Compensation 2005 is a free seminar to review the major trends and findings included in 2005 HRA-NCA Compensation Survey Report and the 2005 HRA-NCA Government Contractors Compensation Survey Report. September 8 is the first day these reports will be available to the public and will be distributed to purchasers at the event.

This two-hour breakfast presentation by Dr. Bob Nelson will arm you and your management team with real-life, low-cost ways to reward and recognize great employees and build a performance culture. This session will specifically address issues faced with:

• Stress & change
• Employee morale & motivation
• Productivity & performance
• Retention & recruiting

Dr. Bob Nelson is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of employee recognition, rewards, motivation, morale, retention, productivity, and management.

Do you want to be part of the fun and excitement of the SHRM Conference in Washington, DC?

We have several volunteer opportunities for local chapter members. If you are interested in helping out please go to www.shrm2006volunteers.org to sign up to be a part of one of the world’s largest conferences and expositions. We will need over 700 volunteers to greet and help fellow HR professionals find their way around Washington, DC.

"COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION IN A COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET:
Making Total Rewards Count"
Presented by: Peter W. Kennedy, Aon Consulting

As the job market heats up, the opportunities for attracting and retaining top talent are becoming more competitive. So, how do you gain an edge while still working within a modest budget? In this dynamic, interactive session, learn to leverage your total rewards strategy using the latest models practiced by top compensation consultants. You'll be amazed at the creative ideas you've been missing! Time: 7:45am, registration, program 8:15 - 10:00am program. Hotel and cost to come.

We receive requests from organizations to notify our members of their HR-related events. Check our HR Resources calendar often. It's updated once a week. The latest addition is the Government HR Innovations 2005 conference: Keep Your Government Workforce on Target! It will be held September 14-16, 2005 in Washington, DC and will feature top speakers from OPM, the CHCO Council, plus the latest updates on HR mandates and trends including:

• New Civil Service Flexibilities
• Pay for Performance
• Becoming an Employer of Choice
• Cultivating Public Service Leaders
• And Much More

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! Congratulations to these "members on the move:"

• Maria Green-Hawkins, Manager Benefits, Catholic University of America
• Lynne Kartsakalis, PHR, Sr. Manager, Human Resources & Administration, Cibernet Corporation
• Peter Eide, PHR, JD
• Julia McElderry, HR Generalist, The Venter Institute

Welcome to New Members

• Wanda Brown
• Mary Lesh, Principal, KLC Group, LLC
• Samuel Thomas

HRA-NCA invites organizations to sponsor our newsletter - or any of the following: monthly speaker presentations, our Web site, special events, etc. Interested? Contact Bob Corlett, HRA-NCA's Vice President, Marketing and Community Relations, or access our information on the Web site. For this issue, sincere thanks to the following sponsors.

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Employees are your company's greatest asset. Protect the future of your most valuable resource by challenging your employees to better themselves, and ultimately, your business. TROY offers fully accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees that are flexible and affordable, enabling working professionals to take courses without interrupting busy lifestyles and careers. For more information about local and online classes, click on our logo or call Susan Manthey 703- 781-7044.