Meetings/Events | Upcoming Programs 2010 |
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Mt. Baker Chapter Upcoming Programs Please check back soon for additional information about our 2010 programs. We are looking forward to an informative year! January 2010: Stopping the Cycle of Conflict, presented by MoonwaterPlease join us in January for an presentation on conflict in the workplace and how mediation services can assist employers with resolving conflict. The presentation will include: Conflict and Needs - Exercise on the root of conflict in the workplace Cycle of Strong Feelings - Orientation to the biology of conflict and its impact on our communication Positions, Issues, and Interests - Introduction to interest-based negotiation and its relevancy in the workplace An experienced mediator, facilitator, and trainer, Moonwater has a BA in Psychology from Whitman College and an MPA from Seattle University, where she specialized in nonprofit management. She serves on Whatcom County’s Law and Justice Council, is Vice President of Resolution Washington, the statewide association of dispute resolution centers, and is a former board member of the Washington Mediation Association. Most recently Moonwater was a lecturer within the College of Business and Economics at Western Washington University. Since 2005, Moonwater has served as the Executive Director of the Whatcom Dispute Resolution, a nonprofit organization that provides conflict prevention and intervention services.
February 2010: Surviving a Down Economy: Managing People, Budgets and Benefits in Challenging Times, presented by Jennifer Conway, RHU The benefits and compensation strategies used to control costs in the past are not working in the current economy. So what are the best ways for companies to get a handle on this ever growing cost – while at the same time keeping employees engaged and productive despite cutbacks? We will discuss a variety of strategies, including how to: Jennifer Conway is a Broker Consultant with Gallagher Benefit Services. Throughout her 11-year tenure in the employee benefits and HR industry, Ms. Conway has provided professional advice to scores of employers, with a focus on small to mid-sized organizations. She is recognized as a tireless innovator and has spoken on employee benefits subjects in a variety of industry forums. Ms. Conway holds an RHU designation and is an active member of Lake Washington SHRM.
March 2010: "Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Hiring Legal Workers" - Lynda Buehring and Lindsey Smith, Special Agents, Dept. of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) We've all read about raids on companies that revealed large numbers of undocumented workers on site. We don't want that to happen to any of our employers, so we have invited Special Agents from U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") to come and help us gain an understanding of why it is so important to verify the identity documents you're taking from new employees. ICE has created a voluntary program called "IMAGE" (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) that is intended to reduce the presence of undocumented workers who obtain employment by fraudulent means (using false documents, identity theft, and the like). Covered in this session:
About the Presenters: Lynda Buehring is a Senior Special Agent, and Lindsey Smith is a Special Agent for the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement division of the Department of Homeland Security. They perform special training for employers, and are based in Seattle.
April 2010: "Motivating Non-Monetarily: Carrot or Stick?" - Susan Brandt, Washington Employers It is often assumed that money is the primary motivator of employees. This assumption requires us to try find funds we don’t have, or give up any plans of motivational efforts due to lack of financial support. This assumption is often untrue. Fortunately there are many non-monetary motivators that increase the likelihood that employees will want to give 100% and do an outstanding job. These motivators can be punitive (the stick approach) or rewarding (the carrot approach). Since the former often produces more negative consequences than positive, the presentation will focus on the relationship between recognition and improved business results. About the Presenter: Susan Brandt is a Human Resources Management staff member at Washington Employers with 20+ years experience as a human resource leader and consultant to a wide range of industries. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Psychology from Antioch University, an undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon, and a Training Specialist certification from the University of Washington. Focusing on individual and organizational effectiveness, she delivers courses on Supervision, Leadership, Performance Management, Hiring, Goal Setting, and Harassment Prevention.
May 2010: "Legislative Update" - Terri Ano, Ph.D., SPHR We continue to live in interesting times - and my, how times are changing! Join us for our annual update of what's happening in Washington State, as well as the Federal level, in terms of legislation. Terri will cover:
About the Presenter: Terri Ano Ph.D., SPHR, is a trained facilitator and trainer with over 15 years of experience helping businesses solve problems and operate efficiently. Her background includes consulting in areas of Human Resources Management, Employment Law compliance, Employee Relations, Compensation and Business Improvement. Dr. Ano received her undergraduate degree from the University of Montana and her Ph.D. from the University of Washington. She is an accredited Mindshop International facilitator and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute. Terri has served as the Board Past President for the Lake Washington Human Resources Association (an affiliate of SHRM) and currently serves on the SHRM Washington State Council as the Legislative Affairs Director.
July: No Meeting August 2010: "Landmines, Pitfalls and Potential Law Suits - Understanding the Risks of Using Search Engines and Social Networking Sites to Screen Candidates" - Les Rosen, Attorney at Law and President of Employment Screening Resources (ESR) Employers and recruiters have discovered a treasure trove of information on potential job applicants in search engines and in social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, blogs and other online sources. However, the use of these sites can present legal risks, including privacy and discrimination issues. Through case studies and reviewing internet sites, you will learn visually how these sites work, what you may find, and the potential legal landmines and practical risks involved. This is a MUST ATTEND program for anyone using social networking sites for sourcing and/or screening applicants.
About The Presenter: One of the top speakers from the recent Kennedy Recruiting Conference in Las Vegas, Lester S. Rosen is an attorney at law and President of Employment Screening Resources, a national background screening company located in California. He is author of "The Safe Hiring Manual - Complete Guide to Keeping Criminals, Imposters and Terrorists Out of Your Workplace". He has also written "The Safe Hiring Audit" for HR managers and recruiters. He is a consultant, writer and frequent presenter nationwide on pre-employment screening and safe hiring issues. His speaking appearances have included numerous national and statewide conferences, including recruiting and staffing conferences and the last four SHRM National Conferences.
August 2010: "Health Care Reform", Alicia Scalzo Wilmoth, JD - Benefits Counsel, Employee Benefits Division, Kibble & Prentice, a USI Company In this Health Care Reform seminar, we will focus on changes that will impact the employer-sponsored group health plans over the coming years.
With deadlines looming and regulations still in development, we will review the known details and lay out what you need to consider as you plan your upcoming renewal and look strategically into the future. Alicia earned her BA from Boston College and her JD cum laude from the Seattle University School of Law. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Western Pension & Benefits Conference, National Association of Health Underwriters and Seattle’s Pension Roundtable
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This program has been pre-approved for recertification credit.