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).

Have you wondered why some people thrive during their job search and others don’t? Knowing your personality preferences, by taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, may help you in your search for your next career move. Join your human resources colleagues at the October 25th meeting of the Career Management Program to learn more about your preferences and how they can influence your approach to the job search, the types of companies that might be appealing to you, and even the nature of the HR work that suits you best. Because of the expected popularity of this meeting, the first 20 attendees will be given the self-scoring instrument that evening. Everyone, however, will join in a lively session of understanding the results. Join us beginning at 5:30 pm...

We list a number of upcoming events that may be of interest to you on the HR Resources page of the Web site. One of the more recent additions is "Trouble Abroad: When Medical Problems Happen to Your Employees Overseas" to presented by the Northern Virginia SHRM Chapter on October 20, 2005.

With an estimated 5,000 evacuees from Hurricane Katrina now living in the Washington, DC region, and an additional 100,000 unemployed individuals who were and are already living within our community, we have an opportunity to try to help all individuals who are looking for a job...right now! On Friday, September 30, 2005 from 10am-2pm, WORC and Goodwill of Greater Washington are supporting the evacuees from Hurricane Katrina by holding a free regional career and services fair in Washington, DC.

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.

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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