Seattle SHRM

Protecting Your Greatest Asset

Thu, 02 Feb 2012

Approved for 1.5 HRCI Stategic Credits

Thursday, February 2, 2012

7:00am: Registration and Breakfast (There is no cost to attend)

7:30am – 9:00am: Presentation and Panel Discussion

Meeting to be held at: Union Square Boardroom 600 University Street, First Level, Seattle, WA

Protecting Your Greatest Asset

Please join us on February 2 for a panel discussion regarding recent developments relevant to plan fiduciaries. Our panelists will share their thoughts and advice on how to increase your company's visibility and talent competitiveness with the right 401(k) plan. The panel will address the following topics:

New fee disclosure requirements
Fiduciary responsibilities as a retirement plan sponsor
Common plan pitfalls
Tips to ensure a flawless and efficient 401(k) plan audit
Recommendations around designing a plan that will meet your company's and employees' retirement objectives
Preparing for an audit
Risks of non-compliance
Click here to request an additional topic

Moderator: Gerry Adams, Shareholder, Clothier & Head

Panelists:
Kim Neuharth, Senior Investigator, US Department of Labor
Maria Carla Mena Valdivia, Benefits Advisor, US Department of Labor, EBSA
Gayle Smith, PHR, Director of Human Resources, Western Peterbilt, Inc.
Sonal Collins, HR Director, Northland Transportation
Andy Mitchell, Assurance Director, Clothier & Head
Susie Bettis, Assurance Manager, Employee Benefit Plan Team, Clothier & Head
Mike van der Velden, SVP of Corporate Retirement Plan Services, Kibble & Prentice

Click here to register , If you are having trouble registering for the event or have any questions please contact us at marketing@c-h.com.

Click here to learn more about Clothier & Head and our Employee Benefit Plan team.

Recruiting SIG

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

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 and Nikki Fleming.

Contact: Betsy Basch ~ (206) 743-8816 ~ betsy@vitalsourcestaffing.com

Train the Evaluator: Office Ergonomic Screens

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

HRCI approved class for 12.75 (general) credits

“Train the Evaluator: Office Ergonomic Screens”

You’ll learn how to conduct office ergonomic interventions to improve employee comfort & productivity, prevent workers compensation claims, and make smarter equipment purchases for your organization. Human Resources, Safety, IT, or any professional welcome!

Next class: March 26, 27, & 28, 2012
9 am- 2 pm

Location: Pemco in Seattle

For more info contact: Deborah Read

ErgoGirl@ErgoFitConsulting.com

206-938-3294

www.ErgoFitConsulting.com

HR Career Management SIG

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

HR Career Management is a forum for HR professionals to learn and discuss navigating their profession—from certification to networking in HR to finding new opportunities or exploring different career trajectories. The SIG leverages HR career experts in our community as experts-in-residence at the monthly meeting to host a discussion and provide counsel. Whether you are years into an HR career, considering HR as a new direction, or are actively seeking a new position, this SIG is an opportunity to better understand the current environment, network, and receive support for your professional direction. This group is co-chaired by Jen Boyd and Laura Doehle. Join our group on LinkedIn for updates on open positions and more: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=3562893&trk=anet_ug_hm

Contact: Jennifer Boyd

Comp & Benefits SIG: Regulatory Changes to 401(k) Plans

Thu, 09 Feb 2012

The Compensation & Benefits Special Interest Group (SIG) roundtable encourages participants to share experiences and successes. Monthly meetings 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 large organizations. Those simply looking to learn more about compensation and benefits, as well as seasoned professionals are invited to attend. This group is facilitated by Todd Miller, Sales Executive at Kibble & Prentice.

Speaker, Mike Van Der Velden will discussthe regulatory changes impacting employer sponsored 401(K) plans. Please join us to learn exactly what will be required under these new regulations. Mr. van der Velden, is an Accredited Retirement plan Consultant (ARPC) and Accredited Independent Fiduciary (AIF) with over 20 years of experience in the field. If you would like to attend, please RSVP at Todd.Miller@kpcom.com or call (206) 676-5684.

Non-Profit HR SIG

Tue, 14 Feb 2012

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.

