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March 2016 - In This Issue:
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Happy 2016!
When I think of March, I think of spring - and, according to the groundhog, spring is right around the corner! March brings many things, Spring Break, March Madness, St. Patrick's Day and some great SHRM-KC Programs! Our Program Committee worked this past month on filling the 2016 calendar and boy, we have such a great variety of outstanding offerings this year - we are so excited!
At our March luncheon you will be treated to our ever popular "Employment Law Update" by Tara Eberline from Foulson Siefkin. Tara does a great job helping us keep on top of everything we need to know! At the end of the month, our Diversity & Inclusion Committee has partnered with PricewaterhouseCoopers to offer an interesting breakfast seminar "Color Brave." This has been such a hit for PricewaterhouseCoopers that they are going outside of their walls with the presentation and information.
In April, one of my all-time favorite presenters, Margaret Morford will be presenting an all Day Seminar that will be packed with SPHR BUSINESS/STRATEGIC CREDITS that many of us need! I am so excited for this upcoming year for SHRM-KC, we have great things in store!
Jill Crutchfield, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
2016 President
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SHRM-KC Community Sponsor
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Local Efforts to Recognize Kansas City Employers' Workflex Initiatives
In case you missed it... during a press conference in February, Mayor Sly James announced the launch of community sponsorship of the national When Work Works initiative. SHRM-KC is excited to join When Work Works as a community sponsor for the Kansas City metro, along with the Women's Foundation.
The City of Kansas City, through the office of Mayor Sly James, is also participating.
When Work Works, a project of Families and Work Institute (FWI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), is a nationwide initiative that brings research on workplace effectiveness and flexibility into community and business practice.
As community partners, we will not only be promoting the initiative throughout the KC region but also hosting educational programs for the business community, and recognizing Kansas City-area companies for their own practices supporting these areas.
Want more information?
Contact
Stacie Engelmann
, SHRM-KC board member, or Lori Maher, SHRM-KC executive director, at
913-948-8623
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You may also visit
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Rock & Brew - Prairie Fire
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Save the date and plan to join us on
Tuesday March 29th from 4:3
0- 6:30 p.m. at Rock and Brew at Prairie Fire. Relax and enjoy networking with your HR friends, co-workers and peers! Light appetizers will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!
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March 8th - New Member Orientation
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.
m. - Lidia's Restaurant
March 8th - Enlightened HR Luncheon
Employment Law Update
Tara Eberline, JD, Foulston Siefkin
11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.
m. - Lidia's Restaurant
Sponsored by Foulston Siefkin
Townhall event in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Town Pavillion in downtown KC
1100 Walnut, 4th Floor Marquis Room, KC, MO 64106
March 29th - Spring Networking Social
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Rock and Brew at Prairie Fire
April 20th - Full Day Seminar - HR: Leading and Story Telling
Margaret Morford, TheHREdge
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.
m. - Overland Park Convention Center
To register for these and other upcoming events,
please visit
SHRM-KC.
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We are looking to add a
Young Professionals interest group for our members age 30 and under by providing various networking opportunities, increased exposure to community service activities, and by providing resources relevant to the young HR professional today.
Our goal would be to attract, engage and retain Kansas City Young Professionals in HR, in order to build a community for the next generation of HR leadership through social media and networking activities. Please reach out to
Kate Bridges if you are interested in participating in this initiative.
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In partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Please join SHRM-KC for a special Town Hall event in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers,
Color Brave.
Tragic and disturbing events over the past several months have put the topic of race front and center in the media. It's a topic many try to avoid in the workplace. However, if we want things to change, the first step is to talk about it.
Here are three reasons why you should join the Color Brave conversation about race:
- Race relations has been highlighted in the national media, putting a spotlight on the ongoing need for business, government and community leaders to advance the conversation.
- Mellody Hobson is widely known for her TED Talk, "Color blind or color brave?," in which she points out how being "color blind" impacts business performance, our communities and individuals.
- We're having the dialogue as a first step to address the issues that clearly still exist in society and business today. "The first step towards action is awareness," Mellody says.
Being color brave with "Mellody Hobson" is part of PwC Talks, a series designed to challenge conventional thinking, broaden our perspectives and inspire the best in all of us.
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National Employer Survey - Hiring Veterans
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The Center for America (CFA) is conducting a national Employer Survey on hiring veterans.
This is the first-ever national survey project focusing on identifying the industry-specific problems that are holding smaller employers back from hiring more veterans. Center for America is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded by Bernie Marcus (co-founder of The Home Depot) and several colleagues.
www.CenterForAmerica.org
www.CFAawards.org
Please visit the survey link
here to participate in this survey. The link will be open through March.
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| St. Luke's Lifewise Event - March 22nd |
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Energize Your Passion for Life & Leadership
St. Luke's Health System is hosting an HR Workshop on Tuesday, March 22nd from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at their Corporate office in KC.
