North Central
Region
March 2013
Update
Upcoming Deadlines
Ready to Support the Next Generation of HR
Professionals? Volunteer at Regional Student
Conference!
It’s a new year – make a resolution to reach out and help
advance the HR profession! Your services are requested at the
2013 Regional Student Conference, which will be held on March
22-23 in Ames, IA. Several volunteer positions are available,
including career development mentoring, case competition
judging and resume reviewing. Recertification credits are
available for some volunteer roles. Please visit North Central
Regional Student Conference details, job descriptions and to
register as a volunteer. See you this month!
2013 SHRM Advisor of the Year Award
Application Deadline: March 18, 2013
The Advisor of the Year Award will again be presented to a
distinguished student chapter advisor in the 2012-13 academic
year. The award recognizes the outstanding service and
leadership provided to student chapters by SHRM advisors.
Student Programs Awards
Chapter/State Council Delegation Pricing Is Back!
SHRM is pleased to announce the return of the Chapter/State
Council Delegation Program for the 2013 SHRM Annual
Conference & Exposition. The program offers discounted rates
to chapter members or those who serve on state councils.
Chapters may group together or be part of state council groups.
This is a limited time offer and all registrations must be received
by April 5, 2013. Interested in forming a group for your
chapter or state council? Read more. As announced at the
Leadership Conference, the volunteer leader discount program is
also being offered for the 2013 conference. Online registration at
the discounted rate of $1,160 for eligible SHRM volunteer leaders
opens soon. Watch for more details in the coming weeks.
Apply for Sloan Award/Receive FREE Benchmarking
Report!
The Sloan Award recognizes model employers of all types and
sizes for their innovative and effective workplace flexibility
practices. Sloan Award applications are open now through April
5. You may access the application HERE. All applicants will
receive a free personalized benchmarking report at the end of the
Award cycle. The benchmarking report allows you to assess how
your organization’s workplace flexibility strategies compare with
other like organizations. Winners of the Sloan Award will also
have a profile included in the Guide to Bold New Ideas for Making
Work Work, the go-to source on best practices on workplace
flexibility strategies. Don’t delay-apply now!
Mark Your Calendars
Core Leadership Area (CLA) Schedule
E-mail notifications are sent to the CLA volunteers in advance.
The 2013 Core Leadership Area schedule is available at
2013 CLA Schedule
March
No CLA conference calls or webinars this month
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Chapters-by-Size Conference Call/Webinar Schedule
Topic specific discussions & successful practice sharing
E-mail notifications are sent to the Chapter Presidents in advance.
The 2013 Chapters-by-Size schedule is available at
Chapters by Size schedule
March
No Chapters-by-Size conference calls or webinars this month
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Volunteer Leader Webcast Series Webinar Schedule
E-mail notifications are sent to the Volunteer Leaders in advance.
The 2013 Volunteer Leader Webcast Series schedule is
available at Volunteer Leader Webcast Series
3/21 – Volunteer Leader Webcast Series
Webinar @ 4:00ET
Topic: “Working with the Media”
To join the meeting: http://shrm.adobeconnect.com/vl20130321/
Call-in: (800) 745-6370; Participant Pass Code: 738157
The Volunteer Leader Webcast Series is an extension of the learning
opportunities available at our annual Leadership Conference. As an SHRM
volunteer leader, you will have an opportunity to participate in these events
focused on leadership development and informational topics. The webinars are
free to SHRM volunteer leaders. Advance registration is NOT required.
SHRM Foundation Research Grants
Proposal Deadline: April 1, 2013
The SHRM Foundation funds original rigorous empirical research
projects that advance the HR profession. The Foundation is
seeking grant funding proposals for up to $200,000 each from
individuals and institutions. Proposals are reviewed two times
annually. SHRM Foundation Research
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Membership
Membership Marketing Tip: Optimize your Website
A recent stat shows 90% of consumer buying decisions start on the web. Is it easy to learn about membership, see the benefits
and the price and then join and possibly renew online? If not, put some time and energy into that! A bad online experience will
only make it harder to get those people interested later.
2013 Membership Goals
The Membership Star/Superstar program will recognize chapters that have sustained or increased membership. Chapters
attaining 1.0--3.99% in-chapter SHRM membership growth will be recognized as Stars and 4.0% and above in-chapter growth
as Superstars. Refer to the Membership section of the Volunteer Leader Resource Center (VLRC) for resources to assist in
meeting these goals: VLRC - Membership.
