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How to Make Executive Coaching Work for the Leaders in Your Company! Many companies today are successfully utilizing executive coaching to further develop their key executives to better meet the challenging demands of today’s business world. This presentation will help attendees determine whether their organization is using coaching to its fullest potential and how a leader in their organization or company might benefit from executive coaching. Topics to be covered:
Jackie will share some case examples as well as respond to questions from the attendees on how to best use executive and leadership coaching to the organization’s best advantage. Jackie A. Vice-Black, Ph.D., COO and Co-Founder of Coaching Partners, Inc. and President of Windsor Consulting Group, Inc. has focused on executive coaching for more than ten years. Her impressive client list boasts Fortune 500 companies including: Comcast; Astra Zeneca; Merck; Johnson & Johnson; Pepperidge Farm; Godiva Chocolatier; Campbells Soup; Wilmington Trust; Shire Pharmaceuticals; Chubb Insurance; Conde Nast; BMS; Shire Pharmaceuticals; Glaxo SmithKline; Aramark; Bayer; Wawa; MBNA; Virtua; HP Hood; Schering-Plough; Lenox; Southco; Princeton University; and many others. Jackie has more than twenty-five years of experience working in and consulting with major global companies and nonprofit organizations in executive coaching, leadership development, human resources, training, organization effectiveness, strategic planning, and change management. She has helped a variety of organizations improve the performance of their leaders, teams, systems, and high potential employees. She brings a unique combination of senior leadership experience and a psychologist's sensitivity to her executive coaching and consulting clients. Prior to launching Windsor Consulting Group, Inc. in 1998 and Co-Founding Coaching Partners, Inc. in 2003, Dr. Vice-Black held several Human Resources leadership positions during her nine-year tenure at SmithKline (currently GSK). She led the HR function for the Research & Development Division and held a similar position for corporate headquarters supporting the Corporate Officers. She also held numerous HR leadership roles at ARCO, including having responsibility for global talent and leadership development. Jackie obtained her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in Counseling Psychology and also completed a business certificate program at The Wharton School. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and serves on graduate school advisory boards and is an adjunct graduate faculty member for LaSalle University and Dowling Institute. She was honored as Outstanding Alumnus of LaSalle University in 1999.
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Offered by Greater April 11 & April 18, 2008 (2 day class) 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location - Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. - 430 W. Germantown Pike, East Phone: (610) 279-6666 Do you have the credential that proves you're an HR expert? Over 82,000 HR professionals do! If you are an experienced professional in the field of Human Resource Management and do not have your PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certification, you are missing the boat! Certification is the mark of a professional, signifying a mastery of your professional body of knowledge and your commitment to staying abreast of new developments in your field. Certification is important to HR professionals because it provides:
Greater Valley Forge HR Association (GVFHRA) is pleased to offer a Study Group designed to assist you in preparing for the certification exam. Please plan to register. The cost for the Study Group is just $200.00 to members of GVFHRA and $260.00 to non-members. Lunch will be served. Non-members will have the opportunity to join GVFHRA and pay the reduced rate. To register for this two-day study session, go to: http://www.gvfhra.org/upcoming_events.asp The next PHR/SPHR testing window is May 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008. (These dates are tentative and subject to change)
To register for the exam, go on–line: www.hrci.org. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Employee Recognition-Power of the "Carrot" College Night 1.0 HRCI Credits Who says employee recognition has to be difficult? Using a combination of non-cash recognition and simple training for the presentation of recognition awards, many of today's leading companies are successfully transforming their corporations into "Carrot Cultures" - creating workplaces where employees are committed, profitability is high, and retention is among the best in their industries. Recognition expert Chris Kendrick will illustrate how companies like DHL, Avis Budget Group and Pepsi Bottling Group spread the power of recognition across diverse locations and how every organization can implement these simple principles. Chris Kendrick will share the Carrots philosophy of recognition in a motivational, engaging and dynamic presentation. Best practices, case studies, and humorous examples teach leaders how recognition can make the strongest impact, with an emphasis on how techniques will positively affect productivity and profitability. cott Christopher Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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A Strategic Approach to Performance Management Learn how to take the dread out of performance appraisals and make them more effective with strategicapproaches used throughout the year. This interactive workshop will address topics including: · Why do we bother to do them and what decisions are needed early in the process? · 360 degree appraisals. · The law and performance evaluations. · What is Strategic Congruence and linking performance management with strategy. · What are competencies? · Advantages and disadvantages of various appraisal methods. · Setting performance standards, giving feedback & handling emotions. · Messing up and possible rater errors. · Handling appraisal politics. · Getting employees and supervisors to ‘buy in’. The seminar will be facilitated by: Angela Francesco, J.D., SPHR, has extensive experience in Human Resource Management. Her positions in for-profit corporations have included overall H.R. responsibility for pharmaceutical Research and Development scientists and staffs in the Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Driving Execution During Times of Change—The Role of the HR Professional 4.0 Strategic Credit Hours This program covers the organizational elements and individual behaviors required to ensure things get done during times of change. We will review the research on why some companies are better able to execute plans and initiatives and what is required to create and sustain a culture of getting things done. We will provide practical guidelines for avoiding the commitment dip that most companies experience during the first three moths of a change initiative and tips for maintaining high levels of enthusiasm for the duration of the change. Participants will also receive tips for assessing what stage of change-readiness others are at and techniques for moving them to the next stage. Objectives: Enable HR professionals to better support their line managers during times of change and help them maintain high levels of morale and productivity Provide HR professionals with tools and techniques to help them maintain their perspective and manage change Understand the role of the HR professional in building a culture of execution and getting things done Topics: Eight Factors Required for Effective Execution—during this segment we will review the research on the factors that support the effective execution of plans and initiatives. Participants will analyze their own organizations to determine the extent to which these factors are currently in place. Creating a Culture of Getting Things Done—this segment focuses on the culture required for effective execution including operating practices, leader behavior, and structure and systems. The role of the HR professional in creating this type of culture will also be discussed. Avoiding the Commitment Dip During Change—this segment covers how top-performing companies ensure high levels of commitment and enthusiasm for the duration of a change initiative. Facilitating Change-Readiness—this segment focuses on specific tools and techniques to assess the stage of change people are currently in and the strategies to move them to the next level. The Speaker: The President of OnPoint Consulting, Rick has a twenty-year track record of success as a human resource consultant and executive. He was a founder and managing partner of Manus, a human capital consulting firm, which he grew to over $4 million in revenue and sold to Right Management Consultants in 1998. At Right, Rick was the managing vice president of the Northeast and Eastern Canadian Consulting Practice, where he was responsible for fifty-five professionals and grew the region’s revenue from $7 million to $20 million. The focus of Rick’s work has been on helping organizations close the gap between strategy and execution. He has served as a consultant to leaders and management teams at Astra-Zeneca, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Citibank, Coca-Cola Company, ConocoPhilipps, Eisai Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, Lehman Bros., Merck & Co., the New York Stock Exchange, Northwestern Mutual Life, PeopleSoft, Pfizer Inc., Pitney Bowes, Prudential, Siemens Medical Systems, Subaru of America, and UBS among others. Rick has extensive experience in formulating and implementing strategic plans, managing change, and talent management. He has addressed executive conferences and made presentations to leadership teams on the topics of leader effectiveness, strategy execution, managing change, performance management, 360º feedback and its uses, and developing and using competency models to enhance organizational performance. Rick has co-authored three books on leadership, including Flexible Leadership: Creating Value by Balancing Multiple Challenges and Choices, (co-author with Dr. Gary Yukl) published by Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer, The Art and Science of 360º Feedback, (co-author with Anntoinette Lucia) published by Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer, and The Art and Science of Competency Models, (co- author with Anntoinette Lucia) published by Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer. He is also the author of several book chapters, including “Performance Management and Decision Making” in The Handbook of MultiSource Feedback, “The Art and Science of Competency Modeling” in What Smart Trainers Know, and “Using 360-Degree Feedback in a Talent Management System” in The Talent Management Handbook: Creating Organizational Excellence by Identifying, Developing, and Promoting Your Best People, as well as numerous articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness. His most recent article, “Why Integrating the Leading and Managing Roles Is Essential for Organizational Effectiveness,” appeared in Organizational Dynamics and is one of their most frequently downloaded articles. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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We invite you to nominate an HR professional in the Delaware Valley to be recognized as the 2008 HR Person of the Year. The Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Award Committee seeks candidates who represent “the best” in the human resources management profession. This highly prestigious award recognizes creative approaches and consistently high performance that benefits an organization. We share the belief that human resource professionals play a critical role in determining the strategic direction of organizations. This event recognizes Human Resource professionals who have exemplified outstanding achievements within the local HR community. Nominate Now! Mark Your Calendar! Radisson Valley Forge Thursday, May 8, 2008 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Nominate Now! The Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Award is a joint effort between HR Association of Southern New Jersey, Chester County Human Resource Association, Delaware SHRM, Greater Valley Forge HR Association, Philadelphia Regional SHRM, Tri-State HR Management Association chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). For questions, please contact our event management company, Seamless Events at 484-461-1067 or connie@seamlesseventsinc.com. This event is for GVFHRA members ONLY. This event is for Administration Use Only |
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“Advance Recruiting Techniques: The Art of the Cold Call AND MORE…” 2.5 HRCI Credits Let's face it: There are a great many recruiters who really dislike making Cold Calls to passive candidate prospects. "Cold Call." Brrrrrrrrr!! For many, just hearing this term elicits an involuntary shiver. It's no surprise then, why many engaged in recruiting would gladly elect to do anything (i.e.: spending countless hours trolling for resumes on job boards) rather than risk the possibility of overt REJECTION, at the hands of seemingly misguided passive candidate prospects. But it doesn't have to be this way... Imagine, instead, learning to make sincere, engaging calls to prospects where the worst possible outcome is a cordial conversation. Imagine a Cold Call scenario where, at a minimum, you are afforded the opportunity to learn a great deal about a prospect's background, as well as earn the right to call again in the future. Imagine a call format that enables you to more consistently recruit top-notch candidates who are well aligned for your openings. Imagine a Cold Call process that significantly diminishes the likelihood of either feeling awkward or experiencing rejection.... just imagine. In this 2 hour, instructor-led seminar, ART's CEO, Paul Siker, will walk through proven cold call methodologies that will help you to harness the power of this pivotal proactive recruiting practice. In this outstanding presentation, you can expect to learn the following: Utilizing A Consultative Approach Within Advanced Introductory Calls
Additionally, you will have an opportunity to listen to real-world demonstration calls that utilize the exact same strategies addressed within the program. If you are looking to become more adept at initiating and executing Advanced Introductory (Cold) Calls to passive candidate prospects, if you are seeking to implement a call format that not only works, but that will distinguish you from your peers, if you are fundamentally interested in making more effective and engaging calls, you will want to plan on attending this seminar. BIOPaul W. Siker, CPC Embarking on his recruiting career in 1987, Paul is the Founder and CEO of Advanced Recruiting Trends, a recruitment training and consulting firm. He is also Managing Partner of The Artisan Group, an executive search firm. Previously, Paul served as an Officer, Partner, and Senior Executive Search Consultant at The Guild Corporation, an undisputed leader in the Washington, D.C. recruitment marketplace. Over the last decade, The Guild Corporation experienced extensive growth by building a staff of 18 tenured recruiters and by achieving a client repeat business ratio in excess of 95 percent. Following the sale of The Guild Corporation, to System One Technical Services (later acquired by TMP Worldwide), Paul continued to perform in managerial, leadership, and recruiting roles, and was instrumental in the creation and roll out of a comprehensive, division-wide recruitment training program. Concurrent to his managerial responsibilities at Guild, System One, and TMP Worldwide, Paul has successfully executed assignments on a contingent, retained, and contract placement basis. In his career, he has placed hundreds of professionals into individual contributor, managerial, and executive officer level positions. Broadly regarded for his dynamic presentation style, Paul has been a featured speaker at the American Staffing Association (ASA) Recruiting Symposiums, the ASA World Expo and Convention, the New England Association of Personnel Services (NEAPS) Annual Conference, the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) Annual Conference, the Staffing Alliance of Maryland Employers, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chapter Presentations, and at other events focused on recruiting. Paul is also a frequent presenter to organizations seeking to implement recruiting and selling “best practices,” and has regularly been cited in recruiting and employment articles by “The Washington Post,” “Staffing Success Magazine,” “National Business Employment Weekly,” “Virginia Human Resources Today,” and other trade publications. Paul received a B.A. in Political Science from Wittenberg University and holds the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) designation. In March 2007, Paul released his first book, “Proactive Recruiting In A War For Talent Economy.” Directions to Villanova: Villanova University Connelly Center Cinema. I- 476 (Blue Route) to Exit 13 (Villanova/St. Davids) to Route 30 East. To reach the Main Gate entrance, proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) for one- half mile and turn left at the 5th light (Ithan Avenue). Main entrance is the second driveway on left, directly across from the The Pavilion Sports Complex. Please notify the attendant that you are attending the GVFHRA Seminar to gain access. Parking will be most convenient in the SAC (Saint Augustine Center) lot, which is directly across the street from the Connelly Center. Once in Connelly, there are signs which will direct you to the Cinema, on the first floor. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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SPONSORED BY CCHRA To maximize your professional effectiveness, you must do more than work hard—or even “work smart.” You must master office politics. Now, in this breakthrough session, discover the secrets of forging alliances and avoiding counter-productive animosities. Zero in on the rules of “positive politics” you are most likely to violate—and exactly how to turn that around. In just half a day, you’ll learn the powerful secrets of being smart about your conduct, powering-up your business communication, and enhancing your relationships with co-workers and your supervisor. Session Bonus: Discover 11 ways to recognize who really holds power and influence in any organization—and exactly how to tap into that power. To Register E-mail- denamcvicker@dejazzd.com Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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AN EVENT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS GVFHRA is kicking off their 25th year with a celebratory event to recognize the accomplishments, trends, leaders, influences and innovations of their chapter. Today and looking to the future, the chapter continues to dedicate itself on influencing growth and change for the Human Resource profession. All HR professionals are invited including GVFHRA members, SHRM members and nonmembers as well as family, friends, colleagues, and significant others for a night of excitement and entertainment. Be a part of an event that will magnify the spectacular accomplishments our past leaders influenced by daring to dream big and putting their ambitions into action. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To learn more about this fantastic event or to register for this event, please visit www.gvfhra25.org. “HR Strategies for the New Millennium” 1.0 HRCI Credit While the “7 Deadly Sins” for mere mortals are easy to spot, the “7 Deadly Sins” for the HR strategist are not always as easily identified. And, whether we like it or not, HR is in the risk management business. Successful HR strategists, therefore, must manage risk by avoiding these seven pitfalls while navigating a fast-changing global environment. The presentation discusses the various facets and considerations involved with thinking strategically, taking a position of advocacy, forming an opinion, understanding the business, being a change agent, and being flexible.
