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11/18/2015 
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In This Issue
NEW - Managing Abrasive Behavior Seminar
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! The SHRM Certification Pathway is Closing
PHRA 100 Year Celebration
Workforce Diversity & Inclusion
HRM Professional Development Series at La Roche College
2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition Conference Pictures
Free Prerecorded Webinars
Corporate Compensation Partners, LLC
Spring 12-Week SHRM-CP & SCP Prep Class
November Perspectives
PHRA Vendor Directory
Did you know that you can renew your PHRA Membership online?

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NEW - Managing Abrasive Behavior: How to handle unacceptable employee behavior calmly, confidently, and expertly
Date: Friday, January 15, 2016
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: PHRA Office

Approved for 6 PHR and SHRM-CP/SCP Credits

The one-day Managing Abrasive Behavior seminar is designed for human resource professionals and managers who wish to have the tools to intervene with employees exhibiting abrasive behavior and reduce workplace suffering for other employees.

Investment:
PHRA Members: $129
Non Members: $159
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! The SHRM Certification Pathway is Closing
Less than 45 days left to complete the Pathway!

If you are currently PHR or SPHR certified, you have until December 31, 2015 to get your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP for FREE! Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Go to shrmcertification.org/pathway and get started!  It is easy to do and will take only 45 minutes to an hour. It is not a test and you cannot fail!  

Once completed, you should receive an email saying you have completed it and a pin and certificate will follow within 30 days. Taking the Pathway will give you options for the future! Take it today and be part of over 60,000 SHRM Certified HR professionals!
PHRA 100 Year Celebration


Date: Thursday, December 10, 2015
Time: 5:30 p.m.   
Location: DoubleTree - Green Tree
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Celebrate 100 Years with your PHRA colleagues!


$20 per ticket* 
*All attending guests will receive a $20 membership coupon for 2016 upon arrival to the event
Workforce Diversity & Inclusion: Creating & Sustaining a Diverse, Inclusive & Productive Business
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Location: Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh,  620 William Penn Place
Workforce diversity and inclusion are critical components of a 21st century business.  Creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and productive workforce rests with all employees at all levels within the organization.  Despite much progress in recent years, significant challenges remain - and, new challenges are emerging every day. 

Approved for 1.5 HRCI & SHRM Recertification Credits

Investment: $95
HRM Professional Development Series at La Roche College 
Thursday, Nov. 19 - Stefan Rump and Terrie Sackett, SPHR
Director, Human Resources, Bayer Corporation
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Bayer Corporation
2 HRCI Credits: Business

Talent Management at Bayer Corporation

One of the keys to Bayer's success is its talent management process. This workshop will enhance the talent management skills of HR managers, business leaders and talent management professionals. 

Some of the topics will include a global perspective on: talent discussions with employees, timing, employee talent profiles and talent discussions among leaders. Upon completion, each participant will be better equipped to lead talent management strategy discussions and business leaders, and will have additional ideas to add to their Talent Management Toolkit.

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Free Prerecorded Webinar Presented By Arthur J. Gallagher & Co 


2015 has been another year with major changes in the legal and regulatory landscape that governs employer-sponsored health and welfare plans. Many of the changes relate to additional guidance on significant new requirements such as the Employer Shared Responsibility Mandate and the Section 6055 and 6056 reporting requirements, but there have also been significant U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

Our one-hour recorded webinar provides a high level overview of the 2015 developments that affect employer-sponsored health plans. We also look ah ead to what's coming in 2016, 2017, and 2018

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

This recorded webinar will be available from January 22, 2015 through
December 31, 2015.
One HRCI Recertification Credit

(prerecorded on Dec. 4, 2014)
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Vendor Spotlight
Corporate Compensation Partners, LLC provides specialized compensation management consulting to clients including Fortune 1000 employers, mid-size employers and non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to creating programs and processes to maximize the motivation and productivity of your employees, managers, executives, and board members.
Compensation is all we do. This focused attention enables us to acquire deep knowledge of the compensation field.

We are here to provide you with expert advice and a personalized approach to achieve your compensation goals. We specialize in the analysis, diagnosis, design, and communication required for effective and efficient
delivery of compensation programs.

Our tailored services include:
* Executive Compensation
* Bonus Plans, Incentive Plans, and Sales Plans
* Job Evaluation
* Company Policies, Practices, and Salary Structures
* Director Compensation
* Non-Profit Compensation
* Compensation Salary Surveys through our survey division EHResearch Data Services
* Our goal is to exceed your expectations for client service, innovative solutions, and implementation support.

Fresh Thinking. Customized Approaches. Solutions That Fit.

Contact:
Corporate Compensation Partners, LLC
Rodney Cottrell, President
2591 Wexford Bayne Road, Suite 105
Sewickley, PA 15143
724-934-0800
Spring 12-Week SHRM-CP & SCP Prep Class
Date: Begins Monday, January 25, 2016
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for 12 weeks, plus a BONUS Saturday Review Session
Location: PHRA Office

In order to remain competitive in the HR field, it is imperative to be certified. Earning a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification will highlight your commitment to the profession, ensure you remain current with industry standards, and establish you as a leader both within your field and organization.

Investment:

Early Bird Registration:
PHRA Members: $895
Non Members: $1,045 (Includes One Year PHRA Membership)
*Rates valid until December 15, 2015

Regular Registration:
PHRA Members: $1,045
Non Members: $1,195 (Includes One Year PHRA Membership)

November Perspectives

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. 

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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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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