Join Us On May 21 for “Reserves At The Ready: Recruiting and Retaining Older Workers”
Two Chapter Discussion Groups Scheduled
HR Career Development SIG
Program Change: Breakfast Meeting To Be Held July 16
WTPF Kicks Off 2003 Compensation Survey In Partnership With Dulles SHRM
Board Meeting Minutes
"Exploring Labor Relations In The Commonwealth"
"Building Your Training House: Putting Your Tools To Work"
"Employment Law From A to Z: Best Practices in Hiring, Managing, and Firing Employees"
"Caregiving: The Quiet Problem At Work"
Mark Your Calendar
The SHRM 20th Annual Employment Law And Legislative Conference: A Report
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Join Us On May 21 for “Reserves At The Ready: Recruiting and Retaining Older Workers”
Did you know that 60% of Baby Boomers aged 48-56 and nearly two-thirds of Boomers now 38-47 expect to work during “retirement”? Job flexibility is a high priority for older workers with 71% of Boomers who plan to work in retirement preferring to do it part-time. Join us in May to hear from William Albright about some of the programs created at MITRE to tap these trends - in particular the “Reserves at the Ready” program. This program enables MITRE to continue to tap into older employees’ institutional knowledge and also allows those employees to mentor younger employees. AARP recognized MITRE’s exemplary practices toward older workers, including its “Reserves at the Ready” program
As Quality of Work Life & Benefit Director for The MITRE Corporation, William Albright’s responsibilities include the oversight and direction of programs and policies designed to enhance and maintain the quality of work life for employees in areas pertaining to work life navigation; benefit program design; employee morale; diversity and equal employment opportunity; health, safety, and wellness; and conference and meeting planning. Mr. Albright has been with MITRE for over 24 years and has over 30 years of experience in the Human Resources field. Prior to joining MITRE in 1978, he was Head of Personnel and Security for The Aerospace Corporation in Washington, D.C. He holds a BS in Chemistry from the University of Redlands and an MBA from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Sponsor: Welcome our sponsor, Marcia Salkeld of Your Recruiting Company. You may learn more about Your Recruiting Company by visiting online at www.yourrecruitingcompany.com.
This program has been approved for 1.0 recertification credit
hour toward PHR and SPHR recertification through HRCI. For more information, visit www.hrci.org.
Two Chapter Discussion Groups Scheduled
“Development Opportunities for HR Professionals”
Thursday, April 24
Dulles SHRM members and their associates are invited to participate in a roundtable discussion on development opportunities that we have experienced as HR professionals. These may include on-the-job activities, conferences, seminars, courses, a mentor - anything that you find has added value to your professional portfolio. Cindy Loison, Senior HR Manager, AOL will facilitate the discussion. In preparation, please reflect on the following questions:
- How have experiences at SHRM, EMA, ASTD, or other annual conferences supported your career development?
- What local 1- or 2-day courses have you attended that are memorable (for good OR bad reasons)?
- Have any certificate programs added to your profile?
- How has/does your company assist you in your development?
- How has your mentor helped you build your career?
- What factors have contributed most to your development as an HR professional?
Please confirm your attendance to Cindy Loison at cloisonhr@aol.com. We look forward to seeing you there.
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Place:AOL Headquarters, 22000 AOL Way, Dulles, VA 21066
Telephone (703) 265-7520 (Cindy Loison Direct Line)
Front Lobby (703) 265-2120
Directions: Take the VA-267 Toll Road toward Dulles Airport. Take the Route 28 North Exit (9B) toward Sterling. Merge onto Sully Road. Turn left onto Waxpool. Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard and right onto AOL Way. Give your name to the guard and explain that you are meeting with Cindy Loison.
Note: Please check in at the Reception desk to obtain a visitor’s badge. Wait in the lobby and Cindy will escort you to the meeting room.
“Using Client Feedback to Improve HR Performance”
Thursday, May 1
Please join us in a roundtable discussion on “Using Client Feedback to Improve HR Performance” to be facilitated by Nathan Sloan, Director of Organizational Development Services, HumanR Inc. Our reputations as HR professionals within our organization depend on how clients perceive us. Do they view HR as a strategic partner? Are we linking HR support to business goals? How do clients rate our overall service levels? How do they view our expertise and support in specific areas - e.g., HR generalist skills/competencies, recruitment and hiring, HRIS system, payroll, benefits, etc.?
If you have a system for gathering client feedback - focus groups, a suggestion box, a survey - please come and share your experiences. Be prepared to discuss your process, what you measured, what you learned, and potential pitfalls to avoid.
If you are looking for ways to measure HR performance, bring your questions and learn from others’ experiences.
Please confirm your attendance to Cindy Loison at cloisonhr@aol.com. We look forward to seeing you there.