Contact: Moselle Horiuchi ~ (425) 203-0421 ~ mhoriuchi@healthpointchc.org

CHAPTER MEETING: Five Trends Shaping the Future of Work

Thu, 16 Feb 2012

Five Trends Shaping the Future of Work - An Overview of the Leading Labor Trends Shaping the Future of Work

Pending Approval for 1 HRCI credit units

Presenter: Dr. Bob Nelson of Nelson Motivation Inc.

Dr. Bob Nelson is considered one of the world’s leading experts on employee motivation, performance, engagement, recognition and rewards. He is president of Nelson Motivation Inc., a management training and consulting company located in San Diego, California that specializes in helping organizations improve their management practices, programs and systems.

He has worked with 4/5s of the Fortune 500 companies and has presented on six continents. He is a co-founder of Recognition Professionals International and previously worked closely with Dr. Ken Blanchard (The One Minute Manager) for ten years as his vice president, chief of staff and ghost writer.

He holds an MBA in organizational behavior from UC Berkeley and received his PhD in management with Dr. Peter F. Drucker (The Father of Modern Management) at the Drucker Graduate Management School of Claremont Graduate University in Pomona, CA. He teaches in the MBA program at the Rady School of Management at the University of California in San Diego.

WHEN: Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 7:30AM to 9:00AM
(Registration at 7:15AM)

WHERE: Washington Athletic Club
1325 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA

PRICE:
Seattle SHRM Member: $35.00
Non-member: $45.00
Student: $20.00

*A student meets the following criteria: enrolled in the equivalent of at least six (6) credit hours per term in a degree seeking program AND; Coursework, taken or planned, supports an interest in Human Resource Management.

*Price includes meal. TBD

Registration ends on February 13th at 5:00 pm. Walk-in registrants may be charged more at the door.

Thanks To Our February Sponsor: Underdog Sports Leagues!

Underdog Sports Leagues is an adult co-rec sports league that was started with a simple idea: provide laid back leagues for everyday players that are safe, fair, and fun.

Underdog offers a traditional suite of sports like Flag Football, Indoor, Beach and Grass Volleyball, and slowpitch softball.

In addition they offer leisure sports including Kickball, Dodgeball, Drinks on the Links mini-golf, Bowling, and Bocce Ball.

Every league we offer has its own unique flavor, from gear to shirts to vocabulary and weeks in a season. But hopefully you find that no matter what the field, court, alley or course, that the Staff and Website of Underdog helps you truly enjoy your sport as a source of entertainment and fun (and sometimes even exercise) whether you win, lose, or don’t even care.

In this session, you will learn about the five major trends that will increasingly impact the workforce for all organizations: 1) The Growing Shortage of Skilled Workers, 2) The Rise of the Millennials, 3)The Increase of Contingent Workers, 4) The Evolving Role of Virtual Employees, and 5) The Globalization of the Labor Market.

Hire America's Hero - 2nd Annual Career Day

Fri, 24 Feb 2012

For more information and registration information Click Here

Connect, Share and Ignite Innovation Networking Event

Wed, 29 Feb 2012

Connect, Share and Ignite Innovation Networking Event

“If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas.”-George Bernard Shaw

Seattle has some of the brightest HR minds working in some of the most innovative companies in the world. Join us as we invite you to come connect with other HR professionals to share a great idea, an innovative technology, a worthy piece of advice or recently read book you are excited about. We want you to leave connected and full of ideas. Lets connect, share, and ignite innovation together. Leap ahead with Seattle SHRM!

Here’s how it works:

You:

Tell us 1 great idea (large or small we want them all), technology, book or advice that has worked really well for you on the registration form. All ideas are anonymous so don’t be shy. We want to get as many ideas as we can!

Seattle SHRM:

Provides the happy hour venue, beverages, appetizers and raffle prizes!

Has a fun activity to help you connect.

Collects all the ideas submitted and share them with attendees.

Provides a a short presentation you’ll be sure to enjoy.

When: Wednesday February 29, 2012 5:30pm – 8pm

Where: Sullivan's Steakhouse

601 Union Street Downtown Seattle

http://sullivansteakhouse.com/

Parking: Valet parking is available in the building

Members: FREE

Non-Members: $20.00

Compensation & Benefits SIG

Thu, 01 Mar 2012

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. This group is facilitated by Todd Miller, Sales Executive at Kibble & Prentice. Parking within the building is validated. Coffee and breakfast is provided!

Contact: Todd Miller (206) 676-5684 or Todd.Miller@kpcom.com.