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HIHRC New Members Lisa Dudiak, PHR - HCR Manor Care
Sharon Bond, PHR - IPMR – Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sandra Guerrero - Dental Arts Laboratory, Inc.
Courtney Newgard - Miller Welding & Ironworks
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President’s Corner Amy Pearson, PHR I always look forward to September; the kids go back to school, the days get cooler and the leaves begin to change into beautiful vivid colors.
Such a season of change…..
Change is also brewing with the NLRB. Be sure to check out SHRM.org and take a moment to read the attached article from the NLRB. Also check out this FREE webinar from LRI.
Be sure to mark your calendar for our September 21
st
meeting on Wellness in the Workplace. With rising healthcare costs, this information will be valuable to all of our workplaces. I look forward to seeing you there!
Heart of Illinois HR Council Newsletter
Calendar of Events
September 21 Country Club of Peoria Wellness in the Workplace *Free Meeting for members only Sponsored by AlignLife October 19 AAIMEA Strategic Directions Conference Embassy Suites November 16 Country Club of Peoria Diversity December 14 Par-A-Dice
2011
Now that the NLRB has announced its final Posting Rule, what should you do? On Thursday, Sept. 1st, at 2pm CST, LRI (Labor Relations Institute) will host a webinar to explain in detail:
What the final rule contains, and the differences
between the original proposal and the actual rule
The penalties for non-compliance
The best strategy for "poster proofing" your company EXTRA: Counter posting is a viable strategy, but you must not violate the NLRA in doing so. We will explain how to avoid the pitfalls of possible ULP charges. Sign up for the webinar by completing a no-cost registration at the link below: http://lrionline.com/nlrb-posting-rules
Membership in a SHRM affiliated chapter means having access to a local network of professionals, as well as professional develop-
ment programs. If you are actively engaged as a HR practitioner this dynamic group of people at the local and national level provide
you access to a wealth of services and programs to broaden your skills and make us all more valuable to our respective organization.
As a member of our local chapter and some of you, the national SHRM chapter, you are part of the largest professional organization
in the world dedicated exclusively to the advancement of HR professionals. SHRM has worked to create a broader understanding of
the importance of human resource management and has served as the source for information about developments in the field.
Your membership belongs to YOU, not the company you work for. If you happen to change jobs during the time of your member-
ship, the membership transfers with you. Please make sure to keep your contact information current.
We want to grow into a medium-sized chapter and we are so close!! Please promote the Heart of Illinois Human Resource Council to
your HR friends and colleagues. Let them know that this is the perfect time of year to join! New members for the rest of 2011 pay
half price!! That is $35 for National SHRM members and $50 for HR professionals that are not national members.
We are holding a referral contest right now….
refer a member and your name will be put in a drawing for a free 2012 membership!!
Some of the benefits of being a member include:
Reduced rates at our monthly meetings
Member-only meetings
Earn HRCI recertification credits
Opportunities to volunteer and get involved
Opportunities to apply for members-only scholarships
Networking
Broaden your skills
Professional growth and development
National SHRM members receive a discounted price
We have great food at our luncheons and breakfast meetings!
We keep you up to date on current legislative changes
A group of professionals to talk to and ‘brain-storm’ who else can HR talk to but other HR people about issues?
Get involved! Attend as many meetings as you can. We hope you have joined the chapter for the reason of continuing your education, keeping abreast of
legislative updates and laws as well as the opportunity to network with other HR professionals.
– Come Grow With Us Membership Application:http://heartofillinois.shrm.org/files/New%20HRApplication%202011.pdf
Pay your dues online: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1837015563 Tell your referral to inform one of our Membership Chairs, Nancy Wraight or Lisa Secrest that you referred them!
A Call To Service! All success achieved this year, is due to the outstanding board who have committed to serve. Being a member of the board is no small task. It requires true commitment of your time and your knowledge resources; all the while doing the job you are paid to do. I am so grateful for those who have volunteered in the past and who are currently serving. As a token of appreciation for serving on the board you receive the following: • Free luncheon meetings • HRCI credit for a leadership role Once elected to the board the duties are distributed based on expertise and desire of a particular responsibility. This is a great way of learning something different and a great way of adding to your experience for your resume. The time commitment away from work includes attendance to a ½ day planning meeting, monthly board meetings and of course attendance at lunch-eon meetings.
