Letter From the Editor
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Before we start carving turkeys and bracing ourselves for winter (and despite some warm days, winter is coming!), make sure to stop by our final Breakfast Meeting of the year, on November 16th. Details are below - look forward to seeing you there!
Andrew Metcalf
Chair, Newsletter Committee & Editor
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November 16th Breakfast Meeting
Employee Resource Groups Panel Discussion
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This panel discussion will provide participants with real examples of how Employee Resource Groups support Diversity & Inclusion efforts while having a positive impact on the organization's bottom line. Our panelists will discuss a variety of topics, including:
- The goal and purpose of Employee Resource Groups
- Best practices in launching Employee Resource Groups
- Challenges each organization currently faces and strategies for the future
- Success stories in leveraging Employee Resource Groups to support business goals
Click here for more information and to register.
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Welcome Our New Members!
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We would like to officially welcome our newest HRMA members! We hope to see you at our upcoming meetings! View new members here.
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Thank You!
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Thank you to everyone that attended the 2016 Leadership Conference on October 28th! If you haven't already, please don't forget to complete your conference evaluation. Your feedback is essential to helping us improve our conference for future years.
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A special thank you to the Conference Planning Committee that made this year's conference a success! We appreciate your hard work and dedication to making the conference beneficial and inspiring to our HRMA members!
Are you interested in planning the 2017 Leadership Conference? Contact HRMA at (314) 892-7994 or hrma@hrmastl.org to join the committee!
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5 Minutes With...Nicole Schlanger
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Nicole Schlanger is an HR Manager with Gilead Group, and was the Chair of the 2016 HRMA Leadership Conference. We sat down with Nicole for this month's "5 Minutes With..." to learn more about her and her experience planning the conference.
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HRMA University Relations Engages Student for Career Paths
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On November 10th, HRMA welcomed nearly 40 attendees from the St. Louis
area to a career networking event. Attendees included students and
faculty from Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University,
McKendree University, Maryville University, Lindenwood University,
Jefferson College, and Fontbonne University. Click here to read more.
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Workforce Readiness Event for Veterans & Reservists
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HRMA's Workforce Readiness Committee is seeking volunteers to review resumes for veterans! The Committee is hosting a resume review and interview training skills session with veterans and reservists to discuss resume format, content, and interview tips. Volunteers will answer questions and talk about best practices for veterans re-entering the workforce. Interested? Please contact JohnMLenihan@yahoo.com. The event is on November 17th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Center for Workforce Innovation at Florissant Valley Community College, 3344 Pershall Road, Ferguson, MO 63135. Click here for more information.
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Young Professionals Holiday Lights Walking Tour
Friday, December 9th
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HRMA Young Professionals are cordially invited to get into the holiday spirit! HRMA members with fewer than ten years' experience in the field or under age 40 are welcome to join us for a walking tour of the Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch. Stop by the Biergarten at 6:00 p.m. for some tasty appetizers. At 6:45 p.m., we'll venture over to the brewery's world-famous holiday lights to enjoy the sights, sounds, and sips of AB in the winter! This event is free of charge, and attendees are welcome and encouraged to bring a guest. Questions? Contact Andrew or Molly. Click here to register!
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Apple is Doubling Down on Accessibility
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Click here to learn how the tech giant is making its products more accessible.
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Election 2016: What Does it Mean for Workplace Law?
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What does the 2016 election mean for the upcoming overtime regulations? The NLRB? State minimum wage laws?
- How will the 2016 election affect state and local workplace law? Click here to read more.
- Click here to read about new paid sick leave requirements for Illinois employers.
- Click here to read about some of the employment-law consequences of the Presidential election.
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Save the Dates!
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November 16th Breakfast Meeting
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7:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Employee Resource Groups Panel Discussion
Renaissance Hotel
St. Louis Airport
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| November 17th |
Workforce Readiness Event for Veterans & Reservists
Florissant Valley
Community College
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| December 9th |
Young Professionals Holiday Lights
Walking Tour
Anheuser-Busch Biergarten
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HRMA Chapter Honors
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| Thank You to Our Sponsors! |
Premier Partner
Key Partner
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