Engaging Employees through Volunteerism and Going Green Initiatives

HR Transferrable Skills: What Else Might Be Fun That You Can Do – A Fun Exp

Resumes: What’s Working & Not So Much So

Understanding & Leveraging Generational Differences in Today's Workplace

Interview Role Plays: Learning from the Real Thing

The End of HR as We Know It

The Business Council’s HR Legislative Briefing

Useful Models for Organizational Structure

Why Aren't Companies More Ethical?

Key Factors for Managing Short Term Global Assignments

Engaging Employees through Volunteerism and Going Green Initiatives

When:

3/17/2010

Time:

08:00 AM

This program is hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter SHRM.

The program has been pre-approved for 1.25 recertification credits (general category) by the HR Certification Institute.

This program is proudly sponsored by East House (www.easthouse.org)

About the Program:
A 2007 survey from Deloitte & Touche of Gen Y employees found that nearly two-thirds of the 18 to 26 year olds polled would prefer working for employer that allowed them to contribute their talent to non-profit organizations. In another survey conducted by SHRM, employees at organizations who do not have an environmentally responsible program in place were asked how important it was for their organization to begin doing so. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of employees felt that it was either somewhat important or important.
This exciting program will cover the role Human Resources plays in implementing volunteerism and going green initiatives in the workplace. The session will provide an overview of the business and social case for these initiatives and provide practical and low cost solutions to including these initiatives into your recruitment and retention strategies. Results from local employers who have implemented these types programs will be highlighted.
By the end of this session, participants will:
• Understand the Business Case and the Social Case for Volunteerism and Going Green Initiatives in the Workplace
• Understand why Human Resources should be involved with these initiatives
• See what local companies are doing to benefit from volunteerism and going green
• Recognize the challenges of these programs
• Understand how to develop a practical “game plan” to implement these programs in the workplace

About the Presenter:
MICHELLE PEDZICH, SPHR is Director of Compliance for HR Works, Inc. Prior to joining HR Works, Ms. Pedzich worked as the human resource manager for a local engineering and architecture firm where she managed the implementation of an HRIS and selectively outsourced segments of the benefits and HR administration. She has extensive human resource and compliance experience with a focus of delivering optimal human resource “best practice” solutions that take into consideration legal requirements and budgetary constraints. Ms. Pedzich also leads HR Works, Inc.’s Speakers Bureau, and has participated in several public speaking engagements and conferences covering a wide range of human resources topics.

Ms. Pedzich holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from SUNY Geneseo and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Development from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She has been awarded the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation by the HR Certification Institute. Ms. Pedzich is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the National Human Resources Association. She is a Volunteer Reader at WXXI’s Reach out Radio and a Community Portfolio Reviewer at School Without Walls. She is an alumnus of the Leadership Rochester program and is a recipient of Rochester’s 40 Under 40 Award for 2008.

Agenda:
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
8:00 AM: Networking and Registration
8:30 – 10:30 AM: Program

Location: The Brookwood Inn, Bushnell's Basin, NY

Fees:
$25 SHRM Members
$35 Non-members
$10 Students and In Transition

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Understanding & Leveraging Generational Differences in Today's Workplace

When:

4/21/2010

Time:

7:30 AM

This program is hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter SHRM in partnership with ASTD. It has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.

About the Program:
This highly interactive session will explore generational differences in the workplace and how they affect the way individuals interact and make critical decisions.

By the end of this session, participants will:
• Recognize the four generations in today’s workplace and understand the influences that have shaped each generation.
• Gain an improved understanding their own generation as well as the other generations, and gain awareness of the assumptions that surround each.
• Identify mindsets and behaviors that are critical to leveraging success amongst the various generations in the workplace.

About the Presenter:
Arthur Brown is President of Teaching & Training by Design, LLC, a consulting company that focuses on organizational systems and leadership development. Teaching & Training by Design, LLC offers, Interactive Design, a theatre based training component that focuses on “experiential learning.” He has had the unique ability of combining his theatre experience with his professional background.

He has been working with organizational change for many years. His extensive work background includes, the County of Monroe Children’s Center, which is a facility for juvenile offenders awaiting trial and/or placement. He has held the positions of Service Coordinator for Developmental Disabilities & later Family Support Services Director for Lewis Street Center, Inc. He was instrumental in facilitating a school & community based collaborative that provided services for youth and families. His belief is that in order for change to take place with an organization it must be systemic. It must be connected to the daily operations of the organization, thus transforming the culture and environment.

He has worked as the lead trainer on a national research project with the University of Sacramento, University of San Francisco, and the University of Rochester. The Social Influences on Practice Study focused on reducing disparities in health care by studying how physicians communicate with their patients and the affect of direct advertisement of prescription drugs. He is one of the authors on the paper entitled “Caught in the Act,” which was published in the Health Research and Educational Trust Journal (Volume 41, Number 6) in June 2006.

