Successful managers network 70% more than unsuccessful ones, according to Deloitte Research. How about you? In a recent study by Contacts Count of 800 people, only 15% said, "Yes, I have the network I need to get the job done."How will building relationships internally and externally help you get stakeholders engaged, expand your influence, and shape the culture of your organization? Lynne Waymon, CEO and co-founder of Contacts Count, will show you how to activate your network so you can easily uncork bureaucratic bottlenecks, tune into the big picture, round up talent, expand your knowledge base, and become part of the "inner circle."

Creating a World-Class HR Department: Focus on Industry (Nonprofits/Associations, Corporations, Government Contractors)

In a competitive market where many organizations aspire be an 'employer of choice', how can you as an HR practitioner help to distinguish yourself as a leader among your peers? How does your organization's industry play a role in defining your position?

In this engaging half-day conference, spend some time focusing on your niche in the world! Alongside two inspiring breakfast and lunch keynote speakers, we will have 3 cutting-edge breakout sessions where you can hone your skills.

Dying to Serve - Managing Professional Crisis Without Losing One's Job, Health or Sanity
Thursday, March 27, 2008
6 - 8 p.m.

Speaker: Mary Santuli, National Account Manager, DBM and The International Center for Executive Options

Every day we are faced with sometimes small and sometimes horrific professional challenges. Whether the situation is truly a crisis or not depends not only upon the perceptions of others, but the way we view the situation ourselves. Discerning the truly important issue from simply an urgent one is an important professional skill. Knowing how to respond effectively is just as critical. In this session, Mary Santulli addresses these challenges and the strategies that can help to successfully manage them.

This is a free event. Dinner will be served.

Please contact Stephanie Simpson at 202- 220-0767 or via email at
ssimpson@f mi.org if you would like to attend.

Take full advantage of your HRA-NCA membership by getting $25 off the Compensation Survey Report or the Benefits Survey Report. Order both reports and qualify for a bundle price break AND get $50 off. HRA-NCA's surveys gather data from over 300 organizations representing every major industry in the DC-Baltimore area. The data is broken down by industry, employer size, revenue and region. Check out the special cut of the survey specifically tailored for Government Contractors. Order today to make sure you have access to the most comprehensive survey tools to help your company stay competitive in today's tough market. For more information on HRA-NCA's survey products and to download an order form, click here.

CareerCentralOn-Line will be hosting its first virtual job and career fair on March 11th. As a special introductory offer to members of HRA-NCA, it will be giving a 25% discount to the first five companies who purchase an exhibit booth--plus a free presentation in the on-line education center. This event will be focus career opportunities with employers in MD, DC and VA with a special emphasis on government contractors. For more information and to request an on-line demonstration call 703-647-7452.

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The IMI's 9th Annual Conference is a two day interactive dialogue and debate on the dynamic field of intercultural management, bringing together business, education, and training professionals while covering a broad range of topics. Global business management, training methodologies, global organizational development, and conflict management are only a few of the areas to be explored. Diverse program offerings include lectures, panel discussions, interactive simulation exercises, and roundtables.

Visit http://www.imi.american.edu/skills _conference.htm for more information or to register.

The SHRM Employment Law & Legislative Conference is March 10-12 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. Keynote speakers include James Carville and Mary Matalin. See the SHRM website for registration information.

In 2005, the Foundation introduced a new DVD entitled Fueling the Talent Engine: Finding and Keeping High Performers. This case study of Yahoo Inc. demonstrates strategic HR in action. Through a series of interviews with senior Yahoo executives, the video explains how Yahoo's talent management strategy builds competitive advantage for the organization.

The DVD includes a bonus discussion guide and a PowerPoint presentation on the organization. This is an ideal resource for professional development, chapter programming and academic settings. Subtitles are included in Spanish, Japanese and Chinese. The DVD is available from the SHRM Store. This educational product was made possible by your generous donations to the SHRM Foundation.

The SHRM Foundation: 40 Years of Advancing the HR Profession

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HRA-NCA Welcomes These New Members

HRA-NCA invites organizations to sponsor our newsletter - or any of the following: monthly speaker presentations, our website, special events, etc. Interested? Contact Chris Cramer, HRA-NCA's PR & Sponsorship Chair, or access our information on the website. For this issue, sincere thanks to the following sponsor.

FREE Posting and Pre-Screening Service for Non-exempt Jobs

A community-based 501(c)(3) organization, WORC assists Greater Washington's diverse population in finding jobs that can lead to sustainable careers. WORC serves as an employee referral agent between employers in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia and our region's workforce development organizations.

• WORC distributes a weekly eNewsletter, the WORC Job Board, to over 600 workforce development professionals. It contains hundreds of job openings for non-exempt positions.
• WORC collaborates with the area's workforce development organizations to identify and screen resumes - ensuring that qualified applicants are referred to hiring managers.

- 1 out of every 4 resumes referred to an employer by WORC receives an interview.
- 88% of WORC-referred individuals are still employed.

Are you looking to access a pool of qualified, pre-screened employee candidates? Please contact David Remick at 703-769-3712 or remick@worconline.org.

Visit WORC at www.worconline.org.