Chapter Events National SHRM Leadership May 9, 2012 · Assisting in recruitment and retention of members ... EEOC issues new Guidelines on ... Employer’s Use of Arrest and Conviction

CHAPTER NEWS

MAY 2012

Henry G. Jackson, CPA President and Chief Executive Officer

Henry G. (Hank) Jackson is the president and CEO for the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest association devoted to the human resource profession. Prior to this he served as the Society's interim president and CEO, and before that he was Chief Global Finance and Business Affairs Officer. In this capacity he was responsible for financial management as well as publications and new media, meetings and conferences, seminars, member marketing, corporate sales and technology solutions.

Hank came to SHRM from Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he was senior vice president/chief financial officer and treasurer of the university. Howard University includes 11 schools and colleges, a hospital, a public television station, and a commercial radio station. He held several positions at Howard University, including comptroller, deputy comptroller, and systems accountant, before becoming senior vice president. Before joining Howard University, Hank worked in public accounting with Hurdman Main and KMPG as senior auditor and a computer audit specialist.

For several years, he was also a consultant for the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers, where he provided general guidance and technical advice to educational institutions desiring to upgrade and computerize their management information systems.

Hank earned his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Stonehill College in Massachusetts. He is a certified public accountant.

Chapter Events The following events will be at the

Marriott Hotel

12600 Roosevelt Blvd. N

St. Petersburg, FL 33716

Registration: SuncoastHR.org

May 9, 2012 HR Strategies: Without

a Strategic Plan, It’s All

Just Busy Work

Presented by:

Kelly Rexroad

7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Sponsored by:

June 13, 2012 How Leaders Drive

Workforce Performance

Presented by:

Terry Wood

In this Issue SHRM Website 2

Legislative Update 3

SHRM Foundation News 4

May Diversity Calendar 4

Volunteer Thank You 5

Taking LinkedIn to Next Level 6

Get Involved 7

OTCE Sponsors 8

Members in Transition 11

2012 Chapter Leadership 12

National SHRM Leadership

Dorothy Knapp, SPHR Regional Field Services Director As our chapter’s Regional Field Service Director, Dorothy acts as a liaison between SHRM and you by: Promoting SHRM member benefits Helping individual members with questions about membership Attending state and regional council meetings Participating in state conference Assisting in recruitment and retention of members Assisting potential chapters with becoming or remaining

affiliated

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Have You Visited www.SHRM.org Lately

New information is continuously being added to the website. Following are just a few of the new items recently posted. A summary of each new article is available on the Volunteer Leaders Resource Center (VLRC) at: http://www.shrm.org/Communities/VolunteerResources/Documents/2012_04_Update_WhatsNewWeb.docx

HR Q & A’s (members only) I’ve heard that some employers are now legally required to communicate wage changes to employees. Can you tell me more about this?

How do we handle an employee who habitually bypasses his supervisor and goes straight to state officials with complaints or recommendations if he feels something needs to be changed? Should we discipline him?

Background Checks: When do employers need to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act?

Background Checks: How can we protect the company from defamation suits when giving references?

Resources for Educators (members and non-members) Health Care: Dependent Audit Checklist

Survey Findings (members and non-members) 2011 LINE Annual Review Workplace Bullying Survey Findings Workplace Violence Survey Findings The Ongoing Impact of the Recession—Construction, Mining, Oil and Gas Industry SHRM

Poll Smoking Policies in the Workplace SHRM Poll

SHRM – Country (members only) Australia Canada Germany India Israel Japan Kingdom of Thailand Mexico Peoples Republic of China South Africa Switzerland United Kingdom Military Employment SHRM Poll Approximately two-thirds of HR professionals indicated that their organizations (64%) had hired a veteran with the past 36 months, yet only 13% reported being “very aware” of effective resources for recruiting veterans. http://www.shrm.org/Research/SurveyFindings/Articles/Pages/MilitaryEmploymentSHRMPoll.aspx

