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Weekly Update  
4/21/2015 
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In This Issue
Last Chance: Making the Needle Move
New: Webinar: Mindfulness in the Workplace
Webinar: Reward & Recognition Program
Webinar: After the Survey
Contemporary Recruiting Practices Breakfast Series
Chapter Connections
Did you know that you can renew your PHRA Membership online?
Vendor Spotlight: Delta Dental
2015 Engaging Pittsburgh Awards
Employee Engagement Specialist Certification Program
Meet Your PHRA Colleagues
Managing from the Other Side of the Desk
2015 PHRA Golf & Bocce Outing
PHRA Vendor Directory
Quick Links

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LAST CHANCE: Making the Needle Move: Select Metrics that Drive World Class Behaviors and Results
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 
Location: PHRA Offices 
 
Approved for 2 General (HR) HRCI Credits
Approved for 2 SHRM-CP & SCP Credits

Investment:
PHRA Members: $49
Non Members: $99 
NEW: Webinar: Mindfulness in the Workplace
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.   
Location: Online  
 Learn More & Register 

Pending approval for 1 General (HR) HRCI Credits
Pending approval for 1 SHRM-CP & SCP Credits

Investment: $19 
Webinar: When & How to Start a Reward & Recognition Program
Reward and recognition programs, when engineered correctly, can increase engagement, decrease turnover, and drive greater bottom line results for the company. But, aside from employee of the month or service anniversary awards, how can you implement a modern program that drives results?

Join Cornerstone OnDemand and BambooHR on April 22 at 11am PT/2pm ET as we take a close look at what research and executives say about the role reward and recognition play in building a productive workforce.

Some of the takeaways include:
*    Who to reward/recognize and when to do it
*    What actions should be rewarded
*    How to get management onboard
*    Plus, a breakdown of ideas based on company sizes

If you are unable to attend at this time, register now and you will be sent the link to the recording and slides.

Presented by: Jason Corsello, VP, Corporate Strategy,
Cornerstone OnDemand and Ben Peterson, CEO, BambooHR
Webinar: After the Survey - Making the Most of Your Employee Feedback
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.   
Location: Online  
  Learn More & Register 

Approved for 1 General (HR) HRCI Credits
Approved for 1 SHRM-CP & SCP Credits

Investment: $19 
Contemporary Recruiting Practices Breakfast Series: Session Three
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 
Time: 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.  
Location: PHRA Offices 
 Learn More & Register 

Approved for 2 General (HR) HRCI Credits
Approved for 2 SHRM-CP & SCP Credits

Investment:
PHRA Members: $49
Non Members: $99  
Chapter Connections
HR Association of the Alleghenies Annual Conference
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


WHRA 17th Annual Conference
Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2015
Location: Fred Rogers Center, St. Vincent College
  Learn More & Register


2015 PA SHRM State Conference - Call for Presentations

Any questions or concerns in regards to submissions can be directed to Ed Krow at [email protected] 

  

Save the Date  


Reception - Thursday, April 30, 2015

Conference - Friday, May 1, 2015

Harrisburg Hilton | 1 North Second Street

 
Presented by the Pennsylvania State Council of SHRM, Inc.

For Questions Contact: Deborah Margulies [email protected]  or 215.979.1957


             

Call for PHRA Committee Volunteers
As an Association member, you may be considering more active involvement.  While time commitments vary depending on the project, each committee can accommodate the schedules of the busy professional.  Whether it's to give back to the HR profession, recertification points, expanding your network, or to develop your skills, we encourage you to become an active participant in PHRA's efforts.  In conjunction with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, each committee is responsible for driving initiatives and bringing valuable services to PHRA members.

Volunteers are needed for the following committees:
- Social Media
- Networking
- College Relations


Interested in joining a PHRA Committee?
Contact Deven Snyder, PHRA Member Services Manager, at  [email protected] with your contact information and completed Volunteer Letter of Intent (can be found through link above). You must be a PHRA member in good standing to participate in PHRA committees.

             

Did you know that you can renew your PHRA Membership online?
Does your membership expire soon? Save time by simply renewing online! Your online PHRA profile allows you to renew your membership, register for our events, access exclusive member resources, and much more.

Start taking advantage of your PHRA Member-Only benefits today:

              

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Free Prerecorded Webinar Presented By Arthur J. Gallagher & Co

Our 50-minute recorded webinar begins by addressing OCR's HIPAA enforcement activity and continues with a discussion of what constitutes a breach and what you must do if a breach occurs. This recorded webinar will be available from March 26, 2015 through December 31, 2015

 

HIPAA Audit Survival 101 

This recorded webinar will be available from January 22, 2015 through
December 31, 2015.

One HRCI Recertification Credit

 

Labor & Employment Law Update 

(prerecorded on Dec. 4, 2014)

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Vendor Spotlight

The Delta Dental system is the largest, most experienced dental benefits carrier in the United States. Delta Dental offers a variety of PPO and dental HMO-type products to meet the needs of clients, both large and small. Delta Dental programs feature attentive account management teams, extensive reporting systems, centralized claims processing, helpful customer service and the largest dentist network in the country. Four out of five dentists participate with Delta Dental. Delta Dental pioneered a system of quality assurance and cost management unmatched by any other carrier today.