He recently worked as a Standardized Patient Trainer at the School of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Rochester, and continues to do work with Highland Hospital’s Family Medicine Research Department. His work in the medical field challenges the learner to broaden their level of competence in terms of cross-cultural development.

Mr. Brown has worked in theatre and film for the last 20 years. He narrated the documentary Harlem Renaissance: Images of a People, which was nominated for a National Black Journalist Award. One of his most memorable works was the PBS documentary, Flight to Freedom, hosted by Cicely Tyson, which won a New York State Emmy Award. He currently can be seen in the film Cherry Crush, upcoming film Second Story Man.

Agenda:
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
7:30-8:00 am: Networking & Registration
8:00-10:00 am: Program

Location:
Saint John Fisher College (www.sjfc.edu)
Wilson Formal Lounge
(Haffney Hall-Bldg 13)

Fees:
$20 SHRM Members
$30 Non-members
$10 Students and In Transition

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The End of HR as We Know It

When:

5/19/2010

Time:

08:00 AM

This program is hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter SHRM and has been pre-approved for 1.5 general recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute.

About the Program:
Workforce-management decisions aren’t made with crystal balls. What they do demand is a clear sense of the landscape on the far horizon. As human resources professionals, you probably know what health care will cost your company next year. But you’re far less certain whether or not legions of workers will be full-time telecommuters five years from now, or if defined benefits will even exist in 2013. Fortunately, there are forward-thinkers and trend-spotters out there who make it their business to envision the future for us. Visionaries don’t always agree with each other, still, their predictions of what factors will alter the world of workforce management are provocative, and may serve to inform and intrigue all of us who manage people. Join us for an interactive and intriguing look at how trends will impact our human resource profession and what it may mean to you and your organization.
By the end of this session, participants will:
• Identify workforce trends on a local and global basis that may impact their role and their organization
• Prioritize those trends that have short-term implications for them in 2010
• Identify new HR competencies critical to successfully navigating these changes and reinventing their roles and functions

About the Presenters:

Robert B. Peter II
DISCoach, Team Builder & Leadership Trainer
President Insights2Improvement, Inc.
Bob’s professional experience includes over fifteen years of work in human resources and organizational development with organizations in a variety of industries ranging from small business to large global companies. His undergraduate work was in economics and graduate work in human resource development. He is a professionally certified provider and authorized distributor for organizational values and culture surveys (Corporate Transformation Tools), behavior and skills assessments (Targeted Training International & Inscape Publishing) and leadership training curriculum (Vital Learning). Bob’s current business focus is leadership/sales coaching, coach training and certifying organizational practitioners (internal trainers, consultants and human resource professionals) on these assessments and training programs. These internal experts have integrated these resources into their current initiatives to improve leadership, sales, service, retention and hiring results. Applications of these resources have included the development of internal coaching programs, comprehensive team building processes and multiple-level leadership development programs. Assessment-based coaching and training provides performance measures that guide improvement. Bob is an active member and speaker for organizations including the Society for Human Resource Management, American Society for Training and Development and American Association for School Personnel Administrators.

Joel Hoomans, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Management and Leadership Studies
Roberts Wesleyan College
In addition to his responsibilities as Assistant Professor of Management and Leadership Studies at Roberts Wesleyan College, Dr. Joel Hoomans is also the Director of Graduate Studies in the Division of Business. Prior to these academic roles, Joel worked for Wegmans as a human resources professional, eventually becoming their first Manager of Leadership Development. Joel holds a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and Psychology from Roberts Wesleyan College, a Master of Science in Career and Human Resources from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University. While working in academia, Joel also enjoys consulting across business, church, not-for-profit, government and military sectors. He devotes a great deal of time practicing a lifestyle of faith, fun, servitude, learning, and human development; something he hopes to encourage in the lives of others.

Agenda:
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
8:00-8:30 AM: Networking and Registration
8:30-10:30 AM: Program

Location:
Saint John Fisher College's Wilson Formal Lounge
Bldg 4-Campus Center

Fees:
$25 SHRM Members
$35 Non-members
$10 Students and In Transition

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The Business Council’s HR Legislative Briefing

When:

5/26/2010

Time:

8:00 AM

This program is hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter SHRM and has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.

About the Program:
This 2 hour presentation is a review of active HR and labor related legislation during the 2009 NYS legislative session and a review of what is expected in 2010. Legislative proposals will include paid family leave, comparable worth, unemployment insurance, whistleblower protections and a variety mandated paid time off on the state and federal levels. By the end of this session, participants will:
• Learn about new state HR related requirements
• Learn about HR related proposals being discussed by NYS Legislators in 2010
• Learn about advocacy efforts and the opportunity to participate

About the Presenter:
Tom Minnick SPHR, VP of HR, The Business Council of NYS, Inc.
At The Business Council, Tom is responsible for advocacy efforts on labor and human resource issues. He provides state and federal labor and human resource information to members through The HR Line, The Council's 800 telephone service. He also edits the monthly The Human Resource LINE newsletter. Coordinates the activities of the Council’s Labor & Human Resources Committee.