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EEOC issues new Guidelines on Employer’s Use of Arrest and Conviction Records By Bob McCormack, Legislative Chair On April 25, the EEOC released its much-anticipated new Enforcement Guidance on arrest and conviction records used in employment decisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. As you may recall, the Florida Legislature declined to pass similar bills (SB112 and HB 297) this legislative session, which would have prohibited public employers from considering the criminal history of applicants until after the applicant had been selected for an interview. The EEOC approach is somewhat different, as their guidelines do not restrict the use of such background checks, but rather place restrictions (based on their interpretation of existing law) on how they can be used. The updated guidelines were created based upon longstanding court decisions and existing guidance documents that the EEOC issued over twenty years ago. Recognizing at the outset of the guidelines that national data supports that exclusion of individuals from employment base upon criminal records has a disparate impact based upon race and national origin, the EEOC Guidelines discuss how a disparate impact determination will be made by going through the factors the Commission and its investigators will be using in their analysis. The guidelines discuss relevant case law and provide employers an overview of how the agency will be making assessments of the use of criminal records in employment decisions. The guidelines also outline what the EEOC refers to as “best practices” which would include at a minimum: Eliminating certain policies or practices

which would restrict or exclude potential employees from employment based on the fact that they have any criminal record;

Training managers and hiring personnel about Title VII in general;

Developing narrowly tailored policies

and procedures for screening applicants and current employees for criminal background information which would include: 1) Identifying the essential job requirements and the actual circumstances under which the job is to be performed; determining the specific offenses that may demonstrate unfitness for performing such jobs; determining the duration of exclusions for criminal conduct based on all available evidence; recording the justification for the policy and procedures; and including a record of consultations and research considered in crafting the policy and procedures.

Training managers, hiring officials, and

decision makers on how to implement the specific policy and procedures

consistent with Title VII; Limiting inquiries relating to criminal

background to records for which exclusion would be job related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity; and

Keeping information about applicants’

and employees’ criminal records confidential, only using it for the purpose for which it was intended.

The guidelines can be found at www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/arrest_conviction.cfm

SHRM 2012 Annual Conference & Exposition

June 24 - 27, 2012 Atlanta, GA SHRM.org

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Academic and Certification Scholarships for HR Professionals

More than one hundred scholarships totaling over $100,000 will be awarded to SHRM members in 2012. The awards program is designed to assist HR professionals in meeting their professional development goals. Individuals may apply for either a $2,000 education scholarship or a $750 certification scholarship.

Application Deadline: July 16, 2012 Eligibility: SHRM professional, general and associate members-- with a valid SHRM ID number-- pursuing a college degree or working toward PHR, SPHR, GPHR or California certification are eligible to apply. (SHRM student members and local-only members are not eligible for these awards.) Chapters and state councils may also apply for scholarship funds to support certification training programs. Awards: 80 certification scholarships of $750 each and 20 academic scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded. Each SHRM domestic region has a total of $20,000 to distribute which means applicants compete only with others in their own area of the country. Each region will award 16 certification scholarships and 4 academic scholarships for a total of 20 awards. R. Gregory Green GPHR Scholarships The SHRM Foundation is proud to announce that two special scholarships will be awarded in 2012, in honor of SHRM volunteer leader R. Gregory Green, SPHR, GPHR who passed away in 2011. Green was chair of the HR Certification Institute board in 2006 and was instrumental in helping to develop the Global Professional in Human Re-sources (GPHR) certification.

To honor his legacy, the SHRM Foundation will present two one-time, R. Gregory Green GPHR scholarship awards of $1,200 each to deserving SHRM members. Each scholarship will cover the cost of both the test preparation materials and the exam fee for the GPHR.

How to Apply: Visit www.SHRMFoundation.org and click on “Scholarships & Awards” to learn more about the SHRM Foundation Scholarship Program.

Application period: April 1-July 16, 2012.

