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? While we know that employees are motivated by factors beyond just money, competitive compensation is still a key factor in the decision making process of candidates as well as employees ready to move to another employer. On top of which, the Washington, DC metropolitan area is one of the most competitive markets in the nation. In this dynamic, interactive session with Peter Kennedy, a Senior Vice Practice with Aon Consulting and renowned local expert on total compensation, 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!

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

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Aflac is the leading provider of supplemental insurance programs and administrative services. We help companies of all sizes with our flexible benefit plans and tax savings incentives. All of our programs pay cash benefits directly to the policyholder.

How actively do you include disability as a strategic component of your diversity initiative? Nationally recognized speaker, John D. Kemp, a man born without arms and legs, has helped countless organizations achieve corporate excellence by motivating leaders to create a culture where diversity is positive to the bottom line. Let him provide you with the practical tools to increase your ROI while inspiring you to provide great opportunities for people with disabilities.

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

Thanks to the 154 members that responded. Here's a summary of what we found: Respondents felt the most important services and resources offered by HRA-NCA were considered to be programs, compensation survey, conferences, and career management. Most of the respondents work in the District, but live in Maryland and Virginia. DC is the headquarters for many of your companies and 94 percent of you are national SHRM members. Our largest constituencies are Generalists and Senior- level executives. At least half of those who answered have at least 13 years of experience in the HR field. 40 percent stated that they are employed by non-profit organizations and 40 percent of work at an organization where over 500 people are employed (probably not the same people...). Almost 75 percent of those who responded are not acting as a sole practitioner in their organization.

We received excellent suggestions and feedback regarding speakers, venues, times, costs, communications, and programs. We thank you for your feedback and look forward to evaluating what we can do to ensure that HRA-NCA not only lives up to your expectations, but surpasses them!

We are thrilled to introduce a new program to HRA-NCA, Member Referrals. Bring a non-member with you to a chapter meeting and your name will be entered into our drawing for our monthly giveaway. Please stop by at the registration table to introduce your guest and put your name in the running.

The Greater Washington Board of Trade is launching a program on September 26th called "Wellness Works" targeted at organizations in the Greater Washington Area. It's a free, business-led fitness campaign that encourages employees to incorporate 30 minutes of physical activity into their day.

Are you just beginning your career in HR? Would you like to learn best practices from your fellow HR colleagues? Would you like to expand your HR network? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions then you should plan to attend these upcoming Career Management Program meetings. Past meetings have combined presentations on various facets of career building, such as how and why to pursue certification, with plenty of time for networking and resume exchange.

For HR professionals beginning their careers, the CMP provides an invaluable resource of experience and expertise to help you climb the career ladder. For experienced HR professionals, it offers the opportunity to give back to your profession and help others learn from your success. Each meeting will give you an opportunity to fine tune your skills and your understanding of HR, a multi-faceted industry.

HRA-NCA chapter member, Laura Viehmyer, the Chief Human Resource Officer for The American Institute of Architects, was recently quoted in the Washington Business Journal. The article reference the recent SHRM article on the aging workforce and what employers can do.

As you may have noticed our website online payment capability was malfunctioning due to a change in provider. This has now been fixed. Registrations have been saved. We will be sending invoices to those who registered but were unable to pay. Alternatively, you can pay online now or pay at the meeting.

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.

Goetz Printing Company is a sheet-fed commercial printer that supports the production of your marketing and business collateral. We have been serving 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.

Smokey Glen Farm is the Washington Area's original, best and most popular casual event facility - conveniently located just 6 miles west of the Rockville / Rt. 28 exit of I-270. We offer 5 beautiful, unique and completely private event sites, world-class customer service, spectacular barbeque specialties and endless entertainment possibilities. Although we specialize in company picnics for groups of 50-7000 people, we also offer facilities & packages for team building events, casual meetings, evening parties, holiday parties, lobsterbakes and even casual weddings & bar or bat mitzvahs.