TRIHRA Board Update Julie Ryan, President

A long and snowy winter heightens the sweetness of

spring. The days are longer, the nights are warmer

and we can finally put our heavy coats and gloves in

the back of the closet.

As we look forward to sunning ourselves on newly-green lawns, visible from our

office windows, we can quickly be brought back to reality by the ever changing

landscape of employment law. As HR Professionals, we need to anticipate the

changes and challenges coming and be ready with sound solutions. It’s our time to

lead!

Have you started planning for the potential DOL regulations resulting in

amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act? The Department of Labor is

expected to issue new rules that raise the eligibility ceiling for overtime pay from its

current $23,660 annually to as high as $50,440? The final rule should be released

by mid-2016.

Have changes to the “Fair Credit Reporting Act” required you to make changes in

how you do your background screening and how you use that information? Are

you ready for phase 2 of FCRA? Have you re-trained your front-line managers on

the new Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation? Have you figured out the

tangled web of FMLA regulations and are you ready for more changes? Will more

states sign into law the, “Ban-the-Box”, this year? Will a national living wage be

introduced and are you getting ready for the potential “gender pay reporting”?

To be ready, we must first prepare. This is where your TRIHRA membership

shows its value. Our TRIHRA committees are focused on preparing you to meet

the challenges of the ever changing world of Human Resources, by preparing

programs that provide you with up-to-date and relevant information. We want to

help you make knowledgeable decisions, in a constantly shifting business climate.

In a tightening labor market and a shrinking talent pool, we are painfully aware of

how important it is to retain and engage our most valuable assets, our employees.

TRIHRA is a sponsor of the NICC Business Summit: Retain, Engage and Thrive!

The summit will be held Thursday May 19, 2016 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Hotel

Julien.

Join us June 9th, as Melissa Wright, with the Federal Department of Labor, will

present an overview and recap on the Family Medical Leave Act, including Military

Leave under the FMLA. Information regarding enforcement and compliance will be

included. The two hour program will be from 11:30am to 2:00pm, at the Diamond

Jo - Harbor Room in the Port of Dubuque.

It’s not too early to start planning for the Iowa SHRM State Conference. This

year’s theme is “Tackling HR – What’s Your Game Plan?”, and will be held at the

Marriott in Coralville, Iowa on September 21st – 23rd. You can follow the progress

on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iowa-SHRM-State-

Conference/710902085689524

In Human Resources, change is a reoccurring theme and it’s here to stay. We

want to help you stay on top of your HR game. Let us know what we can do for

you and do not hesitate to reach out to us via email at tristatehra@gmail.com. Our

individual contact information is also available on the TRIHRA website at

http://trihra.shrm.org/.

Julie Ryan, 2016 TRIHRA Board President

TriState HR Association

Member Selected for SHRM

Young Professional Advisory

Council TriState HR Association member selected for SHRM Young

Professional Advisory Council.

Jessica Gofforth (Dubuque, Iowa) HR business partner at Bemis

Company, Inc. was one of fifteen young professionals elected to serve

on the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM’s) highly

selective Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) for a one-year

term, beginning on Jan. 1, 2016. SHRM received 163 applications for

only 15 spots on the council. The role of the council is to advocate for

SHRM’s young professional members (30 years old and younger) and

provide guidance to SHRM for attracting and retaining nonmember

young professionals.

See http://shrm.org/academicinitiatives/aol/about/pages/default.aspx for

more details. .

Member Spotlight Gina Noel, SHRM-CP, PHR

Personnel Assistant

City of Dubuque

Hello, I have been working in Human

Resources for the past 17 years. For the

past 7 years, I have been employed at the

City of Dubuque as the Personnel

Assistant. My main areas of responsibility

include: Payroll, Benefits, HRIS,

Compliance, and Worker’s

Compensation. Every day is completely

different and I am always ready for the

unpredictable.

Over the past 17 years, I have worked in

many areas of HR but my primary

emphasis has been in benefits and

payroll. Aside from these two being my

favorite areas, I also enjoy the research

and compliance that goes along with

it. My true reward comes from helping

others through difficult times and perhaps

making a small difference in their life.

I have received many benefits from

TRIHRA, even back when I was a student

member 20 years ago. Many of the same

members are still involved in TRIHRA and

I enjoy these connections. I must state

that I appreciate the current and relevant

monthly meetings. Additionally, I also

enjoy professional input from others as we

find our way through the evolving HR field.

If I had to give someone advice as they

enter the HR world, I would tell them to

make many new contacts in and outside

of your field. Don’t be afraid to network

and ask questions. HR representatives

enjoy seeing your ambition and curiosity.

