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Interested in Volunteering for HRA-NCA? Contact Eric
Conroy, Chair, Volunteers.
The HRA-NCA
2004 Compensation Survey Report is available for purchase now. This
is a resource you need for your job!
Professional Development Series Announced for 2005:
Advancing Your Career - Secure and Maintain Your Seat at The Executive
Table
Special Pricing on All Four Seminars!
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This is
the e-mail newsletter of the Human Resource Association of the National
Capital Area (HRA-NCA), a proud affiliated chapter of the Society for
Human Resource Management (SHRM). HRA-NCA serves HR professionals
throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area
with a monthly HR Speaker Series, many other professional development
opportunities and the area's best compensation survey. Don't miss the DC
SHRM Conference on January 28th!
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· Unraveling the Mysteries of the
Multi-Generational Workforce
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 In today's contemporary workplace, there are now SIX Generation
Gaps. Stress, misguided leadership and miscommunication can result in
lost productivity, high turnover and poor morale. Moreover, the latest
entrants into the workplace represent a turning point in leadership
science. Their life experience and values are so dramatically different
from those currently "in charge." This program will update your
idea of a "Generation Gap" so that you can (1) be a more
effective leader yourself, (2) help your organization manage the
workforce instead of fall victim to it, (3) improve organizational
communications and relationships, and (4) get better results than your
competition. Thanks to Compr ehensive Benefit
Services, Inc. for sponsoring this program.
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Don't miss this
interesting presentation!
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· HR Today - Facing the Challenges of
Tomorrow, NOW!
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Looking for a fantastic networking
opportunity? Baffled about legal issues at work? Need to refresh your
skills or gain new competencies? Seeking professional growth and
development? Then, don't miss HRA-NCA's conference
on January 28, 2005. Attend a full day of hands-on
workshops, panel discussions and presentations on legal issues, HR
competencies and professional/personal growth and development. Visit the
vendor exposition and take advantage of many networking opportunities.
Hope to see you there! Save $$$ by registering soon!
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All the
conference information...
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· Salary Planning Survey Report is
Available Now
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HRA-NCA's
hot-off-the-press Salary Planning Report indicates that the job market is
looking better for potential employees. All reported 2005 salary increase
budgets are expected to exceed the rate of inflation. Also anticipated in
2005, 56% of employers plan to increase their professional staff, a
strong positive signal for the job market. If you would like to know
which industries are predicting larger than average salary increase
budgets, which industries are paying variable pay, as well as anticipated
structure adjustments, then purchase your copy now. The survey includes
data from more than 150 local area employers and is available for only
$100. More information: (202) 745-0400, ext. 107.
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Order the
Salary Planning Survey Report...
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· Get The Professional Edge for Your HR
Career
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Are you ready to take your HR
career to the next level? What does it take to get there? Join the Career
Management Group on November 30th to learn about the ins and outs of
certification and the whys and wherefores of HR competencies. If you're
serious about your career, come and learn. This program is free for
members!
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More about the
Career Management Program...
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· Looking for Assistance with your
Certification Prep Expenses?
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And, if you're REALLY serious about
your HR career, you need the education. HRA-NCA has a scholarship of
$1,000 available to a member who is pursuing PHR or SPHR certification.
The deadline for this scholarship is December 10th! There are also
scholarships available for regular academic study.
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HRA-NCA
Scholarship Information...
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· SHRM Recertification - Plan NOW!
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The HRA-NCA Web site Resources page
has a new article on PHR/SPHR Recertification. The HR Certification
Institute (HRCI)
reminds PHR/SPHR certified individuals of the following:
- Recertify every three
years
- Easy downloadable form on
HRCI Web site
- Credit for classes or
seminars, teaching at work, business projects at work
- Online e-learning classes
available on SHRM website
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Read more...
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· Legislative Update: Get Involved!
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Even Though the Election is Over,
Your Voice Still Counts! One of the great services SHRM provides its members is a way
to communicate quickly and easily with Congress to express their views on
pending legislation affecting HR. SHRM gives "credit" to local
chapters for letters to Congress that its members send. As the SHRM
chapter for the Nation's Capital, we hope that our members will channel
their energy from the recent election into action by writing to Congress
on HR issues. Visit the SHRM Governmental Affairs Web site for sample
letters to e-mail to your elected officials about issues that concern the
HR profession. Questions? Contact Norma
Sharara, VP-Legislative.
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SHRM
Governmental Affairs Link...
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· HRA-NCA Compensation Survey Featured at
Seminar
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On December 9th, HRA compensation
committee member Jesse Cantrill will be
speaking to The Staffing Alliance of Maryland Employers. This hands-on
case study utilizes the HRA-NCA compensation survey. The topic is
"What salary should we offer this candidate?" This is a free
program!
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More details
and online registration...
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· HRA-NCA Member News
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You may look up these and other
members' information in the HRA-NCA online membership directory, using
various search categories. Log in through the "Member Login" on
the HRA-NCA Web site home page. Keep your membership record up-to- date
so we don't lose touch!
New Positions and Certifications
- Barbara Miller, CCP, Compensation Manager, Aspen
Systems Corporation
- Winona Nixon, Manager, Human Resources,
Worldwide Network Services, LLC
Welcome to New
Members
- Carmen Davila, PHR, HR Specialist, AARP
- Santina Elbakkari, Regional
HR Manager, Filene's Basement
- William Fairfax, PHR, Sr. Director, Human
Resources, Conservation International
- Phillip Grisdela, Assistant Vice President,
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
- Evertt Hitchner, Vice
President, Adams National Bank
- Shannon Leftwich, PHR,
Human Resources Manager, DC Central Kitchen
- Ivan Miller, Staffing Manager, ADNET Systems,
Inc.
- Vincent Rolle,
Manager, Chevy Chase Bank
- Rose Watson, Human Resources Manager, Cox
Communications
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Access the
HRA-NCA "Members Only" Web site...
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· Thank You to Our Sponsors
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HRA-NCA invites organizations to
sponsor our newsletter - or any of the following: chapter meetings, the
January 28th conference, the Web site, etc. Interested? Contact Bob Corlett, HRA-NCA's Vice President, Marketing and Community
Relations, or access
our information on the Web site. Information on sponsoring the conference, is
also available on our Web site. For this issue, we sincerely thank
the following sponsor.
 Goetz Printing Company is a sheet-fed
commercial printer that supports the production of your marketing and
business collateral. We have been servicing associations, non profits and
commercial clients since 1927. We continue to earn and build professional
business relationships utilizing options and alternatives that helps
improve quality and cost.
Troy University is pleased to
announce the addition of the Master of Science in Human Resource
Management to its list of graduate degree offerings in the Washington D.C. area. Stop by our
FREE information session on November 17th from 6-7:30pm at the
Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the Alexandria
Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Click
here or call Susan Manthey at
1-800-598-TROY for more details.
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Information
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