We have several board members that are ending their term this year and would LOVE to have your ideas and input to the success of our council.
Once on the board, you have the opportunity to carve out and plan upcoming meetings and develop new ways of adding value to our membership body. Term on the board is a two year commitment. As president-elect you commit to three years (president-elect, president and past president). Not to mention, it’s an outstanding way to network within our chapter, the state and throughout national SHRM!
Please send your nomination for your fellow Chapter member or yourself to Amy at [email protected] by September 15th.
Learn from a Wellness Expert Dr. Kim Gaston who is a veteran of wellness and corporate healthcare management will be discussing:
The need for wellness in corporate America Trend of health cost and health risk Steps to creating successful wellness programming Return on investment
Dr. Kimberly Gaston is a wellness advocate dedicated to improving the health of employees and their family members. Certified through the National Wellness Institute as a Wellness Program Coordinator, she focuses on introducing and implementing wellness programs to all size employer groups. Dr. Gaston is recognized for her ability to present wellness information in an inspiring format that clients can easily understand and are motivated to follow. Dr. Gaston was one of the original founding partners and served as Vice President for 2 years of Optimum Health Solutions, a corporate Wellness company located in Peoria, IL. She is a fourth year medical student and a Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology, and is certified in sports injuries and spinal trauma. Believing in health and wellness as a lifestyle choice, Dr. Gaston is a four time Junior Olympian, a four time Collegiate National Champion, and a U.S. National Champion in Taekwondo. She represented the U.S. in the 1994 World Cup Championships in Grand Cayman.
[email protected] 309-689-6217
Wellness in the Workplace
September 21, 2011
Country Club of Peoria, Peoria Heights
Free Meeting for Members Only
Presented by Dr. Kimberly Gaston, Co Founder & CEO AlignLife Work & Wellness
11:15am – 11:30am Registration & Networking 11:30am – 12:00pm Lunch & Business Meeting 12:00pm – 1:30pm Program & Questions
AlignLife Work & Wellness AlignLife was established in 1999 as an integrated health-care offering and expanded into a full-service wellness implementation company in 2009. AlignLife Work & Wellness specializes in helping organizations increase their bottom line through high-touch corporate wellness programs and services. Leveraging the latest technology, cutting edge research on wellness and human capital, and best-in-class wellness resources and practitioners, AlignLife takes pride in our ability to tailor make wellness initiatives to help optimize each company’s unique culture and wellness profile.
This meeting is for HIHRC members ONLY and is a FREE event.
Approved by the HR Certification Institute for 1.5 General Recertification Credit Hour. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certifica-tion Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertifi-cation credit.
Final Rule on NLRB Posting
The National Labor Relations Board has issued a Final Rule requiring most private-sector employers to notify employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act by posting a notice. The rule is scheduled to be posted in the Federal Register on August 30, 2011, and will take effect 75 days later.
Employers should begin posting the notice on November 14, 2011. Copies of the notice will
be available on the NLRB website and from NLRB regional offices by November 1.
Similar postings of workplace rights are required under other federal workplace laws. The 11-by-17-inch notice is similar in content and design to a notice of NLRA rights that must be posted by federal contractors under a Department of Labor rule.
The notice of rights will be provided at no charge by NLRB regional offices or can be downloaded from the Board website and printed in color or black-and-white. Translated versions will be available, and must be posted at workplaces where at least 20% of employees are not proficient in English.
Employers must also post the notice on an intranet or an internet site if personnel rules and policies are customarily posted there.
http://www.nlrb.gov/news-media/fact-sheets/final-rule-notification-employee-rights
This is a potential "game changer." With the decline of unions, many of your employees have not even thought or talked about the possibility of joining a labor organization. Before year end, you will be required to post a notice introducing this idea to your workforce.
40 Leaders Under Forty Sponsored by InterBusiness Issues magazine, 40 Leaders
Under Forty is an annual celebration of young leaders in central
Illinois. Through nominations submitted by the community, 40 of the area's top leaders are honored each year at a prestigious
reception at the Hotel Pere Marquette.