Steven A. Miranda, SPHR, GPHR Chief Human Resource and Strategic Planning Officer Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Steve is the Chief Human Resource and Strategic Planning Officer for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). In this role, Steve is responsible for both the development of world-class HR programs for the world’s largest professional HR organization as well as globalization and planning strategies focused on serving both exiting and future members. Prior to taking this role, Steve ran his own business and created HR initiatives and programs targeted at improving global organizational effectiveness at a variety of companies. Steve is a former HR Vice President at Lucent Technologies where his work took him around the world, including a 3 ½ year assignment as head of Lucent’s HR operations for the Asia Pacific region. Steve also serves as one of three PLEASE VISIT WWW.GVFHRA25.ORG for more information and registration. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. Family are invited to this event. |
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Inside the Legislator's Mind This seminar focuses on employment bills currently pending in Harrisburg as well as nationally. The seminar will discuss the likely motivation behind each bill as well as the pros and cons of each bill should it become law. The seminar concludes with specific steps HR professionals should consider in terms of grassroots advocacy to make sure their voices are heard as part of the legislative process. Among the bills to be discussed include bills that would: mandate meal and rest breaks; amend the PHRA to cover sexual orientation and gender identity; require employers to provide paid time off for victims of domestic abuse; restrict significantly pre- and post-employment drug testing; and require that employers who receive certifications, licenses etc from the Commonwealth participate in the federal E‑verify program. Speaker: Jonathan A. Segal is the Co Chair of WolfBlock’s Employment Services Group. Jonathan also is Managing Principal of the Wolf Institute, the training and educational arm of the Employment Services Group. Jonathan’s practice focuses on: · Preventive counseling, training and policy development, for example, with regard to harassment, diversity/glass ceiling issues, performance management, ADA, FMLA and FLSA compliance, violence, substance abuse, hiring and recruiting and workplace privacy. · Contracts/agreements/manuals, for example, employment agreements, executive contracts, severance agreements, ADR agreements, non-compete and other post-termination agreements, employee handbooks and managerial manuals. · Traditional labor, for example, union prevention audits and systems, anti-union campaigns, collective bargaining and management rights training. · Adversarial proceedings and government investigations, for example, EEO and other administrative charges as well DOL and other investigations. Jonathan has served as a consultant to the Jonathan is also frequently a featured speaker at national, state and local human resource, business and legal conferences, including conferences sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management, the Pennsylvania State Chamber of Business and Industry and ACCA. Jonathan consistently has been one of the top-rated speakers at numerous SHRM National Conferences, including SHRM’s Annual Conference, Diversity Conference, EMA Conference and Employment Law and Legislative Conference. Jonathan is the Legislative Director for PA State Council of SHRM, Inc. Jonathan also has lectured regularly at the Jonathan has been cited as a national authority on employment issues in articles in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, The Jonathan hosted a television special on sexual harassment, "The Sexual Harassment Quiz." The special, which was based on a supervisory training exercise that Jonathan developed, has been broadcast on more than 200 PBS stations throughout the country. Jonathan is the Chair of WolfBlock’s Higher Education Group. A member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys, Jonathan provides legal counsel to public and private, secular and sectarian, colleges and universities. Jonathan also has been a featured speaker at NACUA and CUPA conferences. Jonathan received his B.A., summa cum laude, from the Prior to joining WolfBlock LLP, Jonathan clerked for the Honorable Norma L. Shapiro, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Jonathan is a member of the Enjoy the summer and please Mark your Calendars for our September Kick Off Meeting Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Strategies for Gaining Commitment 3.5 HRCI Credits Presented by GVFHRA Organizational Development Committee to be held at Villanova University, Center for Engineering Education and Research, Room 001 Come and enter our drawing for 76ers tickets!! Light Breakfast will be served. The Program Given the complexity of today’s business environment, the key to success is being able to gain the commitment of others across the organization to accomplish goals and implement major change initiatives quickly. The purpose of this presentation is to help you better understand how to skillfully develop and leverage your power and to use core influence tactics that will result in establishing collaborative relationships built on trust and credibility. Specifically, the objectives of this presentation are to: Objectives: • Enable participants to get buy in from key stakeholders for critical business initiatives by leveraging their power effectively • Engage in discussions with peers regarding the challenges of winning organizational support for ideas and sharing best practices for overcoming barriers • Create influence plans to achieve strategic business challenges Topics: • Identification of types of power and how to leveraging your power to obtain support from others. • Overview of strategies and tactics for influencing others • The three influencing behaviors that lead to commitment and those that lead to resistance. • How to apply influencing behavior and build an influencing plan to gain commitment. The Speaker Kim Tamru, Vice President of Organizational Consulting with Right Management, is the Regional Practice Leader of the Engage & Align Practice for the MidAtlantic Region. Kim is also a seasoned designer, facilitator of large-scale global executive and leadership development initiatives and team development initiatives. Some of her clients in these areas include Johnson & Johnson, Den norske Bank, Sovereign Bank, Bayer Corporation, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sodexho, and Lehman Brothers. Prior to joining Right, Kim was a manager of executive development at Merrill Lynch in the Operations/Service and Systems area, where she worked with line and staff senior managers on leadership and organizational development strategy, identifying and developing high-potential talent, developing senior teams, and implementing 360º feedback initiatives. Kim holds a master’s degree in University Administration/Management from Michigan State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of South Carolina. Center for Engineering, Education & Research (CEER) Room 001 Villanova University 800 Lancaster Ave. Villanova, PA 19085 By Car From New York and New England: Take the New Jersey Turnpike (95) to Exit 6 (Pennsylvania Turnpike (276) Exit). Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (276) Westbound to Exit 20 (Mid-County Interchange) I-476 South/Chester. Follow I-476 South to Exit 13 (Villanova/St. Davids). At the bottom of ramp turn right onto Route 30 East, also known as Lancaster Avenue. Proceed east on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) for one-half mile and at the fifth traffic light you will see Villanova's main parking lot on the right. To reach the Main Gate entrance, turn left at the next light (Ithan Avenue) to second drive on left, directly across from the The Pavilion Sports Complex. By Train Via Regional Rail: Take AMTRAK to 30th Street Station in Center City Philadelphia. Take SEPTA's Regional Rail Line, R5 (Paoli Local) to Villanova Station - directly on campus. When you leave the train, take the pedestrian tunnel under the tracks and walk straight through the walkway under Mendel Science Center. Via Suburban Rail: SEPTA's Route 100 Line travels between Norristown and 69th Street Terminal. You may get on or off the Route 100 trolley at the Villanova Station (STADIUM) on Ithan Avenue. Walk up to the corner of Ithan Avenue and Lancaster Avenue (US Route 30) and cross over Lancaster Ave. Continue walking down Ithan Avenue to the Pavilion for further assistance Parking: When you arrive on campus, please park in the Main Lot which is located across from the St. Thomas of Villanova Church on Lancaster Avenue/Route 30. As a GVFHRA attendee, it is not necessary to obtain a parking permit. If asked, inform the Public Safety officers that you are there to attend the GVFHRA seminar. Directions to CEER from the Main As you cross Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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DISASTER RECOVERY AND PLANNING Approved for 1.25 HRCI Credits Please help the underpriviledged this year by bringing non-perishable food items to the November breakfast and/or dinner meetings. All donations will help a local charity or food bank. Every contribution helps! Thank you for your support! Speaker: Tom Cloud, Chairman and CEO, United Electric Supply Company In September of 2004, a rare Delaware tornado struck United Electric’s 74,000 sq. ft. Corporate Headquarters and largest location, housing 100 employees. The building was partially destroyed and immediately condemned. United Electric was prepared with a Disaster Recovery Plan and was able to service its customers from its branch locations within 24 hours and was fully operational in a temporary facility within 8 working days. After $3 million dollars of repairs, United Electric employees returned to its Corporate Headquarters seven months later. In this dynamic presentation, Tom Cloud, will show newscasts covering the tornado, and personally describe the trauma of this experience. And, explain how their efforts to develop and implement a Disaster Recovery Plan helped safeguard United Electric’s employees and restore operations within a very impressive short period of time. United Electric is a $170 million company with 15 locations and 320 employees in five states. It services the industrial, commercial, and institutional markets for electrical supplies and apparatus. In 1995, Tom led an employee purchase of the company through a tax qualified ESOP and now serves as Chairman and CEO. Tom Cloud holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Bridgeport and an MBA in Finance from Drexel University. Tom has served on many Boards, including being the Chairman of the National Association of Electrical Distributors. Cancellations must be received by noon Nov. 3 to avoid being charged. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Keeping Compliant in Changing Times:An Overview of Current Benefits Legislation This seminar will discuss all of the pertinent new federal regulations passed in the last 12 months required to be met by employers and plan fiduciaries. Participants will learn what the regulations require and how employers and Human Resource personnel are implementing the changes within their organizations. Participants will leave with a working knowledge on how to implement, communicate and document these important regulatory changes to remain compliant. In addition, participants will obtain suggested legal documentation and samples to use in conjunction with their legal counsel to be consistent with the required regulations. Speaker: Rachel Cutler-Shim , an associate at Reed Smith, has significant experience advising small, medium and large multi-national employers on income tax, HIPAA, ERISA, ADA, FMLA, COBRA and other federal and state laws governing health and welfare plan design and administration. Rachel has also assisted a number of employers in implementing the Medicare Reform Act, including health savings account rules and the prescription drug subsidy. Rachel also has experience assisting clients with benefit design strategy and modifications and general health and welfare plan administration. Rachel has received her BA in Art History from Bates College and her J.D., cum laude, from Georgetown University. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.Experience 2007 Reed Smith 2003 Mercer Health and Benefits 1999 Morgan Lewis Legal Education 1999 J.D., cum laude, Georgetown Law Center Undergraduate Education 1995 B.A., Bates College, Art History
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Please help the underpriviledged this year by bringing non-perishable food items to the November dinner meeting. All donations will help a local charity or food bank. Every contribution helps! Thank you for your support! NOVEMBER 18th DINNER MEETING Solving the Technology Puzzle HRCI Credits Pending Featuring: Someone once said “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” Whether in an HR department of one, or a large global corporation, this is always true. Trying to apply past practices to new problems gives us a limit to the range of solution outcomes. So again, doing the same thing over and over, usually leads to the same result. Most companies look to technology to provide them an advantage. Sometimes to limit the amount of manual, administrative work we need to accomplish. Sometimes to become a data repository for reporting. Whatever the reason, the benefits of purchasing technology to help run the business of Human Resources are limited to what we put into them. Read that again…the benefits are limited to what we put into them. Technology is only part of the answer. Your technology purchase is a capital investment that needs to be evaluated, implemented and managed in a well thought out manner. What this means is looking at all existing technology and processes to bring them together in your new system. How do you do this? How do you solve the technology puzzle? Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Please join us on December 16, 2008 at 5:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Park Ridge in Valley Forge, PA We’re so excited to host our annual holiday meeting. This year in addition to the Silent Auction We are providing some wonderful entertainment The N Crowd!!!! The N Crowd is a short form improv comedy troupe that has been performing every Friday in Philadelphia since April of 2005. Since then, the troupe has performed over 200 times in the Philadelphia area including appearances at Eastern University and the Renaissance Academy of Phoenixville. Other appearances include the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and the Philadelphia Improv Festival. Their show is completely unscripted and is entirely dependent on suggestions from the audience. Feel free to say anything and we'll turn it into a scene for you. Don't be shy! If you love to laugh, then you'll love The N Crowd. You can check them out at www.phillyncrowd.com. Website includes pictures, troupe history, and even a brand new feature: The N Crowd Saturday Morning Hangover – Weekly podcast from The N Crowd. