It's time to register for Mobile SHRM's annual mini-conference, which will focus on Diversity & Inclusion this year! The event is slated for 7:45 am – 1pm on June 9.
Early-bird (discounted!) registration is available online through May 5.
Attend the full min-conference or opt for morning or lunch only.
Watch for registration details (including early bird discounts and sponsorship opportunities) coming soon on mobileshrm.org!
A new pricing policy will be in effect for Mobile SHRM chapter meetings, effective with the May 2017 meeting.
The fees are not changing for prepaid online registration made by the standard deadline of the Monday before each meeting. Additional fees will apply for pay-at-the-door or late registrations. Note that late registrations are available on a space-available basis only.
Looking for a way to help advance the profession and your organization? Offer an internship! We have eager students looking to get involved with HR, help further the field, and gain valuable experience in the HR community. Please contact Mobile SHRM's College Relations Director Tiphanie Evans at tevans@coastal-hr.com if you're interested in participating as an internship site!
How about having a bit of fun while contributing to a good cause?
If that sounds up your alley (and why wouldn't it?), the Foundation Committee is sponsoring a Split-the-Pot Raffle benefitting the SHRM Foundation. Buy a ticket, or two! The more tickets you have, the better your chances are of being the lucky ticket holder who will win 50% of the proceeds from the total ticket sales.
Tickets will be on sale at the May monthly chapter meeting and at June's mini-conference. The winning ticket will be drawn during lunch at the June 9 mini-conference. Please show your support for the Foundation by purchasing your tickets for $1 each, or six for $5.
Have you reviewed your job descriptions lately? Would a candidate be able to determine with certainty if they could perform the job with/without reasonable accommodation?
A well-written job description can provide clarity for external candidates as well as those already performing the job. Even though the ADA does not require an employer to maintain job descriptions, it is a good idea to ensure that "essential" tasks are plainly stated. Providing this clarity gives candidates an understanding of the job requirements, and can help defend claims of disability discrimination.
This quote neatly sums up Mobile SHRM's Workforce Readiness Initiative for 2017. As the literacy battle continues, we need caring Mobile SHRM members to join the fight! Current statistics indicate approximately 66% of fourth graders in public schools nationwide are reading below proficient levels. These students are four times less likely to graduate high school on time and six times less likely if they are from low income families. These numbers speak not only to the important way poor reading skills are connected with unfavorable life outcomes for the students but also an unfavorable outlook for future workforce needs.
Set aside at least one hour in the coming months to read to a class of kindergarten through 3rd grades students – particularly in the underserved areas of our community.
You could even make this a company event and partner with a particular school or organization such as Boys and Girls Club.
Need help getting connected with a school or group? Please contact Maria Harkins, Workforce Readiness Director, at workforcereadiness@mobileshrm.org. She is happy to help.
At a recent SHRM regional meeting in San Diego, California, Alabama was recognized as the only state focusing on workforce readiness at the student level. Let's show them that we are continuing to do so and intend to improve the statistics in our state. So that we may report our efforts to SHRM, please submit your total number of hours volunteered to Maria by July 31, 2017.
Thanks to the companies that provided door prizes for our chapter meeting!!
Providing a door prize (or a few!) for chapter meetings is a great way to get your company's name mentioned at chapter meetings and in the monthly newsletter! We'd love it if you'd bring a door prize to share at an upcoming meeting! No prior arrangements are necessary – just drop off your door prize (s)at the check-in table.