May Diversity Calendar

By Lovese Purifoy, Diversity Chair

Asian Pacific American History Month

Jewish-American Heritage Month

South Asian Heritage Month

Haitian Heritage Month

3 - National Day of Prayer

(United States)

5 - Cinco de Mayo (Mexico)

7 - May Day Bank Holiday

(United Kingdom)

9 - Victory Day (Russia)

17 - Ascension Day (Christian)

18 - Isreal's Independence Day

(Yom Ha'Atzma'Ut)

19 - Malcolm X's birthday

(African-American, United States)

20 – Armed Forces Day

23 - Declaration of the Bab (Baha'i)

24 – Ascension Day (Orthodox Christian)

25 - Corpus Christi

(American, Roman Catholic)

27 - Shavuot* (Jewish)

28 – Memorial Day

29 - Ascension of Baha'u'llah (Baha'i)

Thank You Volunteers

SHRMA Resume Review

Thank you to the following members for volunteering April 23 at the Tampa Bay Job and Career Fair. Recertification credit are available for the volunteers too! Lee Domarasky Dennis Wierck Hazel Butcher Donna Schuelie Darlene Myers Lynn Propst Donna Cacciatore Gyda DePeppe Judy Orzech Sandy Torok Cherie Donnelly Jennie Lucier Kim Krebs Kathy Erickson Rosalee Fortune Victoria Campbell Rob Wolfe - Workforce Readiness Seminars Interested in volunteering for the next Resume Review, contact Lee Domarasky at: [email protected]

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Successful organizations need culturally competent employees who can cross borders and navigate different cultures. This conference is ideal for D&I professionals who want to increase their credibility in their organizations, are willing to be bold and deal with tough issues, and want comprehensive strategies for D&I success. Why You Should Attend

Walk away with innovative, forward-

thinking strategies that take your diversity & inclusion efforts to the next level.

Learn how to build on the strengths of

differences and develop plans that support organizational objectives and Goals. Find new ways to use workplace diversity as a catalyst for new ideas and initiatives. Who Should Attend

HR generalists or managers that need to

provide measurable results with their D&I programs.

Senior HR or business leaders tasked

with implementing your D&I program.

D&I educators seeking the best, most

comprehensive information available. Directors of D&I that want innovative, forward-thinking strategies. For more information visit: http://www.shrm.org/Conferences/Diversity/Pages/default.aspx

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Want to learn more about a company? Company Pages provide a great deal of information along with ways to connect with them.

Company Pages are like your Profile: details about who they are and what they do. At first glance of a Company’s page is an Overview. Companies can provide as little or as much detail since they control the content of their page. When you scroll down, the right column has additional company information such as type, size, industry, when it was founded, their website and if publicly traded, trading activity from the NYSE.

You will also immediately notice contacts from your network that are connected with this company; to the right it will show how many of their employees have profiles on LinkedIn. Current openings and opportunities with them may be posted in the ‘Careers’ section. The ‘Products’ or ‘Services’ sections have details about what they offer; you can click ‘Recommend’ and your profile picture will appear. Some new features have been added that are similar to Facebook. You can now ‘Follow’ a company. When they post status updates such as announcements, promotions, news articles and videos, these will appear on your profile page. You can then ‘Like’, comment on, or share updates. These are all great ways to create greater visibility and interact with a targeted audience.

To learn more, go to the ‘Company Pages’ section in the LinkedIn Learning Center. Click on ‘More’ in the main LinkedIn menu bar, click on ‘Learning Center’, then click on ‘Company Pages’ under ‘Site Features’.

So your LinkedIn goal for this month: follow or share a Company Page.

Barb Higel Social Media Committee Chair

Taking to the Next Level - Company Pages

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Volunteers Needed

SHRMA Resume Review

Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair

June 18, 2012 10 am-3 pm

Tampa Bay Times Forum 401 Channelside Drive

Tampa, FL 33602 (Split shifts available if needed)

10:00 am - 12:30 pm 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Thank you in advance for your continued support. Recertification credits available for volunteers! Thanks, Lee Domarasky Resume Review

Please contact Lee with your availability. [email protected]

Guest Writers Have a passion for writing? Are you an expert in your industry? If so, we’d like to

see your work. Get published!

