At the May HR Roundtable meeting, Richard Froeschle, Deputy Director and economist at Texas Workforce Commission gave an overview of the trends of the Texas labor market. He gave permission to use and distribute his excellent presentation, so here are the highlights: * Texas unemployment rate was 8.2% in March, 2010 versus 7.0% in March, 2009 [...]
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“Unemployed not wanted” An emerging trend in some companies is to screen out candidates who are not currently employed. HR professionals can relate to this problem from both the candidate’s and the employer’s perspective. Screening out unemployed candidates is not illegal, although not a very talent-oriented strategy. Suggestions to deal with this obstacle are: Highlight [...]
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After careful thought and consideration, Kate McLagan has made the difficult decision to resign as 2010 President Elect due to a new career that will require extensive travel across the state of Texas. She serves as Executive Director of The Texas Association of Workforce Boards (TAWB) which is comprised of 27 regional boards – creating [...]
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Happy 60th Anniversary AHRMA! AHRMA was formed as the Austin Personnel Association (APA) in 1950. The first regular meeting was held July 7, 1950, at the Hitchin’ Post where Ed Porter was elected as the first President. The cost of the first luncheon was $1.00 per person. It was agreed that the luncheon meeting would [...]
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SAVE THE DATE!!! LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAY COMING SOON, SEPTEMBER 24TH AT THE AT & T CENTER Employers and Human Resource Professionals are experiencing the most active HR policy agenda in 30 years. From Washington D.C., to Federal and State Agencies and the Courtroom we are we are seeing increase regulations relating to the employer-employee relationship. [...]
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The SHRM Foundation contributes scholarship monies to students pursuing education in Human Resources or related disciplines and provides grants to educational programs that teach cutting edge ideology in HR or emphasize the very best in Human Resources/Organizational Development practices. AHRMA has historically been a top chapter contributor to the SHRM Foundation due in part to [...]
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Now is the time to tell friends about AHRMA! If they join from now until the end of July and they will enjoy the rest of the year for only $65 You’ll also be entered to win a FREE REGISTRATION to HRSW (valued at $995) or $50 gift card Contact Eileen, VP Membership for details vpmemebership@austinhumanresource.org
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Regular Members Sandra Fitzgerald Brenda Cox Scott & White Healthcare Kathy Buchanan Environmental Systems Corporation Eric Young Texas Youth Commission Laurie Nissen CompassLearning Becki Skillern Ashley Reed Reagan National Advertising, Inc. Alexis Jones Jacquie Lyon Four Seasons Hotel Austin Richard Eppel Strategic [...]
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Perspectives will host a networking event Wednesday, July 21 from 6-8PM at The Daily Grill in the Domain. We will have a question and answer session on “Getting Traction in HR: Driving to get the budget and backing” from 7-8PM with Human Resources Executive, Jeff Quade. With over 20 years of experience, Jeff is continuing [...]
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ATTEND ALL DAY AND EARN 5.25 GENERAL HRCI CREDITS July 15th, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel HURRY REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 12TH Discovering the Shifting Priorities for Human Resources & Comp and Benefit Professionals Featured Luncheon Panel Discussion: Jeff Quade, Consultant. LGEExecs Christopher Kennedy, CAO, LCRA Michelle Friesenhahn, SPHR, VP of Hr, Ultra Electronics John Garrett, [...]
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