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2010 Officers
President:
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Treasurer:
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Membership:
Secretary:
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Want to Volunteer?
Put your skills to good use by volunteering for the MCHRA! You may assist any of our existing committee chairs or become a committee chair yourself! Contact Matthew McKinney to volunteer today. |
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August Luncheon:
Making Return to Work - Work
August 4, 2010
11:30-1:30pm
The longer an injured employee is away from work, the higher the employer's workers' compensation costs are and the worse the impact of the injury is on their employee.
Workers' compensation is not just a bottom line issue. It is also a major employee relations issue. Human resource managers are often responsible for managing workers' compensation claim cost and the related concerns. The stage is set for lengthy and unnecessary lost time way before any injury occurs. Turnover is costly and often is the result of medically unnecessary lost time following a job related illness or injury.
An injured employee, who continues to work while they recover, even with restrictions, continues to contribute to the success of the business. Production levels and quality standards are maintained. More importantly, workers' compensation costs are significantly reduced and experienced employees are retained.
"Making Return to Work - Work for You and Your Employees" is designed to provide information and tools for HR Mangers to help avoid some of the pitfalls and address some of the difficulties often faced by employers in getting their employees back to work. Learn what's changing in the workers' compensation system and how your company may be able to benefit.
 This program has been approved for 1.25 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.
About Our Speaker:
Pat Crawford is the Employer Education Coordinator for the Texas Department of Insurance/Division of Workers' Compensation.
Prior to joining the Division, she was a Workers' Compensation Specialist and HR Manager for Levi Strauss & Co. She managed Human Resources in manufacturing and distribution facilities and supervised other HR managers. She monitored and managed workers' compensation claims and issues, including legislative and regulatory matters in 13 states. She served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund (Texas Mutual Insurance) for nine (9) years. Her extensive Human Resource background and understanding of workers' compensation has made her a valuable participant on numerous committees addressing workers' compensation and labor concerns across the country.
Her business background has provided "hands on" experience in dealing with the difficulties often faced by employers in controlling workers' compensation costs and getting injured workers back into a productive work environment.
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DFW Diversity Strategies Today
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
3:30 pm to 5:15 pm
Join us for a live and informative panel discussion from top DFW employers about effective diversity programs and strategies. In this fun and interactive session, you will not only learn the issues facing diversity in DFW, but also solid tactics to implement within your own organization that will make a difference. Afterwards, we will have a valuable cocktail networking opportunity and a Silent Auction benefiting the SHRM Foundation.
MCHRA Members (Pre-registered): $20
SHRM Members (Pre-registered) $25
Non Members $30
Register at Door $30
Price includes complimentary appetizers and 1 drink ticket
Hotel Parking:$10 Self-parking/$15 Valet
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Certification Survey
Deadline: August 6, 2010
Please follow the link below to an electronic research survey regarding the perceived benefits (or lack thereof) of voluntary certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR) for HR professionals. This part of a research study being conducted by Dr. Scott Lester of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and two of his colleagues.
The findings from this research will provide informative feedback to our profession. The study involves the completion of an electronic survey. It should take members only 5-8 minutes to complete and participants can respond anonymously. I hope that you will choose to take a few minutes of your time to participate.
If you have difficulty accessing the survey from this link, please contact my research assistant, Jeri Weiser (weiserjl@uwec.edu).
The completed electronic survey will be sent directly to a secure third party website where our research team will download the responses. Member participation is voluntary. No individual's responses will ever be revealed, and only summary data will be presented in any written form.
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HR Southwest Student Sponsorships
Did you know that thanks to the generosity of individual HR professionals, corporate or professional SHRM chapter sponsors, many students are able to attend The HRSouthwest Conference each year. Sponsoring a student is a great way for you or your organization to promote education and to encourage today's college students to pursue an active career in the HR field. The cost to sponsor a student's registration is only $200. Please see the Student Sponsor form for more details on sponsorship.
Nominate an educator to honor their commitment to the HR profession.
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Formed in 1974, the Mid-Cities Human Resource Association (SHRM Affiliate Chapter #308) is the premier association for human resource professionals in the Mid-Cities area. Our mission is to enhance the local community, educate and develop members, and advance the Human Resources profession. | | |
