December 2006 Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE
News from Dulles Chapter of SHRM and other timely HR information
“Why Should I Work for You? –
Perspectives on What It Takes to Build Organizational Loyalty”
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 (5:15pm to 8:00pm ~ Sheraton Reston)
In 2006 HumanR did a pioneering study on loyalty and engagement among companies providing professional services to the federal government. More than 10,000 employees in over 20 divisions from six companies (ranging from EDS to ManTech International) participated. In addition, senior operating and HR executives in each of the companies participated in one-on-one interviews that explored their views on the importance to them of organizational loyalty, their ability to influence it, and the types of initiatives they were committed to pursuing.
This presentation, led by Burgess Levin, takes a deep dive into issues like:
- What constitutes engagement?
- Does an engagement index really predict attitudes about satisfaction and loyalty?
- Is there a direct link between employee engagement and organizational loyalty?
- Are organizations treating employee loyalty as of primary concern, or is treated more as a desirable by-product of interventions undertaken for other reasons?
- What does the survey and interview data tell us about what companies can and should do to create organizational loyalty?
Since founding HumanR, Inc. in 1975, Mr. Levin has consulted with the senior management of organizations on corporate development issues, managed studies of corporate culture, taken responsibility for customer service operations in transitional environments, designed customer service surveys and measurement programs, and developed training programs in management, leadership, team building, customer service, and communications. In 1974, Mr. Levin joined the United States Railway Association, where he was responsible for strategies required to create Conrail from the bankrupt Penn Central and other railroads in the Northeast. Prior to that, Mr. Levin was an officer of Heizer Corporation; he spent two years with Cordura Corporation and three years at Hughes Aircraft. Mr. Levin holds an MBA degree from Harvard University and a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University. He serves as a Board member for several companies and chairs the Technical Committee for Business Education for the Virginia Department of Education.
We welcome our January sponsor: Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, Washington, D.C. area’s premier independent law firms. Established in 1972, the firm has grown as the area has expanded into one of the leading business, technology and government contracting centers in the United States. Creative and bold problem solvers, our attorneys provide a range of legal services to individuals, businesses, government agencies, authorities, municipalities and non-profit organizations. Our corporate and individual clients benefit from our flexible team approach that is tailored to each client’s specific needs. For more information, go to www.ofplaw.com.
We welcome our January Community Speaker: Bill Browning, Workforce Development Specialist with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). Bill can help match the talent management priorities of SHRM employers with community-based solutions. Interested participants at the January meeting can place their cards in a drawing that night to win one of two free “Talent Management” consulting engagements from NOVA. For more information, contact Bill directly at wbrowning@nvcc.edu or (703) 323-3284.
Note: This meeting has been submitted for PHR/SPHR recertification credits through HRCI.
Register online at www.dullesshrm.org.
Embry Rucker Shelter Donations Update
Members who attended the November meeting donated $59 in cash! Thank you for your continued support. Reston Interfaith's programs address the most critical issues facing our neighbors: affordable housing needs and homelessness, nurturing and healthy environments for families, and social issues, such as domestic violence and substance abuse. For more on how to help, check out www.restoninterfaith.org.
Community Service
School Plus Business Equals Success
For several years, Joseph Gregory and Gina Lewis, Human Resources professionals with the Dulles chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management, have been volunteering their time and expertise in assisting Bryant students in matters that deal with the world of work.
Throughout the years, Joseph, a Senior Human Resources Generalist with Accenture, and Gina, a Human Resources Manager with America Online, have provided students with invaluable information, resources and guidance regarding an extensive range of job-related topics and issues. By providing “real-world” insight and answers to student questions, the students have gained a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the real world of work.
Through their ongoing commitment, accessibility and expertise, Joseph and Gina have been instrumental in changing the perspectives and lives of our students. For example, Perla Garcia, a Project Opportunity student, says that one of the things she learned from Joseph and Gina was how to deal with a job interview. “Before I would get so nervous and I wouldn’t know what to say. Now I know exactly what to say and how to answer the questions.” Sereness Knight, a senior at Bryant, says that the information about filling out job applications was the most helpful to him.
School plus business makes a win-win-win situation for all participants—the student, the business person and the community. Bryant is very grateful for Joseph and Gina’s continued assistance in helping us prepare our students to become independent and self-reliant members of society.