We are encouraging SHRMA members in 2012 to contribute/share your knowledge with the rest of the chapter.

Submissions are due to the newsletter committee by the last Wednesday of the month. Articles should be kept to 200 words or less and submitted in a word document.

Email your article or questions to: [email protected]

SHRMA—Get Involved

Regular meetings at which nationally,

regionally, and locally recognized speakers share their expertise in new and

continuing human resources legislation and practices.

Networking, professional development, and

discussion opportunities with experienced professionals in small, mid-sized, and large organizations facing the same challenges.

Study groups for the widely recognized

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Professional in Human

Resources (PHR) certification exams.

State and national conferences covering

issues of interest to all human resources professionals.

Volunteer leadership opportunities. To learn more, contact any of SHRMA’s board or committee members. Contact information may be found on page 12.

Thank You O.T.C.E. 2012 Sponsors!

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Take Another Look at Education and

Earn up to 16 CEU’s in Two Days!!

Have you considered the next step in building your credentials? What if the next step also

earned CEU’s for PHR and SPHR renewal?

Attending the World at Work classes in 2012 and testing afterwards is worth 16 CEU’s that can

be applied toward your recertification for PHR/SPHR!! PLUS you are on your way to earning

an additional certification or a new certification in your field of the industry. Network, learn,

and set the foundation for your next certification with World at Work classes. Certifications

include but are not limited to Compensation, Benefits, Global Remuneration, and Work Life.

Secure your seat by signing up today for the programs being offered through World at Work

and SHRMA at the Marriott on Roosevelt in 2012.

www.suncoasthr.org or www.worldatwork.org

June 11 & 12, 2012

Retirement Plans - Design Considerations & Administration (B2) Variable Pay – Improving Performance & Variable Pay (C12)

Sponsored by:

Total Rewards 2012 Conference & Exhibition

May 21-23, Orlando, FL

Suncoast Human Resources Management Association (SHRMA) is proud to be a member of the WorldatWork Local Network. In partnership with WorldatWork, we are rolling out a new special pro-gram with huge benefits for you in 2012. WorldatWork invites you to purchase WorldatWork hosted courses, educational resources, membership and the 2012 Total Rewards Conference & Exhibition at a discounted rate, now through the end of the year. There is a special rate reduction if you are a member of SHRMA. If you are also a member of WorldatWork you will get the deepest discount available on these products. Please remember to use Promo Code: LNPROMO2012 to take advantage of this special pricing. Register today by visiting the SHRMA website at www.suncoasthr.org.

Maximize your Total Rewards Formula. No matter the economic climate, compensation and benefits experts, HR generalists and work-life professionals are looking for new ways to help their organizations succeed. And the key to suc-cess is finding the best possible total rewards formula that attracts, motivates and retains the best talent. Well, we know just the place to find the right mix!

Great Value and Expert Advice. The Total Rewards 2012 Conference & Exhibition in Orlando offers a broad range of ideas, prod-ucts and services to help you maximize your total rewards formula. The best part about the total rewards model is that it can and should be customized to meet your organization’s specific needs. Come learn from numerous experts and thought-leaders as they share ideas and dynamic solu-tions for helping organizations not only attract talent, but also how to motivate and retain them.

Find your Answers. The 2012 conference provides the perfect setting for face-to-face networking with peers from around the world that cannot be duplicated at Webinars, virtual events or online classes. And the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is conveniently located in the easy-to-reach Orlando metro area. This year, you will have even greater opportunities for attending a wide range of thought-leader presentations and touring the conference exhibit hall. Growing your knowledge about the HR profession is too important to put off for another time.

WorldatWork Conference & Exhibition

May 21-23 I Orlando, FL I Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

www.worldatwork.org/orlando2012

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SHRMA Members in Transition take Note

What is a transitioning membership?

The Suncoast Human Resource Management Association (SHRMA) provides active members who are

unemployed at the time of the membership renewal a one-time opportunity to extend their membership for up to

one year—at no cost! SHRMA believes this continued affiliation to our loyal members will help transitioning

members stay current on the issues impacting the HR profession and provide them with the needed resources to

assist them in their job search.