Volunteer Leader Resource Center (VLRC)
Volunteer Leader Resource Center link: VLRC
Presentations for Chapter and State Council Use
Do you need a presentation for a chapter meeting? These presentations and scripts were developed for use by chapters and
state councils:
* HR Scenario Planning: Key Tool for Managing Economic Uncertainty New!
* Business Ethics for HR Professionals New!
Click here to access these presentations: Presentation for Chapters and State Councils
Orientation Presentation for Chapter Boards
Engage and educate your chapter board by providing them with an orientation to their role. An updated Power Point
presentation is available to orientate chapter board members. This presentation can be customized for your chapter and can be
accessed at this link: Orientation Presentation for Chapter Boards.
2013 SHAPE Planning Workbooks
The 2013 SHAPE Planning Workbooks and Worksheets are now available in the SHAPE Center of the VLRC! As a reminder,
chapter representation at the State Leadership Conferences is now required in Section 1. Please plan on sending a
representative so that your chapter is in compliance with this requirement, especially as many of these events happen early in
the year. If you have any questions about the 2013 SHAPE, please contact your Field Services Director. Visit the SHAPE Center
for more information about the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence (SHAPE).
The Idea Center – Affiliate Successful Practices Center
The Idea Center has moved online! We moved the Idea Center from the SHAPE Planning Workbook for 2012. The new online
version replaces the version previously found in the appendix of the planning workbook. The new online version includes samples
of initiatives reported in the 2010 and 2011 SHAPE Year-End Reports. We've expanded the number of initiatives being shared
and placed them in spreadsheets for ease of use. Check out the new online Idea Center in the Affiliate Successful Practices
Center.
Volunteers
New! Getting Started on SHRM Connect
Access SHRM Connect to network, ask questions, and share documents among chapters, state councils, and HR professionals.
There are over 200 SHRM Connect communities so there is something for everyone! Get started on SHRM Connect:
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Sign in to the SHRM website with your Login SHRM ID number and Last Name
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Click on Communities and then select SHRM Connect
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When in SHRM Connect:
o Click Profile page to add your profile picture
o Click Communities and View Communities to look at all of the SHRM Connect groups
o Click Communities and Join Communities to select groups to join
o Once you join a community, you will receive email updates when new discussions are posted
SHRM Connect is here for you! If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Anne-Margaret Olsson, Manager Social
Networking & Online Communities at Anne-Margaret.Olsson@shrm.org.
SHRM Connect
Access SHRM Connect to network, ask questions, and share documents among chapters. There’s a SHRM Connect group for
each Chapter By Size group:
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Small Chapter Presidents: Small Chapter Presidents - SHRM Connect
Medium Chapter Presidents: Medium Chapter Presidents - SHRM Connect
Large Chapter Presidents: Large Chapter Presidents - SHRM Connect
Mega Chapter Presidents: Mega Chapter Presidents - SHRM Connect
Super Mega Chapter Presidents: Super Mega Chapter Presidents - SHRM Connect
New! Volunteers Needed to Review Grants/Reports/Scholarships
The SHRM Foundation is seeking volunteers to help review grant applications, educational reports and scholarship applications.
Assignments are generally short-term, just 2-3 weeks, and can be completed through e-mail. To participate, please complete a
Get Involved Form. We encourage you to print out a supply of forms to share with your members as well. Thank you.
Email Bundle for Chapter Presidents and State Council Directors
Emails are sent to Chapter Presidents and State Council Directors with timely reminders and the newest information from SHRM.
These are referred to as bundled messages as messages are combined from various areas within SHRM in order to reduce the
total number of e-mails you receive. Check to ensure you receive these messages and allow emails from
shrmvolunteercommunications@shrm.org.
Rolling Power Point to use at Chapter Meetings
During your chapter’s networking time, consider using SHRM’s rolling PowerPoint presentation with updates from SHRM. The
slides change automatically every 10-15 seconds and show the latest benefits and news from SHRM. The slides are located at
“What’s New in the VLRC.” We hope this helps your members understand their benefits and helps your chapter retain SHRM
members.
New! SHRM Book Club: HR Transformation – Strategic
Read this book, complete an online test (70% or better score), and receive a certificate of completion with
the program ID that entitles you to 2.5 credit hours. For more information, visit the SHRMStore. And, for a
complete list of the books approved for credit, visit the SHRM Book Club.
