JANUARY 2006 Vol. 2 Issue 1
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THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER SPONSOR
Kelly is ready to help you with your staffing needs!
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of fields.
Contact Pamela Vaughn at (615) 367-1960
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Professional Development Scholarships Now Available
This new program will award between $10,000 and $14,000 in scholarship funds
during 2006 to MT-SHRM members who demonstrate a financial need and the desire
to continue their professional development in human resources.
The application process is simple and funds will be awarded as determined by
the MT-SHRM Board and the Professional Development Scholarship Sub-Committee.
Scholarships will be awarded twice yearly in January and July. Applications
for the January award period must be postmarked by January 16, 2006 and by June
16, 2006 for the July award period.
Some of the pre-approved scholarship award programs are Belmont University’s
Mini Master in HR Management certificate program, MT-SHRM’s Leadership Development
Program and PHR, SPHR and GPHR certification preparation courses and exam fees.
Other professional development opportunities will be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
To be considered eligible for scholarship awards, applicants must be current
MT-SHRM members who are employed in a human resources capacity or who are actively
seeking a position in human resources; or a college student chapter member who
is pursuing a degree in human resources or related subject. Awards are limited
to one time per individual.
Click here to read more about the selection criteria, evaluation process, timelines, and
scholarship amounts and to download an application for scholarship funds.
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MT-SHRM Leadership Development Program Begins
The Professional Development Committee will begin the 3rd Leadership Development
Program on Tuesday, January 24, meeting on Tuesday evenings through April 18,
2006.
The Leadership Development Program is open to all MT-SHRM members who have a
desire to expand their leadership skill, business acumen and sphere of influence
in their organization.
The 13-week program focuses on eight areas; Strategic Thinking and Planning,
Communication and Leadership, Creating Vision, Creating and Working Together as
a Team, Delegation and Accountability, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Influencing
Others and Planning for Success. HRCI offers 24 credit hours.
The weekly sessions will be held at the YMCA in Green Hills from 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm with a light supper being served during class. The
cost is $560, is eligible for scholarship awards and also includes two 30-minute
individual professional coaching sessions and tools to develop a personal action
plan.
Class size is limited to 15 participants so interested individuals should click here to register now. For more information, contact Tami Lambert at 615-467-8500.
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Belmont Offers Mini Master Certificate in HR Management
Kim Powell Center for Professional Development, Belmont University
The Center for Professional Development at Belmont University is offering a new
12-Week certificate program for experienced HR professionals called the Mini Master
Certificate in Human Resource Management. The program is designed to enhance
and broaden HR professionals’ skill sets to help them achieve more impact and
strategic results for their organizations.
The Mini Master Certificate in Human Resource Management is a non-credit program
that results in a certificate upon completion and has been approved for 34 HRCI credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification.
Individual modules will be taught by faculty members from Belmont and other universities,
nationally-recognized “marquee” speakers, and successful business experts who
practice both locally and nationally.
Every module will feature theory, participative and experiential exercises, and
practical application back to the job, as well as a list of resources for further
individual exploration after the course is completed.
This program focuses on the exploration of real-world HR issues and problems,
and real-world solutions that produce impact and organizational growth.
Program dates are February 7 – April 25, 2006 on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 pm
– 8:30 pm at the Jack C. Massey College of Business on the Belmont University
Campus in Nashville.
Tuition is $2,499 and includes all materials. The program is also eligible for
MT-SHRM Scholarship funds and has a $200 discount for MT-SHRM members. Class
size is limited so participants will be accepted on first come, first served basis.
Attendance is required at 10 of the 12 sessions to obtain the Belmont University
Certificate.
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Exhibitor Registration Opens for Project Paycheck
Exhibitor booth registration is now open for space at the 11th Annual Project Paycheck: Job Expo & Workshops. More than 130 Nashville-area companies are expected
to register for this annual recruiting event. The cost is $225 before the early
bird deadline on February 17, 2006. After that, the cost goes up to $275.