Who qualifies for transitioning membership?

Any active SHRMA member who is unemployed at the time of his or her membership expiration date or becomes

unemployed up to 90 days after the membership lapses. Additionally, the member must be unemployed at the time

he or she applies for a transitioning membership.

Before activating a transitioning membership, the requestor must communicate his or her unemployment status to

SHRMA using the form provided.

What benefits are included with a transitioning membership?

SHRMA members in transitioning membership status will continue to receive all SHRMA member benefits for up to

one year. The only benefits not included are voting privileges and the ability to hold office on the SHRMA board.

Benefits Include:

Monthly (11) meetings featuring experts on human resource topics (Recertification points for some programs).

On-Line Membership Directory.

On-line job bank to post and find human resource positions.

Networking with 400+ local human resource professionals.

Online PDF Monthly newsletter and web page featuring legislative updates, local HR news, content articles.

On-line Members Helping Members for posting general requests for ideas and suggestions on policies,

practices and issues.

Legislative Updates, Sample Letters for Writing Federal and State Legislators.

Volunteer opportunities.

Joint diversity meeting with HR Tampa.

What happens when I find a new job?

Members in transitioning membership status may reinstate their professional membership at any time during their

transitioning membership period by paying the annual renewal fee of $50.00, but must reinstate upon employment.

Important notice about SHRMA transitioning membership:

Transitioning membership is available to members ONE TIME ONLY and will not begin until the VP of Membership

receives and processes the application form. Members will be notified when the membership has been approved

and reactivated. Membership identification numbers and passwords will remain the same.

Transitioning Members may also take advantage of HR Connections – the source on the HR Florida website

(www.hrflorida.org) hosted by Right Management.

Benefits of transitioning membership are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Contact Darlene Myers, SPHR at [email protected] for a transitioning application form.

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We continue to print this page as a reference for HR Professionals new to the “transition” world.

We hope it helps.

President Bill Grob, JD 813-221-7228

[email protected]

President Elect Hazel Butcher, SPHR 727-330-8468

[email protected]

Past President Gyda DePeppe, MBA, PHR 727-641-8989

[email protected]

Secretary Katie Kato, SPHR 727-451-2464

[email protected]

Community Relations Kathy Erickson 727.784.7566 [email protected]

Compensation & Benefits Susan Lindelof, PHR CBP,CCP,GRP,CESP [email protected] 727-557-2371

Diversity Lovese Purifoy, MBA, SPHR 727-492-2584 [email protected]

Certification Co-Chairs: Sara Forziano, PHR 727-803-2040 x 5516 Christine Upp, PHR 813-626-3166 x 230 [email protected]

Webmaster Co-Chairs: Brent Adams, MBA 813-282-1965 Aisha Butcher, SPHR 727-480-1994 [email protected] Legislative Chair Bob McCormick, JD 813-739-1960 [email protected]

Education Crystal Winkler, PHR 727-938-5933 [email protected]

Sponsorship Opportunity Jennye Morano 727-799-1229 [email protected]

Vice President of Membership Darlene Myers, SPHR 727-698-4241 [email protected]

Vice President of Programs Jennifer Novak, PHR 727-767-8577 [email protected]

Treasurer Larry Struer, PHR 727-812-3228 [email protected]

Resume Review Lee Domarasky 727-712-0607 [email protected]

At Large Board Members Diane Sacks, PHR 727-803-1813 [email protected]

Elaine Kirkoff 727-599-3889 [email protected]

Newsletter / Communications Melissa Robinson, MBA, SPHR 813-865-0529 [email protected]

Workforce Readiness Rob Wolf 727-946-6762 [email protected]

On The Cutting Edge Melinda Persuitte 813-676-6701 Bob McCormick, JD 813-739-1960 [email protected]

Survey Chair Kristen Allman, JD 813-222-1265 [email protected]

Social Media Chair Barbra Higel 727-873-4114 [email protected]

2012 SHRMA Board Members

2012 SHRMA Committee Members

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