In order to maintain a work/life balance, I

try to spend as much time as I can with

my two boys, Joe and Carson, and my

husband, Bob. I like the simple things in

life, so a weekend at home is just fine with

me. However, we do take mini-vacations

and also camp once or twice a month. To

conclude, I will share some info others

may not know about me. Professionally,

before I worked in HR, I worked in Public

Accounting since I was a

teenager. Personally (now this is funny), I

actually enjoy collecting stickers with my

boys and I still treasure my old sticker

collection from the 80’s.

Thanks for reading, I look forward to

seeing you at the next TRIHRA meeting.

Got the Resume Review Blues? Game it up.

Marnie Robbins

The term "Interactive resume" is starting to get some traction. As someone working

in the Tech industry, I have started to see resumes come alive, and frankly, waking

me up from the hum-drum of the typical professional resume.

Recently, an article from LinkedIn was pointed out to me. I clicked on the link with

little expectation, and soon found myself immersed in a journey of skill-sets, work

history, and yes...a bit of nostalgia.

I am not sure all of us are ready for the below example of an interactive resume;

however, I encourage you to tour Bobby Leonardi's resume (don't worry, it's public)

for a taste of what may come.

http://www.rleonardi.com/

Programs Committee Bob Berglin, Chair bob.berglin@qtigroup.com

Upcoming Events

Retain. Engage. Thrive. May 19, 2016 (All day)

Location: Hotel Julien Dubuque

Organizer: NICC

We all understand the benefits of an engaged workforce, how it can generate innovation, increase

performance and organizational growth — but what really drives employee engagement? Which

initiatives are most effective and provide the most impressive results? How can organizations

connect to the workforce in a meaningful way? Where do you even begin this process? Start

today! The Business Summit gives you access to the experience and perspective of hundreds of

business professionals facing the same challenges you face, in addition to giving you the tools,

strategies, and best practices to compete successfully in today's rapidly changing business

environment. This action-packed event features high caliber keynotes, small group breakout

sessions, and a variety of other networking opportunities. The Business Summit is geared towards

Managers, Leaders, Vice Presidents and Chief Executive Officers.

Summit Topics

CEO Exchange "Being the Best Place to Work"

Place Match: The Role of Place Matching in Recruiting and Retaining Talent, Dr. Katherine Loflin

Motivating Employees Using Common Sense, John Graci

Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence Quotient, Kathie Rotz

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, Lisa Schaefer

Bring Your Best Brain to Work, Melanie Hoffner

Leading a Legacy, Dr. Liang Chee Wee

For more information or to register, visit www.nicc.edu/businesssummit

Need Time? The Family Medical Leave Act June 9, 2016 - 11:30am to 2:00pm

Presenter: Melissa Wright, Federal Department of Labor

Organizer: Megan Egan

Price: $20 for TRIHRA and SHRM members; $25 others

Location: Diamond Jo - Harbor Room, Port of Dubuque

Melissa Wright, with the Federal Dept of Labor, will present at TriHRA's program on June 9,

2016. Please note the presentation will be 2 hours.

This presentation will be an overview and recap on the Family Medical Leave Act, including Military

Leave under the FMLA. Information regarding enforcement and compliance will be included.

MELISSA WRIGHT is the Community Outreach & Planning Specialist (CORPS) for the Des

Moines District of the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. The Des Moines District

encompasses all of Iowa and Nebraska. Melissa was an Investigator for almost five years prior to

becoming the CORPS and conducted many complex investigations relating to the Fair Labor

Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Davis Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, and Migrant and

Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. She graduated from Drake University and has earned

both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Public Administration.

This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) for review.

DOL Overtime Rule Changes Expected This

Summer Later this summer, the US Department of Labor is expected to release its much-anticipated final rule that will raise the white collar overtime exemption threshold under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The revised overtime pay regulations would increase the salary threshold for the overtime exemption from $455 a week ($23,600 annually) to $970 a week ($50,440 annually). As a result of this regulation, businesses will need to start tracking hours for exempt salaried employees who are at or below the $50,440 threshold. Experts suggest businesses should have a plan in place for each of these employees, as they may become eligible for overtime pay. Depending on their current salary, their role, the classification of their role, and the number of hours they work, each employee will have a different outcome. Employers should communicate the possible changes to employees now to prepare them for the potential impact. Let employees who could be impacted know there is a chance they may be reclassified to nonexempt. Train managers prior to the communications so they can be prepared to answer employee questions, and have employees assist in tracking their own hours, as some employees may have to work from home after hours and on the weekends. In the meantime, on March 14, House and Senate Republicans stepped in and introduced legislation March 17 calling for the rule to be stopped in its tracks. The Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act (S. 2707 and H.R. 4773) would:

Nullify the proposed rule.