Nominations for the Class of 2011 are now being accepted! Click here to nominate a young leader! If you prefer to
print and mail your nomination, download the nomination form in PDF format. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, September
15, 2011. Have questions? Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions.
http://www.peoriamagazines.com/files/40leaders/40-40NominationForm.pdf
The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working”
Join us to hear from best-selling author Tony Schwartz at the Strategic Directions Conference
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH - EMBASSY SUITES
Encouraging Engagement
In a time of wage and hiring freezes, layoffs, and economic turmoil, your workers (or you) may be feeling overworked, underpaid and under appreciated. The morale in the business community is low and energizing your workforce is more challenging than ever. AAIM EA’s Strategic Directions Conference 2011 addresses this ever-present en-gagement issue. Presentations explore the STRATEGY, LEADERSHIP, and HR APPLICATIONS needed to dial up engagement in your organization. AAIM EA’s Strategic Directions Conference is the area’s premiere annual event for business leaders, managers and HR professional. It attracts professionals from every business sector, representing companies of various sizes and scope. Professionals from the senior-ranks to entry level come together to hear new ideas and strategies.
Strategic Directions Conference 2011
Heart of Illinois HR Council members are eligible to take advantage of the lowest registration rates. HIHRC members will be receiving an email with the registration discount code.
Contact Amy Pearson with any questions ([email protected]). http://www.strategicdirectionsconference.com/
Calling for Scholarship Applications
The Heart of Illinois HR Council Chapter #326 of the Society for Human Resource Management provides,
on an annual basis, a scholarship to support the continued development of HR leaders. This award is
designed to recognize and encourage the development of a full-time HR employee pursuing a professional
certification.
Application deadline is closely approaching - please submit applications ASAP!
Eligibility is as follows:
All applicants must be a member of the Heart of Illinois HR Council SHRM Chapter #326.
All applicants must be pursuing the SHRM professional certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR).
For more information, go to http://heartofillinois.shrm.org/scholarships or send completed application along
with requirements to:
Beth S. Winstead, PHR | Human Resources Generalist American Red Cross Mid-America Blood Services Division 405 W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Ave., Peoria, IL 61605 (309) 636-4205 (ph) (309) 636-4477 (f) | [email protected]
LINCOLN COLLEGE-NORMAL ANNOUNCES SHRM LEARNING COURSES FOR FALL
Lincoln College-Normal will once again offer The SHRM Learning System Review course for those preparing for the PHR or SPHR examinations. In addition, the SHRM Essentials Course
has been scheduled for October. Details follow:
SHRM LEARNING SYSTEM Review Course Classroom course offered five Wednesday evenings over a ten
week period. First class is September 14th. Click here for details:
http://www.lincolncollege.edu/normal/abe/noncredit/index.php
JUST ANNOUNCED! ONLINE SECTION of above course will be offered on the same schedule. Details are available now on the
website.
SHRM ESSENTIALS Classroom review course for support level HR employees will
be offered on 4 Monday evenings beginning October 3. Click here for details:
http://www.lincolncollege.edu/normal/abe/noncredit/hrmanagementcourse.php
After nearly a century of protecting people and building futures, Pekin Insurance™ is dedicated to go beyond. Beyond the expected. ™ Our rule is golden: Give our customers what we would want our-selves. Service that goes the extra mile. Products that meet today‟s need - and tomorrow‟s. And the financial stability that provides what we all want in today‟s world: peace of mind. Serving the Midwest, Pekin Insurance boasts of over 850,000 policyholders and offers a broad portfo-lio of products sold by an independent agency force of over 1,200 agencies. Our over 700 Home Office and Service Office employees lead by example in a team-effort environ-ment where each member takes part in the decision-making process, while remaining committed to going Beyond the expected™ in all their endeavors. For more information, visit www.pekininsurance.com
PEKIN INSURANCE HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR
Objective:
The Human Resource Coordinator will perform administrative duties for HR, specifically re-
garding employment, data management, and special projects.