This book presents a four-phase model of transformation that shows you step-by-step how to make
meaningful progress in contributing to the performance of your company by redesigning HR to work as a
strategic partnership. Purchase HR Transformation from the SHRMStore between now and April 5, 2013
and save 10%! Simply enter promo code LCST-131 at checkout!*
HR Transformation
Member: $26.95
Nonmember: $29.95
*Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 4/5/13.
SHRM Affiliate Website Program
Have you considered having a website but don’t know where to start? Or do you already have a website and you are looking for
ways to reduce the associated costs? Then the SHRM Affiliate Website Program may be the answer for you! We offer a free
program that includes website hosting and website content management software. This enables you to create attractive pages,
set-up events with an online registration process, post member protected content and more! To learn more about the program,
please visit our Program Information page.
Already participating in the SHRM Affiliate Website Program
Please visit the Help Desk for Support & Training Guidelines as well as Resources. You will also find the Support Request form to
submit with questions or when you need support. Also check out the SHRM Affiliate Website Program Users group found in
SHRM Connect. You can get important software/program updates and network with others participating in the program.
Certification
New! Certification Credits
Have you heard about the new way to get recertification credits?!?! The HRCI/SHRMStore Recertification Credit Program is a
great way to broaden your HR knowledge and get general, global or strategic recertification credits at the same time! Check out
the books available for the program by visiting the SHRMStore. Each book indicates the credit qualifications. Read the book,
take a test on the book (found on the SHRM elearning site) and receive a program ID which you can log in to claim credit. Find
out more detailed information at SHRM Book Club
College Relations
New! Student Chapter Merit Awards and Outstanding Student Chapter Awards/Application Deadline: April 15
These awards recognize student chapters of SHRM for their exceptional ability in operations, the professional development of
chapter members, and promotion of the profession and support of SHRM for the 2012-13 award year. All activities must be
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completed by March 31, 2013 for credit in the current award year. Submissions must be completed online (no hard copy
submissions) by the deadline date to be considered for an award. Winners of the award are notified in May and receive
certificates, a digital logo for use on their communications, and special recognition in SHRM publications and at conferences.
Student Programs Awards
Update! Sponsor Chapter-led Study Group or Make a Presentation to local Students
Did you know student chapters can earn points on the Student Chapter Merit Award application for Assurance of Learning
Assessment activities? These include groups of students taking the exam, holding an information session about the exam,
helping publicize the exam, or forming a study group. Many students tell us they value additional help studying for the
assessment. You can help! Get your free copy of the Employer’s Guide to the SHRM Assurance of Learning® Assessment via email at Academics@shrm.org to learn about the assessment. Materials are available to conduct a study group for the students in
your area and can be requested by contacting us at Assessment@shrm.org.
Summer 2013 registration opens April 16th! Encourage students to register online at www.shrm.org/assessment!
FREE SHRM Member Benefit: Post Your Spring & Summer Internships FREE
Did you know that SHRM has a partnership with internships.com, one of the nation’s leading and largest resources for
internships? Did you know that as a SHRM member, you have the ability to post your internships, access the student database
and search resumes for FREE on their site? Now is the time to start posting your open intern positions – visit Internships and
take advantage of this added membership benefit! Student members have the ability to register for free as well, so encourage
any HR students to register as well. Happy searching!
Government Affairs
Participate in A-Team Engagement Programs
Help amplify HR’s voice by participating in ongoing SHRM Advocacy Team (A-Team) engagement efforts and educational
webinars throughout the year. Learn more by viewing the new 2013 activity calendar HERE. SHRM also hosts in-person
advocacy training sessions that offer interested members HR Certification Institute strategic recertification credit hours for
attending. Are we coming to your state? See the 2013 speaking tour schedule HERE.
SHRM Foundation
New! SHRM Foundation Update
The 2013 annual campaign is already off to a strong start! To assist in your regional fundraising efforts and to keep the
momentum going, visit the redesigned Volunteer Resources page on the Foundation website to read the new SHRM Foundation
Volunteer Success Guide. This comprehensive document is designed to answer your questions and provide you with tools to
assist you in your fundraising efforts on behalf of the Foundation. Keep an eye on this page throughout the year for special
announcements, deadline reminders & much more!
Update! Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the 40 SHRM student members who received SHRM Foundation scholarships in December, 2012! View the list
of winners.