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Place:AOL Headquarters, 22000 AOL Way, Dulles, VA 21066
Telephone (703) 265-7520 (Cindy Loison Direct Line)
Front Lobby (703) 265-2120
Directions: Take the VA-267 Toll Road toward Dulles Airport. Take the Route 28 North Exit (9B) toward Sterling. Merge onto Sully Road. Turn left onto Waxpool. Turn left onto Pacific Boulevard and right onto AOL Way. Give your name to the guard and explain that you are meeting with Cindy Loison.
HR Career Development SIG: What Challenges Are You Facing?
The HR Career Development SIG, formed in Fall 2002, is the first special interest group (SIG) of the Dulles SHRM Chapter. Its main purpose is to provide support to HR professionals with varying professional challenges in order to help them develop and advance in their respective careers. At the bimonthly, informal, breakfast SIG meetings, attendees share general topic information and discuss specific challenges they are facing.
Meeting topics have ranged from the initial “brainstorming” session to “Taking Stock of Your Career,” “HR Specialist Versus HR Generalist - Pros and Cons,” and “Recruitment - Trends and Techniques.” Future meetings will address some of the unique challenges faced by HR professionals in small companies such as “Going Solo: Life in a One-Person HR Department,” “Setting Priorities: What To Do First When Everything Needs Done Next,” “Addressing the 60+-Hour Workweek - How to Take Control of Your Time,” “HRIS for Small Companies,” and much more.
We want to hear from you. What challenges are you facing that the SIG could address? List your ideas and contact information on the clipboard to be passed at the April 16 monthly Chapter meeting or contact HR Career Development SIG Director Bernadette Gebhardt at (703) 404-4123 (W), (703) 723-1854 (H), or bkgebhardt@earthlink.net to let her know how the SIG could help you! Also, please let us know if you would be willing to help out your HR colleagues by facilitating a SIG meeting.
The meetings are typically held every other month on the 4th Wednesday morning at the Reston Silver Diner on Baron Cameron Road near the intersection of Baron Cameron and Reston Parkway from 7:30-9:00 a.m. The meetings are open to all SHRM members and guests at no charge to attend. Check the Dulles SHRM website (www.dullesshrm.org) for information on the next SIG meeting.
Program Change: Breakfast Meeting To Be Held July 16
Join us for a change of pace at our first ever Dulles SHRM breakfast meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 16. Our speaker will be Ardell Fleeson of The Tower Club, Tysons Corner who will present “How to Work a Crowd.” Mark your calendar for 7:15 a.m. registration, a breakfast buffet to begin at 8 a.m., and Ardell’s one-hour presentation from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Board Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the Board meetings are available on our web site - please take a few minutes to review them in full. Click Here to View.
WTPF Kicks Off 2003 Compensation Survey In Partnership With Dulles SHRM - Save $300 on 2003 WTPF Compensation Survey
You are invited to participate in the 2003 Compensation Survey conducted by WTPF. The survey is considered one of the Washington region’s most definitive indicators of competitive pay data for technology organizations and government contractors. This year’s survey will provide increased coverage of executive positions, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, HR executives, and other top-level personnel. Several layers of management, professional, and nonexempt positions in all major job categories will be reviewed to identify emerging compensation trends in each.
Participation in last year’s survey included responses from 65 organizations representing more than 40,000 employees in the high-technology field. The survey indicated that, while compensation for Washington area technology firms had reached a plateau, government contractors on average increased their compensation budgets by 5.4 percent. This increase was attributed to the spike in demand for contractors to meet defense and homeland security needs.
The deadline for submission is May 15. This year’s survey will be published in September. Copies will be available through the WTPF website (www.wtpf.org ) or by calling WTPF at (703) 433-9576. Under our partnership agreement, Dulles Chapter members will have access to the report at special “partner” prices, $1,200 for participants and $1,500 for non-participants. This represents a savings of $300 over non-member prices. For further information, contact Mark Avery, MarketPay Associates, at (703) 299-0450
"Exploring Labor Relations In The Commonwealth"
May 13-14, Omni Hotel, Richmond, VA
Hear “best practices” from Virginia organizations that have positive labor relations. Learn how recent changes in workforce development programs, such as apprenticeship, are impacting your organization. Network with prominent human resources professionals and labor and government representatives.
Sponsored by: VCU Virginia Labor Studies Center
When:
May 13-14
Where:
Omni Hotel, Richmond, VA
Keynote Speakers:
Governor Mark Warner
Honorable Michael Schewel, VA Secretary of Commerce and Trade
Registration Fee:
3 or more participants: $235.00 for registration by April 25
Information:
(804) 828-7484, (800) 793-VLSC, www.vlsc.bus.vcu.edu
"Building Your Training House: Putting Your Tools To Work"
May 15-16, Richmond Radisson Hotel, Richmond, VA
The Richmond Chapter of ASTD is holding a two-day conference for trainers on May 15-16 at the Richmond Radisson Hotel. On Thursday, May 15, the conference kicks off with a pre-conference workshop to be led by Dr. Richard Leatherman and Elizabeth “Betsey” Upchurch. Friday’s program offers a mix of concurrent sessions with a keynote luncheon talk from Ms. Upchurch.