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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DIVERSITY FORUM I HR- The Challenge In depth review of the current perspective of CEOs interviewed in the 2008 Deloitte-Touche HR Transformation Survey, intimating HR must quickly transform: moving from programs, processes and tea parties – to creating a recognizable value chain with profitable, measurable contribution; like every other part of the business. Discussion surrounding why HR operates in such a silo-ed fashion, as the numbers suggest, and why CEOs and other members of the C-Suite have little or no respect for the department. A. “Why We Hate HR” B. “HR Least Important Asset to the Business” C. “HR Still Gets No Props” II HR – Creating the Value Chain HR can and must adopt a “hair on fire” attitude in order to change this perception, which is the reality for most executives. This can be achieved through one strategic focus: DIVERSITY. Diversity incorporates the strategy of developing, coaching and leading your people to do their best work – together. This is how breakthrough business performance is achieved. A. Burning Platform: Diversity As A Business Strategy B. What is the Definition of Diversity? C. Strategy Overview: What is Is… What It Is Not D. Strategic Integration: Aligning All HR Functions with the top 3 strategic objectives of the enterprise. III HR – Diversity Strategic Recruiting & Retention Recruiting is not placing a position posting with Monster.com. Nor is it about “situational interviewing” or personality profiles. While these are tools used, Recruiting begins with strategy: “defining our unique value proposition” This segment will afford HR practitioners insights on how to fashion a Diversity Recruiting Strategy and Talent Strategic Plan which supports the over-arching strategy of the business. IV HR –Strategic Partnership Building Once HR is viewed as a contributing member of the team, respect can begin to grow. As respect is established, trust can begin to formulate. This segment offers coaching in the art of building partnerships which yield high instances of collaboration between HR and the C-Suite. Begins with an in depth discussion on what CEOs need and expect from HR and concludes with how HR must secure executive sponsorship for diversity strategic integration. V HR – The New Strategic Business Model In order for HR to be considered a valued asset by the executive tier, those in HR must, according to experts, become strategic partners to the C-Suite by mastering the following: A. Understand Your Industry and Business B. Comprehend the Revenue Generation Cycle C. Develop Business Acumen D. Appreciate the impact of “Globility” on the current business climate E. Create efficiencies that help managers’ coach team members to do their best work. F. Recognize outsourcing is a viable executive solution if HR is not producing. G. Learn: “What do CEOS Want from HR?” H. “..How To Sell Diversity Strategy to Your CEO” Grace A. Odums, an independent strategy consultant, has a growing consultancy spanning over thirteen years. Her impressive client list boasts Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500 companies including: Disney-ABC Media Networks, Fairmont Hotel & Resorts, the March of Dimes, Chevron-Phillips, Siemens Medical Solutions, Wells Fargo Bank, Memorial Medical Center, JP Morgan, the Self-Help Organization and National Urban League of Nebraska, Omaha Public Schools, Department of Commerce, and more. A much sought after international conference speaker, Grace welcomes every opportunity to partner with organizations and professionals in the areas of management coaching, revenue recapture, change leadership, customer care, talent performance improvement/retention, balanced scorecard creation and diversity strategic planning with system wide implementation She has been featured on CN8 – Comcast Newsmakers, sharing proven strategies for creating and sustaining a highly engaged workforce. Her voice can be heard in the 2007 radio ad campaign, “Wake Up Your Mind” - Notable published works include: A New Year’s Resolution: Optimize Older Workers - T&D Magazine and Now That You Have Them, How Do You Retain Them? – The Diversity Factor, - In October, 2007, Ms. Odums served as the Friday morning keynote speaker at the National Diversity Conference for the Society of Human Resources Management, SHRM. At this conference, her recently released book: Diversity Principles: Strategic Integration, sold out. Serving in several influential positions including Senior Manager, Training and Staff Development – Wells Fargo Home Mortgage[1] and Assistant Vice President, Affordable Housing Program Manager – GMAC Mortgage, Grace received professional training at Holy Family, Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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February 5 Lunch Meeting: HR Management strategies to reduce the cost of disability and lost time in the workplace. In these difficult and stressful economic times, corporations will be looking for ways to reduce or control cost while increasing employee productivity. If you are faced with the challenge of examining benefits costs or have responsibilities in disability management, you will benefit from attending Dr. Jasen Walker’s presentation at the GVFHRA February 5 luncheon meeting. Dr. Walker will present strategies human resources professionals can apply to reduce the cost of disability and lost time in the workplace. He emphasizes an integrated approach to disability management. In an integrated protocol, the company-provided employee benefits program is closely coordinated with the organization’s disability management and human capital strategies in an effort to reduce costs. When proactively coordinated, the integrated approach is also effective in keeping valued employees productive. Dr. Walker is an expert in the area of disability management. He has written a number of articles on the topic, including a SHRM White Paper, which he co-authored with Dr. Fred Heffner, entitled “Human Resource Management of Disability Proneness”. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Dr. Walker’s presentation. This information could be priceless in helping you reduce cost to your organization and keep valued employees productive during challenging times. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. This event is for Administration Use Only |
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Bits & bytes, text messaging and piercings are all hallmarks brandished by "Millennials," also known as "Gen Yers". If you find yourself asking: "Where's their work ethic??" "How can they dress that way?" or "What about respecting authority?" ....then you don"t want to miss this briefing. Join us for an informative briefing to learn the critical "how-tos"when it comes to managing Gen Y and a multi-generational team Todays’ rising generation – Generation Y: the Millennials – will transform the American workplace, just as they transformed the internaet through MySpace and YouTube. Is your organization ready for the bits & bytes, iPods, text messaging and piercing that come along with Gen Yers? Along with new technologies the Millennial bring new attitudes, agendas and expectations to the workplace. How will they mesh with or the GenXers who witnessed the first computer and the fall of the Berlin Wall? Will they get along with Baby Boomers who saw the advent of television and the Vietnam War? How will they work with the Veterans generation who experienced the golden age of radio and World War II? At the GVFHRA January 20 dinner meeting, Marian Ward, MEA Senior Training & Development Consultant will provide you with critical “how-tos” when it comes to managing Gen Y and a multi-generational workplace. Learn more about Gen Y and all four generation to prepare your organization for the people and technology transformation that could define the next 25 years in corporate Speaker: Marian Ward, MEA Senior Training and Development Consultant Marian Ward experienced in senior management, organizational development, coaching and training, has worked across a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical, food, health, retail, and manufacturing in both the profit and not-for-profit sectors. Her expertise is in partnering with senior management to develop in-house talent, strategically affect corporate culture, and improve business results. Individuals and organizations have benefited from her high impact approach to training, instructional design and interactive facilitation skills. She has designed and implemented leadership, sales, customer service, interpersonal skills and operational training programs for major corporations. She is a graduate of Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY OFFERS LOCAL CLASSES FOR HR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND PHR/SPHR EXAM PREPARATION STARTING JANUARY 27, 2009 ADVANCE YOUR HUMAN RESOURCE CAREER PREPARE FOR PHR/SPHR CERTIFICATION PURSUE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EARN 39 HRCI RECERTIFICATION CREDIT HOURS GVFHRA is once again partnering with CLASS LOCATION AND INFORMATION: SunGard Higher Education – Tuesday evenings, January 27, 2009 – April 21, 2009, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Angela Francesco, JD, SPHR, Consultant and Instructor, The There’s never been a better time to pursue your PHR or SPHR designation. With Villanova’s blended approach, you will learn from printed workbooks, software, on-line tools and a dynamic classroom experience. Each student will receive the 2009 SHRM Learning System and CD ROM, and have access to the on-line REGISTER NOW. Classes fill very quickly and space is limited. Isn't it time you prepare for the PHR or SPHR certification exam? These valuable credentials will set you apart from other HR professionals and open the door to new career opportunities. Don’t miss our upcoming session. Take our preparatory course, earn your certification by passing the HR Certification Institute exam, and be ready for career advancement. Spring 2009 classes will also be offered in Center City, Philadelphia; Northeast Philadelphia; West Chester; Langhorne; Dresher; York; Chambersburg; Newark, DE, and at the Villanova Conference Center in Radnor. The Wednesday night class at the Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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GVFHRA Compensation and Benefits Committee Presents: Balancing Work/Life Issues Under the FLSA: With a Focus on Union and Union-Free Environments A hands-on legal and practical interactive discussion for HR Professionals of how the FLSA applies to/affects Work Life/Balance issues including: Flex time, Work at Home, Comp Time and Alternative Work Schedules in Union and Union-Free work environments. Attendees will learn the "pitfalls" and "positives" and leave with useful strategies to take back to the office. Speakers: Jacqueline Z. Shulman, Esq., is a partner with Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP. She is a member of the firm’s Labor Relations and Employment Law Department. Ms. Shulman’s practice is devoted exclusively to the representation of management in all aspects of labor relations and employment law. She has experience in state and federal labor and employment law, with an emphasis on representation of small- to medium-sized companies and family-owned businesses. Ms. Shulman received her Bachelor of Science, cum laude, and Master of Science degrees from Temple University, Philadelphia. She was awarded her Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, PA. Ms. Shulman is a member of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and American Bar Associations. She is admitted to practice before the Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court of New Jersey. Lew Charnock is the President of Lew Charnock and Associates, Inc., consultants to management in Employee and Labor Relations. Prior to the formation of his company, Lew worked for forty years for a Fortune 100 company in both management and Human Resources positions before retirement. For the last ten years, he was Corporate Manager of Labor Relations responsible for 50 plus Union Contracts and maintaining Union-Free status at seven major facilities and over 4000 retail outlets. Lew’s responsibilities included compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act for over 6000 non-exempt employees. Lew has also been on the faculty of Villanova’s Dept. of Continuing Studies where he is an instructor for the SHRM Learning System Course which prepares students to take the HRCI Certification exam leading to the PHR/SPHR certification. He is also on the faculty of the H. R. Policy Association, Washington, D.C. and leads the E&LR section of the GVFHRA Certification Prep. Study Group. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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HOW TO START A HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING BUSINESS Please join us for GVFHRA’s monthly dinner meeting February 17th starting at 5:30 PM at the Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel. Considering starting you own Human Resources consulting practice? Save yourself a lot of heart ache and dramatically increase your chance of success by learning from someone with a strong track record of achievement as an entrepreneur and business leader, as well as someone who has been in your shoes before. There is much to think about when one considers “putting out your own shingle”. In today’s economic climate a person must decide if they are in it temporarily, until they find a corporate role, or if they are building a practice/company to create long term value. Who will your customers be? What problems will your company solve/ what solutions will your company offer? Are there existing companies providing similar products and services, or are you breaking new ground? How will you differentiate your organization? Do you have a business plan? Are you planning on working as a solo-preneur or creating a more full fledged business? How much money do you need to make? What are your cash flow requirements? Are you comfortable with the uncertainty of always having to look for and close your next engagement? What is your risk tolerance for failure? Be a part of a dynamic discussion and learn the answers to these questions and more from Chris Burkhard founder and CEO of CBI Group; one of the Delaware Valley’s leading entrepreneurs in the Human Resource Professional Services space. CBI Group provides consulting and recruitment services spanning a wide breadth of human resource specialties; clients range from emerging start-up ventures to Fortune 500 Corporations. The company has won numerous awards including: Inc. 5000, Philadelphia 100 (2006 and 2007), Best Places to Work in Philadelphia, and Best Up and Coming (service) in the State of Delaware. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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February 26, 2009 Program "Hot Topics in Human Resources 1:00-1:30PM Registration 1:30-5:00PM Presentation On February 26, 2009 the Employee Relations Committee will present these Three Hot Topics with some very interactive discussion : The advent of the Internet and the electronic world have enabled employers to access a great deal of information about their employees as well as applicants. Recently, employers have begun using social networking websites, such as Facebook and MySpace, to "aid" them in the employment process. While the information may benefit the employer, the accessing of an employee's or applicant's webpage does not come without risk. This seminar will examine the possible benefits of using these sites as well as the potential exposure to liability under federal and state discrimination laws, invasion of privacy laws and the Fair Credit Reporting Act due to the accessing of the employee's or applicant's webpages. 2. Documenting Discipline and Reductions in Force When it comes to discrimination, retaliation and other wrongful discharge claims, legal liability often turns on the documentation. It's not enough simply to tell managers to document, document, document. Poor documentation is as dangerous as no documentation. The key is not only what you say, but how and when you say it. This often also is the case in preparing for and implementing a reduction-in-force. This session will examine general documentation principles as well as the documentation required for a legally safe reduction-in-force. 3. Sexual Orientation in the Workplace “The times, they are a-changin.” Along with the rise in awareness regarding sexual orientation has come an attendant increase in human resources and legal issues presented in the workplace. This seminar will deal with the issues HR professionals and managers are confronted with as well as practical approaches and suggestions to create an environment designed to reduce discrimination claims based on sexual orientation. It will provide an overview of federal and state law regarding sexual orientation discrimination and harassment; policy establishment to avoid such discrimination and harassment claims; the interplay between sexual orientation and religion and relevant handbook considerations. Presenter: Michael S. Cohen, Esq.
