December 2016 - In This Issue:
President's Message

I hope this last newsletter of 2016 finds you well; Christmas is right around the corner and I have started my shopping! First let me say I was so honored and humbled to serve as SHRM-KC President this past year.  It's been a wonderful year and we have tried some new things to better serve our members.  This new movement has been so successful - we continue to grow our membership, we are now over 500 members strong and are a MEGA chapter which is so exciting.  We have started a Young Professionals group which is up and running and have had lots of outstanding programs, seminars and socials. I hope you can join us at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott on December 8th for our Holiday social (the food is outstanding and the drinks and company are wonderful!)  and celebrate yourself and your HR colleagues.   

We are starting out January with a few great things.  Join us in January for our first monthly luncheon of 2017 on Tuesday, January 10th. Amy Leslie, CEO, Perspective Consulting, Inc. will be discussing Why Are We Lousy at Hiring?  And then Wednesday, January 25 -  For a Strengths Finders session from 12:30p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with a happy hour-  Fire up your super powers! Using your strengths to build your brand and Crush your goals!

Please help me welcome Brandi Riggs as our 2017 SHRM-KC President!  I am really looking forward to what 2017 has to bring our SHRM-KC Chapter.  Thank you again for all your support - it's been a wonderful year and such an honor to serve our Chapter.  Hope to see you soon!
 
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



HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS
Nominations Now Open!
The
Kansas City Business Journal is giving your company the chance to shine with an award honoring the most outstanding health and wellness programs. This is your opportunity to showcase your most innovative strategies for keeping your workforce healthy.
Upcoming Events
Register Now at www.shrm-kc.org
December 8th - Holiday Social 
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Kansas City Marriott Downtown

January 10th - Enlightened HR Luncheon - Why Are We So Lousy At Hiring? -  Amy Leslie, CEO, Perspective Consulting, Inc.
11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

January 25th - StrengthsFinder Workshop: Fire Up Your Super Powers! Using Your Strengths to Build Your Brand & Crush Your Goals! 
12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Posh Party - 4600 W. 89th St., Prairie Village, KS

To register for these and other upcoming events,
please visit SHRM-KC .
FIRE UP YOUR SUPER POWERS!
Strengths Finder Workshop!
Join us for this StrengtsFinder Workshop:  Fire Up Your Super Powers! Using Your Strengths To Build Your Brand & Crush Your Goals.   This workshop, based on the Gallup model of "Name it! Claim it! Aim It!"  will be held from 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25th at PoshParty.  Happy hour, including one drink ticket and light appetizers will be provided at the conclusion of the event from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.   Only 40 slots available - 
Payment must be submitted upon registration to receive materials and assessment access. 

Registration fee - $89 and includes:
  • Workshop & Materials
  • StrengthsFinder Assessment
  • Networking Happy Hour - One Drink Ticket & Light Appetizers
  • Minimum of 25 participants required to hold the workshop (max 40 participants)
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
SHRM Certification Prep Course
Good luck to our first class of students!
The SHRM CP and SCP certification prep class ended on November 7th and we had 21 participants. Our thanks to Webster University for opening their doors and allowing us to use their facility, and to the SHRM-KC board for supporting this program. A "special" thanks to those board members who took precious time away from their evenings to instruct part of the class. We could not have done this without them.
 
Finally, good luck to all the participants who are taking the SHRM-CP or SCP exam in the next few months. We're confident that you will pass and become a certified HR professional!
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!
December 8th!
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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.   In the spirit of the season, SHRM-KC encourages each attendee to bring an unwrapped gift to donate to Toys for Tots.

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!  
Claire David
Claire David is an HR Generalist at Grant Thornton LLP, supporting 2 managers and 4 locations.  She is responsible for various generalist duties including orientation, reporting and performance management. Claire is new to the KC area and a brand new member of SHRM-KC!
Area of HR expertise: Generalist
Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere with a beach!
Favorite KC restaurant:  Story
Something on your bucket list:  Skydiving!
New Members
Welcome to our new members!
Welcome to the following members who joined or rejoined SHRM-KC in November!

Julie Ewing GEHA
Alexandra Gutierrez Profile by Sanford
Beth Hagedorn JobShakers
Danielle Harrison Truman Medical Centers
Lorchineng Lo Grantham University
Scott MacDonald Berkel & Company
Ruth Pullins Truman Medical Centers
Theresa Sheffield Truman Medical Centers
Everett Taylor Laswrence Memorial Hospital
Claire Thomas Target

You are cordially invited to attend our next New Member Orientation on January 10, 2017 10:45-11:15 am 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
 lori@mahergroupllc.com

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.