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Mark your calendars for the 2nd Tuesday
of every month to attend a dynamic Human Resource Program!
The time of the program rotates each month, throughout the calendar quarter, generally* as follows::
| 1st Month of each Quarter - Morning Meeting: 7:30 am - 9:00 am |
| 2nd Month of each Quarter - Lunch Meeting: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
| 3rd Month of each Quarter - Evening Meeting: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
*Note: Times may be altered for special presentations watch the newsletter and website for details.
General Monthly Meeting - Meeting Agenda Example:
| 7:30 - 7:45 | Registration & Networking |
| 7:45 - 7:55 | Announcements & Chapter Business |
| 7:55 - 9:00 | Speaker Introduction, Presentation & Questions |
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MC-SHRM... A Dynamic, Growing Local Chapter - Affiliated with SHRM
"Superior Merit Award" Winning Chapter, Affiliated with The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which is the World's Largest Association, Devoted to Human Resource Management and Including 190,000+ Members!
Locally, We Offer:
Professional Development
- Monthly Meetings
- ...featuring Speakers on a Variety of HR Topics
- Workshops & Seminars
- ...emphasizing Education on Functional Areas of Human Resources
- Special Programs
- ...spotlighting Latest Trends Affecting Human Resource Professionals
- Professional Certification
- ...in Partnership with Rice University School of Continuing Studies, Increase Your Knowledge of Human Resource Management
and Prepare for the Professional Certification Exam, Administered by HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute).
SHRM Learning System is Utilized. Discounted Rate is Offered to MC-SHRM Members. www.scs.rice.edu/hr
Networking & Professional Resources
- Network with Your Peers
- ...Build Professional Relationships
- Legislative Updates
- ...Access Current Human Resource Information Affecting Local and National Workforce and Advising on the Latest Trends
- Take Action to Impact Legislative Issues
- ... Participate in Legislative Activities that Influence State and Federal Laws Affecting Your Worksite and Employees
Leadership Enhancement
- Volunteer to "Serve the Professional and Advance the Profession"
- Build a Professional Network
- ... Attend Meetings, Join a Committee, Get Involved
Click here for more program information
For more career services information, please see our Career Services page. To post your job listing or resume, please consider becoming a member.
| Upcoming Programs |
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Tue. Feb 9, 2010 |
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Members: $10 - - - Prospective Members & Guests: $20 =========================================
SEE FREE SHUTTLE INFORMATION BELOW
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"LET IT HRIPP! HR Impacting Public Policy"
...Early 2010 Legal & Legislative Briefing
Back by popular demand, Pamela F. Hutchins, Esq., SPHR will inform and entertain us at our February General Meeting!
We are in the midst of a significant, rapid change in our Country's administration. The Supreme Court of the United States decisions, as well as federal, state and local government's legislative actions, significantly impact employers and we need to review! FMLA Regs and ADA-AA will be a focus of our meeting.
Join us also in discussing what the Supreme Court is deciding about the workplace, trends in employment litigation in the U.S., and what the federal and state governments have in the pipeline as legislative initiatives. The courts are further defining the various employment laws, and top HR policy decisions being debated in Washington include: immigration reform, religious freedom, same-sex benefits, paid sick leave, genetic non-discrimination, and violence in the workplace.
HR needs to be prepared to get on the forefront of these issues, and take an active part in the drafting and passage of workplace legislation, while being ready for the compliance demands already at hand. 2008 saw a 15% increase in EEOC charges, before ADA changes and the Lily Ledbetter act. Between these changes to the law and the impact of the down economy, experts predict another year of double digit increases.
The Learning Objectives for this Session include:
- Inform attendees of the types of new legal and legislative issues and how to avoid corporate liability
- Help attendees better prepare themselves and their HR colleagues to stay on top of emerging issues and trends, legally and legislatively, at the local, state, and federal levels
- Prepare attendees to speak out and impact pending legislative initiatives affecting workplaces.
Pamela F. Hutchins is currently Chair of the Board of Directors / Co-Founder / Co-Owner Employment Practices Solutions, Inc., however she previously worked as the Vice President of Human Resources and Legal for a petroleum refining company in the Caribbean. She provides a full range of human resource and employment practices consulting services to clients. Pamela is an experienced human resource professional and attorney and has provided employment practices consulting services to employers since 1992. Pamela received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University and subsequently earned a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law.
This engaging presentation will inform you of the types of issues affecting corporate liability, will help you better prepare yourself and your HR colleagues to stay on top of issues affecting your business, and (hopefully!) encourage you to speak out and impact pending legislative initiatives affecting workplaces.
This program has been pre-approved for1.00 (Strategic) recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org
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THANKS TO GABBARD & COMPANY FOR FREE LUNCH SHUTTLE
To participate in FREE Lunch Shuttle Service from Lowe's to LSC-Montgomery:
1. Park in the Lowe's parking lot, behind the Woodforest Bank building (look for a white, 15 passenger van & Brian waiting to shuttle you)
2. Ride in the air conditioned comfort from Lowe's to the walkway beside Room A-102, where our lunch meeting is being held
3. Following the meeting, conveniently board the shuttle for a ride back to Lowe's
Shuttle Schedule:
11:00am-11:40am=Shuttle runs between Lowe's & LSC-Montgomery
1:00pm-1:40pm=Shuttle runs between LSC-Montgomery & Lowe's
Shuttle Questions: Brian McMullin. Gabbard & Company - Cell / /Text: 281-222-5833
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11:30am-1:00pm |
| Location: |
Lone Star College-Montgomery Campus Room A-102 |
| RSVP by: |
Fri. Feb 5, 2010 |
| Speaker(s): |
Pamela F. Hutchins, Esq., SPHR |
| Organization: |
Employment Practices Solutions, Inc. |
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RSVP deadline (02/05/10) expired. |
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| Date: |
Tue. Mar 9, 2010 |
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Members: $10 - - - Prospective Members & Guests: $20 =========================================
"COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS BUILD TRUST"
How often is our day negatively affected by an affront from a co-worker, an inadvertent comment from a supervisor, or the demand to work with someone we find obnoxious? How often do we wish we could just say what we needed to say but then decide against it for fear of consequences? How often have we agreed with a decision even if we felt it was wrong because we were uncomfortable challenging the boss or the status quo?