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This seminar will take a step back and discuss the makeup of the true drivers of out-of-control health costs and ways in which you can reduce future increases for your organization. With prices continuing to become out of reach for many, now is the time to change the direction and impact the true expenditures of healthcare. A group of panelists, representing four main areas of benefits administration that effect the total cost of healthcare today, will answer your questions about how to control escalating benefit costs. Wellness Programs A wellness provider will discuss how the commitment to a properly designed and well implemented wellness program can impact long term costs of healthcare. Insurance Carrier/TPA Administration and Management A national insurance carrier will discuss claims administration and analytics, utilization review, technology, medical trends, rating methodologies and other pertinent processes that effect plan renewals and how you can reduce the costs passed onto plan sponsors. Disease and Medical Management A medical management provider will discuss the importance and application of a targeted utilization management partner. An explanation on how to utilize information provided by administrators including medical claims data, eligibility records and pharmacy to analyze the variances, cost drivers, cost trends and other significant clinical and financial factors that influence the costs of a health plan will be provided. Alternative Funding An industry expert will discuss all of the alternative funding mechanisms for medical, prescription and ancillary programs available to plan sponsors that can assist plan sponsors to take control of their benefit programs. Take advantage of funding mechanisms that afford plan design flexibility, cash flow advantages, access to valuable utilization data, elimination of state mandates and premium taxes. Panelists John Crable, V.P., Lead Benefits Consultant John began his career with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) in 1993. In 1995, John joined the Mt. Laurel, New Jersey brokerage and consulting firm of Corporate Dynamics, Inc. John works with private and public sector companies, non-profit organizations and associations, assisting them in the design, negotiation, implementation, and servicing of their employee benefits plans. He specializes in reducing employer costs through plan design study, claim analysis, creative funding, diligent negotiations and total population management. John’s benefits knowledge, expertise in claims analysis, and understanding utilization patterns coupled with his market awareness has produced very favorable results for his clients. His clients’ average renewal was half the published National Average. John and his team saved their clients over $14,000,000 in benefit cost over the past three years. Barry Brown, Senior Account Executive Barry has over 18 years experience in the employee benefits industry. The last 8 years he has spent as Senior Sales Consultant of one of the top two insurance carriers in the country, United Healthcare. He has held positions in sales, Human Resources, Sales Management, and Training Consultant. Barry has experience in several states including PA, NJ, NY, and NE. He has a BA in Financae from American International College and has an MBA from University of Hartford in Focus in Health Care Management. Angelo Devita, V.P. of Sales and Client Engagement As Vice President of sales, Angelo is responsible for growth and business development of AllOne Health. His focus is with the involvement of employees in their health status and management. Angelo’s sales experience involves co-founding a sales consulting practice specializing in the establishment or reinvigoration of sales processes, personnel and leadership. He has conducted successful engagements in numerous industries including high tech startups, established pharmaceutical divisions, software vendors, and many others. His long experience in healthcare and health insurance involves joint ventures within health systems, sales, advertising, product management, and business development. Angelo co-founded a multi-state medical services company and has also held an adjunct faculty position at Drexel University. Angelo earned his masters in Public Health from Yale University where he completed his thesis on Consumer Behavior in Healthcare. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College. Mark Ungvarsky, V.P. of As Vice President of Informatics, Mark is responsible for the management and direction of a 24-member team. Responsibility for informatics across AllOne Health includes the development of return on investment methodologies, value proposition reporting to clients, product enhancement and development, establishment and maintenance of data warehouse and decision support system, and presentations to customers, industry conferences, and the Board of Directors. As a member of the senior executive management team, he sets the business direction of AllOne Health. He is also a co-developer and patent inventor of this start-up population health management company. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare informatics and finance, he has an outstanding record of delivering results. In the three positions he held, Director Network Performance, HMO Lead Accountant/Analyst, and Senior Provider Auditor, he led informatics processes by directing a staff of twenty managers and analysts for a 600,000 member health plan. Mark’s many accomplishments include a patent inventor of AllOne Health Management. He also designed and implemented provider profiling and incentive programs honored by Thompson/Medstat National Innovator Award in 2004. He developed a divisional reward and recognition program developed for his health plan and was awarded the Graduate Leadership Wilkes-Barre Class of 2003. He directed a department with the highest employee satisfaction scores within the plan in both 2002 and 2003, and established accounting procedures and initiated analytical processes for a start up Health Management Organization which grew to over 300,000 members. Mark earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Wilkes University and his MBA Healthcare from Alvernia College.
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GVFHRA Recruiting and Retention Committee Presents: Retaining Your Staff with Four Generations in the Workplace 2.5 HRCI Credits Noticing a widening gap between diverse work groups such as generational groups or cultural groups? Are ideas stifled before they have a chance to take root? Have you yourself started to wonder how your organization’s culture can be protected while integrating those four generations? Think how the power of the people in your organization would positively change if they operated with a spirit of understanding for their fellow employee’s generation? Today you are going to hear from Teressa Griffin, President and CEO of Freeman Associates. She will teach new techniques in building mindsets and cultures will that manifest a “spirit of purpose” for a generationally diverse workforce. Teressa is also going to explain how all generations’ contributions are valued, as a well as, discuss ways that differences can be respected and constructively channeled. During this seminar you’ll hear the newest coaching concepts for enhanced creativity and agility amongst employees. Functional barriers will diminish with the use of these techniques. Teressa will show you that leaders will emerge at all levels from this approach. This seminar will leave you equipped to go back to your organization and tap into your “spirit of purpose” , unleashing boundless potential.
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Teressa Griffin – President and CEO of Freeman Associates, LLC Teressa Griffin is a former Fortune 500 executive. She has successfully consulted to management in a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, financial and consumer products. Teressa is an adjunct faculty member at The American University and Georgetown University. She is the published writer in the area of diversity in the workplace. Teressa is a certified Organization Workshop trainer, and a therapist. Ms. Griffin has degrees from Beaver College and Boston University. Her professional affiliations include: National Training Laboratories Institute (NTL), the Organization Development Network, The Women’s Leadership Collaboration and The Forum for Executive Women. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Challenges in Global HR Speaker: Kimberly Wipf, AstraZeneca What does globalization mean for your company? What is the value of standardisation and why can’t I do what I want to do? How do you manage to develop systems and processes that scan over 70 countries and 30 plus languages? Where does the value come from? The new global HR trends are addressing the movement to extensive centralized capacity, delivery responsibility consolidated across global process, clear allocation of financial resources from central HR and single, simple connected systems with global consistency. This presentation will share ideas on how you standardise, what questions you have to have answered by the business and HR, the global trends in HR, the opportunities, the challenges and the lessons learned. We will also look at the approach AZ has taken to globalise its HR function and the Recruitment function more specifically. Kimberly Wipf is the Executive Director, Global Recruitment at AstraZeneca. Over the past 6 years at AstraZeneca, Ms. Wipf has worked in the areas of HR Strategy and Planning, HR Service Delivery and Recruitment. Within her current role, she oversees the global recruitment program for the UK, Sweden and the US. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Employee Engagement Approved for 1 Strategic HRCI Credit 7:30AM Registration 8:00AM Program Come to the breakfast meeting at the Currently the Chief People Officer and Vice Present of Human Capital Management, he joined Allied-Barton in 2006. Prior to that Jim spent 17 years with Pfizer Pharmaceutical, where he held a variety of roles in marketing and business development and finally as Director, Global Leadership Education and Development. Under Jim’s leadership Pfizer’s training department was named #1 out of the top 100 companies by Training Magazine and Allied-Barton’s training group has risen to #16. He is a requested national speaker on Human Capital Management issues, an active contributor and guest lecturer at various institutions of higher education and a featured author in numerous publications focusing on Business and Human Resources. Please come and attend this highly “engaging” presentation that promises the opportunity to learn and develop new tools for tangible results and lasting impact. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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No registration needed to attend this free event. Share Human Resources job leads and search and interview strategies. Please bring job leads that may be of interest to others. There is no charge to attend. You do not have to pre-register. The meeting usually ends around 7 p.m. For directions go to http://www.right.com/us/pa/berwyn/lac/lac.htm GVFHRA CAREER DEVELOPMENT GROUP GVFHRA’s Career Development Group provides a forum for HR professionals in transition to receive guidance, resources and networking opportunities which should contribute to a more effective career campaign. Location: Right Management Consultants, Berwyn PA Dates/Time: First Monday (with some exceptions) of the month from 5:30-7:00 Co-Hosts: Shelley Potente Questions? 610-251-9250, ext 110 Post your resume go to: http://gvfhra.hrdpt.com/cgi-bin/a/mycenter.cgi Monthly Agenda:
Guest speakers/presenters are regularly invited not only for topic presentation but from various client organizations to share knowledge. Recruiters and Sr HR Executives will join us at various meetings. Additional Resources: Marketing plan templates, List of Executive recruiters, Access to Right Management Consultants, Inc. RightLinks resource database. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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The Recruiting and Retention Committee of GVFHRA and DeVry University are pleased to present Targeted Behavioral Interviewing Seminar Approved for 4 HRCI credits Free Seminar-Limited to the First 25 registered-Sorry FULL Are you looking to sharpen your interviewing skills? Do you want to learn how to identify top talent? Learn how to find the best candidate every time….and at the same time learn how to showcase your own credentials in an interview! This is a great free seminar to attend if you are just starting out as a recruiter or if you want to brush up on some of your interviewing techniques. If you hold the title of HR Professional, Manager or Decision Maker this is one seminar that you will not want to miss. During this seminar you will learn how to identify traits and behaviors to increase your selection success. You’ll learn how to develop targeted behavioral interview questions for specific positions and recognize critical behaviors during an interview.You’ll also learn about effective probing techniques and standardized rating scales. This training is fast paced and highly interactive and is designed to help you become a more confident, capable and effective interviewer. Presentor: Nancy Mazzone has more than 18 years of experience managing human resources (HR) initiatives for a variety of professional services firms. As director of Human Resources for SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC, she is responsible for establishing and developing a progressive HR function. Prior to SEG, Nancy was a senior human resources manager at Susquehanna International Group, LLP, and was employed by Arthur Andersen, LLP, as an experienced manager in multiple functional areas. Nancy has participated in the development and implementation of global programs related to performance management and professional development, the use of metrics to perform statistical analysis, compensation structuring, employee relations, policy development and interpretation, teambuilding and facilitation, forecasting and talent selection using targeted behavioral interviewing techniques, selection and implementation of HRIS systems, succession planning, development of executive level training programs, and brokering and administration of health and welfare plans and 401(k). Nancy received a master’s degree in Human Resources Development from Villanova University in Villanova, PA. and a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development from Rosemont College in Rosemont, PA where she received the Scholastic Achievement Award . She is a member of the adjunct faculty at DeVry University, Rosemont College, and Villanova University and is the author of “ROI: The Road Less Traveled” which appeared in the Philadelphia Regional Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Chapter News. This event is for GVFHRA members ONLY. |
