2018 President

Diversity and Inclusion is a HOT topic for organizations to focus on talent management, and engagement, for operational growth, essential HR needs, and performance sustainability.  Research definitively shows that the most Diverse and Inclusive organizations are not only bettering HR practices, but they are performing higher in-regards to; business, financial and talent retention. 

 

But, HOW do we get there?  Where do we begin the journey of being an All-Inclusive Employer?  What happens when we Assume Talent, instead of Including Talent?  The journey begins with understanding our own unconscious bias, and breaking down the walls of stereotypes and assumptions. 

 

Learn and understand from a Diverse group of Leaders throughout the KC area, providing us with an unrealized perspective.

 

·        Discover how unconscious bias impacts our perspectives and can unknowingly sabotage success.

·        Understand how assumptions can lead to workforce disruptions, costly complaints, conflict and talent loss.

·        See how we can achieve better understanding through listening and sharing stories.

  

About Our Speaker

Marilyn O'Hearne, MSW - International Coach Federation Master Certified Coach,  Breaking Free from Bias  author,  is a globally experienced (since '98) Culturally Intelligent Leadership, Team, and Mentor Coach; and a popular global speaker. Her vision is living in a world of shared power and peace, where all people and organizations have the opportunity to live up to their full potential.

"It is impossible to  not  work interculturally!" Marilyn says, and understands the painful consequences of conflict and business loss due to lack of Cultural Intelligence and  unconscious bias. She has developed a 6 IMPACT step process for her implementation book and programs to break free from bias and boost the bottom line.

 

Her training and experience include US, UK and Bali based coaching programs, living in Spain and Brazil and teaching, training, speaking and coaching extensively in Asia Pacific; and participating in a White Privilege Coach Faculty group. Marilyn served as Adjunct Professor of International Business and Organizational Behavior in Hong Kong and Malaysia and a nonprofit leader in Brazil. Her passion for intercultural competency led her to  6 years, International Coach Federation Global Board of Directors and co-authoring "The Intersection of Culture and Ethics" for  Law and Ethics in Coaching.

 

Since 2003, When Work Works has partnered with an ever-expanding cohort of communities from around the country to:

9. Customer awareness that you are an Employer of Choice
8. A tool to recruit, develop and retain top talent
7. Membership in a vibrant and engaging network of organizations
6. Increased media visibility
5. Employee appreciation that an effective and flexible workplace is a priority
4. National and local recognition as a winner, including a special invitation to our awards event
3. Inclusion in a searchable database of When Work Works Award winners, the go-to source for media, the business community and job candidates
2. A free bench-marking report to find out what you're already doing right or how far you still need to go
1. The opportunity to stand out from the competition

Mark your calendar! The 2018 application window opens April 2nd through May 11th.

Now, more than ever, organizations need to seize the opportunity to open up some real and meaningful dialogue about the more subtle, yet pervasive, set-backs for women caused by unconscious gender bias.

While we hear about the blatant and shocking acts, we like to believe that the majority of organizations and the majority of people don't intentionally harass or discriminate against women in the workplace.

However, gender bias still exits, and data from a recent study, involving artificial intelligence, by Palatine Analytics, tells us that gender bias exists, and it is holding women back.

A few data points from the study:

• In participating companies, the C-suite was heavily dominated by men, while entry-level positions had a 45 percent female and 55 percent male breakdown.
• Men were getting 25% more positive evaluations compared to women in the same role.
• 70 percent of men provided higher evaluations to men than to women. This disparity was more pronounced in senior positions, where approximately 75 percent of men provided higher reviews to men than to women.

Now is the time to be bring some objectivity and transparency surrounding how we communicate with, evaluate, and promote people in the workplace.

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at District Pour House in Waldo from 5:30pm-7:30pm. We invite all members to come, have a nibble and a cocktail, and participate in the discussions.

If you're interested in joining the SHRM KC Diversity and Inclusion Committee please email Amy Leslie or Clint Bradley .

We are always looking for people to help us out and there are a variety of ways you can!  We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the home of one of our committee members in a central part of town.  Please contact Marlene Wilkerson for more information!

O ur Membership Committee is looking forward to an exciting year in 2018! We are thrilled that our chapter has grown to over 600 members over the past year and is continuing to grow on a monthly basis.  

This year, our committee will continue to recruit new members through networking and targeted campaigns.  Once new members join, we are the team responsible for conducting new member orientations ahead of our monthly meetings and making sure all new members know how to get involved in the chapter.  We also love to have fun and engage with our members through various networking and social events throughout the year to promote member engagement.  Think of our committee as the Recruiting, Onboarding, and Engagement team of SHRM-KC!   

Remember what it was like in school trying to figure out what path you wanted your career to take? How about that time you had to update your resume as you were making a career transition in the professional world? If so, then we need you on the College Relations/Workforce Readiness Committee to help share your expertise. We partner with local colleges and their HR students to prepare them for a future in the human resources profession. We also work with students and professionals in transition with mock interview events and resume review to assist them in their job search.

 

We plan and participate in events like "So You Think You Can Interview?" and "Networking Roundtable with Human Resources Professionals". The Networking Roundtable is our main event that has continued to grow each time we have it and we need help on the committee as we continue to grow the event!

 

Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 am at Panera Bread at 11022 Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park to brainstorm on upcoming events. Please contact Kristie Lyons

for more information. 

** Please note that the March meeting will be on Wednesday, March 7^th, at 7:30 am at Panera Bread. **

Committee Member Spotlight - Brad Collins

Occupation:

Franchise Owner of Express Employment Professionals of South Kansas City

 

Reason for joining the committee: The core mission of Express Employment Professionals is to find candidates meaningful employment which ties directly into Workforce Readiness. I'm also on the forefront of what employers are looking for in new graduates and can be a useful source to those in college.

 

Best part about HR to me: HR professionals get to have a unique perspective in the businesses they work. They are responsible for the professional development of other employees and their careers and each workday will be different.

 

My favorite place to travel to is: Colorado or California (escape from the flatlands).

 

Hobbies:

CrossFit, golf, Chiefs, Royals, and Oklahoma State Sports