January 2017 - In This Issue:
President's Message

I love the energy that a new year brings:  a clean slate and a time to prioritize, set goals and make plans to accomplish what is important.  Our Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank all of you who completed the recent Membership Satisfaction Survey.  We have listened to your feedback and will be incorporating these ideas to better serve SHRM-KC members this year.  I am eager to share with you the professional, educational and social opportunities available to our members and guests in 2017.  We are excited to offer a variety of events to you in order to meet the needs of your varying schedules, educational needs, and desires for networking and community involvement.  These opportunities will include:
 
  • Monthly Luncheons
  • Breakfasts
  • Webinars
  • Salary Survey & Compensation Workshop
  • Membership Socials
  • Meet Ups
  • Full-Day Conference
  • Opportunities to Volunteer
  • Special Programming
 
Due to the significant growth of our chapter and your feedback, we will be moving our luncheon venue to Grand Street.  This beautiful venue will allow us the space we need to provide you with comfort and quality during our lunch programs. 
 
Thank you to Jill Crutchfield, Past President, our Board of Directors, and all of you for an amazing 2016.  I look forward to the professional growth that we will experience and all that we will accomplish in the new year.  I look forward to seeing you at an event soon!

 
Brandi Riggs, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
2017 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.



Upcoming Events
Register Now at www.shrm-kc.org
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. - Grand Street Cafe - Country Club Plaza

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

February 7th - Rise & Shine Breakfast Meeting - Relatively Working
Shelley Freeman, FineLine HR Consulting
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - North Kansas City Hospital

February 9th - SHRM-KC Book Club
Book:  The Decoded Company by Leerom Segal & Aaron Goldstein. 
5:30 p.m.- Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen - Crossroads

February 14th - Enlightened HR Luncheon - The Resilient and Adaptable Leader  -  Dr. Joe Ross, President, HigherEchelon Inc.
11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Grand Street Cafe - Country Club Plaza

To register for these and other upcoming events,
please visit SHRM-KC .
Why Are We So Lousy At Hiring?
January 10th Monthly Luncheon - Grand Street Cafe
As much as 80% of employee turnover is due to a bad hiring decision.  -  Harvard Business Review
 
The definition of insanity is doing something over and over again and expecting a different result. Yet, when it comes to successfully attracting, selecting, and onboarding the best-fitting candidates, we seem to double down on the same old selection and interview techniques that are not working for us!
 
Speaker Amy Leslie and this lunch program will explore hiring practices and the failure rates of hiring predictability and what can we do to improve our odds.  Learn practical ways we can do a better job in defining job requirements, and select candidates who will be most happy and successful doing that job!
FIRE UP YOUR SUPER POWERS!
StrengthsFinder Workshop! January 25th 
Join us for this StrengthsFinder 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!
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!
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  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 .  
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 at Grand Street Cafe. 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.