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Evolution of Human Resources College Night-Panel from 4PM to 5PM The Community Partnership Committee will be sponsoring an Accessory Drive in April. Please bring any donated items to the April 21, 2009 dinner meeting. Suggested new items to donate include: toiletries, cosmetics, socks, hosiery and undergarments. The following used items can be accepted for donation: handbags, scarves and jewelry. Items collected will be donated to Wings for Success, a local non-profit organziation established in 1997 and which provides support to disadvantaged women. The organization gives women free work-appropriate wardrobes, guidance and life skills workshops. Our member’s support and doantions are much appreciated during this difficult economic time. If you have any questions, pelase feel free to email Laura La Buda at labudalaura@aol.com or contact any member of the Community Partnership Committee. The current economic environment has wreaked havoc in almost all industries. Now, more than ever, organizations are looking to their Human Resources departments to help them navigate through these incredibly difficult times. Firms are looking for ways to cut costs without destroying their business brand, cultures, and employee engagement. Are our HR organizations capable and ready to provide the kinds of solutions firms need to consider? This presentation will look at the evolution of Human Resources over the years and how organizations have felt the need to move their HR functions from the more traditional role as administrators to the new imperative of critical solution providers for their respective businesses. Not only have the needs of the business changed, but so have the necessary skills needed by successful HR practitioners. Kathy Gubanich, the Managing Director of Human Resources at Vanguard, will lead us in a discussion on what this evolution has needed to look like and how she has seen it play out at an organization like Vanguard. Kathy, who has been in the HR field for over 25 years, has led the HR function at Vanguard since 1996, responsible for all aspects of HR, both domestic and global. Cancellations accepted thru April 17 noon Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Presented by the Organizational Development Special Interest Group Sponsored and hosted by Villanova University Leadership During Turbulence: HR's Role in Helping Leaders Navigate The Tsunami Approved for 4 Strategic HRCI Credits Registration starts at 8AM Program starts at 8:30 AM Villanova Conference Center 629 County Line Road, Room 120 Villanova, PA 19085 Directions Below This session will educate participants regarding the factors that have contributed to the state of our current economic crisis, and will leverage the attendee's experiences to identify unique traits that leaders must possess to drive continued business performance and retain key talent during tentative times. Examples of leaders that have successfully brought their organizations through trying times will be cited. Through the use of large group discussion and small group work, HR professionals will leave the session with concrete actions they can use to strategically partner and support their own leadership teams. Session participants will:
The Speaker: Tricia Steege is a senior Organization Development executive with over eighteen years experience. In her work with clients, she leverages her fundamental belief and passion that by providing environments which inspire the human spirit, individuals are unleashed to contribute and accomplish their best, even when the going gets rough. Tricia uses a whole systems approach that propels her clients and their key stakeholders to embrace the Possibilities of Transformation resulting in changed mindsets and behaviors which contribute to bottom line revenue. She holds a Masters of Education in Human Resources Education, Boston University and an Organization Development degree from National Training labs. She has also served as adjunct faculty for the Penn State University Change Management curriculum. She is an active member of the Greater Valley Forge Human Resources Association where she is past co-chair of the Organization Development Special Interest Group. Published articles include, What are Your Teams Needs? and How Mature are Your Virtual Team Work Processes published in the McGraw Hill Team Development Sourcebook. Directions to the Location: 601 County Line Rd Radnor, PA 19087 Room 120 *Enter through the modern section of the building and proceed downstairs to registration Directions: If you are using a GPS locater, please enter From Take the NJ Turnpike South to the Pennyslvania Turnpike West. Follow unitl you see the exits for I-476. Take 476 South to Exit 13 (St. David's/Villanova). At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn Right onto Rt. 30 East ( From the North (Traveling on 476 South): From the South (Delaware/Baltimore/Washington): From the East ( From the West (Traveling on From Haverford/Bryn Mawr/Villanova (Traveling on Rt. 30 West): From Berwyn/Devon/Wayne/St. David's (Traveling on Rt. 30 East): Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Share Human Resources job leads and search and interview strategies. Please bring job leads that may be of interest to others. You do not have to be a GVFHRA Member to attend, and there is no charge to attend. You do not have to pre-register. The meeting usually ends around 7 p.m. For directions go to http://www.right.com/us/pa/berwyn/lac/lac.htm GVFHRA CAREER NETWORKING GROUP GVFHRA’s Career Networking Group provides a forum for HR professionals in transition to receive guidance, resources and networking opportunities which should contribute to a more effective career campaign Monday May 4th: “Ask the Recruiter” Join recruiters from the Rosen Group, Diversified Search, SAP, The O’Connor Group and Search No More for a lively panel discussion. PLEASE REGISTER Location: Right Management, Berwyn PA Dates/Time: First Monday (with some exceptions) of the month from 5:30-7:00 Co-Hosts: Shelley Potente Questions? 610-251-9250, ext 110
Guest speakers/presenters are regularly invited not only for topic presentation but from various client organizations to share knowledge. Recruiters and Sr HR Executives will join us at various meetings Additional Resources: Marketing plan templates, List of Executive recruiters, Access to Right Management, Inc. RightLinks resource database.
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Benefits and Compensation Developments under the Obama Administration Tuesday May 12, 2009 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM-Registration 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM -Seminar Approved for 2 HRCI Credits LOCATION CHANGE TO PENN STATE GREAT VALLEY SAFEGUARD SCIENTIFICS BLDG-ROOM #106/107 Directions to the campus (The School of Graduate Professional Studies at Great Valley) can be found on their website at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/about/directions.ashx Is your head spinning with the flurry of changes and legal issues that are coming out of Congress and the new administration? Is your organization prepared to implement these new legal developments to ensure your benefit plans and compensation arrangements are compliant? This seminar will highlight the current changes that have been enacted since the Obama administration took office. Topics include: the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, CHIP, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Michelle’s Law, TARP, President Obama’s Budget Proposal and several other proposals* being considered. Join us for an informative seminar that will enable you to be current in employee benefit and compensation law trends! *NOTE: The Employee Free Choice Act will not be covered in this seminar. The Legislative Committee is planning a seminar solely focused on EFCA on May 19th. Speaker Biographies: Brian M. Pinheiro is partner-in-chargeof the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group and a member of the Health Care Group, the Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity Group, the Public-Private Partnerships Group, and the Economic Stabilization and Recovery Initiative. Mr. Pinheiro represents for-profit, tax-exempt, church, and government employers on matters relating to executive compensation, including Section 409A and the Section 280G golden parachute rules, tax-qualified retirement plans, including cash balance pension plans, tax-sheltered annuity programs, and health and welfare benefit plans. He focuses upon compliance with the statutory and regulatory rules relating to such plans, including rules arising out of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, and the ADEA. He has represented employers before the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and has assisted employers in seeking approval under various government-sponsored voluntary correction programs, including the IRS Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS). He has also provided extensive advice to clients regarding health plan compliance with the HIPAA privacy regulations. Mr. Pinheiro joined the firm in 1997 following two years as a tax law specialist with the Employee Plans Division of the Internal Revenue Service (National Office). At the IRS, Mr. Pinheiro reviewed various types of retirement plans for qualification under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. He also worked extensively in the IRS Voluntary Compliance Resolution program to assist employers in correcting operational failures in their tax-qualified plans. Mr. Pinheiro was published in the May and November 2007 editions of The Corporate Lawyer, a monthly publication of the Illinois State Bar Association, for his summary of the Section 409A final regulations and additional IRS guidance. Mr. Pinheiro is the co-editor of ERISA -- A Comprehensive Guide (Aspen Publishers, Inc.), and co-author of two of the Guide’s chapters, “Qualified Retirement Plans” and “Coverage and Nondiscrimination Requirements.” Mr. Pinheiro is an adjunct professor of law at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, where he designed and teaches courses on employee benefits policy and tax-qualified retirement plans. Mr. Pinheiro is a frequent lecturer on employee benefits issues. He has spoken at a variety of firm-sponsored seminars for clients, as well as seminars sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Lorman Educational Services, and the Public Employer Labor Relations Advisory Service. He has spoken at the 2005 Mid-Atlantic Benefits Conference, sponsored jointly by the IRS and the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA). He also has been a guest lecturer for the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Pinheiro serves on the Board of Directors and the Program Committee of the PENJERDEL Employee Benefits and Compensation Association. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and District of Columbia Bar Association. Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a prestigious legal directory built primarily on client interviews, named Mr. Pinheiro a leader in the field of benefits and compensation law in the 2006, 2007, and 2008 editions. He received the Brennan Award on behalf of the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), recognizing him for his extraordinary time and effort working on behalf of equal justice for all people. In September 2007, Mr. Pinheiro was honored by The Legal Intelligencer and Pennsylvania Law Weekly as a “Lawyer on the Fast Track,” an award given to select Pennsylvania lawyers whose achievements have distinguished them among their peers. Mr. Pinheiro graduated with distinction from Georgetown University Law Center with an LL.M. in tax law and a Certificate in Employee Benefits. Mr. Pinheiro is also a graduate of Boston College (B.A. 1992), where he majored in Political Science and minored in International Studies, and The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1995), where he served as production editor for the Catholic University Law Review. Jacquelyn M. Gray is an associate in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group. She is also a member of the Health Care Group and the Mergers & Acquisitions Group. Ms. Gray represents tax-exempt, governmental, church, and private entities on matters relating to employee benefits. Her practice comprises all aspects of employee benefits law, including qualified retirement plans, governmental plans, church plans, and health and welfare plans subject to ERISA. She has provided advice on the impact of 409A on a variety of deferred compensation arrangements, including employment agreements, as well as equity incentive plans. Prior to joining Ballard Spahr, Ms. Gray was an attorney with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation where she represented the agency in litigation and in corporate transactions with respect to underfunded defined benefit pension plans, including securing collateral for minimum funding waivers and negotiating settlements with respect to Title IV liability. Ms. Gray is a member of the Commission on Women in the Profession of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and serves on the Commission’s Public Service Task Force. She is also the co-author of the chapter “Employee Benefits in Bankruptcy” in ERISA -- A Comprehensive Guide (Aspen Publishers, Inc.). Ms. Gray is listed in the 2008 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a directory built primarily on client interviews, as a leader in the field of benefits and compensation law Ms. Gray is a graduate of the College of Wooster (B.A. 2000) and Georgetown University Law Center (J.D. 2003), where she also served as lead articles editor on the American Bar Association’s journal The Tax Lawyer. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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The Employee Free Choice Act Registration from 3:00 to 3:30 PM Program Begins Promptly at 3:30 PM The current “road to unionization” is changing. With job insecurity up, the market down, and the Employee Free Choice Act poised to redefine how unions organize, it’s vital that organizations understand how these changes may affect them. Is your organization prepared to meet these challenges? This seminar explores both the myths and realities of the current system under the National Labor Relations Act and the proposed Employee Free Choice Act, and what companies must know and do to meet the challenges that EFCA or a compromise bill may create. The seminar features presentations by attorneys Maria L. Petrillo, Esquire of Jackson Lewis, LLP, and Brian P. Kirby, Esquire, as well as the practical perspectives of consultant James A. Geier , President and Founder of Human Capital Consulting Partners, LLC and Michael Giantomaso, V.P. of Human Resources for Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. Our presenters will provide an overview of: the union organizing process under current National Labor Relations Act law; the radical changes to current law proposed by the Employee Free Choice Act; EFCA’s likely effects on the union organizing and collective bargaining process; how your company can prepare for and proactively address these changes; and an up-to-the-minute report on the political landscape and pressures for passage in Washington.