Upcoming Events
2007 Virginia State SHRM Conference & Expo
Call for Presentations ~ Deadline January 15, 2007
Join the HR Revolution!
Plans are underway for the 2007 Virginia State SHRM Conference which will be held October 3-5, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Crystal City, VA. The theme of the conference is HR Revolution: Driving Competitive Advantage. The Program Committee is seeking thought-provoking and challenging presentations for the 2007 Virginia State SHRM Conference. Our conference is focused on helping Human Resource Professionals create successful practices that will drive strategy and results, think strategically around emerging business and social trends, and sharpen their business acumen.
Educational sessions will be 1 hour and 15 minutes in length. Presenters will receive a complimentary conference registration. Proposals should include a brief description of your presentation, a one-sentence learning objective, a biographical sketch, three references, and proof of performance. Proposals may be submitted directly to our web site at www.2007shrmvastateconf.org.
The deadline for receipt of proposals is January 15, 2007. Presenters will be notified of their selection by March 30, 2007. This is an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge with fellow colleagues and members of the HR community at large. Feel free to pass this Call for Presentations on to your colleagues.
Improve Your Grants Program
January 22-24, 2007 Arlington, VA
The Council for Nonprofit Innovation would like to invite you to the 2007 National Conference on Grants Management for Results. This three day event will feature effective techniques for winning, managing and evaluating grants to keep you and your organization ahead of the curve in funding trends and reporting requirements. The Best Practice Sessions Include: Proposal Planning and Development, Financial and Performance Management for Grants, Grants Evaluating and Reporting. For more information, please contact Bill Kristan at kristan@cniweb.org or Phone: (703) 894-0481.
Consumer Health World Conference
Consumer Health World will convene December 11 - 13, 2006 at the Historic Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington. The event unites six conferences including:
8th - Consumer Directed Health Care Conference - CDHCC is the nation's oldest, largest and most comprehensive consumer health event
5th - Consumer and Patient Enabling Technologies Conference
4th - Consumer Direct Access to Healthcare and Retailization Conference
3rd - National Health, Wellness & Prevention Congress (corporate focused)
2nd - Boomers Business Conference
1st - Marketing to the New Healthcare Consumer Conference
They will be offering HRCI recertification credits and more. They are also offering several free passes and 50% discounts to our chapter members. For more information, please contact Neil Hoyt at 804.266.7422 ext. 7402 or Neil@transmarx.com.
Dulles SHRM to Participate in NOVA SHRM Peer Mentoring Program
Contributed by Chas Sumser, Certification Representative
Recognized in 2003 with a Pinnacle Award for Excellence by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the NOVA SHRM Peer Mentoring Program has resulted in promotions, lateral career moves, and new job opportunities for approximately 70 percent of its alumni. In 2007, for the first time, the program is open to registered Dulles SHRM members.
The program is designed for individuals with a variety of career development objectives: building a strong professional network, expanding HR competencies, and gaining experience in group mentoring. Participants are provided with the opportunity to learn from peers as well as a variety of guest mentors from academia, consulting, and industry. Senior level HR professionals (not participating in the mentoring program) will lead group-mentoring sessions on professional develop topics such as career coaching, networking and relationship building, strategic HR issues, and building one’s HR competence level. Actual participants in the program will be asked to lead discussions for ad-hoc topics, which are of specific interest to the group.
Participants are matched with a peer mentor (i.e., someone with a similar level of experience as opposed to a higher level) prior to the first meeting. Matching will be based on experience level, professional interests, and developmental goals. The peer mentor will serve as a coach in helping his or her partner to achieve individual career goals. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity for one free coaching session with a registered career coach.
The estimated monthly time commitment for the mentoring program is 3 to 4 hours a month, which includes participation in monthly group mentoring meetings and career coaching conversations (phone, e-mail, or in-person) with your peer mentor. There will be a total of 10 group meetings throughout the year. All meetings will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (starting with our kick-off program in March 2007 and ending with the final program in January 2008) at National Louis University in McLean, Virginia.
All applicants must be members in good standing with the NOVA or Dulles chapters of SHRM. The cost of the program is $200 per student. Additional information, including application dates and deadlines, can be found online at http://www.novashrm.org/mentoring_program.cfm or by contacting Chas Sumser, Dulles SHRM Certification Representative, at chas@fgm.com or 703.885.1000.