Contact Delta Dental at 800-471-7091 or deltadentalins.com.
NEW: Congratulations to the 2015 Engaging Pittsburgh: It's All About the People! Award Recipients
MedExpress, LunaMetrics and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens received the 2015 Engaging Pittsburgh: It's all about the People! Award on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at the DoubleTree by the Hilton - Green Tree. The Engaging Pittsburgh: It's all about the People! Award recognizes regional employers that are implementing exceptional people practices.

The overall award recipient was MedExpress, in the award category "Make It Cool: Workplace experiences that embrace fun, cool ideas that excite. Here's a quick interview with Suzanne Huffman of MedExpress.
MedExpress
MedExpress
NEW: Taking Charge of Retirement Readiness Seminar
Fort Pitt Capital Group, in conjunction with Fidelity Investments, is proud to present Taking Charge of Retirement Readiness on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Greentree.

In the session, our experts will do the following:
*    Highlight data on the large demographic shift among participants and the new retirement reality
*    Share plan design ideas proven to help participants achieve better retirement outcomes
*    Explain why it is crucial to engage participants and stress the importance and benefits of plan features
*    Demonstrate that without prudent participant behavior, a well-designed plan has a low likelihood of success

The event has been pre-approved for 1 HRCI credit, and all participants will receive a complimentary breakfast and free parking.  Space is limited, so be sure to register today!

If you have any questions call Nathan Boxx at 412-921-1822 or email [email protected].

Learn More & Register 
Already PHR/SPHR Certified? 
Get the SHRM Certification for FREE!

 Are you a certified HR professional? If so, have you taken the "pathway" to add on the new SHRM Certification?? It's easy and it's FREE for 2015! Go to shrmcertification.org/pathway. Click on "I am a Certified Professional" and get started! It will take about an hour and you will learn all about the new SHRM Certification - and a lot about yourself!

Meet Your PHRA Colleagues Networking Event
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.  
Location: Social at Bakery Square  

Join us for Happy Hour to welcome new PHRA members, mingle with familiar acquaintances, and connect with new business contacts.  We'll also be collecting new children's books to be donated to Children's Hospital! 

Investment: $15 
Managing from the Other Side of the Desk
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 
Location: PHRA Offices 
 
Approved for 1.5 General (HR) HRCI Credits
Approved for 1.5 SHRM-CP & SCP Credits

Investment:
PHRA Members: $49
Non Members: $99 
2015 PHRA Golf & Bocce Outing
Date: Friday, June 5, 2015
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Montour Heights Country Club
 
It's that time of year again! Dust off your clubs and get ready to hit the greens as PHRA kicks off its 30th annual Golf & Bocce Outing.  This is one of PHRA's best-attended events and provides great networking opportunities among peers, vendors, and customers.

As always, we have some great sponsorship opportunities available, as well as opportunities to get exposure for your company through prize donations.
Sponsorship Opportunities 
Employee Engagement Specialist Certification Program
Date: Beginning June 12, 2015
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: PHRA Office
 
Now is the time to get your seat at the executive table, and this program will help you do that! Engaged workforces are more productive, have higher customer satisfaction, and make companies more profitable. But as many can attest, aligning an organization with best practices in employee engagement is nearly impossible without the right know-how and collaboration.
Certified Professional Coach Training

Certified Professional Coach training in Pittsburgh with the Center for Coaching Certification begins July 2!   
  • Known for quality content, at $1,695.00 CCC offers one of the most affordable programs approved by ICF.
  • Only ICF-approved program also authorized by IACET to offer CEUs. 

Overview: http://www.centerforcoachingcertification.com/certified-professional-coach-training/program-overview.html  

 

Schedule: http://www.centerforcoachingcertification.com/certified-professional-coach-training/certification-program-schedule.html#pittsburgh  

 

Apply:  

http://www.centerforcoachingcertification.com/apply-now.html 

PHRA Vendor Directory 

Each month, more than 1,100 HR Professionals turn to the PHRA website in the course of their work. Many of these professionals are searching for products and services to help them approach their jobs more effectively.  As a valued PHRA member we would like to offer you two months free with the purchase of a 12 month posting on the NEW PHRA Vendor Directory.

 

The PHRA Vendor Directory is a searchable, on-line tool for product and service referrals within the field of HR available to both members and non-members. Any company or individual may purchase a listing.

 

The directory is a listing of your company and contact information in up to two out of twenty five areas of HR product and service specialization. Listings are accessible to anyone and may be searched by the product/service category. 


   

Quick Links

Our web site offers a myriad of resources for PHRA members. Here are just a few of the things you can do online:  

  

 

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The Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA) is a membership organization and a source of practical policy, regulatory, workforce and emerging trend information for human resource and business professionals.  

 

PHRA services enhance the HR professional's leadership role in the vitality of the region's workforce and economy. Representing more than 1100 individual members, the Association's mission is to serve the HR community by providing superior professional development, networking opportunities and educational resources to enhance the value of the profession. Founded in 1915, PHRA has been improving the competency and value of the HR professional and is the premier human resources association in the region.  

 

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Questions: If you have questions regarding this update, or for information about advertising opportunities, please contact the PHRA on 412-261-5537 or by e-mail at [email protected].