOMING EVENTS Education Workshop Form I-9 Compliance: Issues Every Employer Needs To Know Patricia Bollman, Attorney Thursday, July 21, :00 a.m. Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise ( LITE Center ) Summer Work Experience Program for Students Sponsored by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Service. This program places high functioning students with disabilities with local businesses for up to 40 hours per week paying $8 per hour. Students will be placed starting in early June and there is no cost to employers. Please contact for more information.

7 UPCOMING EVENTS Interested in SHRM Certification? Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field and a valuable asset to your organization. UL Lafayette Continuing Education Department will offer the SHRM Certification Prep Course this Fall. This instructor-led course is designed for human resource professionals interested in preparing for the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exam, achieving professional advancement and/or building confidence for addressing today s HR challenges. Registration opening soon! SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Prep Course 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Saturday September 24th, Saturday October 1st, and Saturday October 8th For more information call or go to keeplearning.louisiana.edu How to Shift Your Organization's Internal & External Culture Presented by: Brian Church Wednesday, July 13, :30 a.m. at River Oaks

8 UPCOMING EVENTS The 2017 SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition will be held in New Orleans on June 18th 21st. SHRM will need roughly 1500 volunteers to help ensure a successful event. If you would like to receive more information or get on the volunteer list for next year please visit August Luncheon Unemployment Claims Presented by Stephen C. Harris, Employer Outreach Liaison for the Louisiana Workforce Commission August 10th at 11:30 a.m. River Oaks

9 UPCOMING EVENTS FORWARD 2016 ASHRM Annual HR Conference & Expo Save the Date! Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Cajundome Convention Center Lafayette, LA Engaging & Informative Topics to include: Change Management Healthcare Reform Legal Update Plus much more! Registration now open! Pressing Forward During Difficult Times Submit Your Favorite Vendor! Do you have a vendor that you enjoy working with? Would you like to see them as a vendor for the upcoming ASHRM Conference? Vendor registration will be opening soon and we d like to add vendors this year. Please share your favorite vendor with us by sending the below information to: membership@acadianashrm.org: Vendor Name Contact Services Provided Contact Phone Number Contact Name

10 UPCOMING EVENTS Acadiana Diversity Job Fair Thursday, October 13 th The Heymann Convention Center 9:00am to 12:00pm For more information visit Get ready, Cajun land! A new level of excitement is on the way. This summit will feature jam packed breakout sessions; 12 speakers, including Waitr CEO Chris Meaux and keynote speaker Casey Gerald. 2nd Annual Gulf Coast Young Professionals Summit August 11th & 12th UL Lafayette Student Union Register today! This vibrant surge of professional camaraderie will inspire and activate action-oriented thought leaders. Dynamic speakers from across the State of Louisiana excelling in their careers - are poised to share best practices, lessons learned and strategic measures and interactive workshops to ensure success. Organizations, groups and individuals throughout the state and the southeast Gulf Coast region who are serious about advancement and are willing to capitalize on this opportunity will attend. See you at the Summit!

11 ASHRM Rock Stars!! March Rock Star! Lynn Lackey Cintas HR Manager May Rock Star! Tiffany Domangue DenMar Staffing Staffing Coordinator June Rock Star! Eugenia Shedrick WorkNet Staffing Recruiter

12 JOB POSTINGS Administrator, Human Resources Republic National Distributing Company Talent Acquisition Manager ImmunoTek Bio Centers, LLC Human Resource Coordinator Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. Learning & Development Specialist Schumacher Clinical Partners

13 In the News It s Time to Comply with Overtime Rules The U.S. Department of Labor issued its final regulations changing the salary threshold for employees to remain exempt under what are commonly called the white collar exemptions for executive, administrative and professional employees. Here are some important things to know. The rule extends overtime protections to 4.2 million workers who are not currently eligible under federal law. The new salary threshold has changed from $23,660 per year ($455 per week) to $47,476 per year ($913 per week). Employees who do not meet this new threshold must be paid overtime. The new salary threshold for the highly compensated employees exemption changed from $100,000 to $134,004, or the 90 th percentile of full-time salaried workers nationally. The final rule did not include a change to the duties tests. The Department of Labor will increase the salary threshold every three years, beginning January 1, Employers must comply with the new regulations by December 1, More detailed information can be found on the Department of Labor s website at SHRM Foundation Scholarships For HR Professionals Academic Scholarships New for 2016! The SHRM Foundation has substantially increased its award funding and increased the individual award amounts. We are proud to offer five awards of $2,500 each to those pursuing undergraduate degrees, plus 15 awards of $5,000 each to those pursuing graduate education. Funds may be used for any combination of tuition, books or other course-related fees. Twenty academic scholarships are awarded annually, four in each SHRM domestic region. How to Apply To apply for this scholarship, just complete and submit the online application. It includes contact information and a series of short answer questions about your volunteer experience and your career aspirations. You will also be asked to upload a current resume that includes your SHRM/SHRM Foundation volunteer experience, and two letters of reference. Reference letters should be addressed to the SHRM Foundation Scholarship Review Committee and should provide insight into your character, career and volunteer accomplishments, work ethic, values and need for the scholarship. Timeline Applications must be completed and submitted online by July 15, All applicants will be notified of the scholarship results by October 7. Scholarship checks will be distributed by the end of the year, after receipt of tax ID and enrollment verification. To learn more about eligibility and selection criteria visit the website. Louisiana Society for Human Resource Management 2016 Regular Session Bills of Interest A summary of bills pending before the Louisiana Legislature during the 2015 Regular Session, and their status as of the close of the session can be found here. Copies of the bills and more information can also be found at

14 Connect with ASHRM for up to date information and discussion. #AcadianaSHRM