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November 2017 NEWSLETTER

SHRM Foundation

December Fundraiser

December Meeting Featuring Humorist

Lisa Olson

2018 Membership Dues

College Relations Committee—New Members

Certification Updates SHRM Connect

FREE Workplace Stability

Workshop at WTC

Upcoming Events

HR Job Postings

SHRMFoundationFundraiserCominginDecemberBy Tracy Schams, LASHRM Past President

Professional Headshots… and more by Bruce Defries Photography Update your LinkedIn profile with a beautiful headshot! Attendees attending our December meeting can choose to receive a digital headshot for $20. Portraits will be taken on-site at Piggy’s. All proceeds will go to the SHRM Foundation. The money raised will continue the great work the Foundation has underway including the award of scholarships, research and educational resources which all add value to the Human Resource profession. It all adds up to benefit us all! Already have a recent professional headshot? No problem! Gather your HR Department for a professional group photo for $30! In addition, we will have props on standby if you want a silly, fun photo with your HR friends! Either way, you can’t go wrong! Looking forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces!

See below for a small sample of Bruce Defries quality professional portraits or check out the various galleries on his website www.brucedefriesphotography.com

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‘H’isforHumorinHR—FeaturingLisaOlsonatDecember’sLASHRMMeeting by Jeri Zagrodnik, LASHRM President-ElectLisa Olson has been writing and performing comedy and song parodies since 1999. She is an improvisation coach as well, teaching workshops for businesses and those who want to see life from a different angle.

As a familiar face on Coulee Region stage Lisa Olson has been delighting audiences with her spot-on characterizations, humorous observances, and stellar wit. Her love of teaching and laughter will be part of our December meeting, wrapping up or LASHRM calendar with a light-hearted break from the day-to-day HR world. Lisa is sure to get LASHRM members laughing and enjoying each other. Lisa runs the Comedy Troupe “Heart of La Crosse” and is writing a book about growing into a life of improv. Lisa will help put the ‘FUN’ into our December meeting and SHRM Foundation FUNdraiser! www.heartoflacrosse.com

LASHRM2018MembershipDues—ComingSoon!by Crystal Everson, LASHRM Treasurer As the last days, our 2017 Membership drive wind down, 2018 Membership Invoices will be sent in the coming weeks. Once available, you will receive an email with more information - now is a good time to ensure your contact information is up-to-date on the LASHRM Website. In addition, you will have the ability to download the 2018 LASHRM Membership Dues Invoice from the LASHRM Website. Note: Rewarding Regulars is still an option for 2018 which brings the price of our monthly programs down significantly!

Perks from our membership drive will be disappearing just like the last of days of 2017. Don’t wait until December 31st to register with your local LASHRM Chapter. If you are already a member, please encourage other HR professionals to join our vibrant La Crosse Chapter.

Any questions, please contact Crystal Everson at crystal.everson@quartzbenefits.com

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NewMembers—LASHRMCollegeRelationsCommitteeby Pam Dixon, LASHRM College Relations ChairpersonThe LASHRM College Relations Committee initiates and coordinates connections with and services for students and educators relative to HR. Committee Chair, Pamela Dixon would like to welcome to her committee…

• Megan Tarman, HR Assistant at Authenticom Inc. in La Crosse, WI is a new member • Abby Christopherson, UWL SHRM Student Chapter, Liaison for 2017-18 school year

This committee meets one hour per month during the school year (Sept-May). Also, members volunteer for events with SHRM student clubs at UW La Crosse, Western Technical College and Viterbo University, facilitating networking events with students and local HR professionals. Contact Pamela Dixon for more information at pmdixon@viterbo.edu or 608-796-3377.

CertificationUpdatesby Deanna Kabliska, PHR, SHRM-CP Certifications Chair

It was great to see so many of you at the WISHRM conference! DON’T FORGET to enter your recertification credits for your HRCI or SHRM certification if you attended the WISHRM conference. The Conference has been approved for 12 general recertification credits through HRCI and 12 SHRM PDC's. SPHR Certified Professionals have the opportunity to earn up to 7.5 Business Credits as pre-approved by HRCI. Attending the pre-conference session would offer an attendee an additional 3.5 recertification credits.

