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Capital Search Group enjoys a strong reputation as one of Washington, DC's leading executive search firms. Our Partners and Executive Recruiters bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to assist our clients in finding and retaining top accounting, finance and IT talent.

Capital Search Group performs contingent, retained and temporary searches for companies and organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our searches are primarily conducted for accounting, finance and IT executives and their staff at all levels. We have also been successful in conducting searches for the following positions: CEO, Vice President of Human Resources, Contract Administrator, Board of Director, Advisory Board, Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Operations.

We work closely with clients and candidates to create the perfect match through superior methods and a commitment to our profession. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of service in the fastest possible time.

December is here and it’s time for the usual holiday stress fest. End of the year performance evaluations, cookie exchanges, open enrollment meetings, benefit questions, holiday shopping, salary budgets, decorating, and, no matter how strategic we try to be, our seat at the table often includes planning the office holiday party. But I love a good party, especially when you get one with the right mix of old friends, new friends, laughter and (let’s be honest) holiday goodies.

So I hope you will plan to join me at Dulles SHRM Holiday Party and Networking Extravaganza on Wednesday, December 8th. We will celebrate our accomplishments for the year, install our 2011 board of directors, and start the evening with a free drink ticket for each attendee, compliments of Capital Search Group LLC. It has been an action packed year with our highly rated monthly programs, successful spring seminar, membership over 300 and increased community service to our partners at Reston Interfaith and the Embry Rucker Shelter. The work of the chapter continues with the help of its dedicated board and members. Keli Winter (winner of the HRLA Emerging Leadership Award earlier this year), will serve as President for 2011 has some phenomenal ideas for the future of our chapter. So take a breather on December 8th and help us celebrate Dulles SHRM – YOUR Chapter of Choice! I look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for our annual holiday party and installation of 2011 board of directors. There will be plenty of opportunities to see old friends, establish new relationships and win door prizes. All attendees will also receive one free drink ticket, compliments of Capital Search Group, LLC! And be there to win our grand prize of $100!

As part of our annual commitment to the Embry Rucker Shelter* in Reston, we will also be collecting item donations. Members are encouraged to bring an item from the Embry Rucker Shelter Wish List to the party, and these items will be delivered to the Shelter. Your thoughtful generosity is appreciated.

When: Wednesday, December 8, 2011
5:15 pm – 6:00pm    Registration and Networking
6:00pm – 7:00pm     Buffet Dinner and Networking
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm   Induction of New Board of Directors
Dulles SHRM Scholarship Winner Announcement
Raffles and Dessert Bar
Grand Prize - $100 Cash Award

Cost: $40 Members pre-registered; $50 Members at the door
$55 Nonmembers pre-registered; $65 Nonmembers at the door

The Embry Rucker Community Shelter (ERCS) is a 70-bed residential shelter located in Reston. Embry Rucker provides healthy, safe, emergency housing for families and single men and women, helping them to overcome barriers and transition to stable housing.

The single most important tool in a manager’s toolbox is the performance appraisal. When used correctly, the appraisal is the capstone on a year of goal setting, coaching and continual feedback. And yet most managers see their performance management system as an onerous once a year headache. How can you as an HR professional breathe new life into your performance appraisal system? What are strategies that will eliminate the stress and uncertainty of the performance review process? And what are some memorable bloopers and blunders to avoid?

Our discussion will explore strategies for creating a winning performance management system. Please be prepared to discuss the following:

√ Strategies that work in your organization
√ Bloopers/Blunders to avoid

Come, explore and leave with some ideas that will help you transform an annual event into a powerful tool to create confident, motivated and productive employees.