For information on registration fees, a full program description, speaker bios, and a program overview, visit the Richmond ASTD website at www.rastd.org. Registration is limited to 100 participants.
"Employment Law From A to Z: Best Practices in Hiring, Managing, and Firing Employees"
Tuesday, June 10, The Tower Club, Tysons Corner, VA
Attend the second event of NOVA SHRM’s 2003 Professional Development Series for a practical, full-day overview of the employment process from start to finish, including interviewing and hiring, classifying employees under the FLSA, establishing effective personnel policies, implementing employment agreements, and terminating employees effectively and legally. Each attendee will receive a copy of the 250-page Virginia Employment Practices and Forms (retail value of $95), authored by Steve Ray and Eddie Isler of Ray & Isler. The text includes many useful forms on computer diskette, including a sample employment application, model offer letter, model employment agreement, and numerous personnel policies.
Whether you are a seasoned HR professional, new to the field, or simply looking for a solid overview of Virginia employment law, the program promises to be lively, entertaining, and practically informative. The fee for NOVA SHRM and local SHRM chapter members is $195. Space is limited to 125 participants. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, June 3. Contact Marcy Mont at novashrm@bm2.com for information or to register.
"Caregiving: The Quiet Problem At Work"
Wednesday, June 11, Greenspring Village, Springfield, VA
Not many people talk about it, but did you know that one-third of us in the workforce now engage in caregiving for older or disabled loved ones? And, by 2008, the percentage will increase to 54%. As the population continues to age, the number of caregivers in the workforce will grow, placing tremendous burdens on both workers and their employers. This trend will not go away. Employee caregivers cost U.S. industries between $11 billion and $29 billion annually in lost productivity. Both employees and employers can no longer afford to be silent about this problem. This educational program will identify specific barriers to caregiving and explore strategies to overcome them. It will provide the Human Resources professional with knowledge and tools to cope with this increasing problem.
Funded by AT&T and the National Council on the Aging, this free forum and lunch will begin with registration and networking from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. followed by the program to be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Greenspring Village is located off the Fairfax County Parkway and is easily accessible from I-95. This program has been approved for 3.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through HRCI. For more information or to register, e-mail Farrell Didio at fdidio@erols.com or call (703) 242-6635.
Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming SHRM Conferences and Seminars
- 34th Annual Conference and Exposition of the Employment Management Association (EMA), April 23-25, 2003, Las Vegas, NV. For information, visit www.shrm.org/conferences.
- 2003 HR Leadership Awards Gala, June 3, 2003, McLean Hilton at Tysons Corner. For information, visit www.hrleadership.org www.hrleadership.org.
- 55th Annual SHRM Conference and Exposition, June 22-25, 2003, Orlando, FL. For more information, visit /www.shrm.org/conferences/annual.
- 2003 VA SHRM State Conference, October 15-17, 2003 at the Fairview Park Marriott. Learn more at www.novashrm.org.
2003 Chapter Dinner Meetings
- May 21, 2003 - “Reserves at the Ready: Recruiting and Retaining Older Workers” with Bill Albright, Director, Quality of Work Life and Benefits, Mitre
- June 18, 2003 - “Panel Discussion on Benefits - Costs and Latest Trends” with Dave Downer and our panel of experts
- July 16, 2003 - (Special Breakfast Meeting) “How to Work a Crowd” with Ardell Fleeson, The Tower Club, Tysons Corner, VA
- August 20, 2003 - “Compensation Trends” with Mark Avery, MarketPay Associates
- September 17, 2003 - “From Expatriation to Repatriation” with Christine Smith, Wolf Group
- October 15, 2003 - “Diversity” with Katherine Huston, Freddie Mac
- November 19, 2003 - “Background and Drug Screening” with Vicki Tilton, Edge Information Management
- December 3, 2003 - Annual Holiday Party
- December 10, 2003 - Transition Board Meeting
The SHRM 20th Annual Employment Law And Legislative Conference:
A Report From Dulles SHRM Legislative Liaison Mary Lynn Billitteri, PHR
I attended my first legislative conference on March 10-12. Included in the conference is the opportunity to lobby your representatives in Congress on critical issues for HR with the Capitol Hill visits organized by the Governmental Affairs staff.
We were welcomed by two of SHRM’s Governmental Affairs staffers, Mary Huttlinger and Sarah Pierce. They did an excellent job engaging us in the opportunity to educate, motivate, influence, and network during our time at the conference.
Prior to the conference we were provided with white papers on the critical issues and matters affecting HR professionals currently pending before Congress:
- Family and Medical Leave Act, specifically the need for clarification of what constitutes a serious health condition and the request to hold intermittent leave to a four-hour block.
- Fair Labor Standards Act, and the request for compensatory time programs for private employers to add flexibility and to use as a tool for recruitment and retention.
- Health Care Reform, to hold the line on new mandates that drive up the cost of health care and to allow rollovers of flexible spending account funds.