Agenda:
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
8:00 – 8:30 am: Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast
8:30 -10:30 am: Program

Location:
Camp Arrowhead
Pittsford, New York 14534

There is NO COST for this program but online registration is required through The Business Council's website (details to follow). Do not register through GVCSHRM's website.

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Useful Models for Organizational Structure

When:

6/16/2010

Time:

08:00 AM

This program is hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter SHRM and has been pre-approved for 1.5 strategic recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute.

About the Program:
Session begins with overview of definition and evolution of organizational design (OD). It encompasses objectives of OD, implications of each design concept for corporate culture, integration of corporate functions and keys to successful organizational design and deployment. There is emphasis made for striking effective balance of control vs. empowerment and maintaining balance over time and corporate evolution during M&A, torrid growth and economic downturns. OD models are explored and dissected, among them – traditional manufacturing, technology based, professional service firms, acute care and not for profits. An assessment tool kit is offered and the implications of a Flat World with subsequent need for organizational readiness (corporate agility) are discussed.
By the end of this session, participants will:
• Understand origin of OD as concept for design of organization
• Learn how OD affects and drives corporate culture
• Understand dynamic nature of OD, both internally and vis a vis environment
• Take away conceptual tools to analyze and understand their company’s OD and culture

About the Presenter:
Luis Martínez has been a trusted coach and advisor to C-suite executives for many years. His strategic management consulting firm, Gran Altura, Inc., offers his valuable services and talents to organizations in transition.
While in Xerox, Luis directed global human resources functions for Worldwide Manufacturing. He had been Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Vice President & General Manager of Exide Batteries in Puerto Rico.
Luis has a B.A. and M.Ed., from the University of Delaware. Born and raised in Cuba, Luis is bilingual and bicultural. He authored and published a career development book, Getting There: Strategies and Tactics for Career Decisions.

Date and Time:
June 16, 2010
8:00 am Registration and Networking
8:30-10:30 – Program

Location:
Saint John Fisher'College's Wilson Formal Lounge
Bldg 4-Campus Center

Fees:
$25 SHRM Members
$35 Non-members
$10 Students and In Transition

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Key Factors for Managing Short Term Global Assignments

When:

8/18/2010

Time:

08:00 AM

This program is hosted by Genesee Valley Chapter SHRM and been pre-approved for 1.5 global/international recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute.

About the Program:
The 2008 KPMG Survey of Global Assignments indicated: 80% or more of respondents anticipated same or growth of short-term global assignments over the next year. The increase in number of short-term assignees has made it critical for companies to put in place clearly defined policies and practices in order to more effectively manage those assignments.

Please join Kristin Sampson, GPHR as she discusses key factors in managing short-term assignments:
• Assignment structure
• Projected costs
• Immigration/Tax planning
• Compliance Cost-saving Opportunities

About the Presenter:
Kristin Sampson, GPHR
Director of Global Mobility Services
Providium Consulting Group

Kristin’s expertise is in the field of Global Human Resource Management. She has over 20 years experience in international business and finance. Kristin has an extensive knowledge of global compensation and benefits, policies, competitive practices, strategic planning, and tax compliance; as well as, cost-effective solutions for managing international assignments. Prior to joining Providium in 2007, Kristin was responsible for developing and managing Bausch & Lomb’s international relocation and global mobility program as well as providing hands-on service to senior management, global human resources and employees around the world.

Kristin holds a B.A. Degree from Biola University in La Mirada, California. She maintains up-to-date training in global tax and compliance through Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers’ International Assignment Tax Conferences and will soon have her Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) through World at Work. As a participating member of professional organizations such as: ORC Worldwide Roundtable, The National Foreign Trade Council International Assignments Executive Committee, and World at Work Kristin has stayed current on all competitive practices.

In addition to her other responsibilities, Kristin speaks at professional conferences on global issues including competitive practices, cost effectiveness, and compliance. She developed, in conjunction with Deloitte, a strategic plan which she presented “New World of Global Equity Programs” at the International Deloitte conference. Kristin was also an instructor at the International Human Resources Conference in London, England, where she trained global HR executives in business effective mobility solutions. In 2009, Kristin’s Long Term Assignment program was selected as a break-out session at SHRM’s 2009 Global Conference in Toronto.

Agenda:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
8:00-8:30 AM: Networking and Registration
8:30-10:30 AM: Program

Location:
Saint John Fisher College's COP Room
Bldg 4-Campus Center, 2nd Floor

Fees:
$25 SHRM Members
$35 Non-members
$10 Students and In Transition

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