This session will be facilitated by Sharon Armstrong, president of Sharon Armstrong and Associates, a HR consulting and training firm and Alice Waagen, president of Workforce Learning LLC, a leadership development company.
Please join us to share your thoughts and ideas with the group. You are welcome to extend an invitation to interested colleagues. No fee is charged for attending. However, registration is required on-line, at least 24 hours in advance, via the Dulles SHRM web site (www.dullesshrm.org) -- Chapter Discussion Groups. If you have questions, contact Courtney Nicholson at 703.864.5925 or discussion@dullesshrm.org. Participation may be limited to the first 25 people who sign up.

Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Place:
BB&T
3975 Fair Ridge Dr # N110 (North Building)
Fairfax, VA 22033-2933
(703) 352-2222

Do you have ideas for 2011 Discussion Groups?
Please Contact: Courtney Nicholson
(703) 864-5925 or discussion@dullesshrm.org

Please click here to make a reservation. This link will take you automatically to the discounted reservation page.
If you have trouble using the link, please cut and paste the following into your browser address line: http://www.wyndham.com/groupevents2010/ricvc_humanresource/main.wnt

Purpose: To provide practical and strategic training to SHRM Chapter Leaders and Boards of SHRM Chapters in Virginia. Chapters are encouraged to send several board members to the conference; however, the programs are geared to those serving in the President/President-Elect, Finance, Communications/Secretary, Membership, and Programs/Certification/Sponsorships roles. Attendees will establish a network of peers in similar roles to gain an understanding of responsibilities, share best practices, and to become familiar with the SHRM tools and resources. Some programs will be grouped by chapter size.

Although the deep recession of 2008-2009 is technically over, all signs point to a slow “jobless recovery,” with unemployment expected to remain close to 10 percent throughout 2010 and around nine percent in 2011. In this presentation, you will explore four major challenges HR professionals will face in this difficult post-recession economy and a two-part strategy for turning the challenges into opportunities for your organization. In addition, you will look at two case studies – Zappos.com and Leviton Manufacturing – where the strategies have brought impressive bottom-line results, as well as employee retention, engagement, and productivity.

About Our Speaker:
Janet N. Parker is the Chief Global Membership Officer of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management.Parker oversees all strategic outreach and liaison activities with SHRM’s 250,000 members throughout the United States and in more than 140 countries. Prior to joining SHRM, Janet Parker was executive vice president of human resources at Regions Financial Corporation in Birmingham, Ala. Parker’s department had responsibility for providing strategic HR direction to Consumer Services, Business Services, Trust, and the bank's Management Associate program. Parker also held various senior HR positions in small and medium sized organizations in non-profit, insurance and manufacturing. A SHRM member for 21 years, Parker has held a variety of volunteer leadership positions at the local, state and national level. Most recently she was chair on the 2007-2008 SHRM Board of Directors and Immediate Past Chair on the 2009 SHRM Board of Directors. In January 2008, Parker was appointed by President Bush to serve on the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. Her role on the Council was Chair of the Workplace Committee. Most recently, Parker served on the Advisory Council for the Birmingham Society for Human Resource Management (BSHRM) and was also on the board of the Central Alabama Financial Education Coalition. She received her undergraduate degree from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama.
When: Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Registration/Networking 5:15 pm – 6:00pm
Dinner 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Presentation 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Cost: $40 Members pre-registered; $50 Members at the door
$55 Nonmembers pre-registered; $65 Nonmembers at the door

Registration available at www.dullesshrm.org starting December 8, 2010. Space is limited!

This meeting has been submitted for 1.0 recertification credit hour through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Dinner
Topic: The Future of HR: What's Next for the Profession?
Speaker: Janet Parker, Chief Members Officer, SHRM
Location: Sheraton Reston Hotel

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Dinner
Topic: Don't Lock the Door on the Way Out
Using Exit Interviews to Increase Employee Retention
Speaker: Suzanne Logan, HumanR
Location: Sheraton Reston Hotel

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Breakfast
Topic: Employment Law in Virginia
Speakers: Rhodes Albo and Jeffrey David, Albo and Oblon
Location: Sheraton Reston Hotel