During this presentation tools will be provided to address uncomfortable or awkward situations before our reactions develop into persistent misery, hurt, or anger. Competency complements confidence and both contribute to courage. By understanding cognitive curiosity, emotional intelligence, and systems dynamics, we can be courageous in saying what needs to be said and ask challenging questions.
During this presentation Ms. Harlan will provide guidance, insight, and practical tools so that participants are prepared to successfully engage in a courageous conversation, strengthen their professional relationships, and increase trust in their organizations.
The Learning Objectives for this Session Include:
- Identify elements of challenging conversations
- Use tools and techniques to prepare for a courageous conversation
Contrary to popular assumption, Mary Harlan asserts that people do not resist change; they resist being changed by someone else! A critical skill for changing oneself and one's situation is the ability to engage in courageous conversations. This skill requires an understanding of cognitive curiosity, emotional intelligence, and systems dynamics. Mary's practical tools provide an easy introduction to the skill and a user-friendly reference for ongoing mastery. Initiating courageous conversations establishes trust among individuals and supports high performance in organizations.
In her coaching practice, Mary provides a structure to focus on short-term performance objectives that are aligned with life goals. Keenly aware of cross-cultural/diversity dynamics and knowledgeable about adult development and emotional intelligence, she brings a unique set of competencies and inspiration to her clients.
Mary has a lifetime commitment to personal and professional development and brings a practical understanding of systems dynamics and vision inspired change to her clients. Mary Harlan founded Harlan Consulting in 1993 with the mission to create conditions for culture change that will support business success in today's constantly changing environment. Clients include Duke Energy, Shell, BP Amoco, the U S Secret Service, and the USDA.
She has presented her work at the World Resources Institute, The World Bank, Diversity Conferences of Amoco and Shell, the CDO Forum at Bennett College, Gulf Coast Symposium, Texas Diversity Conference, and ASTD. Mary serves on the Planning Committee of the CDO Forum and is a frequent lecturer at the University of Houston. Actively engaged in her community, she has served several non-profit organizations as volunteer and board member. |
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3:30PM - 5:00PM |
| Location: |
Lone Star College-Montgomery Campus Room A-102 |
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Wed. Mar 3, 2010 |
| Speaker(s): |
Mary Harlan, Consultant |
| Organization: |
Harlan Consulting Services, Inc. |
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Tue. Apr 13, 2010 |
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Members: $10 - - - Prospective Members & Guests: $20 =========================================
"MAKING RETURN TO WORK - - - WORK"
The longer your injured employee is away from work, the higher your costs will be and the more difficult it is for your employee to ever return to the workforce. Human Resource professionals recognize that workers' compensation is not only a financial issue it is also a major employee relations concern. Human Resource professionals usually have a role to play in managing both. The primary goal of the workers' compensation system is to get injured employees back to productive work as soon as possible following an injury.
The recent emphasis on early return to work in our workers' compensation system and the increased opportunities for employers are both key to lower workers' compensation costs. Employers, insurance carriers, injured employees, and health care providers all have an active role to play in getting injured employees back to productive work. Learn about your role and how to implement a simple and effective procedure.
This session introduces current best practices and offers new and innovative ways to identify meaningful return to work opportunities. The traditional "light duty" concept is ancient history. Employees who continue to work following an injury, or who return to productive work as soon as possible after an injury, heal better and faster than those who become unnecessarily inactive and disconnected from their employer. Remember, that most return to work assignments are temporary and short term.
Learn how to work better with your adjuster, the treating doctor, and case managers. Information includes how to avoid some of the roadblocks often faced by employers in getting injured employees back to productive work and how to keep from being your own worst enemy when it comes to managing workers compensation costs.
The Learning Objectives for this session include:
1. Overview of Workers' Compensation Process and Procedures
2. Provide tools to help employers eliminate unnecessary and costly lost time
3. Introduce strategies for reducing business costs associated with on-the-job related illness and injury
Pat Crawford is the Return to Work Education Coordinator for the Texas Department of Insurance/Division of Workers' Compensation. Prior to joining the Division, she was a Workers' Compensation Specialist and HR Manager for Levi Strauss & Co. She monitored and managed workers' compensation claims and issues, including legislative and regulatory matters, in 13 different states. She served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund. (TMI) for 9 years.
Her extensive Human Resource background and understanding of workers' compensation has made her a valuable participant in various groups and organizations addressing workers' compensation and labor concerns across the country. Her business background has provided "hands on" experience in dealing with the difficulties often faced by employers in controlling workers' compensation costs and getting injured workers back into a productive work environment.
This program has been submitted to HRCI for consideration to be pre-approved for 1.00 (Strategic) recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org |
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7:30am-9:00am |
| Location: |
Lone Star College-Montgomery Campus Room A-102 |
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Wed. Apr 7, 2010 |
| Speaker(s): |
Pat Crawford, Return to Work Education Coordinator |
| Organization: |
Texas Department of Insurance/Division of Workers' Compensation |
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