Upcoming Events for GVFHRA
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 | How to Play the Game at the Top - L.A.W.S. of Leadership
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 | HR Best Practices on Harassment Prevention and Correction and the Legal Aspects of Hiring and Intervening
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 | Alleviating the Employer’s Migraine: Navigating the Complex Array of Obligations Under the ADA and FMLA
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | Improvement Imperative…On a Dime
Friday, March 26, 2010 | Professional Certification/Recertification Exam Prep Study Group
Thursday, April 01, 2010 | HR Practices of Market Driven Organizations
Tuesday, April 06, 2010 | Hot Legal Issues in HR
Monday, April 12, 2010 | 10th Annual Pennsylvania State Legislative and Legal Conference
Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Get the HR Job You Want Even When No One Is Hiring
Saturday, April 24, 2010 | Team Building..An Intergalactic Adventure

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 5:30 PM
How to Play the Game at the Top - L.A.W.S. of Leadership
Approved for 1.5 HRCI Credits
Speaker(s): Fenorris Pearson


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.


The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News & philly.com/Monster

Drexel University, LeBow College of Business

Online Payment Pricing
GVFHRA members $25.00
Non Members $35.00
Student Pricing $20.00

Reserve Only Pricing
GVFHRA members $30.00
Non Members $35.00

Location
Clarion Park Ridge_Coppermill Harvest Room
King of Prussia PA 19406
Door to door directions


Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8AM to 12 PM
HR Best Practices on Harassment Prevention and Correction and the Legal Aspects of Hiring and Intervening
Approved for 3.5 HRCI Credits
Speaker(s): Michael S.Cohen, Esq, Duane Morris, LLP


HR Best Practices on Harassment Prevention and Correction and the Legal Aspects of Hiring and Intervening

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.

Online Payment Pricing
GVFHRA members $35.00
Non Members $50.00
Student Pricing $20.00

Reserve Only Pricing
GVFHRA members $35.00
Non Members $50.00

Location
Villanova University-Connelly Center
Villanova PA 19085
Door to door directions


Tuesday, March 09, 2010 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Alleviating the Employer’s Migraine: Navigating the Complex Array of Obligations Under the ADA and FMLA
HRCI Credits Pending
Speaker(s): Maria L. Petrillo, Esq, Lori E. Halber, Esq


Alleviating the Employer’s Migraine: Navigating the Complex Array of Obligations Under the ADA and FMLA

HRCI Credits Pending
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.

 


 
Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event.


Jackson Lewis LLP

Integrated Benefit Services, Inc.

Saint Joseph University

Online Payment Pricing
GVFHRA members $35.00
Non Members $50.00
Student Pricing $20.00

Reserve Only Pricing
GVFHRA members $35.00
Non Members $50.00

Location
St. Josephs University (Campion Student Center)
Philadelphia PA 19131
Door to door directions


Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:30 PM
Improvement Imperative…On a Dime
HRCI Credits Pending
Speaker(s): Becky Bechtel


Improvement Imperative…On a Dime

HRCI Credits Pending
A 2008 study by Towers Perrin (now Towers Watson) found that one of every five workers today is giving full discretionary effort on the job, four out of 10 report being disenchanted or disengaged in their work. This gap in employee engagement poses a serious problem for employers who need more productivity out of fewer employees. Other studies have shown a clear link between employee engagement and business results…but in today’s climate of doing more with less or even less with less, how can we ensure that our employee’s make the right choices on what they work on? Learn how Air Products addresses employee engagement, developmental opportunities and leverages leadership development to increase bottom line results. Towers Perrin’s study also suggests that organizational attributes such as leadership, career and professional development, work culture and reputation a company has play a key role in shaping employee’s perspectives. Ms. Bechtel answers the question, “How can HR and L&D professionals partner to deliver on the development promises that employees expect…while keeping costs down?” This program will speak to how we can create the right conditions to support employee engagement and drive to the right business outcomes.
 