Breakfast Meetings:
Registration: 7:15am-8:00am / Breakfast/Business: 8:00-9:00am
Presentation: 9:00am-10:00am / Door Prizes/Wrap Up: 10:00am-10:10am

Dinner Meetings:
Registration: 5:15pm - 6:00pm / Dinner/ Business: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presentation: 7:00pm - 8:00pm / Door Prizes / Wrap Up: 8:00pm - 8:10 pm

SHRM 2011 Annual Conference & Exposition
June 26 - 29, 2011
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nev.
Member Registration Now Open!
The SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition is the world’s largest gathering of HR professionals! This premier HR conference brings together thought leaders, business strategies, academicians and practitioners for comprehensive learning, practical tools and techniques for HR professionals. Register now and get your innovative solutions for what's NEXT.

Not a member yet? Save $15 on SHRM membership when you register for this conference using our Join Now rate and gain year-round access to our invaluable resources! Click here.

If you would like to register for any of the preconference workshop events or Super Sunday sessions, please click here. If you would like to speak with a member care representative between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET, please call 800-283-7476, option #3 (U.S.) or +-703-548-3440.

Are you a solo HR practitioner? Does your company have fewer than 100 employees? If you answered “yes” to either of these, please consider joining us for an informational exchange session so we can gauge the interest in forming a special network that would address topics and issues of common interest. Please contact Joy Orteza, at jorteza@integrateddm.com to inquire about this informational exchange session.

LEGALLY SPEAKING
By Matthew F. Nieman – Jackson Lewis LLP
niemanm@jacksonlewis.com or 703-483-8331 (direct)
Dulles SHRM – Legislative Liaison

Happy Holidays! Hopefully your Thanksgiving food coma has subsided enough that you are enjoying the further culinary merriment of the holiday season. It is conceivable that our nation’s leaders are doing the same, but as of yet, their list of “must-do’s” vastly outstrips there “have done.” With the mid-term elections now complete (save one challenge over Alaska’s Senatorial election), here are a few things to keep in mind as the current “lameduck” Congress pushes forward…

Elections Shake Up Congressional Make Up
As discussed last month and bandied upon ad nauseum by any political pundit you happen to hear, many of the Democratic members of Congress who came in with President Obama two years ago will not be returning for the second half of his term. The 112th Congress will feature a Republican majority in the House and a much slimmer Democratic majority (52-48) in the Senate. Given the difficulty faced by the Democrats in passing legislation when the possessed majorities in both houses, anyone expecting a sudden lift to gridlock is likely in for disappointment.

Instead, in an election season marked by the influence of the populist tea party movement, bickering could possibly be even greater than before albeit with a Presidential veto looming such campaign trail claims such as repealing healthcare reform seem unlikely,

Key Leadership Largely Unchanged
Helming the Congressional action will be a very similar casts of characters save for the change in titles from majority to minority for House Democrats. Current House Minority Leader John Boehner (R., Ohio) will become speaker in January, while current Speaker Nancy Pelosi will take on the minority leader duties.

Notwithstanding this relative consistency in leadership, the House they work in is likely to be quite polarized. This is in part due to the impact of the Tea Party, but not necessarily because of elected “tea party” representatives. Instead, while those members will be heard, the Democrats are likely to be more broadly liberal – a result of 22 out of the 53 members of the conservative Blue Dog Democrats losing re-election and another five retiring. The “Blue Dogs” were the group that worked to bridge the gap between the two parties in the current Congress.

Paycheck Fairness stalled – Permanently?
The Paycheck Fairness Act – an effort to fundamentally change the Equal Pay Act – failed to garner the needed votes to be debated (the oft mentioned “cloture” vote). In a vote directly along parties lines (save Democratic Senator Ben Nelson (Nebraska) who voted with Republicans against debate), the bill’s failure likely means it is dead for this Congress, at least as a standalone bill. It remains to be seen if any effort is made to squeeze it in to another bill.