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Dismantling Barriers to Inclusion Speaker: Andrea Agnew, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Comcast Current projections are that the American workforce will become more and more diverse over the next decade, forcing employers to respond to real or perceived barriers to the participation and advancement of women and people of color in their organizations. This discussion will explore barriers to achieving organizational inclusion and create space for authentic dialogue as a means for indentifying and taking steps to dismantle real or perceived barriers. The objective is to equip practitioners and business leaders with the skills to model and create a culture of inclusion that fully utilizes the abilities of a diverse workforce, discuss what it takes to create and lead inclusive teams, tap into skills for growing and retaining all employees; and learn how to make inclusion work at the individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational levels. Andrea Agnew joined Comcast in April 2006 as a Manager of Recruiting and Career Development. In October 2007 she was promoted to Director of Diversity and Inclusion with responsibility for developing strategies and building programs to enhance Comcast’s Corporate Human Resources diversity strategy. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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GVFHRA CAREER DEVELOPMENT GROUP on JUNE 1st SOLUTION SELLING GVFHRA’s Career Development Group provides a forum for HR professionals in transition. Participants receive guidance, resources and networking opportunities which should contribute to a more effective career campaign. Job leads are shared, participants rehearse “commercial” introductions, and campaign related topics are discussed. Guest presenters, recruiters and HR execs often participate. Location: Right Management, Berwyn PA Dates/Time: Usually the First Monday (with some exceptions ) of the month from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Registration appreciated/preferred although not necessary Program Chair: Shelley Potente Shelley.potente@right.com Post your resume go to: http://gvfhra.hrdpt.com/cgi-bin/a/mycenter.cgi Questions call 610-251- 9250 and ask for Shelley or Ivana Anderson Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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"It’s the Law-Changing Laws and the Impact on HR” HRCI Credits Pending Approved for 1.25 HRCI Credits The Objectives of the Presentation will be:
Some of the topics covered will be:
Employees’ Medical Information-On the whole, most discrimination cases, wrongful termination cases, and challenges to termination involve health-related issues. Between FMLA, HIPAA, ADA (and ADAAA), Workers’ Compensation, unemployment compensation, and workplace violence, employers are faced with the continued challenge of requesting, managing, and using employees’ medical information. We live in an era where (1) individuals are losing health care benefits, (2) medical care requires not only health insurance but also time off without reprisal, and (3) employees are vigilant about maintaining and researching their rights through technology. Thus, it is critical for HR professionals to understand how to obtain proper medical information, maintain their policies and practices, and use information appropriately. Proper control and maintenance can establish and/or bolster an employer’s defense to termination; failure to do so can constitute a new claim against the employer. As a best practice, moreover, employers who set uniform requirements for medical information can establish a well-oiled, well-run workplace as a whole; employers who fail to effectively manage these issues lose time and effort in repeatedly recreating the wheel. Unemployment Compensation. Unemployment compensation (UC) claims have become the new road to litigation for discrimination and wrongful termination claims. Most employers think of UC claims as small, informal exchanges of information; employees and their attorneys, however, have figured out that they can use UC claims as a gateway to bigger claims. UC is a low-cost, low-commitment way for employees to find out more about a company, to obtain discovery, to push an HR Director to make sworn statements about the organization, and to explore other avenues of litigation. As such, HR directors need to be extremely careful about the information they provide, the statements they make, the counseling they offer to other witnesses from the company, to stay alert to potential claims, and to be aware of the new best practices when confronted by a UC claim. Plase join us for this informative evening. SPEAKER-Deirdre Kamber Attorney at Law King Spry Herman Freund & Faul LLC Attorney Deirdre J. Kamber practices in the fields of employment, labor, and health care privacy law for King Spry Herman Freund & Faul, LLC. Specific areas of her work include federal and state anti-discrimination laws, wages and statutory benefits, military reemployment, labor relations, school law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the Right to Know Law, unemployment compensation, and contracts. Her clients include both public and private organizations, schools, municipalities, businesses, and individuals. In addition to her work in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, negotiation, and representation before governmental agencies, Ms. Kamber provides training to clients and organizations on topics related to her legal work. Ms. Kamber is admitted to practice law in Outside of her work with King Spry, Ms. Kamber serves as Diversity Chair for the Society for Ms. Kamber has been recognized for her work in a variety of ways. She received an award as one of the “Top Twenty under Forty” from the Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal, an honorarium from the National Public Justice Foundation for her legal research on AIDS legislation, and an Ethics Award from the New York State Bar Association. Ms. Kamber earned her Bachelor’s degree in Literature from Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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The 2009 Annual Delaware Valley HR Partnership Summit—a partnership between Greater Valley Forge HR Association and the Philadelphia SHRM Chapter—is dedicated to defining HR trends, best practices, and new models. This full-day conference offers focused education (HRCI credits pending), dynamic and motivational speakers, and networking. This year the event will be held on October 9, 2009 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Be a part of the region’s premier HR conference by exhibiting, sponsoring, or registering to attend. Visit www.DVHRPSummit.com for the most up-to-date event information. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Understanding Compensation Structures, Salary Surveys and Integration with FLSA NEW DATE Presented by a leading expert in compensation, this educational seminar will provide information of the keys aspects of creating effective salary structures, the selection and use of salary surveys, important aspects and integration with the FLSA, and how the these important decisions will impact an organization. This program will include the following salary and compensation topics: Salary Structures
Selection and Use of Salary Survey
Fair Labor Standards Act Summary and Discussion
Question And Answers Session SPEAKER-Robert Jones Mr. Jones is president of Innovative Compensation and Benefits Consulting. He is a former senior vice president and compensation practice leader for Aon Consulting. Mr. Jones specializes in the design, development and implementation of executive compensation plans, employee benefit plans, executive benefits, deferred compensation programs and assisting employers in the determination of whether an executive group’s total compensation package is properly aligned with strategic business goals. He also works with boards of directors and compensation committees to review/revise compensation programs. Prior to joining Aon, Mr. Jones was a principal of a big four accounting firm in its Philadelphia and Mid-Atlantic tax practice and a member of both the firm’s Washington national tax group in compensation and retirement plans practice and the actuarial benefits and compensation (ABC) consulting practice. He received his certified employee benefit specialist (CEBS) designation in the charter class of 1980 and has been a fellow for 14 years in the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists. Mr. Jones has served as chairman of the board of ISCEBS and is co-founder and director of the Capital Chapter of ISCEBS and the first ISCEBS chapter in Pittsburgh. He has been an instructor in the CEBS program, serves on the editorial board of Benefits Quarterly, has served on the editorial board for the Journal of Non-Qualified Plans and Executive Compensation, and has written several articles for both publications. Mr. Jones is a former officer of the Pittsburgh Association of Group (Insurance) Executives (PAGE), a current member of AICPA and the American Bar Association (ABA); and is a member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP), Philadelphia Employee Benefits Association (PEBA), Greater Philadelphia ISCEBS Chapter and the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Pension Actuaries (ASPA). He received a B.A. degree cum laude from Dartmouth College and a law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Mr. Jones is a certified public accountant (CPA) and a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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The Economic Outlook Herb Taylor Vice President & Corporate Secretary Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia The US economy has fallen into one of the deepest recessions of the post-war period. In order to make sound Human Resources decisions, it is important to understand the wider impact of the economy and business and industry growth and decline. Objectives participants will: - Identify the components of a sustainable economic recovery - Identify the likely pace and pattern of growth business and industry sectors as we move into 2010 - List the kinds of risks and challenges still lie ahead for long term business prospects and the impact on employment figures - Key on specific regional economic impacts, including growing, static and declining business sectors HR professionals benefit by understanding when and in what industries, business up ticks are likely to occur. This in depth economic information provides sound forecasts which help HR professionals make strategic level staffing decisions, such as when to hire in anticipation of increased business, which talent is likely to be most quickly re-employed and when it is best to delay staffing up. HR Professionals and their “C” level management should attend this program together. When top level leaders understand the economic forecasts, they can make sound strategic decisions, together with their senior HR Professional regarding the human side of their businesses. Speaker Bio: Herb Taylor started his career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia in 1981 as an economist and was later named head of the Research Department’s macroeconomics and monetary policy unit. In 1991, he became the Bank’s public affairs officer, with responsibility for its external outreach, media relations, and public education programs. Currently, he is the Bank’s corporate secretary, charged with administration of the Bank's board of directors and advisory councils. He is a member of the National Association for Business Economics and the Philadelphia Council for Business Economics. He serves on the following boards: Economics Pennsylvania, which promotes the teaching of economic and financial literacy in primary and secondary schools; CFA Society of Philadelphia, a chapter of the CFA Institute; and the Bond Club of Philadelphia. He received a B.A. in economics from La Salle University and a Ph.D. in economics from Temple University. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Learning Paths:How HR can Partner with Business Leaders to Increase Profits by Reducing the Time to Proficiency 4 Strategic HRCI Credits The Program GVFHRA welcomes back Jim Williams as new participants will learn how to measure “time to proficiency” and use this simple measure to speed up the learning process to reach levels of productivity and profitability sooner. Prior participants will learn how to put the tools they learned into action. All will learn how to create a “Learning Path” by blending e-learning, coaching, classes, practice and experience and how to shorten “time to proficiency” by 30% in less than 30 days. Objectives • Define “Learning Path” and distinguish it from a training curriculum • Identify where “Learning Paths” make a big difference in any enterprise • Explain how to measure “time to proficiency” • Describe how to reduce ‘time to proficiency” by at least 30% within 30 days Delivery Method Highly interactive. Participation is encouraged and promoted. Participants will discuss how to apply the concepts of a “Learning Path” to their own situation and workplace. Speaker Jim Williams is a Learning and Development Leader with a strong history at two of the most respected companies in the world for developing talent, GE and IBM. Jim has international experience in some of the most important emerging markets. He served as Chief Learning Officer for GE’s operation in India and has supported learning initiatives in Eastern Europe and China. LeBow College of Business in Malvern 2 West Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355 Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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IF IT'S NOT FUN...THEN WHY DO IT Approved for 1.0 HRCI Credit Please donate in November! Please help the underprivileged this year by bringing non-perishable food items to the November breakfast and/or dinner meetings. All donations will help a local charity or food bank. Every contribution helps! Thank you for your support! Imagine a place where ideas flow free, office pranks are allowed and encouraged, food and laundry are provided along with weekly mandatory companywide shutdown meetings with the CEO that can last 2 hours… must be Google right? How about Analytical Graphics Inc in Exton PA… AGI provides commercial off-the-shelf software to national security and space professionals for integrated analysis of land, sea, air, and space assets. The technology can be applied to a variety of solution areas. AGI emphasizes product excellence, customer success, fun, and exceptional stakeholder value. Founded in 1989 and enjoying strong growth in its history, AGI has been named to numerous prestigious lists. It ranked first in the Great Place to Work Institute and Society for Human Resource Management's "Best Small Company to Work For in America" contest in 2004 and 2005, third in 2007, and first in the medium-sized company category in 2006. Lisa Velte, SPHR Senior Director of Human Resources, will provide and interactive overview of her organization’s ability to combine a focus on the bottom line with retaining top talent resulting in an ROI of at least 1 million dollars. A Board Member on Chester County Economic Development Council, a founding member of the Pennsylvania chapter of the Galaxy Explorers, and a volunteer on the Philadelphia Human Resources Planning Society (PHRPS). She is one of only a handful of HR professionals who can honestly say she works with rocket scientists. Come listen to her exciting story of creating a great place to work. Her ideas and her methodology are practical and can be adapted to organizations of any size or industry. You will be engaged, entertained and empowered to work to make your company a great place to work. Be prepared to see first hand how office pranks and home grown recruitment videos encapsulate what AGI stands for. Want a sneak peak? Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynmYVN4YEPg