Speaker:

Becky Bechtel is a learning and organization development professional who applies her skills around the world on behalf of Air Products, a global industrial gases and chemicals company based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.   She is currently Manager, Global People College, one of the eleven colleges of Air Products corporate university. Over the span of her 22 year career, Becky’s focus has been on helping business units plan and execute organizational changes,  developing and assisting with implementation  of  acquisitions to ensure business goals are met and  synergies realized, developing leaders and managers to provide effective people management through fundamental and advanced leadership skills, build cultural competence and understanding to enhance individual and group’s ability to work cross-culturally, and developing global learning and development strategies to build employee capability.

Becky has served as President and Vice President of Reading Area Trainers Organization, and Membership Director of Eastern PA Chapter ASTD;   Community roles have included Director of Brandywine Heights Area School Board, Chair for Lehigh Valley Habit for Humanities Women Build Project and Planning Committee chair of the National Kidney Foundations Lehigh Valley Kidney Walk. 

 
Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event.


Villanova University-Graduate

Lee Hecht Harrison

Online Payment Pricing
GVFHRA members $25.00
Non Members $35.00
Student Pricing $20.00

Reserve Only Pricing
GVFHRA members $30.00
Non Members $35.00

Location
Clarion Park Ridge
King of Prussia PA 19406
Door to door directions


Friday, March 26, 2010 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Professional Certification/Recertification Exam Prep Study Group
2 day class - March 26th and April 9th


  March 26th  &  April 9th (2 day class)
8:30 a.m.  --  5:00 p.m.
Location-MEA/MidAtlantic Employers’ Association
234 Mall Boulevard, Suite 200
King of Prussia, PA 19406
 
 
Do you have the credential that proves you are 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:

  • Recognition of your Professional Achievement
  • A Tool for Career Advancement (more and more employers are looking  for certified individuals)
  • A Visual reminder of your Professional Status
  • A Personal Challenge to stay abreast of New Developments in Human Resource Management

 

Greater Valley Forge HR Association (GVFHRA) offers a Study Group designed to assist you in preparing for the certification exam. 

 

Review key materials and concepts in the six areas covered in the exams:

-Strategic Management                                        - Human Resource Development

               -Employee & Labor Relations                                -Workforce Planning & Employment

-Total Rewards                                                      -Risk Management

 

 

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 $210.00 to members of GVFHRA and $275.00 to non-members – lunch will be served.  Non-members will have the opportunity to join GVFHRA and pay the reduced rate.
 
If you have any questions please e-mail Kathy Muscarella, SPHR at: 

 

To register for the exam, go on–line: www.hrci.org.

The next PHR/SPHR testing window is May 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010.

 Exam application deadline is March 12, 2010. Late applications are accepted no later than April 16, 2010.

 
Cancellation: Participants will be charged if cancellations are not received by March 19th.


 
Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event.

Online Payment Pricing
GVFHRA members $210.00
Non Members $275.00
Student Pricing $210.00

Reserve Only Pricing
GVFHRA members $210.00
Non Members $275.00

Location
MEA/MidAtlantic Employers’ Association
King of Prussia PA 19406
Door to door directions


Thursday, April 01, 2010 7:30 AM
HR Practices of Market Driven Organizations
HRCI Credits Pending
Speaker(s): Meloney J. Sallie-Dosunmu


HR Practices of Market Driven Organizations

HRCI Credits Pending

Market driven businesses consistently outperform their competitors and delight their customers. So what does it mean to be “market-driven”?  And how does HR contribute to a market driven approach? This research study uncovered the people practices of market driven businesses and offers a practical approach for HR professionals.

 

 

ü “Why is it worthwhile to attend your session?”

 

Practitioners will walk away with ideas for helping drive the market driven approach in their company or with their customers. They will learn “tried and true” approaches that were applied by HR practitioners with a market driven focus.

 

ü What are the specific objectives?  What will participants come away knowing or doing?

 

·        Define “market driven” as it applies to the Human Resources function

·        Identify the common practices that drive success for market driven businesses

·        Describe and apply the people practices that delivered results in the market driven companies included in the study

 

ü What content will you provide?

