Special Interest Groups

Power networking and valuable education come together in our SIGs!

All members are welcome to attend any meeting; please call or email the contact to RSVP.

Career Transition and Support Network

Whether you’re actively looking or just want to proactively manage your career, this group is designed to help HR practitioners clarify career goals, network among peers, share job ideas, and provide positive support to keep you moving forward. This group is co-chaired by Martin Logan and Jennifer Boyd.

Place: Waldron & Company, 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1800, Seattle
Time: Second Wednesday of every month from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Contact: Martin Logan~ (206) 792-4227 ~ martin@waldronhr.com and Jennifer Boyd

Construction Industry

We look forward to including you in our quarterly events where we share information and tips on managing effective employment practices for our organizations. You do not have to be a part of the construction industry to participate!

Place: AGC Building, (Westlake Room, 2nd Floor), 1200 Westlake Avenue, Seattle
Date/Time: Quarterly (See Calendar for specific dates and times)
Contact: Dave Kearby ~ (509) 454-5064 ~ dkearby@agcwa.com

Non-Profit Human Resources

This group of non-profit organization leaders meets to discuss and share the opportunities and challenges of managing the human resources function in the not-for-profit arena. This group is led by Moselle Horiuchi.

Place: Horizon House, 900 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101-2797
(206) 624-3700
Date/Time: Second Tuesday of each month from 8:00-9:30 AM
Contact: Moselle Horiuchi ~ (425) 203-0421 ~ mhoriuchi@chckc.org

Benefits & Compensation

The Compensation & Benefits SIG's roundtable format encourages participants to share experiences and successes. Monthly meetings typically include a subject matter expert to frame the discussion topic followed by real world examples and issues shared by participants. Attendees range from compensation or benefits specialists to directors of larger organizations. Those simply looking to learn more about compensation and benefits to seasoned professionals are invited to attend.

Place: 601 Union Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA
Date/Time: FIRST Thursday (change) of each month except July, 2010 which will be on July 8 from 8am to 9:30am
Contact: This group is facilitated by Todd Miller, Sales Executive at Kibble & Prentice and parking within the building is validated. Please RSVP at Todd.Miller@kpcom.com. Parking, coffee, and breakfast is provided!

Recruitment

Are you interested in learning and sharing recruiting tips and techniques from your Human Resources colleagues? Come join our networking group of HR professionals who are facing the same challenges as you - finding talented workers. Our mission is to promote meaningful roundtable discussions by sharing information on resources and strategies. This group is co-chaired by Betsy Basch, Nicole Anselmo and Jason Radach.

Place: Parker Staffing Services, Suite 850
605 5th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 447-9447
Date/Time: Fourth Thursday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Contact: Betsy Basch ~ (206) 652-1573 ~ betsyb@parkerservices.com

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome your participation in our quarterly events that focus on diversity in the workplace. Our group will provide members with information sharing opportunities, presentations and other resources/tips needed to assist in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. This group is co-chaired by Tammy Pitre and Danielle Stephenson.

Place: Starbucks Coffee Company , 2401 Utah Ave S., Suite 800, Seattle
Time: Quarterly (See Calendar for specific dates and times)
Contact: Tammy Pitre ~ (206) 227-3339 ~ Diversitysig@comcast.net