Lame Duck Session Still Holds The Keys…
Congress still has not enacted a budget or any of the 12 core spending bills which are the lifeblood of the federal government. Politics aside, this must be accomplished when legislators return from Thanksgiving. Among the things the Senate has accomplished since the election:

a. Canceled a vote on natural gas and electric vehicle rebates, infrastructure and deployment, controversially funded by upping an oil barrel tax from 8 to 21¢, in order to negotiate more.

b. Voted 74-25 to spend 30 hours debating whether to debate (yes, that’s right) a food safety bill.

As for the House, the House Ethics committee convicted Congressman Charlie Rangel (at 80 elected by 80% to his 21st term) of 11 ethics violations; but only censure or reprimand — not expulsion — is likely.

What will they get done? Will they renew the Bush-era tax cuts set to expire on January 1, 2011?

Long-time SHRM member, Cornelia Gamlem, President of GEMS Group, Ltd,. testified before the EEOC on the issue of workplace age discrimination in today’s economy. In recognition of SHRM’s role working with HR professionals, the EEOC invited SHRM to participate on a panel with AARP to discuss effective practices for older workers. Against the backdrop of high unemployment among older Americans, the EEOC’s stated purpose was to raise awareness of age discrimination and identify effective practices to avoid it. SHRM’s testimony highlighted several effective practices:

√ Strategies to create discrimination-free workplaces that recognize the value of older workers;

√ Programs, such as flexible work arrangements, that enable employees to work longer if they choose to do so;

√ Ways to implement reductions-in-force to avoid inadvertent age-based discrimination.

As you reflect on the many causes and organizations worthy of your charitable support, please consider giving back to your profession through a tax-deductible gift to the SHRM Foundation.

The SHRM Foundation provides comprehensive, research-based answers to your HR challenges through its support of research grants, scholarships, educational programs and practitioner resources.
With your financial support, the SHRM Foundation strengthens and advances the HR profession by assisting individuals in their pursuit of greater academic credentials, by supporting researchers who bring us greater understanding of the complexities of HR, and by creating materials that explain how practitioners can capitalize on the new knowledge that research provides.

Help the Foundation provide a substantial and sustained investment in the future of HR. Donate today. Send your contribution to: SHRM Foundation, P.O. Box 79116, Baltimore, MD 21279-0116 or donate online (www.shrm.org/foundation). Thank you in advance for your support!

SHRM® ASSURANCE OF LEARNING
Assessment for Graduates of HR Degree Programs
SHRM’s Assurance of Learning is the new universal benchmark for graduate and undergraduate level HR students. The Assurance of Learning assessment will help distinguish students applying for entry-level HR positions. When a student passes the exam they receive a certificate of learning informing hiring managers that they have sufficient knowledge to enter the workforce. Visit www.shrm.org/assessment for more information.

CALLING ALL FUTURE HR LEADERS!!
***College Students Only***
You are invited to attend a Dulles SHRM meeting

Opportunity to Network
Discuss Timely and relevant topics applicable to the world of HR
Free Meal!!!

Space for one student per month, first-come first-served basis. Students may only attend once in the same calendar year.

Do you know a student that would be interested?

Contact
Maia Lucier
(571) 203-4043
Maia.lucier@us.didata.com

Students who are members of National SHRM may be eligible to become a
Dulles SHRM member at no cost while pursuing degree.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ONLINE TOOLKIT
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of a new online toolkit to guide employers through the process for hiring veterans. The free toolkit is designed to assist and educate employers who have made the proactive decision to include veterans and wounded warriors in their recruitment and hiring initiatives. To access the toolkit, visit http://www.AmericasHeroesAtWork.gov/forEmployers/HiringToolkit.

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
Employment Resources for the Disabled: http://www.protectyourincome.com/disability-insurance-tips/employment_resources_for_the_disabled.asp Includes information on Disability Law, Federal Government Contracts, General Resource Links.