 

¯ Overview of the study including methodology and results

¯ Best practices utilized by HR practitioners in market driven companies to drive results

¯ Interactive activities facilitated to encourage participants to apply ideas and practices

 

 

ü  What HR Professionals can expect to take away:

 

¯ Handout with an overview of the study results

¯ Interactive pages to capture key points and ideas as shared by other participants

¯ List of people practices which were revealed in the study

 

SPEAKER 

Meloney J. Sallie-Dosunmu is Senior Manager of Organizational Effectiveness and Talent at Just Born, a mid-sized manufacturer in Bethlehem, PA.  In this capacity, she is responsible for oversight of Talent Management. This includes performance management, training and development, career development and succession planning. She also leads the attraction, recruitment, compensation, rewards and recognition and retention of Just Born associates as well as organizational design.

 Meloney has a passion for workplace learning and performance, and has been a leader in the profession for almost 20 years in a variety of organizations. In addition, she serves as Adjunct Faculty for DeSales University, teaching both classroom based and online courses in the Human Resources curriculum. 

 Among the many leadership roles Meloney holds in the community, she is past president of the Eastern PA Chapter of ASTD (American Society for Training and Development), and a member of the Marketing Committee for the Lehigh Valley Chapter of SHRM. She has published several articles and book contributions on various topics related to HR, training & development and talent management, and has presented countless workshops, keynotes and training sessions on related topics.

 In 2009 she was the first recipient of the Eastern PA Chapter of ASTD’s Learning Leader Award. In addition, she won the Women Take the Lead Award from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.

 

Meloney has a bachelor’s degree in Counseling from Wilberforce University and an MBA from Rosemont College.

 

 


 
Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event.

Online Payment Pricing
GVFHRA members $25.00
Non Members $35.00
Student Pricing $20.00

Reserve Only Pricing
GVFHRA members $30.00
Non Members $35.00

Location
Desmond Great Valley
Malvern PA 19355
Door to door directions


Tuesday, April 06, 2010 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hot Legal Issues in HR
Approved for 3.5 HRCI Credits
Speaker(s): Jonathan A. Segal, Esq


Hot Legal Issues in HR
Approved for 3.5 HRCI Credits
 
This program will cover the hotest H.R issues such as:

-Practical Impact of ADAAA

-FLSA Pandemic--Good Faith Mistakes Resulting in Class Actions

-Reductions in Force--Key Elements Of Defensible Program

-Severance Agreements--Common Fatal Mistakes

-EFCA or Alternative 'Compromises'--Preventing and Responding to Union Activity

-Retaliation Nation--Preventing and Correcting

-Harassment--Defenses That Don't Work

-Discrimination--How Unconscious Bias can become Systemic Bias and Basis for Class Actions

-Pending Federal and State Legislation at the Time--What's Likely to Pass and What it Would Mean
 
Jonathan A. Segal is a partner at Duane Morris LLP in the Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group. He is also the managing principal of the Duane Morris Institute. Mr. Segal's practice focuses on:
  • Preventive counseling, training and policy development 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.
SPEAKER-Mr. Segal has served as a consultant to the Federal Judicial Center in Washington, D.C., providing training on employment issues to federal judges around the country. In this capacity, he has been the featured speaker at conferences for Chief United States District Judges.
Mr. Segal 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. He 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. Mr. Segal also has lectured regularly at the University of Pennsylvania's Masters Program in Organizational Dynamics and Villanova University's SHRM Accreditation Course.
Mr. Segal has been cited as a national authority on employment issues in articles in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, CNN Online, Business Week Online, Money and Monster.com, among others.
Mr. Segal hosted a television special on sexual harassment, The Sexual Harassment Quiz. The special, which was based on a supervisory training exercise which Mr. Segal developed, has been broadcast on more than 200 PBS stations throughout the country.
For the past several years, Mr. Segal has been listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business among the top-rated lawyers for labor and employment in Pennsylvania. Chambers said of Mr. Segal, "With clients who 'can't speak highly enough of him,' Segal has an excellent reputation for handling the full range of contentious and noncontentious labor and employment matters."
A member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys, Mr. Segal provides legal counsel to public and private, secular and sectarian, colleges and universities. He also has been a featured speaker at NACUA and CUPA conferences.
Mr. Segal is the Legislative Director for PA State Council of SHRM, Inc.
Mr. Segal received his B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law.
Mr. Segal clerked for the Honorable Norma L. Shapiro, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Segal has published more than 150 articles on employment issues. A contributing editor to HRMagazine, he has published more than 100 articles for the magazine. He also is a frequent contributor to The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel

 
Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event.