Project Paycheck: Job Expo & Workshops will be held Tuesday, March 28, from
9 am - 3 pm at the Gaylord Entertainment Center. This is a great chance for your
company to recruit from some of Nashville's top job seekers--more than 3,000 are
expected!
Project Paycheck is sponsored by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville
State Community College, Middle Tennessee Career Center, Tennessee Department
of Labor & Workforce Development, The Tennessean, WSMV Channel 4, and Cumulus
Broadcasting, Nashville.
Click here for online registration or contact me, Heather Vincent, at 615-743-3051.
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5th Annual HR Excellence Awards
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and MT-SHRM are excited to present the
5th Annual HR Excellence Awards which recognizes organizations who deliver outstanding human resources practices.
The awards criterion includes HR management practices, employee education, training
and development, employee well-being and satisfaction, HR strategy, measurement
of HR function and HR organizational level performance. The awards are based
on the HR portions of the Tennessee Quality Awards and the Malcolm Baldrige National
Quality Awards programs.
Past winners include Education Networks of America, Saint Thomas Health Services,
Caterpillar Financial, LifeWay Christian Resources, Gresham Smith & Partners,
United Way of Metropolitan Nashville and Vanderbilt University.
Two one-hour information sessions will be held on January 11 and February 16,
2006 to discuss the awards criteria, the application process and to offer tips
from the examiners and answer questions.
To register for one of these sessions, email Heather Vincent or call 615-743-3051 with the date you plan to attend and click here to download an application form.
The 2006 HR Excellence Awards are sponsored by Lee Hecht Harrison, Ogletree Deakins,
and The City Paper.
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The beginning of a new year awakens in us a profound sense of giving. Whether
it’s our time, money or other resources, we give back in a way that is meaningful
to us. The Community Involvement Committee (CIC) is committed to keeping that sense of giving alive throughout the entire
year.
In 2006 the CIC wants to create and foster community awareness and action. We
want to not only be a catalyst, but a conduit for you to get out and be a part
of your community as a member of MT-SHRM.
We want to know the ways you like to give back or participate in community organizations,
what organizations you are involved in, and how MT-SHRM can help. We want to
combine our efforts with yours and your organization’s to maximize the positive
impact on our community.
As HR professionals we are in a unique position to aid our constituents on a
daily basis. In our profession, giving is a large part of what we do to accomplish
our goals. The CIC is your avenue to extend your sense of service and give back
to the community at large.
If you or your company participates in community organizations, please contacting
me, Michael Pocchiari, at 813-784-4679 or any member of the CIC. We look forward to working with all of you in 2006.
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2-1-1 Can Be Good Resource for Employees
Even if your company offers an Employee Assistance Program, United Way’s 2-1-1 community resources referral help line can be a valuable resource for your employees.
Studies indicate that most people seeking help have to call seven to eight phone
numbers before getting to the right agency. 2-1-1 streamlines that process and
is free, easy, confidential, and available 24/7 in 150 languages. Callers talk
to a real person who is trained in supportive listening, and even if callers don’t
know what type of service they need, our referral specialists will help them figure
that out and give phone numbers and addresses of the closest provider.
2-1-1 removes many barriers to asking for help – there are no lines, no applications
for programs you're not eligible for, no missing work or tardiness. For some employees
2-1-1 provides a safe option for getting help, especially if they are unable to
call from home due to domestic violence, drug abuse or other dangerous situations.
Since its launch in August 2004, 2-1-1 has helped people in 14 Middle Tennessee
counties access an entire range of programs. These program range from help with
domestic violence, substance abuse, counseling, and healthcare, to disability
and transportation services, senior care and parenting and childcare programs.
2-1-1 has an extensive database of more than 4,000 programs.
Many corporate phone systems are installed with 2-1-1 blocked by default. If
your system has this problem, just contact the person you would usually call when
your phone doesn’t work. They will know how to remove the block.
We provide posters and brochures to promote 2-1-1 in your workplace as an additional
benefit that is a "no cost" benefit to the employee or the company. To get set
up, simply call your United Way coordinator... or dial 2-1-1!
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