SHRM Foundation New Products
Check out these new products from the SHRM Foundation, all available for complimentary download:
Executive Briefings
Social Media in the Workplace: Issues and Strategic Questions
Employee Engagement: Your Competitive Advantage
Educational DVDs
Dollar General: Serving Others
Ernst & Young: Creating a Culture of Flexibility
FYI
New! Performance Management Standard Approved!
The Performance Management standard was approved by the American National Standards Institute as an American HR
standard on November 30th, 2012. The Standard can be downloaded for free from the SHRM website at
http://www.shrm.org/HRStandards/PublishedStandards/Pages/default.aspx. Questions about this standard can be directed to Lee
Webster at hrstds@shrm.org.
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New! Get Involved in Creating Global HR Standards!
Participate in the creation of global HR standards by joining the U.S. Technical Advisory Group ("U.S. TAG"). The U.S. TAG
consists of organizational members that develop the position of the United States toward any HRM standards being developed at
ISO, proposes global standards projects that have originated in the United States, and sends delegates to represent the United
States at international meetings. If your organization is interested in joining the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 260 for Human Resource
Management, please complete the online membership application. For general information about global and American National
HR standards development, please visit the HR standards website.
State of Employee Benefits in the Workplace—Wellness Initiatives
This is Part 1 of a series of SHRM surveys examining the state of employee benefits in the workplace. The research explores
various wellness programs, resources or services organizations offer to their employees and the effectiveness of organizational
wellness initiatives. Wellness Initiatives
State of Employee Benefits in the Workplace—Flexible Work Arrangements
This is Part 2 of a series of SHRM surveys examining the state of employee benefits in the workplace. The research explores
flexible work arrangement offerings and employee participation rates in these arrangements. Flexible Work Arrangements
Business Operations During the Current Flu Season
How is the flu season affecting organizations? What are they doing to prepare? This research sheds light on the measures
organizations are taking in terms of communication, prevention, wellness and travel in relation to the flu season. Flu Season
The Workplace Impact of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Stalking
This study examines the workplace impact of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking. The topics covered include
prevalence of these issues in the workplace, policies and training related to domestic and sexual violence and stalking, as well as
training needs. Workplace Impact
Customized Benchmarking Service
More than 500 benchmarks available in human capital, benefits, and job satisfaction customized by industry, staff size and more.
Families and Work Institute’s Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility Benchmarking. Workplace Benchmarking
Conferences
Upcoming State Conferences: A complete listing of all state conferences by month is available at State Conferences
Online State Conference Posting Request Form: REMINDER!!! Post your state conference info on the SHRM website!
State Conference Posting Request Form
2013 [Enter Region Name] State Conferences
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Enter listing of regional state conferences
2013 [Enter Region Name] Leadership Conferences
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Enter listing of regional state leadership conferences
2013 [Enter Region Name] – Other Major Conferences
Enter listing of other major regional conferences/events with 200+ anticipated attendees
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Employment Law & Legislative Conference; March 10-13, 2013; Washington, DC
Talent Management Conference; April 15-17, 2013; Las Vegas, NV
2013 Annual Conference & Exposition; June 16-19, 2013; Chicago, IL
Strategic HR Conference; September 29 - October3, 2013; San Diego, CA
Diversity & Inclusion Conference; October 28-30, 2013; San Francisco, CA
Workflex Conference; October 28-30, 2013; San Francisco, CA
Leadership Conference; November 21-23, 2013; National Harbor, MD
2013 Regional Student Conferences
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Southeast Region, March 8 – 9, Alexandria, VA (DC area)
Northeast Region, March 15 – 16, Newark, DE
North Central Region, March 22 -23, Ames, IA
Pacific West Region, April 12 – 13, Las Vegas, NV
Southwest Central Region, April 19 – 20, Austin, TX
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New on the Web
New information is continuously being added to the website. A summary of each new article is available on the Volunteer
Leaders Resource Center (VLRC) at:
New on the Web
Or, you can access it from the front landing page of the VLRC at VLRC.
Your Regional Team
North Central Region Field Services Director, IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI
Nancy Conway - Phone: 703-535-6455 - nancy.conway@shrm.org
North Central Region Field Services Director, IL, IN, MI, OH
Martha Ramirez – 703-535-6290 – martha.ramirez@shrm.org
North Central Regional Administrator:
Kristine Hofmann – 703-535-6082 – kristine.hofmann@shrm.org
Volunteer Leaders’ Resource Center (VLRC) http://www.shrm.org/vlrc
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