Recertification FAQ's Q: I do not have an activity ID. How do I enter my professional development credits (PDCs)? A: You may enter the event with or without an activity ID. If you do not have an activity ID, you just need to ensure that you can show how the event is related to the behavioral competencies and HR knowledge identified in the SHRM BoCK.

Q: Can I earn PDCs by being a SHRM Member? A: Yes. SHRM recognizes the value of joining the wider community of HR professionals. You can earn 3 PDCs per year, for a maximum total of 9 PDCs, during your recertification cycle. Not a member? Join today!

Q: Do I have to pay the application fee to enter and keep track of my PDCs in the Certification Portal? A: No. You only pay the application fee when you are ready to submit your complemented recertification application.

Q: I have my SHRM-CP and PHR, do the PDCs that I enter automatically update both? Did the SHRM-CP take the place of the PHR? A: The SHRM-CP and PHR are two separate credentials, backed by two different organizations. When you enter your professional development activities into your SHRM Certification Portal, those activities will only be applied towards the recertification of your SHRM credential. If you maintain another HR certification you will need to enter those activities through an alternate site.

Q: Have you visited the SHRM Connect - members community site? https://community.shrm.org/home. A: The site has message boards listed by category for professional engagement such as: Benefits, Employee Relations, HR Department of One, and Talent Acquisition. Join the Discussion. Ask questions and get answers from peers within the SHRM Community.

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Ask a Question—Another new community added to the SHRM Connect site is the SHRM Certification Prep Group page. This page offers a forum for SHRM recently certified and future SHRM certification test takers to exchange ideas, ask questions, or just talk a bit about what their experience was like. This can be very helpful for those of you who are thinking about becoming certified.

WorkplaceStabilityWorkshopby Tonya Van Tol, Project Proven Check out this FREE workshop focused on retention strategies for entry-level employees. Addresses the intersection of poverty and employee performance.

• Recognize the range of factors that create instability for employees • See how instability, employee performance, and profitability are related • Identify the most effective techniques and tactics for increasing workplace stability • Create an action plan best suited to your business and its culture and employees

Come enjoy, Ruth Weirich as an engaging facilitator and compelling story-teller, on Tuesday, November 28th from 7:30 am – 10:30 am, at Western Technical College (Lunda Center), La Crosse, WI. Complimentary breakfast provided. Register Now!

Questions: Contact Aaron Rasch Business and Community Coordinator Project PROVEN Western Technical College 400 7th St. North 608-789-5614 RaschA@westerntc.edu

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HR CALENDAR of EVENTS NOVEMBER 11-14-17 WI Conversation on Servant Leadership 7:00am-9:30am Reinhart Center

Boardroom Event is Free and open to the Public

11-15-17 Monthly Program: EEOC Update at Piggy’s Restaurant 501 Front St. S., La Crosse, WI 54601

11-15-17 Speed Mock Interviewing for students on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 5:30 - 8:00pm, in Viterbo's Fine Arts Center Lobby.

11-28-17 Workplace Stability Workshop 7:30 am – 10:30 am, at Western Technical College (Lunda Center), La Crosse, WI. Complimentary breakfast

DECEMBER 12-20-17 Monthly Program: Lisa Olson, keynote

address PLUS…Professional Photography Head Shot SHRM Foundation Fundraiser at Piggy’s Restaurant 501 Front St. S., La Crosse, WI 54601

HR JOBS The Insurance Center, Onalaska, WI Benefits – Account Manager Kwik Trip, Inc., La Crosse, WI must apply by Nov 15, 2017

• HRIS Analyst • Employment Clerk Internship

Bethany Lutheran Homes, La Crosse, WI Recruiting Specialist Job postings subject to approval and payment process. See LASHRM website

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By 2017 LASHRM Board Earning your professional HR certification is an arduous, yet worthwhile endeavor. Many of us purchased additional study materials in order to prepare for our certification tests.

Have you cracked any of those study guides open since? Are they sitting on your shelf gathering dust? How about giving those on the path to their certification a helping hand? WHY NOT donate your recent, gently used study materials to LASHRM to create a lending library for those members who are preparing to take the exam??

Any member that donates approved study materials with a copyright ©2015 or later will receive a $20 Gift Card. Please bring your eligible materials to monthly LASHRM meeting for Board approval