Free recruiting help? Yes! Read here to learn more…

Learn about what Booz Allen Hamilton, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman and other leading companies know about hiring veterans! The Department of Labor has launched a free toolkit located at the link below that contains information to help you start a veterans hiring program at your organization (or just refresh your existing one).

There’s a great section with FAQs (including information on financial incentives to hire disabled veterans), fact sheets and references (including a great resource on how to communicate with disabled vets and some commonly used phrases to avoid), online training and presentations, and my favorite section – the inspiring success stories experienced by veterans in the workplace today.

Please check it out:

http://www.AmericasHeroesAtWork.gov/forEmployers/HiringToolkit

And if you have any tips or success stories you’d like to share with Dulles SHRM members about hiring and retaining veterans, please drop me a line at maia.lucier@us.didata.com.

Northrop Grumman will bring additional attention and support for the United Service Organizations (USO) by sponsoring a college football bowl game to be played in Washington, D.C. The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman benefitting the USO will kick off on Wednesday, December 29 at historic Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN at 2:30 p.m. EST.

“The new Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman benefitting the USO, will support the excellent work of that organization, which does so much for our brave men and women in uniform, and their families,” said Wes Bush, Northrop Grumman CEO and president.

This is a very special and unique opportunity for Northrop Grumman to support the work of the USO. For decades, this organization has been there to boost the morale of our servicemen and women, at home and abroad. From entertaining the troops overseas, to establishing welcome centers across the country, to reaching out to the families of service members, the USO has long demonstrated the enduring American tradition of respect and support for our armed forces.

At Northrop Grumman, we share this tradition, working positively and creatively with the USO over many years for the benefit of service members. For example, Northrop Grumman was the first supporter of the Operation USO Care Package program, and has contributed money, resources and time to the care package program and to USO centers around the world.

Through this sponsorship of the Military Bowl, Northrop Grumman will be able to expand this relationship, delivering all net proceeds from the game to the USO.

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com or by calling (202) 785-BOWL. Seats are priced from $90 to $25. For those unable to attend the game but who still want to support the USO, tickets can be purchased and donated to veterans and wounded warriors by clicking on “donate now” on the Military Bowl website. Donations are 100 percent tax deductible.

Additional information can be found on the bowl’s website, www.militarybowl.com.

EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF MENTORING

mcshrm.shrm.org for more information and to download an application.

Our award-winning mentoring program can help you to:

√ Build your professional network,
√ Overcome career obstacles,
√ Clarify professional goals,
√ Enhance your leadership skills,
√ Learn group mentoring and career coaching skills,
√ Gain access to the alumni network and a career coach,
√ and Earn credits towards PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification!

We will sponsor a maximum of 14 chapter members in 2011 to participate in the program, which integrates aspects of several mentoring techniques, including: group mentoring, peer mentoring, flash mentoring, and virtual mentoring. NOVA SHRM, the founder of the program, received a Pinnacle Award for Excellence by the Society for Human Resource Management in 2003 for this innovative mentoring model. Participation in our program has resulted in enhanced peer networking for 100 percent of our alumni, and promotions, lateral career moves, and new job opportunities for over 70 percent of our alumni.

Group mentoring meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Tyson’s Corner area. Although there is no cost for participation in the program, you must be a member in good standing with NOVA SHRM, Dulles SHRM, or MCSHRM.

Information sessions will be held at the: December 8th - Dulles SHRM meeting, December 15th - MCSHRM meeting, and January 25th - NOVA SHRM meeting.

Please contact Mary Kitson, PHR, Mentoring Program Director, at mkitson@mitre.org for any questions about the program.

DULLES SHRM
YOUR MEMBERSHIP OF CHOICE

Have you renewed your membership for the new year?
Ask a co-worker to join!