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CREATING VALUE FROM HR AND LEADERSHIP by Dave Ulrich These are challenging business times. We are seeing economic demands in terms of recession, globalization, pace of change, and technological advances that we have not seen in decades. This workshop will address four key area: • Economic challenges and their relationship to innovative thinking among leaders and HR • The HR and leadership value proposition • Innovative HR and leadership trends including a focus on HR transformation Dave Ulrich is Professor of Business at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and co-founder of The RBL Group. David has written 15 books and over 100 articles covering topics in HR and Leadership. He is a recognized thought leader on how the modern HR organization can add value through shared services, centers of expertise, and business partnerships. He has helped shape thinking on how to transform HR practices so that they are better aligned to customer needs and integrated around organization capabilities. Dave has been ranked the #1 Management Educator & Guru by Business Week, selected by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative and creative leaders, and named the most influential person in HR by HR Magazine for three years. Please join us for what will be a tremendous learning experience with a truly world class HR professional. To Register and Receive Our “Alliance Partner” Discounted Rate: • Go to the PHRPS web site at http://www.phrps.com and click on “Events” at the top of the page. • Scroll down and click on “Leadership Forum” then click on the registration link at the bottom of the page. • Complete all of the required information and click on “Alliance Members” in the drop down box. • Be sure to type in the name of your organization when asked to identify the Alliance. REGISTRATION FEES: Early Bird - through September 30, 2009 Alliance Member $125.00 Standard Rate - after September 30, 2009 Alliance Member $165.00 Friday, November 6, 2009 The Union League of Philadelphia 140 South Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 7:30am Registration, Breakfast & Networking 8:15am - 12:00pm Presentation and Workshop Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Developing Executive Presence-Five Keys to Powerful Leadership Communication Approved for 1.5 HRCI Credits Please donate in November! Please help the underprivileged this year by bringing non-perishable food items to the November breakfast and/or dinner meetings. All donations will help a local charity or food bank. Every contribution helps! Thank you for your support! This program is designed to help HR professionals strengthen their organizations by enhancing the communication skills and executive presence of leaders in their organizations – both current and emerging leaders. HR professionals will learn how to coach and support leaders at all levels, helping them: · Identify the unconscious, nonverbal, messages they’re sending …even when they’re not speaking! · Enhance their ability to consciously align their intentions and goals for the business with what they say and do. · Develop unshakable, well-grounded confidence – learning how to sift through criticism, disappointments, and downturns, capitalizing on the lessons and changing perceptions. · Become even more competent, influential communicators. · Strengthen their ability to add tangible value to every interaction and business decision in which they participate. SPEAKER Teressa Moore Griffin is the Founder and CEO of Spirit of Purpose, LLC. Having held key positions in major corporations, Ms. Moore Griffin is an experienced executive who has grappled with many of the issues facing today’s leaders. With deep interpersonal competence, professionalism and compassion, she helps leaders develop the personal depth and courage required to effectively embrace complex business challenges, move through perceived limits posed by dilemmas, and capitalize on opportunities. Since 1987, she has been an executive coach; managed organization-wide strategic culture change interventions; and designed and implemented leading-edge leadership development programs. Some of her satisfied clients include GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, Forest Laboratories, AT&T, Merrill Lynch, American Express Company, Consolidated Edison, Harley Davidson, Barnett Banks, Texaco, The United Negro College Fund, and The Prudential. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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The Recruitment and Retention Committee of the Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association Presents: Linked-In – Propel Your Workforce Strategy Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:30pm-4:30pm 2.5 HRCI Credits ViroPharma Conference Center Exton, PA Are you struggling to figure out how LinkedIn can benefit your organization? Have you wondered how LinkedIn can help you attract and retain talent? Have you avoided promoting the use of LinkedIn to your employees because you do not understand its benefits and consequences? Do you want to prevent the setbacks so many other hiring organizations experience? On November 19th, you are going to hear from Karen Huller, founder of Charésumé. She will impart LinkedIn best practices that will propel your workforce strategy. Karen is also going to explain how developing a corporate LinkedIn program can promote your organization’s brand and build community. During this seminar you’ll learn how the various features of LinkedIn can be utilized to establish your leaders as thought leaders that attract other thought leaders. Mrs. Huller will show you how establish your company as an employer of choice. This seminar will leave you equipped to go back to your organization and be Linked-In to success! • Help your employees to feel spirited, purposeful, and connected. • Learn new ways to obtain employees by utilizing the tools of Linked-In. • Feel empowered not intimidated by LinkedIn’s advanced features. • Build internal and external strategic partnerships. • See first hand the power that is unleashed when all your employees utilize the benefits of Linked-In. . At the conclusion of the seminar you will have the opportunity to ask Karen questions. SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY Karen Huller – founded Charésumé, LLC in 2006 Karen Huller applies six years of recruiting and executive search experience and several years of corporate experience to help job seekers develop their own true job security – their ability to transition. In 2003 she began using LinkedIn to identify top talent for many local companies, and now trains others how to do so. Mrs. Huller is active in her community. She volunteers on the Upper Merion Township Park and Recreation Community Center sub-committee. She also founded the Helping Hands Job Fair in 2008, which has brought recruiters, hiring managers, and job seekers together to perform community service for the United Way and Habitat for Humanity. She has raised over $2000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Mrs. Huller received her Bachelor of Arts from Ursinus College in Communications Studies and Theater with a Minor in Creative Writing. Her academic dedication earned her four semesters on the National Dean’s List and a research fellowship, all while working her way through college and remaining involved in various campus activities and sports. Her writing has been published in various career and trade publications and has won awards. Seminar will begin promptly at 2:00PM Cost: $35 per GVHRA member, $50 per non- member. Location and Directions ViroPharma Incorporated 730 Stockton Drive Exton, PA 19341 From King of Prussia via Route 202 South: Take Route 202 South to the Route 30 Bypass. Veer Right onto the Route 30 Bypass towards Downingtown. Take the 1st Exit to Route 100. At exit ramp light, turn right onto Route 100 North. Proceed North on Route 100 to the 14th Traffic Light (passing the PA Turnpike entrance) and turn Left onto Pennsylvania Drive. Turn Right onto Stockton Drive. ViroPharma Incorporated is the 2nd building on the right-hand side, #730. For Directions Visit: http://www.viropharma.com/Contact/Driving%20Directions.aspx Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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GVFHRA Please join us on December 15, 2009 at 5:30 p.m., at the Clarion Park Ridge in First, our networking hour will be enhanced by Sherpa Higher Performance who will lead us through unique and stimulating networking/mingling activities that will have you engaging with others and learning some new fun things about your peers. Then, we will have an encore performance from UNIQUE Entertainment, our 2005 holiday party entertainers and one of the best remembered events since. UNIQUE Entertainment will engage us in a game show that will involve everyone and create an atmosphere of excitement, exhilaration and true bonding for all of the participants! Unique's game show programs use audio and video for questions, fun teambuilding physical challenges and gets everyone excited with team karaoke style sing-a-longs and dancing. Couple that with Sherpa’s teambuilding networking activities and we have the F-U-N covered, but so is the food! We haven’t forgotten the “eating” part, and there will be plenty of that with our traditional dinner stations from various cuisines! You can also enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail from the cash bar while expanding your network or visiting with old friends and acquaintances. But that’s not all! Tis the season for charity and we have a double-feature there as well. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for our annual Toys-for-Tots collection and spend some time at our Silent Auction to benefit our charities, the SHRM Foundation and the Montgomery County Foundation. It’s a double, double-feature event! So register today. We are confident that you’ll find it a great way to relax (during what can be for many of us a hectic time of year), meet great people and maybe even do some shopping at the Silent Auction! See you there! Be There and Bring a Guest Please make a point of being part of this year’s biggest social event and fundraiser. Mark your calendars now and plan on be a part of the festivities. Also, this evening would be a great opportunity to bring that HR friend or acquaintance of yours that may be a prospect for joining our chapter.
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DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE “C” SUITE WANTS FROM HR? Approved for 1.25 Strategic HRCI Credits Join us for a panel discussion with local C suite executives, from CFO’s to CEOs where attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear what business leaders are looking for from their HR Department Leaders or outside consultants. Scheduled panelists include: Anne Dunn – Past President of GVFHRA and Director of Key Accounts at DBM Todd Cohen- CEO of Sales Leader LLC Theodore J DelGaizo, PE, ESQ - President and CEO of Main Line Engineering Gary Sender- VP of Finance, Shire Pharmaceuticals Blair Lyon- Founder and Former CEO, TMX The interactive panel discussion, with audience participation, will provide an opportunity for the speakers to give their thoughts on key topic areas within HR including: In your experience what role should HR, whether in house or consultants, play during a company's growth, maturity, transformation and or decline? If you had a wish list for your HR team and for HR professionals, what would we do differently? What do you find to be the critical ways for HR to support and help the bottom line of your business? What do you view as the biggest disconnect between the business' need and HR? This is a unique opportunity to learn more from local business leaders about how we can play a part in building and sustaining company growth during challenging times. Participants will leave with true hands on understanding of what is expected of HR from the leaders of the business. The panelist represent leaders in businesses small and large throughout the Delaware Valley and are at all levels of their life cycle from high growth, to maturity, to successful bankruptcy reorganization. Speakers: Anne Dunn – Past President Greater Valley Forge HR Association – Anne is a graduate of West Chester University. Accomplished leader in the HR industry with expertise along the East Coast with several well Todd Cohen- Todd attended Temple University. His sales successes took him to leading companies such as Xerox, Gartner Group, Pensare, Thomson-Reuters and Lexis Nexis. In 1997 Todd launched Sales Leader LLC to offer his expertise in sales, motivation, coaching and training to companies as well as individuals. He is an expert at creating a Sales Culture and consistently delivering impressive new business and revenue growth through strategic sales leadership and relationship-building strengths within high-technology, software and professional services organizations for 25 years.
Theodore J DelGaizo, PE, ESQ – Ted is a US Naval Academy graduate who was recognized for outstanding math expertise along with earning his BS in Engineering. He served on four different submarines and was the recipient of a Vietnam Service Medal and two Navy Commendation Medals. After Ted left the military, Ted excelled in his career as an engineer. While working full time Ted attended Temple University School of Law where he obtained his law degree and graduated magna-cum-laude. Today Ted is the President and CEO of Main Line Engineering.
Gary Sender – Gary earned his bachelor's degree in Finance and Management Information Systems from Boston University in 1983. He received his master's degree in Industrial Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1987. Gary has twenty plus years of Corporate Finance experience within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.Gary is the Vice President, Finance of Shire’s Specialty Pharmaceutical business. His background includes great success at Tengion, ARAMARK, and Merck & Co., Inc. Gary served as Vice President and Controller for Merck's U.S. pharmaceuticals business. During his 15-year career with Merck & Co., Inc., he also served as Assistant Treasurer, Executive Director of Financial Evaluation and Analysis (the internal M&A group where he successfully led the financial evaluation for Merck’s $6 billion acquisition of Medco), Executive Director, Joint Venture Financial Management, Director of Investor Relations and Manager, Foreign Exchange Hedging. Prior to his work at Merck & Co., Inc., Mr. Sender held positions at AT&T and RCA Corporation.