Job Responsibilities:
Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities
Prepares and performs company communication through emails, bulletin boards and online
Processes, verifies, and maintains personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruit-ment, training, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence
Arranges job postings and notifies eligible workers of position availability
Coordinates onsite and offsite interviews, including travel arrangements
Explains company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants
Provides assistance in administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans
Administers pre-employment tests, including background checks, drug screen tests, employee aptitude, behavioral, and skill assessment
Verifies new hire medical and dental enrollment
Arranges for in-house and external training activities
Writes various check requests for bill payments
Answers phones, assists with filing and mail
Assists the HR team with various projects, queries, and general office function
Other duties as assigned
Experience and Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required
2-4 years experience in an HR support position
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
Knowledge of HRIS systems, specifically, Ultimate Software, UltiPro is preferred
Basic understanding of Human Resource Law
Proven record of job diligence and attention to data management detail
Demonstrated ability in written and verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
To apply, please send your resume to [email protected]
Valuing Religious Differences in the Workplaces Making the Unfamiliar More Comfortable
November 16, 2011
Country Club of Peoria, Peoria Heights
Presented by
11:15am – 11:30am Registration & Networking 11:30am – 12:00pm Lunch & Business Meeting 12:00pm – 1:30pm Program & Questions
Not just another diversity program! Professional story artist and diversity consultant, Susan O’Halloran, presents a humorous and thoughtful look at the place of religion in contemporary American life. Sue will compare perspectives on relating to “the other” in an America where we live side by side. She will point out both what is universal and unique in different faith traditions and the confusion and fears that result when cultures mix. Through exploring misconceptions and common threads in immigration, assimilation and life passages, past and present conflicts transform into hope for the future. Sue’s stories will bring alive various religions’ distinct histories and our common humanity to illuminate the experience of being an American in a time of religious tension and change.
Learning objectives:
To reflect on how having a faith can affect one’s life
To examine assumptions we have about different religions
To be given an overview of the world’s five largest religions
To make the unfamiliar more comfortable so that we can create even more productive and inclusive work environments
Since 1969, Susan has led workshops in corporate, religious and non-profit settings. She is author of six books and creator of the diversity curriculum Kaleidoscope: Valuing Differences and Creating Inclusion plus recipient of national and international video honors for her training films. Sue produces performances and videos such as White, Black and Brown: Tribes & Bridges at the Steppenwolf Theatre and More Alike Than Not: Stories of Three Americans – Catholic, Jewish and Muslim. For the past twenty years, Susan has led hundreds of diversity workshops in both Fortune 500 companies and the academic world such as Columbia, Wharton, Kellogg and the University of Chicago Graduate Schools of Business. She has worked with the Kaleidoscope Group since its inception in 1993. O’Halloran has appeared on PBS and ABC Nightline and in The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. About her own storytelling skills, The Chicago Reader’s Critic Choice said, “O’Halloran has mastered the Irish art of telling stories that are funny and heart-wrenching at the same time.” One Fortune 100 company newsletter stated: “Sue's presentation was a brilliant synthesis of information. She made us feel as though together we could do anything!" Susan lives in Evanston, Illinois and can be found at: www.susanohalloran.com
2011 Meeting Fees $25.00 Heart of Illinois HR Council Member $40.00 Non-Member $15.00 Students
Approved by the HR Certification Institute for 1.5 General Recertification Credit Hour. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
HB 1698 -Bradley (Raoul) Workers’ Compensation Reform Summary of Key Components
1. Imposes a 30% reduction in the Medical Fee Schedule to address health care costs that are the second highest in the United States. Among states with fee schedules, Illinois will continue to have the second highest fee schedule in the country. Effective January 1, 2012, there will be four regions for non-hospital fee schedule and fourteen regions for hospitals. Reduces services reimbursed at 76% of charges to 53.2% of charges and fees. Reimburses I plants at 25% above manufacturer‟s invoice less rebates, plus shipping. 2. Requires physicians to use American Medical Association standards to determine impairment for the first time in Illinois history. Arbitrators will use AMA impairment ratings when determining disability. However, there is significant flexibility in the language that will allow the Commission to weigh other factors into its decisions including occupation, age and future earning capacity. 