Mark Your Calendar
2007 Chapter Breakfast/Dinner Meetings:
- February 21 (Dinner Meeting) – “Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way” Presenter: Robin Gerber, Focus: Leadership
- March 21 (Dinner Meeting) – “The Art of Business” Presenter: Greg Justice, Focus: Professional Development
- April 18 (Breakfast Meeting) – “Accounting 101: How HR Professionals Affect the Bottom Line” Presenter: Larry Singleton, Focus: HR Metrics
- May 16 (Dinner Meeting) – Presenter: Kathleen Ferris, Focus: Coaching
- June 20 (Dinner Meeting) – Presenter: Talisa Ernstmann, Focus: HR Competencies
- July 18 (Breakfast Meeting) – Presenter: Cornelia Gamlem, Focus: Employee Relations
- August 15 (Dinner Meeting) – Presenter: Bob Corlette, Focus: Recruiting
- September 19 (Dinner Meeting) – Presenter: Misti Mukherjee, Focus: HR and the Law
- October 17 (Breakfast Meeting) ) – Focus: Compensation/Benefits
- November 14 (Dinner Meeting) – Focus: Employee Recognition Programs
- December 5 (Dinner Meeting) – Holiday Party
Chapter Discussion Group
“How to Create a Resume”
Thursday, January 4
Do you need help when it comes to summarizing your skills and experience? Lydia Jane Failing, Senior Field Human Resources Manager, Washington Dulles, Reagan National and BWI Airports and Leesburg Premium Factory Outlets, will facilitate a discussion on how to successfully create a resume. Lydia Jane has more than ten years experience in career development.
In preparation, please reflect on the following questions:
• What are some measurable goals you have achieved?
• What current HR skills do you possess?
• What do you want to do in this new role for this new company?
• What experience do you possess that relates to this new position?
You are invited to bring examples from your experience, or, if you have had no previous experience in this area, consider this an opportunity to learn from your colleagues. There is no charge for attending. Just be sure to call ahead so we expect you.
Please confirm your participation by registering on-line, at least 24 hours in advance, at www.dullesshrm.org. If you have questions, feel free to call Cindy Loison at 703-265-7520. Participation is limited to the first 25 people who sign up.
Date: Thursday, January 4
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Place: AgustaWestlandBell, LLC
11700 Plaza America Dr, Ste 900
Reston VA 20190
Phone: 703-373-8357; (Contact: Tina Strasheim)
Directions:
From points east:
Take Toll Road (VA 267) to exit 12 (VA602 – Reston Parkway)
Right on Reston Parkway
Right on Sunset Hills Road (1st light)
Right at 2nd light into Plaza America
Around circle, take 3rd right into parking garage. We are on 9th floor.
From points west:
Take Toll Road (VA 267) to exit 12 (VA602 – Reston Parkway)
Left on Reston Parkway
Right on Sunset Hills Road (2nd light)
Right at 2nd light into Plaza America
Around circle, take 3rd right into parking garage. We are on 9th floor.
Welcome to New Members
Contributed by Lynn Padgett, Vice President, Membership
The Dulles Society of Human Resource Management SHRM welcomes our newest members. Thank you for choosing our chapter!
Jill Hulnick, Senior Recruiter, Spherion
Lauren Stoll, VP, International HR Operations, Orange Business Services
Beth vanBurk, SPHR, HR, SAIC
Need HR Help NOW??
Get it with LIVE HELP from SHRM
What is Live Help?
Live Help is an interactive, one-to-one chat feature that connects you directly to an SHRM staff member for quick real-time assistance. It is provided for both customer service inquiries and quick answers to HR questions and is accessible during regular SHRM business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm ET). The link for instructions to use this service can be found at http://www.shrm.org/help/whatis.asp.
How does it work?
Click the live help button and answer a few quick questions so SHRM can direct you to the appropriate department. You will then be greeted by a staff person and can submit your question. You will receive a response within seconds and may be able to get an immediate answer during your brief chat. If no one is available at that moment to respond, you will be given the option of sending an email instead.
Who are the "live persons" on the other end of Live Help?
