PHRMA http://www.portlandhrma.org/ has some great information on their website!
Check out the Podcast from their March 25 meeting. Kellye Wise from HR Answers spoke on Workplace Bullying. If you didn't make it to the meeting and are interested in hearing Kellye's presentation, check out the PHRMA website!
2009 SCHEDULE FOR CLA CONFERENCE CALLS AND WEBCASTS...
- CONFERENCE CALLS:
4:00 pm ET; 3:00 CT; 2:00 pm MT and 1:00 pm PT
September 30
December 9
- WEBCASTS:
November 12
Call-in number: 1-800-745-6.70 passcode 456905
HRCI Certification changes for 2011!!!
Plan ahead or you will have to meet the new eligibility requirements.
Here is a link to the 2011 FAQ's for HR Certification Exams.....click here.
Here is a link to the current eligibility requirements for certification: http://www.hrci.org/certification/2008hb/apply/
Professional certification shows that you have demonstrated mastery of the HR body of knowledge and have accepted the personal challenge to stay abreast of new developments in the field of Human Resources.
Certification provides national recognition of your professional achievement; may assist in your career advancement and is a visual reminder of your professional status through your use of your earned designation on business correspondence, business cards and display of your certificate. Certification is granted when an HR professional has demonstrated achievement of national standards ranging from technical operational knowledge to comprehension of contemporary management concepts and practices.
The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI, www.hrci.org), which maintains the nationally recognized standards set by individuals working in the profession, offers three levels of professional certification: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR). These certifications signify a specific mastery of the human resource body of knowledge. Since human resource management is such a dynamic field, constantly changing, HR professionals need to demonstrate currency through re-certification.
The only way to become certified as a PHR, SPHR or GPHR is to successfully pass a comprehensive examination. Both the PHR and SPHR examinations have 225 multiple-choice questions; the GPHR has 165 multiple-choice questions. The emphasis of the SPHR examination is on strategic and policy issues while the emphasis of the PHR examination on the operational / technical aspects of HR. The emphasis of the GPHR examination is on global aspects. To find detailed information about all three exams, please visit the HRCI website at www.hrci.org.
Strategic Presentation from Leadership 2008...click here for the powerpoint presentation.
Our very own Penny McBain gave this presentation at the Leadership Conference.
INNOVATION AWARD!
The SHRM Oregon State Council is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for the annual Innovation Award. This award recognizes those HR contributors who create new and successful solutions for business challenges. The award carries a $1000 component and is available exclusively for SHRM members of Oregon. If you have completed a project that is innovative and achieved its goals, we want to hear about it!
2009 Winner!
See additional statistical information from our winner!
2009 Runner-up!
Check out one of the 2008 winners...and a runner up! Recommended as best practices!
1. FMLA/OFLA Online Auto-Check Eligibility Process
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Runner up!
2. Powerpoint - "Plant TV"
Adult Education Opportunity....
Discover the many benefits of earning your master's degree in Education (Ed.M.) off-campus through Oregon State University's College of Education and Extended Campus.
For more information click here.
Did you know that the Pacific West Region has its own code for discounted membership for NEW SHRM members?
It's true! Any new members that want to join SHRM for the first time can join at the rate of $145!!!
The code is CHPWD. When joining SHRM this code should be placed in the promotional code field.
Begin using it today!
Upcoming NHRMA Conferences:
2009...Hosted by Portland
2010...Hosted by Linn County
SHRM Mentorship Program Information
http://www.shrm.org/students/mentorprogram.asp
Innovation Award!