Based in part on the book Are You Fully Charged by Tom Rath, this workshop will address the importance of meaningful work, the impact of creating positive interactions, and generating energy. Learn the latest research on how to make small changes that profoundly affect daily well-being and workplace effectiveness.
To register for this event, click here
or call Saint Luke's Concierge at 816-932-5100 during normal office hours.
This course has been pre-approved for 2.0 hours of General HR credit through HRCI.
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Membership Referral Incentive
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We love new members and SHRM-KC would like to reward you for referring your HR colleagues to our chapter. We are interested in referrals of all types: new college grads, entry level HR professionals, experienced HR Leaders and consultants who serve the HR industry.
How It Works:
For any member that you refer who joins SHRM-KC, you will earn your choice of one of 3 incentives:
- Discount code for $25 off of your dues upon your next membership renewal
- $25 Visa gift card
- Complimentary SHRM-KC luncheon registration
There is no cap on the number of incentives you can earn, so the rewards are unlimited! This is a great way to cover the cost of your membership, save you and your employer money or earn cash gift cards!
In order for the referral to be credited correctly to you, the new member must list you as the referral source when they complete the membership application. Check out
SHRM-KC for more information or contact
Brandi Riggs with any questions.
We thank you for your support and look forward to rewarding your efforts to continue to build our SHRM-KC HR community!
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Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
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When:
Tuesday, April 19th @ 5:30 pm
Where:
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen- Crossroads
Book:
Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee
FAQ's
How do I sign up?
Please let
Stacie Engelmann
know you'll be attending so she can make sure you receive current communications!
If you'd like to read ahead, here's the list of upcoming books:
Q3 - How to Measure Human Resource Management by Jac Fitzenz
Q4 - StandOut 2.0 by Marcus Buckingham
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| Governmental Affairs Updates |
Recent cases
Prepared by Katie Worthington
SHRM-KC Governmental Affairs Director
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Judgment Awarded for Retaliation Based on Participation in an Investigation
In Walsh v. City of Kansas City, Missouri (Opinion filed on Feb. 2, 2016), the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District of Missouri, which covers Kansas City, Missouri, upheld the trial court's judgment after a jury awarded compensatory and punitive damages to the plaintiff employee (Walsh) on his claim of retaliation under the Missouri Human Rights Act ("MHRA"). Walsh alleged that his former supervisor committed several retaliatory acts against him due to Walsh's participation in an investigation of his former supervisor's alleged discrimination against a coworker. Walsh alleged that his former supervisor retaliated by, among other things, denying Walsh the opportunity to work out-of-class for a period of time despite the fact that it was Walsh's turn to do so. The City investigated Walsh's allegations of retaliation by his former supervisor and found that the former supervisor knew of Walsh's participation in the investigation of the coworker's complaint against his former supervisor, that the former supervisor retaliated against Walsh as a result of his participation in the investigation, and that the former supervisor "treated [Walsh] differently in the terms and conditions of [his] employment." The former supervisor was suspended for forty hours without pay based on the findings of the investigation into Walsh's allegations. The jury awarded Walsh compensatory damages in the amount of $524 and punitive damages in the amount of $75,000. In addition, the trial court awarded Walsh attorney's fees.
Take-Away:
It is important that companies communicate anti-retaliation policies and that all employees understand the consequences of violating the anti-retaliation policies. Communicating the importance of non-retaliation in an investigation is essential to an effective investigation.
Arbitration Agreement Invalid
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Kansas, held that an arbitration agreement was invalid because it restricted a student's right to pursue a claim in federal court. The student signed an enrollment agreement with the Denver School of Massage Therapy, which contained an arbitration clause. The arbitration clause stated that all claims against the school must be resolved in arbitration and that the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association governed the agreement. The student filed a class action lawsuit against the school in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, but the school argued that the arbitration paragraph in the enrollment agreement precluded such a suit to be filed in court. The school appealed the district court's decision to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Tenth Circuit found that although federal law generally supports the enforcement of arbitration agreements, there is an exception that requires that a party signing the arbitration agreement cannot be precluded from effectively vindicating his or her federal statutory rights in the arbitration forum. An individual can be precluded from vindicating his or her federal rights when an arbitration agreement requires the individual to pay significant monies to pursue a claim in arbitration that would not be required in a federal court action. In this case, the student would be required to pay between $2,320 and $12,487 for the arbitrator's fee alone, which would not be a fee paid if the action was filed in federal court. The Tenth Circuit found that the possibility that the student would be required to pay arbitrator fees, and possibly her own attorney's fees, would so dissuade her from pursuing her claims that it would effectively restrict her from proceeding with arbitration and thus, prevent her from effectively vindicating her federal statutory rights. Therefore, the arbitration agreement was invalid, and the student was allowed to proceed with her claims in federal court.
