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Weekly Update  
11/4/2015 
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In This Issue
2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition Conference Pictures
Webinar - Using Social Media in the Hiring Process
The SHRM Certification Pathway is Closing
Workforce Diversity & Inclusion
Spring 12-Week SHRM-CP & SCP Prep Class
PHRA 100 Year Celebration
Did you know that you can renew your PHRA Membership online?
Free Prerecorded Webinars
Delta Dental
Drive Engagement to Optimize Business Results
November 3-Day SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation in Pittsburgh
Valuing Individual Preferences to Optimize Employee Engagement
PHRA Vendor Directory

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2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition Conference Pictures
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Webinar - What You Should Be Considering When Using Social Networking Sites In The Hiring Process
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Time: 12:00 noon. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Online

Approved for 1 General HRCI Credit
Approved for 1 SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP Credit

We will discuss the benefits of cyber-screening, and the risks associated with cyber-screening, including legal liability.  We will also show you specific information learned during an internet search, and poll you as to whether it would be legal or illegal to base a hiring decision on the information discovered.  Finally, we will provide you with practical tips as to steps you should take if you decide to engage in cyber-screening, and how to reap the benefits of cyber-screening while avoiding liability.


 

Investment: $19.00

The SHRM Certification Pathway is Closing
Less than 60 days left to complete the Pathway! 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!
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
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)

PHRA 100 Year Celebration
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2015
Time: 5:30 p.m.   
Location: DoubleTree - Green Tree
Learn More & Register

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
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:

             


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.
Drive Engagement to Optimize Business Results
Walter Ruckes, VP of Sales & Channel at BI WORLDWIDE, is excited to share the secrets of applying the principles of behavioral economics to build sales incentive programs that positively impact behavior and produce results. Walter will be joined by Jan Wikman, VP of Marketing, Customer Engagement. Jan will be exploring the challenge of keeping your audience engaged, because we all know there's no such thing as a captive audience anymore - or could there be? You will have the opportunity to learn how to utilize gamification to engage a larger audience, grab mind share and, most importantly, move the middle. You'll also have the opportunity to hear a PNC Bank case study utilizing behavioral economics to drive results.

Please click the link below to review the informational pages and hit "REGISTER" to enroll. To secure your spot, please be sure to register as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please email Nehwoen Luogon at [email protected] or call directly at (952) 844-4987, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST.

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November 3-Day SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation in Pittsburgh
There's still time to register for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation in Pittsburgh!

Presented in partnership with PHRA, SHRM Seminars will offer SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation to the Pittsburgh area this November.

Led by a qualified and SHRM-certified instructor, this intensive three-day seminar presents a comprehensive and detailed review of the SHRM Body of Competency & Knowledge. Attendees will identify areas of strength and determine weaknesses where further concentrated study is needed.

Enroll now to assess your exam readiness, focus your study efforts and maximize results. 

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation | November 9-11
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Didn't find the HR program you were looking for? Click here to learn about other HR programs in your area.
Important Note: Please confirm your registration before making travel arrangements.
Questions? Call: +1.703.548.3440 (Int'l) | 800.283.7476 (U.S.) or e-mail [email protected]
Valuing Individual Preferences to Optimize Employee Engagement
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 
Location: PHRA Office
Employee engagement is linked to a myriad of organizational benefits including increased levels of productivity, innovation, and employee trust. When developing engagement strategies to realize similar benefits, leaders and organizations must remember to keep the individual at the heart of the work. By making a commitment to the process of adapting and connecting to the preferences of individual employees, leaders will be able to incite motivation, garner trust, recognize employee value and ultimately, increase the level of employee engagement in their organizations.
This interactive session will explore the relevance, leader's role and approaches in valuing individual preferences to optimize employee engagement. 

Approved for 1.5 HRCI & SHRM Recertification Credits

Investment: 
PHRA Members: $49
Non members: $99
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. 

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