SHRM St. Louis October 2020 Newsletter

Message From the President

Focus Forward 2020: Lead with Passion, Serve with Purpose

Are you ensuring inclusive recruitment of and accessibility to those with disabilities?

As October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, I hope you will utilize resources available to you to assist you in your outreach and efforts to create opportunities, recruit, hire and promote opportunities to employ those with disabilities, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Human Resources Staff Makes the Missouri Botanical Gardens Safer for Staff & Visitors

Submitted by Teresa Clark, SHRM-SCP, Missouri Botanical Gardens

The Missouri Botanical Garden is a St. Louis treasure, beloved by many as an oasis in the city and respected internationally as a scientific institution. The unprecedented three-month closure of the Garden this spring was heartbreaking for our visitors, staff, and volunteers. When we unexpectedly closed to visitors in March, Garden staff had no idea how long we would be closed and what it would take to reopen. Read more...

Intent vs. Impact: Is the D&I Training Landscape About to Change?

The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the authors.

Submitted by Judy Julius, EEO Consulting & Katie Magoon, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, People Solutions Center

Back in the 1980s, we rolled out Sexual Harassment training called “Intent vs Impact.” We explained to all of our employees that they may not have “intended” to offend anyone with their language, jokes or behavior, but if it had a negative “impact” on the recipient or it was unwelcome then it needed to stop. Read more...

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes...Turn and Face the Strange!

Submitted by Jim Curran, Hays Companies

Bob Dylan sang The Times They Are A Changin’. They were changing back in the 60s and they are still changing today. HR teams cannot escape this change or the (r)evolutions they bring. Two of the biggest changes and challenges are the dramatic rise in healthcare costs and the fight for human capital. With the rising costs, how can you continue to afford offering a competitive employee benefits program to retain and attract the best and the brightest talent? First, you need to understand why the changes are occurring and second, you will need to change your strategy so that it flows in a different direction than the industry has taught you. Read more...

Welcome to Our New Members!

We would like to officially welcome our newest members! We hope to see you at our upcoming meetings! View new members here.

Team Empower - Turning obstacles into opportunities takes teamwork...

Team Empower is a special group of passionate individuals who are dedicated to helping empower HR professionals to build inclusive organizations. Established in 2017, Team Empower is the SHRM Foundation's most accessible giving circle. Your annual donation of $30 or more will automatically add you to the team at www.shrmfoundation.org/donate. Remember to give credit to SHRM STL by using code 13 in the chapter ID box.

News From Our Business Partners

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Ogletree Deakins will host a two day, complimentary Virtual Workplace Safety Symposium on December 3 and 4. Check out their website for more info.