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April HR Notes
Monday, April 7, 2008
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 | Planning for Tomorrow's Talent
By Kevie Mikus, vice president
client services, The HR Group
In just two short years, companies can expect to face a critical shortage of their most vital resource --
employees. Workforce projections indicate that by 2010, there will be 10 million more jobs than qualified workers. Potentially, there will be only
two employees to replace every retiree, as opposed to four replacement employees in previous generations. Some have called this impending talent
shortage the "2010 crisis."
Too few companies are prepared for this reality. As with all looming crises, companies that take steps early to
manage the situation will be ahead of their competition in the future.
Read more »
System Helps Bridge Generation Gap
From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists.
(800) 227-3566 or
http://www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc.
We have long suggested to clients and
audiences alike that pairing older and younger employees really works, because of the respect the two generations have for each other.
Finally, there is proof that this "buddy system" works to increase productivity and employee retention. Randstad, the Dutch-based staffing
company, has apparently been pairing people since its inception 40 years ago. With a motto of "No one should be alone," company founder Frits
Goldschmeding built his company on the premise that job sharing would optimize productivity. He wanted his sales agents to share one job and trade
off responsibilities.
That original concept has now been refined to bridge the generation gap and help young people acclimate faster to
Randstad's jobs and work environment.
Read more » Tomorrow is the registration
deadline for the inaugural
InternNashville Networking Event!
This will make a difference in the future of
Nashville!
Hundreds are expected, and you want your company to be included!
Do you know a
student who wants to network with great Nashville-area companies? Click here for a
downloadable flyer you can send to him/her.
This exciting networking and mentoring event will create a fun environment where business
professionals, professors and students can make meaningful connections. In this reception-style setting, undergraduate students from the Nashville
area will be able to learn from businessmen and
-women who are working in their chosen fields. Professionals can continue to build relationships
with university faculty who are shaping the workforce of tomorrow.
Why?
Show your support for education and the
community.
When:
Tuesday, April 15, 4-6 p.m.
Where:
Lipscomb University's
Allen Arena
Click here to register, or for more information.
Just When You Thought You Had Mastered the FMLA ...
They Change the Rules on Us!
HR Building Blocks Workshop Series
(Part 4 of 4) Join us for an interactive workshop and get prepared to "re-master" the FMLA. Topics will
include:
- New FMLA leave to care for injured military service members
- New FMLA leave for "qualifying exigencies" in connection with a call to active military duty
- New DOL forms for employee eligibility, designation of FMLA leave and medical certification
- New employer notice requirements
- New clarifications of old questions such as "What qualifies as a chronic serious health condition?"
- New guidelines for direct contact with health care providers
- New rules for fitness for duty certifications
Presented by Kim Vance of Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz,
PC
When:
Thursday, May 15
2:30-5 p.m.
AT&T Building, first-floor
auditorium
Cost:
Chamber or MT|SHRM Member - $20
Future Member - $40
Register today!
Series Presenting Sponsor:
Associate Sponsor:
 April showers bring -- job fairs Urban League 40th Anniversary Job Fair
The Urban League of Middle Tennessee (ULMT) will host their 40th Anniversary Job Fair on Thursday, April 17, from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 600 28th Avenue North. The Urban League represents 40 years of community advocates and
business leaders helping to resolve racial and economic issues in the Nashville area. Employers seeking part-time, full-time (temporary or seasonal),
internship, and career employment candidates are encouraged to participate in this special activity. This event is an excellent opportunity for
employers to meet, assess and select prospective employees in a one-day event. Reserve a table by contacting Juliet Mason at 615-254-0525 ext. 12 or
jmason@urbanleagueofmidtn.org.
12th
Annual Maturity Matters Job Fair
As more individuals approaching retirement age decide to continue working (full-
or part-time) or desire to try a different work experience, the MATURITY MATTERS Job Fair®, presented by Senior Citizens, Inc., offers a unique
opportunity. On Tuesday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Patricia Hart Building/Knowles Center, job seekers ages 40 and up can talk with
employers who value the experience, skills and work ethic of older adults. To provide job seekers the broadest possible selection, the number of
employers/exhibitors in any one industry or business type will be restricted. Other amenities include free admission and parking, free workshops
throughout the day and individual resume review and coaching sessions. For more information, contact Eileen Johnson at 743-3408 or ejohnson@scitn.org.
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