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October 2007 Vol. 3 Issue 10

In this Issue...

Save the date - 40th Anniversary Celebration
Golf Scramble '07 raises record proceeds
Mentor program set for fall start-up
DOL/MT|SHRM to provide ERISA compliance seminar
2007 Net Impact Conference and Career Expo
Fourth Annual "Best Employers in Tennessee"
Members in the news

40th Anniversary Celebration

What's an Anniversary Celebration without cocktails, music and dancing? Okay. We can't imagine either.

So, the Society is hosting an evening of fun for all members and their guests on Tuesday, October 30 on the 27th Floor of the Nashville City Center from 6-9 pm to celebrate MT|SHRM's 40th anniversary.

Save the date and look for an invitation in your Inbox coming soon!

Golf Scramble '07 raises record proceeds

As anticipated, this year's golf scramble set a new record for funds raised for professional development.

"Our goal was $30,000," said Doug Edwards, this year's committee chair, "and we were all over it." Officially, the outing raised $29,300 for the benefit of our members' professional development.

Click on the photo to watch the slide show.

Mentor program set for fall start-up

MT|SHRM's Mentor Program partners a student member of MTSU, TSU or Lipscomb University's student chapter with a professional member for the purpose of mutual growth and development as HR professionals.

The MT|SHRM Mentor Program will begin in October 2007 and continue through May 2008. Commitment will involve monthly meetings with the students, a round table event and a job shadowing event.

The mentor program allows students get some exposure to HR in the real world and provides direction for future focus in specific areas of HR. Not only does the program give the students an idea of what to expect when they graduate and enter the work force, it also provides an outlet for members of MT|SHRM to share their experience and ideas about work in the HR field.

For additional information or to volunteer as a mentor, contact Kasia Urban by Friday, October 12.

DOL/MT|SHRM to provide ERISA compliance seminar

MT|SHRM is partnering with the U.S. Department of Labor to present a compliance assistance seminar entitled "Getting It Right - Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities" on October 30 from 9 am to 4:30 pm at the Willis Conference Center in Nashville.

HRCI has approved this seminar for 6 recertification credits and attendance is free.

This seminar is part of a nationwide campaign to increase awareness and understanding about basic fiduciary responsibilities associated with operating private-sector retirement plans. It is designed to help workers and employers, especially small businesses, understand their rights and obligations under Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Click here to download a registration form and fax to 202-219-8141. For questions and additional information, contact Pat Humphlett at 202-693-8660.

2007 Net Impact Conference and Career Expo

Vanderbilt Owen School of Management is hosting the 2007 Net Impact Conference and Career Expo November 1-3, 2007.

This gathering of 1,800 MBA's and young professionals is the largest of its kind focused on leadership in CSR, environmental responsibility and other sustainable management issues with representatives from hundreds of top business schools and organizations.

One of the highlights of the conference is the Career Expo with nearly 100% of our prior employers returning. Additionally, two major names--Google and Apple will be traveling to Nashville to recruit at this Expo.

The conference registrants include MBA students from hundreds of top business schools (including every top-30 school) as well as young professionals who come together to learn from and network with people and organizations committed to responsible management.

For more information, contact Joe Lisella.

Fourth Annual "Best Employers in Tennessee"

The Tennessee State SHRM Council is continuing its partnership with Business TN Magazine and the Tennessee State Chamber of Commerce in supporting the fourth annual competition naming the "Best Employers in Tennessee." Earlier this year, the Best Employers in Tennessee list for 2007 was published in the May issue of Business TN Magazine.

The search is on to find the companies that will make the 2008 list. Registration deadline is November 9, 2007. The companies that make the 2008 list will be profiled in a special issue of Business TN Magazine and will be recognized at a special celebration event to be held in the spring.

The Best Employers in Tennessee initiative is similar to the famous Fortune magazine list announcing the "100 Best Employers in America." In addition to the positive effect the award has on employee relations and recruitment, the driving force for companies to participate is the remarkable effect that workplace improvements can have on their bottom line.

The selection process is based on an assessment of the company's employee policies and procedures and the results of a 65 question employee survey. After the process is complete, all participating companies will receive their Assessment Findings Reports which summarizes and sorts employee feedback and includes Tennessee benchmarking data with which to compare.

Deadline for registration is November 9, 2007. Further details about the program and registration information can be found online at www.BestEmployersTN.com or by calling Best Companies Group at 877-455-2159.

Members in the news

Cynthia Cutler has joined Koerner & Associates, Inc. as an Attorney Search Consultant. She most recently practiced law with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz.

Jennifer Bogard is excited to report that she has accepted a part-time HR Consultant position with The HR Group. Jennifer was a member of the HR Career Transition Group.

Laura Purswell has accepted the position of Vice President of HR with First Acceptance Corporation. Laura was a member of the HR Career Transition Group.