Take-Away: Employers should examine the terms of their arbitration agreements to ensure that their employees' federal statutory rights are not limited by the agreement.
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| SHRM-KC Wage, Salary & Benefits Survey |
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In today's economy, it is even more critical to ensure that your organization is spending its compensation dollars wisely. Having current market information is the best way to know what jobs are worth and what the current trends are for merit budgets and salary range movement. In addition, compare your current benefit offerings to other employers in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The SHRM-KC survey is a great value!
Interested in participating in the
2016 Wage, Salary, and Benefits survey? Let us know! Email Scott Stoltenberg
to receive your invitation.
Sponsored by Lockton Companies
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SHRM-KC has a lot of great initiatives in the works for 2016 and beyond and we need YOU to help us make it happen! If you have been thinking about volunteering now is your chance to jump in and get involved in one of our wonderful committees. See the brief descriptions of the committees below and let us know if you want to join the team! It's a great way to meet new people, build your network and have a lot of fun at the same time!
College Relations/Workforce Readiness -
This committee works with our local SHRM-KC student chapters and student membership to prepare them for a future in the human resources profession. They also work with students and professionals in transition with mock interview events and resume review to assist in their job search. The committee meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 am at Panera Bread at 11022 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park. Please
contact
Kristie Lyons
for more information.
Marketing/Communications & Social Media -
Our Marketing/Communications and Social Media committee produces our monthly newsletter, monitors and contributes social media campaigns and seeks opportunities to increase awareness of SHRM-KC, and they ensure complete communication of events and news with our members. This committee meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. for Happy Hour at rotating locations. Please contact
Jessica Robino
for more information.
Membership
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The membership committee recruits and onboards new members, manages membership outreach activities and plans various social events throughout the year. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at
4:30 p.m. at Coach's Bar & Grille, 414 W 103rd St Kansas City, MO 64114.
Please contact
Brandi Riggs or
Renee Elliott
for more information.
SHRM Foundation & Community Outreach -
In addition to creating a fundraising campaign to support the chapter's donations to the SHRM Foundation, the Foundation/Community Outreach Committee identifies other opportunities for SHRM-KC Members to serve in the community with programs such as Harvesters, New Landings, and Operation Stand Down. Please contact Judy Jorgensen for more information.
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| Prizes needed for May Drawing |
The
SHRM Foundation
advances global HR knowledge and drives practice through:
- Thought leadership and educational support
- Funding and delivering progressive, actionable, evidence-based research
Many of you have taken advantage of the resources available through your national SHRM membership. Much of that was made possible by the foundation.
Several in our chapter have benefited from scholarships provided by the foundation and we look forward to supporting the foundation through fundraising efforts throughout the year.
Our next event will be a drawing at the May luncheon. If you or your company would like to donate items for the drawing please contact
Judy Jorgensen
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SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition Scholarships
The foundation will award seven scholarships that include full conference registration, a 4 night hotel stay in Washington DC, and a $500 travel stipend. To apply visit the SHRM Foundation Conference & Exposition Scholarships page on the SHRM website. Deadline to apply is March 10, 2016.
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With nearly 500 members and growing, we realize that it's difficult to get to know everyone! In order to get to know our members a little better, we've reached out for some fun facts to share!
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Randy Woehl is the Manager of Operational Development and Human Resources at Cartwright Companies and a current board member leading our efforts around HR Certification.
Area of HR expertise:
Performance management, full cycle recruiting, leadership/management coaching and training, Strategic alignment and collaboration with business operations
Favorite vacation spot:
Mexico
Favorite KC restaurant:
Too many to just pick one...love KC BBQ though: Q39, Char Bar, Joe's Kansas City
Something on your bucket list: skydive, scuba dive, hike the Grand Canyon
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Want to be featured in an upcoming newsletter? Please contact
Jessica Robino to volunteer yourself or recommend another SHRM-KC member.
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Welcome to our new members!
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Welcome to the following members who joined or rejoined SHRM-KC in February!
| Alicia |
Gonzalez |
Villages of Jackson Creek |
| Kim |
Rollins |
GEHA |
| Anne |
Broome |
Husch Blackwell LLP |
| Katie |
Cullen |
Western Governor's University |
| Lynn |
Pannell |
Ajilon |
| Lisa |
Greene |
Black & Veatch |
| Chelsea |
Vien |
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| Kaye |
Gray |
NetStandard |
| Tanya |
Tate |
Intercon |
| Julie |
Burkhart |
University of Kansas |
| Kathleen |
Romero |
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation |
| Lisa |
Monteleone |
Alpina Group |
| Dana |
Burdick |
Tempur Sealy |
| Terri |
Gorman |
Visiting Nurse Association |
You are cordially invited to attend our next New Member Orientation on March 8, 2016 10:45-11:15 am at Lidia's, just prior to the monthly luncheon. This is a great way to meet other members and learn more about the multitude of member benefits!
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