3. Allows an employer to utilize a preferred provider organization (PPO) approved by the Department of Insurance to provide workers compensation medical services and requires an employee to use providers that are part of the network. However, an injured employee may choose in writing at any time to decline the preferred provider program. Also, an em-ployee will be allowed a third choice of doctor outside of the network. 4. Strengthens the 2005 Utilization Review provisions. “An admissible utilization review shall be considered by the Commission, along with all other evidence and in the same manner as all other evidence, and must be addressed along with all other evidence in the determination of the reasonableness and necessity of the medical bills or treatment.” The medical professional responsible for review in the final state of utilization review or appeal must be available for interview or deposition; or must be available for deposition by telephone, video conference, or other remote electronic means. 5. Eliminates lifetime wage differential payments. Employees will now receive wage differential payments during their work career to the age of 67 or five years, whichever is later. 6. Reduces carpal tunnel syndrome payments from an average 40 weeks award to a maximum of 28 weeks. 7. Allows for the appointment of new Workers‟ Compensation arbitrators, who must be approved by the Senate and all new appointees must be lawyers. There are a number of provisions pertaining to the Workers‟ Compensation Commission including new ethical standards, training requirements, operations and personnel appointments. Also, there are a number of fraud provisions including the establishment of criminal penalties based on severity of crime starting with misdemeanor to Class 1 felony. 8. Changes the rebuttable presumption for workers injured while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. No compensation shall be payable if the employee‟s intoxication is the sole proximate cause of the employee‟s accidental injury or at the time the employee incurred the accidental injury, the employee was so intoxicated, the intoxication consti-tuted a departure from the employment. 9. The NCCI is required to recalculate the worker‟s compensation advisory premium rates and assigned risk pool premium rates so that those premiums incorporate the provisions of this legislation and to publish such rates on or before September 1, 2011. 10. The Department of Insurance is required to submit an annual report to the Governor and key legislators on the state of the Illinois workers‟ compensation market. To generate this report, significant additional data may be required from NCCI and from workers‟ compensation insurers. 11. Requires the Department of Insurance to adopt rules for the submission of electronic medical bills. Note there is no requirement for electronic payment of claims. 12. For employee leasing companies, the language provides that client-specific information must be reported by the insurer to the Commission. Also provides that a “certificate of coverage” be issued by the insurer for each client, outlining its rights and obligations under the master policy and clearly establishing both the identity and status of the client and the inception and termination date of coverage. 13. The Department of Labor shall adopt a selection process to designate two labor organizations to participate in the collective bargaining pilot program. To have a valid ADR agreement, the workers compensation insurer must agree to any contractual agreements.
Information received from Phil Lackman, V.P. Government Relations - IIA of Illinois
2011 Board Members President Amy Pearson, PHR Phone: 999-4058 [email protected] President Elect Michelle Agnew, SPHR Workforce Readiness Phone: 636-4270 [email protected] Legislative Sandra Donelson Phone: 673-2252 [email protected] Webmaster Timekia Faulkner, SPHR Phone: 624-5343 [email protected] Membership Lisa Secrest Co-Chair Phone: 241-0429 [email protected] Membership Nancy Wraight Co-Chair Phone: 689-5714 [email protected] College Relations Laurie Trompeter, PHR Phone: 674-4300 ext: 323 [email protected] Secretary Bobbi Ulm, PHR Programs Chair Phone: 243-1550 Ext. 2704 [email protected] SHRM Foundation Sandy VanDeVeer, PHR Phone: 467-2311 [email protected] Communications Katie Waddington, PHR Newsletter Phone: 309-686-2582 [email protected] Certification Beth Winstead, PHR Prof. Develop. Phone: 636-4205 [email protected] Past President Shalesse Pie, PHR Diversity Phone: 681-2821 [email protected] Treasurer Cathy Plouzek, PHR ISC-SHRM Phone: 369-4719 [email protected]
August 1st Balances
Checking – $4,994.56 Savings – $10,022.22
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confirming your HIHRC membership information.
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to date.
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We are proud to announce that our Chapter will be partnering with the ELITE program again this year. Please begin considering your interest for level of involvement in this community service project. If you have an interest in leading the HR volunteer team, please consider submitting your interest for a position on the HR Council‟s Board. If you would like additional information regarding the ELITE program, please contact Michelle Agnew at [email protected] or 309-636-4270.