Live Help is brought to you by the Information Center and the Customer Service Departments -- the same SHRM Staff who answer your questions via the SHRM phone and email services. Many staff take turns on Live Help, so different people may be "on" at different times of the day. The staff of the SHRM Information Center provides the "Answers to HR questions" section of Live Help. The Customer Service Representatives, experts on SHRM membership benefits, conferences and seminars, provide Live Help for many non-HR questions.
Can I get a record of the discussion I have?
Yes. At the conclusion of your chat you may choose to provide an email address where a transcript of your session will be sent within seconds.
What if I have a follow-up question?
If it is necessary for you to be in touch with the same staff member you chatted with previously, and that individual is no longer available on chat, your request will be directed to them via email for a separate response. Complex issues are best addressed by phone or email in most cases. If your question takes more than a few lines to type, or you have several questions about an issue, it is probably best to ask it through email or the telephone. Live Help is best suited to one quick question.
Why does it sometimes take several seconds for a response?
There may be a brief delay before you see a response for many reasons, one of which is that they may be chatting with up to three visitors at one time. In addition staff may be pulling up a link to provide you or another member with a response to a question. They respond as quickly as possible, but complicated HR-related questions or those requiring system research may result in delays of a few seconds. Live Help is busiest late in the day when more individuals tend to be on the SHRM website conducting Internet research. You might want to try it again at a less busy time of day.
Special Note: A link for LIVEHELP is now available on our chapter website.
Articles of Interest
Contributed by Evelyn Kaiser, Diversity/Workforce Education Director
U.S. Department of Labor Forms Alliance with SHRM to Promote Employment of Workers with Disabilities
WASHINGTON — The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) of the U.S. Department of Labor and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently established an alliance to encourage and promote the employment of people with disabilities.
The formal alliance, a first for ODEP with a major organization, will ensure that SHRM and ODEP stakeholders collaborate in this national effort by providing information, guidance, and access to resources.
"This alliance formalizes the relationship we have had with SHRM, benefiting SHRM as it serves its membership with the resources ODEP brings to the table and offering ODEP the opportunity for broader contact with human resource professionals," said Roy Grizzard, assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy.
The new relationship between SHRM and ODEP will target areas in training and education, outreach and communication and technical assistance, and it will promote a national dialogue on the employment of persons with disabilities — a human resource that is underutilized. The partnership will also provide recruitment, hiring, and advancement information through educational, access and research activities.
SHRM is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 205,000 individual members, the society's mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available. Founded in 1948, SHRM currently has more than 550 affiliated chapters and members in more than 100 countries.
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) was authorized by Congress in the Department of Labor's FY 2001 appropriation. Recognizing the need for a national policy to ensure that people with disabilities are fully integrated into the 21st century workforce, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao delegated authority and assigned responsibility to the assistant secretary for disability employment policy. ODEP is a policy agency in the Department of Labor.
For more information, visit ODEP online at www.dol.gov/odep under Circle of Champions.
Dulles SHRM Mailers and Membership Data
We send event and information mailings via email. The mailings come from Denise Henderson and a service called MailerMailer. Typically you will find DULLES SHRM in the subject line. Please be sure to mark these emails as acceptable so you can be kept informed about upcoming events and HR related news. When you receive your initial email you need to accept the mailings per the instructions. If you would like to change your information for these mailings, a link is provided on the mailings that will allow you change your Dulles SHRM MailerMailer profile.
You can make changes to your Dulles SHRM Membership directory profile when you renew your membership. You can also update your information by sending the updated information via email to Lynn Padgett at Lynn.Padgett@gd-ais.com, Vice President of Membership, Joseph Gregory at joseph.gregory@accenture.com, Assistant Vice President of Membership, or Denise Henderson at dhenderson@artelinc.com, Communications Director.
Change of Venue
Our Dulles SHRM Chapter meeting location is changing locations. We will now meet at the Sheraton Hotel in Reston, at 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191. While we have enjoyed the customer service and hospitality of the Worldgate Marriott, our membership has grown such that the available rooms can no longer accommodate our monthly meetings.
That’s all for this month unless you have any ideas or suggestions? This is your chapter - let us know what’s on your mind!
Mary Saily
President
Dulles SHRM
msaily@humanr.com
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