November 2016 - In This Issue:
President's Message

Wow how this year has flown by!  I can't believe I am writing this for the November newsletter already.   The last two weekends have been beautiful; the trees are finally changing and are gorgeous, we drove to the KSU game for Homecoming and enjoyed a wonderful day and a win!  We also hit the Chiefs game last Sunday for another win!   I also got started on my Christmas shopping at the Holiday Mart! I hope you are also enjoying the weather and change of seasons!

November brings a couple of fun events!  The final membership luncheon for the year will be held on November 8th - go vote and then stop by the Employment Law Acronym Update - always a highlight.  Our Young Professionals will be getting together for a happy hour on the 17th and all members are invited to attend.  Visit our website at www.shrm-kc.org for more information and to register!

On October 18th, we hosted another successful full day SHRM-KC Conference - thanks to all who participated!  The speaker line up, business partners and attendees were outstanding and enjoyed a great day together!   If you haven't started your application for When Work Works - check out the information in this newsletter - you will get some great information on flexible workplace best practices, and might even be a winner! 

I only have one more month serving as your President... this year has really flown by - we started the year as a Large Chapter - less than 500 members and now are a MEGA chapter and more than 500 members strong.   Don't forget - for every member who joins SHRM-KC that you refer - you receive a $25 gift card! Let's all work to recruit one new member before the end of the year! 

I am so proud of our Chapter and everything we have going on! I hope to see you before the end of the year! 
 
Jill Crutchfield, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
2016 President
SHRM Membership Recruitment Campaign
Refer a friend or colleague!
Research shows that word of mouth and personal referrals are the best way for association groups such as SHRM-KC to reach potential new members. As part of our ongoing efforts to promote the HR profession in the Kansas City area, we want to encourage our members to share the benefits of SHRM-KC membership with your colleagues. To promote membership referrals, we are providing the following incentive:
For any new member that you refer who joins our chapter, you will earn a $25 Visa gift card!

There is no cap on the number of incentives you can earn, so the rewards are unlimited! In order for the referral to be credited correctly to you, the new member must list you as the referral source when they complete their membership application.
SHRM-KC Book Club
2017 - Quarter 1 Book
Go ahead and start reading!

The date is still to be determined, but the book for the 1st quarter has been chosen.

The Decoded Company by  Leerom Segal and Aaron Goldstein
 
Facilitated by Bethany Kemper


Upcoming Events
Register Now at www.shrm-kc.org
November 8th - Enlightened HR Luncheon - Employment Law Acronym Update
Shannon Johnson & Rachel Baker, Seigfreid Bingham
11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lidia's Restaurant

November 17th - YP Social 
Guest Speaker: Nancy Whitworth| McCownGordon
The future of HR Leadership
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Tower Tavern

December 8th - Holiday Social 
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Kansas City Marriott Downtown

To register for these and other upcoming events,
please visit SHRM-KC.
SHRM-KC Wage, Salary & Benefits Survey
Purchase Your Copy Today!
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! 

Click here SHRM-KC Salary Survey  and order your copy!
Sponsored by Lockton Companies
When Work Works
Award Applications Window is Now Open!
The When Work Works awards cycle closes on November 18th - don't miss your opportunity to submit an application on behalf of your organization.  

Here's what one member who applied had to say:

"We are excited to find out how our flexible workplace practices compare to other employers.  The application process provided us with insight into ways which we can improve the flexibility and effectiveness of our workplace. The application process was simple and took only about 30 minutes to complete."

The WWW Award program recognizes model employers of all types and sizes across the U.S. for their innovative and effective workplace practices.  Are you curious about the flexibility of your workplace practices?  

Take a few minutes to complete the application process and receive a  complimentary benchmarking report.

Visit When Work Works for more information and to apply.
Volunteer Opportunity
Hillcrest Transitional Housing - Eastern Jackson County
Hillcrest is a transitional housing program that helps homeless families become self-supportive, self-sufficient contributors to our community. We are offering members opportunities to provide support in various ways.

Seeking HR Professionals willing to commit to a 90 day career mentoring relationship with clients of Hillcrest.  Depending on need this might include several face-to-face coaching sessions as well as regular check-ins over the phone.

Also looking for SHRM members willing to present "Essentials to a Healthy Career" material to group of clients once a quarter.  Material will be provided with notes on what to emphasize. 

If either of these opportunities interest you please contact Judy Jorgensen.
HR Meetups!
Promoted through social media!
Be on the look-out for SHRM-KC's HR Meetups - These informal events will provide members and their guests an opportunity to network with other HR professionals over lunch, coffee, or drinks.  This is a great opportunity to network and discuss whatever HR topics are hot on your list.  We will promote these Meetups via social media so be sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.  No need to register, just show up... We hope to see you there!
SHRM-KC Holiday Social!
Only 6 more weeks!
 

Join us on Thursday December 8th from 4:30-6:30 pm in Bar Central at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown for some holiday cheer and networking with your HR colleagues!  We will be serving up complimentary appetizers, raffle drawings and the chance to celebrate and toast all that you have given and achieved in 2016.   

Sponsored by the Kansas City Marriott Downtown and Paycor
Committee News
We Want YOU!
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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  or Marlene Wilkerson for more information.
 
Membership  -  The membership committee recruits and onboards new members, ma nages 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. 
 
Diversity and Inclusion -  The Diversity and Inclusion Committee meets every third Tuesday of the month.  If you're interested in joining, or receiving more information, please email or contact Clinton Bradley .  
SHRM-KC Member Spotlight
Meet our members!
With over 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!  
Kris Staudenmyer
Kris Staudenmyer is an HR Business Partner at the University of Kansas Hospital and is an active member of the SHRM-KC Book Club and facilitated our last book discussion on Standout 2.0.
Area of HR expertise:  E mployee relations, strategic leadership development and collaboration, leveraging workplace change to influence, manage, and develop, teams in growth and learning organizations
Favorite vacation spot:  Jackson, WY, Triangle X Ranch
Favorite KC restaurant:  Le Fou Frog
Something on your bucket list:  Learn to play the piano

New Members
Welcome to our new members!
Welcome to the following members who joined or rejoined SHRM-KC in October!

Julie Angevine Right Management
Mayya Bower Jack Cooper Transportation
Nancy Burford Sprint
Jim Conway Sodecia
Claire David Grant Thornton LLP
Katelyn Dew UGA Finance
Samantha Eldridge B&B Theatres
MyLissa Grace OOIDA
Stephanie Grigson Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting
Coty Hudson OOIDA
Kenton Kloster
Sara Magruder ULTRAX Aerospace Inc.
Brenna Morgan Automatic Data Processing
Sunshine Petrone City of Lansing
Kelly Reed CMA
Erin Schilling Polsinelli PC
Mary Beth Sloan Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
Lindsey Tapp Taylor Strategy Partners
Ann Victor Valorem Consulting


You are cordially invited to attend our next New Member Orientation on November 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!
Lori Maher, Executive Director
(913) 948-8623
 [email protected]

Mission
SHRM of Greater Kansas City promotes excellence in Human Resource management practices through education, advocacy, and leadership development. 

Vision
SHRM of Greater Kansas City will be the premier HR Association in Greater Kansas City.