Require the DOL to first conduct a comprehensive economic analysis on the impact of mandatory overtime expansion to small businesses, nonprofit organizations and public employers.

Prohibit automatic increases in the salary threshold.

Require that any future changes to the duties test must be subject to notice and comment.

SHRM and TRIHRA will keep you updated as this rule progresses.

Sources: shrm.org, accountingweb.com

2016 HR Tech Hot Terms

If you're like many HR pros, you will be contemplating new technology in 2016...if only in

your dreams. You want to make sure you're equipped with the latest buzzwords before

you hit the market.

Consumerised HR Technology

Think Employee Tools. Not HR tools.

Applification

Mobile apps are the future of social engagement among employees.

Predictive Analytics

Advanced analytics which is used to make predictions about unknown future

events. Think: predicting employee's "risk of exit".

Datafication

Turning an existing business into a “data business.”

360-degree Feedback

"Performance management is evolving from something that was typically completed by

managers in a set time frame to a more frequent feedback system that includes employees

manager, peers and clients." - avanti

Employer Branding

It's no longer just a sales thing. Want to be the employer of choice? HR departments

need to consider a specific brand that meets the needs of their "market".

Social HR

Social HR is the name given to the practice of using social media platforms for HR

functions. Yep, it's not just for recruiting anymore.

Sources: www.avanti.com, www.forbes.com, www.shrm.org

New job opening in your HR

department? Are you seeking a

new challenge in the area of human

resources? Remember to check the

TRIHRA website for current

openings!

http://trihra.shrm.org/careers

There is NO charge to TRIHRA members for

advertising HR related opportunities. If you would

like to post a position on this site ,visit the link above

and click on the website administrator link.

Certification & Professional Development Kaci Simon

ksimon@honkamp.com

Congratulations to our newly certified member! Sandy Collins,

Human Resources Director with Stonehill has earned her SHRM-CP.

"My advice for anyone planning on taking the SHRM professional

certification exam is to purchase the SHRM Learning System. If you

are like me with limited time to study, taking the pre-test exams helped

me focus on my weakest areas. The SHRM Learning System, online

portion, has questions for each section that help you test your

knowledge after you have read the material. A week before the exam,

take the post-test exam online over and over again. It really helps you

understand how the questions will be asked and how to answer them."

Certifications by the Numbers

We are proud to announce that our chapter is currently 39% SHRM certified!

SHRM Certifications:

Applications for the spring testing window were accepted through March 25. The late

application deadline is April 15, 2016. Testing dates for the winter testing window are May

1, 2016 – July 15, 2016.

Applications for the winter testing window are accepted from May 16, 2016 until October

21, 2016. The late application deadline is November 11, 2016. Testing dates for the winter

testing window are December 1, 2016 – February 15, 2017.

Interested in Joining a Study Group? I want to hear from you!

I have heard from a few individuals and I am eager to get them connected with other members who

are preparing! If you are interested in getting connected with others who are studying for a

certification, please contact ksimon@honkamp.com. Study systems are also available for members

to borrow for both the SHRM certification and PHR certification. Additionally, if you have recently

taken a SHRM certification and can provide feedback on your preparation and opinion of the exam,

it would be great to hear from you!

2016 SHRM

Conference Schedule

ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Washington, DC

June 19 - June 22, 2016

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Washington, D.C.

The SHRM Annual Conference is the best — and

biggest — HR Conference in the world. Here,

you'll find an array of experiences that can be

found nowhere else - experiences that can help

transform you, your team, and your organization

in big and small ways.

- See more at: https://www.shrm.org

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FORUM

September 26 - 28, 2016

Sheraton Hotel Seattle Seattle, Wa

This conference is a premier event designed to

maximize your potential and help you

differentiate yourself in a hyper-competitive talent

marketplace. Designed for high-potential HR

professionals who are ready to fast-track their

careers into leadership roles, this event provides

practical, best-in-class approaches and

perspectives from senior HR leaders, executive

search firms, and business authorities who will

help you build your leadership skillset.

- See more at: https://www.shrm.org

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CONFERENCE &

EXPOSITION

October 24-26, 2016

JW Marriott Austin

Austin, TX

Designed specifically for diversity practitioners

and HR professionals, the 2014 SHRM Diversity

& Inclusion Conference & Exposition gives you

the tools, resources and solutions you need to

build positive change in your workplace. Boost

your personal and professional development

skills, network and innovate forward-thinking

strategies.

- See more at: https://www.shrm.org

The TRIHRA Newsletter is a quarterly publication.

Submission deadline for the Winter edition is July 15th, 2016

Any news provided in this or any other TRIHRA sponsored newsletter is for informational purposes only.

Readers are encouraged to conduct further research on any topic and not rely on this communication as a

source of legal advice.

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