Blair Lyon – Blair is a graduate of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration on Far East studies. Blair started his marketing career with Computer Design Inc. where he realized one of his goals when he was promoted to International Marketing Manager and was dedicated to bolstering sales in the Pacific Rim. His career lead him to DuPont on a new venture dedicated to stream lining the development cycle for leading apparel retailers with their global supply chain. Blair’s extensive sales and marketing background coupled with technology brought him to his own venture of TMX, founded in 1999 where he was the CEO until 2009. TMX has a long list of recognition such as IAC’s (Interactive Advertising Competition) Agency of the Year 4 years in a row, Forbes best of Web, Ben Franklins Top Management Team and helped secure a breakthrough US Patent for rich media delivery and tracking technology. Blair is currently Chairman of the Board for TMX. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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Proven Success in Wellness from the Customer Perspective 2.0 HRCI Credits Presented by a leading organization, this educational seminar will provide information and experiences on implementing successful wellness programs. Andrew will be detailing his experiences, success and failures, ideas and requirements to help participants implement successful programs within their own organizations. Coming from the perspective of the customer, as opposed to a provider, our speaker will give first-hand insight and experience on what is required to overcome many of the challenges faced with getting measured results from wellness programs. This program will focus on the following topics: Developing a Strategic Multi-Year Wellness Plan Year One Roll-Out Subsequent Year Creating a Presentation to Obtain Management Support What should the presentation include Getting the facts right How will the organization benefit and over what time-frame Success & Failures With the Program Techniques that have worked and not worked Creative Ideas to Increase Employee Participation Activities and incentives to encourage employee participation Program Investment Expectations One-time & recurring costs Administrative costs associated with implementing a plan Incentive costs Material costs Calculating Return on Investment & Organizational Impact What measurements were used to calculate ROI What time frame to expect a ROI What other aspects of the organization would be impact from the program How are they measured Building a Wellness Team Within The Organization Building a wellness committee Responsibilities of a wellness team Andrew Faupel, Virtua Health Andrew Faupel is the Director of Wellness and Employee Benefits for Virtua Health. In that leadership role he provides executive oversight to all workplace wellness initiatives, advances a best-in-class benefit plan dedicated to meeting the needs of employees and their families, and serves as the primary strategist in developing new community based wellness programs. Mr. Faupel has over fourteen years of executive and broad-based benefits and compensation experience. Prior to joining Virtua in 2005, Mr. Faupel was a consultant in Towers Perrin’s Philadelphia Consulting Office and a national leader in benefit plan administration, compliance and design. In the community, he currently serves as an Executive Committee Member to the American Heart Association’s Start! Fall Heart Walk and a Regional Advisor for the American Cancer Society. In 2007, he was featured in the Courier Post’s “35 under 35”, as one of the most “successful, community-minded young professionals making a difference in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties”. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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What is Your Company's RQ (Relationship Intelligence)? This seminar is divided into three parts:
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How to Play the Game at the Top - L.A.W.S. of Leadership Fenorris Pearson Approved for 1.5 HRCI Credits Bring a Canned Good or Non-Persihable Food Item for Food Pantry in Norristown This presentation addresses the essential characteristics that an HR leader must possess in order to take their career to the next level and stay there, while supporting their organizationa’s goals and mission. Main Learning Objectives: • Understand the four essential laws of leadership that every leader must know and practice. • Becoming a Consummate Executive - one who understands the inner workings of an almost secret society driving corporate America today. • Improve their leadership and communication skills, whether you are new to your profession or an experienced leader. Speaker: This former VP of two fortune 50 companies before the age of 40 (Dell and Motorola) is an entrepreneur, innovator and human capital expert. Fenorris Pearson is currently the CEO of Global Consumer Innovation, Inc (www.globalconsumerinnovation.com). He and his team of seasoned executives help entrepreneurs, corporations, and inventor’s evaluate and design the next ‘big idea’ through consumer products and services that disrupt the competitive landscape and generate revenue through million and billion dollar concepts. Prior to founding Global Consumer Innovation, Fenorris served as Vice President of Consumer Innovation for Dell, Inc., a Fortune 50 company with revenues of more than $60 billion where he had the responsibility for more than 300 employees in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. While at Dell, Fenorris, who reported into the President of the Consumer Business proposed several new concepts with revenue potential ranging from $300-$500M. Fenorris was also responsible for creating the strategy for Dell’s first organization in the consumer business that was responsible for creating new products or services derived from the understanding of “Human Factors” and not from the engineering lab. Also, while at Dell, he was responsible for creating a culture of innovation for the consumer business to help transform that business from operational excellence business model to one focused on a product leadership culture and mindset. Prior to joining Dell, Fenorris was Vice President for Global Organizational Development for Motorola, Inc., a global telecommunications leader with revenues of over $40 billion. While at Motorola, he worked with President and Executive Vice-President to lead led the reorganization of a $27 billion business. He also defined and delivered Motorola’s first High Performance Framework with the purpose of building sustainable performance and organizational capability. His work experience includes positions in sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution, customer service, human resources, and organizational development. He has a Masters Degree in Organizational Development from Benedictine University. One of Pearson’s passions is helping individuals become “corporate influencers.” He works with individuals on understanding the steps and techniques necessary to successfully navigating corporate America. His first book “How To Play The Game At The Top” is due out in April 2010 Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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HR Best Practices on Harassment Prevention and Correction and the Legal Aspects of Hiring and Interviewing Approved for 3.5 HRCI Credits 8-8:30-Registration 8:30-12-Program Some of the Covered topics will be: Legal Aspects of Hiring and Interviewing Hiring the best applicant is imperative and doing so without creating a legal liability is essential. In today's litigious environment, it is necessary to take the time upfront to do things right. Learn how! This seminar will focus on what you can and cannot do during the hiring process. It will examine the entire hiring process, including: (1) taking appropriate precautions even before the first interview is conducted; (2) avoiding unlawful questions during the interview; and (3) documenting the decision making process. The use of behavioral interviewing, background checks, the dangers associated with the use of social networking websites, proper documentation and other necessary pre-offer recruitment techniques will be discussed. Harassment Prevention and Correction HR professionals and managers are the eyes and ears of the organization when it comes to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment. They are the key to both prevention and correction. In addition to discussing the traps into which HR professionals and managers fall regarding their own conduct, this seminar focuses on the affirmative responsibilities of HR professionals and managers and addresses not only sexual but also racial, ethnic and other forms of unlawful harassment. This seminar also will examine the change in the law regarding unlawful retaliation and ways to ensure compliance with the law. Speaker Michael S. Cohen concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. Mr. Cohen has trained and counseled employers throughout the country on subjects including harassment prevention; workplace diversity; discipline and discharge; hiring and recruiting practices; performance evaluations; FMLA, ADA and FLSA compliance; leave of absence policies; performance management; workplace privacy; sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace; substance abuse testing; workplace violence; records retention; conducting background checks; teens in the workplace and managing attendance problems. He has conducted trainings for executives, directors, managers, supervisors and employees in many industries, including financial services, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, retail, real estate development, law firms and human services. Mr. Cohen also has conducted trainings for executives, deans and faculty in several institutions of higher education and secondary education. He has conducted more than 150 trainings in the last year. Mike has conducted investigations into claims of harassment and discrimination and has drafted employee handbooks, employment agreements, noncompete agreements and post-termination agreements. He has represented clients throughout the country in EEO and other administrative proceedings. Mike has been cited as a national authority on employment issues by The New York Times, The Associated Press, USA Today, MSNBC.com, The New York Daily News, New York Newsday, The San Francisco Chronicle, Law National, Law.com, HR Magazine, HR Executive Magazine, HR Executive Online, SHRM On-Line, Employment Law 360, Inside Counsel Magazine, What's Working in Human Resources, Workforce Management Magazine, Human Rights Campaign On-Line, Yahoo! Sports, The Sporting News, The Newark Star-Ledger, The Houston Chronicle, The New Orleans Times-Picayune, The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, The Syracuse Post-Standard, The Ann Arbor News, The Harrisburg Patriot News, The Mobile Press Register, The Flint Journal, The Desert Sun, The Courier-Post, The Honolulu Advertiser, The Stamford Advocate, The Huntsville Times, AM New York, The Workplace Substance Abuse Advisor, Legal Issues in Collegiate Athletics, Talent Management, BusinessInsurance.com, AZcentral.com, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, The Columbus Dispatch, The Myrtle Beach Sun News, Richmond Times Dispatch, Detroit News and Business & Legal Reports, Inc. He has been a regular guest lecturer on human resources issues at West Chester University for its Masters of Science in Administration program. He also is a member of the board of editors for the Privacy Law Journal and of the SHRM PA State Council Diversity Committee. Mike is a 1997 magna cum laude graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law and a cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event. |
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No registration needed to attend this free event. Share Human Resources job leads and search and interview strategies. Please bring job leads that may be of interest to others. There is no charge to attend. You do not have to pre-register. The meeting usually ends around 7 p.m. GVFHRA CAREER NETWORKING GROUP GVFHRA’s Career Networking Group provides a forum for HR professionals in transition to receive guidance, resources and networking opportunities which should contribute to a more effective career campaign Location: Lee Hecht Harrison, 1055 Westlakes Drive-Building 3, Suite 120, Berwyn PA Dates/Time: First Monday (with some exceptions) of the month from 5:30-7:00 How the Philadelphia Business Journal Can Boost Your Job Search Campaign
On Monday March 1, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM The Greater RSVPs are appreciated to our Berwyn Office at 610-640-6100. Please see directions below. We hope to see you there GVFHRA Transitions Group meetings are open to all human resources professionals. Questions? 610-729-7603 Please RSVP to Maria Leon at maria.leon@lhh.com 610-729-7610
Guest speakers/presenters are regularly invited not only for topic presentation but from various client organizations to share knowledge. Recruiters and Sr HR Executives will join us at various meetings
D IRECTIONS TO THEKING OF PRUSSIA OFFICE 1055 Westlakes Drive Building 3, Suite 120 Berwyn, PA 610-640-6100 From the Philadelphia International Airport, Route 476 (the Blue Route) and the Schuylkill Expressway (Route 76): · Take 95 South from the airport until Exit #7 (Route 476 – the Blue Route).· Follow Route 476 to the Schuylkill Expressway, Route 76 West. Follow 76 West.· As you approach the Valley Forge/King of Prussia area, which is the end of the Expressway exit at Route 202South; follow signs to Route 202 South. · Continue Route 202 South to Route 252 South (Paoli).· After getting on Route 252, stay in right-hand lane.· At the second traffic light, turn right into the Westlakes Office Park.· 1055 Westlakes Drive is the second driveway on the right. LHH is on the first floor of Building Three (thebuilding straight ahead); parking is on the right. From PA Turnpike: · Exit PA Turnpike at Valley Forge (Exit 326). Take 76 East, to Route 202 South, to Route 252 South (Paoli).· After getting on Route 252, stay in right-hand lane.· At the second traffic light, turn right into the Westlakes Office Park.· 1055 Westlakes Drive is the second driveway on the right. LHH is on the first floor of Building Three (thebuilding straight ahead); parking is on the right. From 422 (Oaks): · Follow 422 to 202 South (West Chester Exit).· Take Route 202 South to Route 252 South (Paoli).· After getting on Route 252, stay in right-hand lane.· At the second traffic light, turn right into the Westlakes Office Park.· 1055 Westlakes Drive is the second driveway on the right. LHH is on the first floor of Building Three (thebuilding straight ahead); parking is on the right. From Route 30: · At the intersection of Routes 30 and 252, go North on Route 252.· At the third light, turn left into the Westlakes Office Park.· 1055 Westlakes Drive is the second driveway on the right-hand side, Building Three.From 202 North (from points South): · Follow 202 North past Route 29.· Exit Route 202 North at Route 252 – Paoli.· At the end of the ramp, turn right.· Take the first left into the Westlakes Office Park (across from Syms).1055 Westlakes Drive is the last building on the left-hand side (Building Three). The King of Prussia office is located in: The Westlakes Corporate Center 1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 120 Berwyn, PA 19312610-640-6100 This Lee Hecht Harrison office is handicap accessible.
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Alleviating the Employer’s Migraine: Navigating the Complex Array of Obligations Under the ADA and FMLA Approved for 3.0 HRCI Credits Campion Student Center-President's Lounge Free parking for attendees at SJU garage (Hawks’ Landing) on 54th Street. Shuttle services will be provided from Hawks’ Landing to CSC. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have significantly changed the employer’s obligations. Many questions remain unanswered despite revised regulations and recent ADA amendments. Your employees are your greatest resource-- what obligations do you have when dealing with those who cannot work or suffer performance problems because of illness or injury? This master class will explore the ADA and FMLA, and recent changes through examination of the most critical amendments. Lori Halber and Maria L. Petrillo, two partners at the Philadelphia office of Jackson Lewis, will offer imaginative solutions to the difficult legal and operational problems in managing employee absences and requests for accommodations, including how to deal with requests for intermittent leave, when a leave of absence is a reasonable accommodation, and how to handle the uncommunicative or mentally impaired employee. The class will arm you with information to enhance your legal compliance and reduce business risk. Speakers: Maria L. Petrillo a Partner in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office of Jackson Lewis LLP, counsels clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, with particular emphasis on defending employers in wrongful discharge and discrimination claims before state and federal courts. She advises employers in the development of pro-active personnel policies, protection of trade secrets, and conducting effective internal investigations. A member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars, Ms. Petrillo has successfully argued matters before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. In addition, Ms. Petrillo has represented healthcare, retail and gaming industry clients during union organizing drives and corporate campaigns and in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board.Ms. Petrillo earned her Juris Doctor degree from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, where she was a member and editor of the Temple Law Quarterly. Georgetown University awarded Ms. Petrillo a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976. Lori E. Halber a Partner in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office of Jackson Lewis LLP, has extensive experience defending employers before federal and state courts and administrative agencies in matters involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Ms. Halber also has experience in the immigration field representing clients seeking to employ foreign nationals in the U.S. on either a temporary or permanent basis. She counsels clients regarding compliance with business immigration regulations under the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service ("CIS") and the Department of Labor ("DOL"). Ms. Halber is the Co-chair of the ABA Labor and Employment Section Immigration Committee. Ms. Halber received her Juris Doctor degree from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, where she was awarded the Barrister Award for Trial Advocacy. She received her Bachelor of Science degree, with a concentration in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Halber is a member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First and Third Circuits.
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