Online Payment Pricing
GVFHRA members $50.00
Non Members $65.00
Student Pricing $20.00

Reserve Only Pricing
GVFHRA members $50.00
Non Members $65.00

Location
Villanova University-Connelly Center
Villanova PA 19085
Door to door directions


Monday, April 12, 2010 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM
10th Annual Pennsylvania State Legislative and Legal Conference
HRCI Credits Pending


Save the Date

THE

PENNSYLVANIA

STATE COUNCIL

SHRM

CONFERENCE

Reception

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Conference

Monday, April 12, 2010

New Location

Harrisburg Hilton1 North Second Street

Harrisburg, PA

CREDITS

The following credits may be offered for this seminar:

HRCI4.5 credits total, 2.0 general and 2.5 strategic

This program is pending approval for general credits toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

CLE4.5 substantive credits

The general sessions are pending approval for Pennsylvania CLE.

In addition to the great educational sessions on the agenda, we will have businesses exhibiting their products and services to you. This is a terrific way to sample their wares all in one place and get new ideas for employee services and benefits that you can take back to work. These businesses partner with Pennsylvania State Council of SHRM, Inc. to make our conference more beneficial to you.

Please visit them at the conference and support them throughout the year.

If you would like to be an exhibitor, please contact:

Carol Morgan, carol4hr@verizon.net or Gayle Beacham, gbeacham@beth.k12.pa.us

Check http://pashrm.org for conference updates.

SPEAKERS

Michael Aitken is the director of governmental affairs for SHRM in its national office in Alexandria, VA. He is responsible for all association governmental affairs endeavors, including managing and developing the strategic focus of SHRM’s governmental affairs. Mike currently serves as a member of the UWC Board of Directors, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Labor Relations Committee and the National Advisory Council to Corporate Voices for Working Families. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of San Diego.

Michael W. King is the managing partner for Stock and Leader, LLP, located in York, PA. His practice is focused on all aspects of labor and employment law, including employment discrimination, labor law compliance, employment contracts, labor negotiations, grievance arbitration and employment litigation. He has represented both public and private employers before the EEOC, PHRC, NLRB, and PLRB, as well as in state and federal courts. Mr. King is a frequent speaker on the handling of day-to-day personnel issues and reducing the risk of legal action against employers.

Lynn C. Outwater is the regional managing partner of the Pittsburgh, PA; Cincinnati, OH; and Cleveland, OH offices of Jackson Lewis LLP. She received her undergraduate degree from Fordham University, earned a J.D. degree from Albany Law School and holds a Master of Laws (in Labor Law) from New York University School of Law. Lynn was designated as a "Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics in the Labor and Employment Law Practice Area in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009. Lynn currently serves on the SHRM Foundation Board of Directors. She was the elected director for SHRM’s Pennsylvania State Council for 2004 and 2005. Lynn has received professional accreditation in the human resources field by achieving the SPHR designation.

Jonathan A. Segal is a partner at Duane Morris LLP in the Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group and the managing principal of the Duane Morris Institute, a provider of programs focused on issues faced by HR professionals, benefits administrators, in-house counsel and other senior managers. Jonathan has been listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business among the top-rated lawyers for labor and employment in Pennsylvania. He has been listed as a "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics for the past five years. Jonathan has published more than 100 articles for HR Magazine and has provided training to federal and state judges on EEO issues. Jonathan received his B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law.

Anne E. Zerbe successfully litigated the WellSpan v. Bayliss matter, a case of first impression in Pennsylvania regarding restrictive covenants and their application to physicians. Anne was also designated by the Governor Rendell as one of Pennsylvania’s 50 Best Women in Business in 2008. In 2009, Anne was named as one of Central Pennsylvania’s Forty Under 40. Anne earned her SPHR certification in 2008.

A registration form is required for each attendee. Please photocopy for multiple registrants. (Please print or attach business card here.)

