Juice - What is juice? It is a slang for the energy, excitement and the fuel that motivates us to commit and give more. Join Gina Willoughby, CEO of Willoughby Consulting Group, Inc., as she provides a unique and practical process to explore the links between personal goals and values and the impact on better job performance and most importantly personal satisfaction. We will explore the questions - Why am I here? Why should I continue to invest my time and energy in this company? And, What do I need to do to be successful?

For more information, please contact Stephanie Simpson at (202) 220-0767 or via email at ssimpson@fmi.org.

Diversity. The mention of the word makes all HR Professionals take notice. Is my workforce Diverse? Are my employees aware of how important it is to recognize that other's can be unique but still effective? How does this all benefit us to be better leaders? How, as HR Professionals, can we help employees work as a team even though we come from different walks of life?

We will meet again for a lunch date on Wednesday, October 10th, from 11:45 am- 1:45 pm, as Sonia Aranza, keynote speaker and master facilitator, will join us to discuss how to manage Diversity into a competitive advantage. Our attendees will receive 1.25 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Please come join us for this outstanding presentation that promises to be thought provoking and entertaining.

Please come join us for breakfast on Wednesday, November 14th from 8 am to 10:15 am for our first Professional Development series for our new program season! Do you ever have to train the managers in your organization on HR Topics? Are you tired of the blank stares, disinterested looks, or outright resistance that you encounter when you stand up in front of a group?

Over the past 13 years, presenters Deanna Banks and Alice Buchanan have designed and delivered training for a variety of clients on topics such as HIPAA, FLSA, compensation guidelines, the interview process, and performance management. The comment they prides themselves most on hearing from participants is "I came here as a prisoner and I am leaving a learner." Alice and Deanna will share with you their secrets for turning prisoners into learners by making mandatory HR training interesting, fun, and effective.

Our attendees will receive 2 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

HRA NCA’s 2007-2008 monthly chapter meetings got off to a strong start on Wednesday, September 12th, in our elegant new meeting space on the 9th floor of the Washington SunTrust building. The high ceiling room’s large windows directly overlook the White House, filling the spacious meeting room with sunlight while members networked and enjoyed an exquisitely prepared lunch.

The luncheon program, “Who Hired This Person? Dealing with Problem Employees”, featured Dan Johnson, a partner in the employment and litigation practices of McKenna Long & Aldridge. Recently named one of the DC metro area’s top three employment lawyers by the Washington Business Journal, Dan observed that “high risk” employees far out number “loyal” ones. Taking questions and inviting attendees’ input on best practices throughout the presentation, Dan addressed seven key considerations: 1) the Hiring Process itself, 2) Hiring Policies and Training; 3) Expectations and Evaluations; 4) Complaints and Investigations; 5) Progressive Discipline; 6) Termination and 7) Anticipating Litigation.

Visit our Upcoming Events page for Other Local HR Events

The Upcoming Events page on our web site shows the next five HRA-NCA sponsored events. We also keep track of upcoming events that may be of interest to you. One of the more recent additions is "The Employer Advocacy Program Series: The Role of an HR Professional" on September 20, 2007.

Do you have an event to submit? Send them to Rob Swatland, VP, Communications.

Would you like to hone your public speaking skills and at the same time train social workers on how to teach resume writing and interview preparation to the people they serve? For complete details, please contact David Remick, Chair, Community Relations, at (703) 769-3712 or remick@worconline.org.

Many of the nonprofits across the National Capital Area do not have the resources to hire a human resources professional to manage the needs of their employees. Often various human resource-related tasks are divided up between employees of the organization or are handled by members of their boards. HRA-NCA volunteers will help fill this void by agreeing to be assigned to a nonprofit organization and lend support to their staff for a mutually agreed period of time. If you are interested in learning more, please contact David Remick, Chair, Community Relations, at (703) 769-3712 or remick@worconline.org.

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 website home page. Keep your membership record up-to-date so we don't lose touch!

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