Membership in the Dulles Chapter will be accepted upon receipt of your National SHRM membership number. The Dulles Chapter is a 100% Chapter, i.e., all members are required to join National SHRM prior to joining the Dulles Chapter Click Here to find out how to join. Membership in the national organization must be maintained to continue Dulles SHRM membership.

NOTE: For new members who join during the 4th calendar quarter (October-December), paid dues cover the remainder of the current calendar year as well as the following calendar year.

If mailing $30.00 membership dues, mail payment to:

Treasurer
Dulles SHRM
P.O. Box 1249
Herndon, VA 20172-1249

Membership Payment Related Questions:
Tim Kelly, CLU, Treasurer

Other Membership Related Questions:
Michelle Milam, Vice President, Membership

http://www.dullesshrm.org/join.htm

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We invite you to join us as a Dulles SHRM Sponsor, with additional opportunities to Advertise on our website and/or participate on our annual Holiday Party.

Dulles SHRM offers you and your company many ways to market your products and services to our members. We have over 250 Human Resource professionals who are interested in hearing about what your organization has to offer. Please consider one of the following sponsorship opportunities:

A SPECIAL THANK YOU…….
I would like to thank the Dulles SHRM Board for their time and effort during the past year:

Keli Winter, President Elect (Director HR, SecureIT)
Denise Henderson, Past President (HR Manager, Oceana)
Beth vanBurk, Secretary (Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton)
Tim Kelly, Treasurer (Vice President, BB&T Insurance Services)
Teresa Buchholz, Vice President, Sponsors (Partner, Capital Search Group)
Mary Roome-Godbolt, Vice President, Programs (Senior Recruiter, Cox Communications)
Michelle Milam, Vice President, Membership (HR Business Consultant, Business Benefits Group)
Maia Lucier, Director, Diversity & Workforce Education (Director, Compensation & Benefits, Dimension Data)
Courtney Nicholson, Director, Discussion Groups (Director of Business Development, Independent Benefit Services)
Matt Nieman, Legislative Liaison (Senior Associate, Jackson Lewis)
Joe Sherrier, SHRM Foundation Representative (Manager, HR Administration and Compliance, General Dynamics IT)
Amy Civilikas, Certification Representative (Human Resources Manager, Sheraton Reston / Westin Reston Heights)
Neil Dziemian, Website Director (Specialist Master, Deloitte Consulting)
Elizabeth Gilley, Registration Coordinator (Vice President Business Development, Lytle EAP Partners)
Jennifer Regis, Assistant Registration Coordinator (Accounting/HR Manager, FourthWall Media, Inc).
Teri Sellars, Student Chapter Liaison (Director of Human Resources, Analytic Services, Inc.)
Judy Carter, Director at Large (Senior Human Resource Generalist, Online Resources)

And a big thank you to Michelle Temple (HR Specialist, CGI Technologies and Solutions), who has stepped in to handling our monthly newsletter prior to her term on the board in 2011.

Proud to serve as your Chapter of Choice Since 1987
Thank you to our members…
Over 250 Top Human Resource Professionals in the Dulles Corridor

The Dulles Chapter of The Society for Human Resource Management first met on January 21, 1987 and was chartered on June 24, 1987 with 61 charter members. It has grown to more than 250 members. The Dulles Chapter is a 100% Chapter where all members are required to maintain membership in the national organization. In addition to programs providing information to human resource professional, the Dulles Chapter is a Pinnacle Award Winner and continues to be a Superior Merit Award Chapter. The Chapter also holds seminars and workshops dealing with a variety of current topics and issues including certification.

This is Dulles SHRM’s Navigator, the official newsletter of Dulles SHRM, the Dulles corridor’s human resource professional organization. Dulles SHRM’s Navigator is published monthly.

Linda Caporaletti-Hoyt – President
Keli Winter – President Elect
Denise Henderson – Past President

Deadline for the January issue is December 22, 2010.
Email submissions to michelle.temple@cgi.com

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The Dulles SHRM Navigator

Dulles SHRM e-Newsletter

December 2010