Or register online at http://pashrm.org

Name Company

Mailing Address

E-mail

Phone Fax

o I am a national SHRM member. o Contact me about membership.

o I am a member of

Chapter Name

o Yes, I will attend the Networking Reception on April 11, 2010.

o No, I will NOT attend the Networking Reception on April 11, 2010.

Would you like us to make an appointment for you with your representative?

(Registration for legislator appointments must be received no later than 4/1/10.)

o Yes o No

or -

Attendee’s Representative’s Name Attendee’s Home ZIP Code* Plus 4 Code

*Remember to specify your home ZIP code, not your work ZIP code.

o Early Bird Registration postmarked by 3/15/10: $125

o Regular Registration: $150

o Full-time Students and unemployed HR professionals: $50

Note: Refund made if cancellation is received prior to 4/5/10 and is subject to a $25 administrative fee.

For additional information about the conference, visit http://pashrm.org or e-mail Joanne Zeas at joanne.zeas@temple.edu for assistance.

Please return the registration form with your check payable to:

Pennsylvania State Council of SHRM, Inc.

Joanne Zeas

1187 Old Jordan Road

Holland, PA 18966

Harrisburg Hilton

1 North Second Street | Harrisburg, PA

Room Reservations: Call (717) 234-5021 or (877) 227-6963 by 3/15/10

n Room Cost (discount group rate) $119 (single/double)

n Mention the Society for Human Resource Management and registration code "WOL" to guarantee rate.

Overnight guests may valet in the hotel garage and have the charge posted to their room—rate is $18.00.

There is a city-owned garage directly across the street from the hotel, Market Square Garage, on the corner of Second & Chestnut Streets. Parking rates max out at $18.


 
Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event.

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Thursday, April 15, 2010 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Get the HR Job You Want Even When No One Is Hiring
Career Transition Event-HRCI Pending
Speaker(s): Ford Myers,Thomas A. Sciorilli,Sean McManus,Sally W. Stetson,Jodi Kaelin SPHR


Get the HR Job You Want Even When No One Is Hiring

HRCI Credits Pending

This event is comprised of two segments.  We start with a  keynote address by Ford Myers, a career transition expert and author and then a panel discussion that includes five members.

The panel will be asked a series of questions from the moderator on important HR competencies, how they select their HR staff, how retained search firms fill HR positions, what approaches from HR job seekers work (and don’t work), what things have worked for them when they were in transition, favorite questions they ask interviewees,  etc.

As the keynote speaker, Ford Myers will provide valuable life skills to HR professionals.  Certainly his remarks are geared to HR professionals in transition but his remarks will touch on important HR competencies like:

 

1)      The value of a professional network and how to build and maintain one for the job search and beyond

2)      The value of HR professional certifications in the search and in an HR role

3)      The need for HR professionals to develop strong business literacy in the industries that they are considering or already working in

4)      Tips on how to influence HR decision makers in a hiring process and then later on the job

 

The panelists include two very senior HR executives that lead the HR teams for their firms.  They will be able to provide insights into the HR competencies that they value on their teams.  One of the panelists is a retained search executive that has conducted hundreds of HR searches. The fourth panelist recently successfully navigated the transition process and has some unique approaches of interest.  The final panelist is the keynote speaker.

 

The moderator, Frank Powell, SPHR has over twenty years of HR experience as well as experience in the career transition space.

 


 
Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event.


Location
Villanova University
Villanova PA 19085
Door to door directions


Saturday, April 24, 2010 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Team Building..An Intergalactic Adventure


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Minimal Charge for Breakfast
 Intergalactic Adventure is a fast-paced team building simulation that requires effective collaboration, leadership, planning, and communication. Compete against other teams as you enjoy a stunning slide show of the Universe and futuristic music playing in the background. Aliens are plotting against the Earth as teams make their way to the enemy base, accomplish as many target missions as possible, and return to the Space Cruiser. Their ultimate mission is to land on the enemy’s planet, clear away potential threats, and dismantle the enemy's communications relays. For more information go to: http://www.teambuildinginc.com/services_intergalactic_adventure.htm  

 
Both GVFHRA Members and Non-Members are invited to this event.


Location
The Franklin Institute
Philadelphia PA
Door to door directions







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