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LET’S CELEBRATE!! By: Alberto Gomez

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

4th Annual Holiday Party

1

Founder’s Corner 1

Upcoming Events 4

Members Corner 5

HR Marketplace 7

About Us 10

DECEMBER 2010 VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 10 WWW.THEHRALLIANCE.NET

THE HR ALLIANCE TEAM

Jason Boltax

Founder

Hilary Gallanter

Director

Program Management

Marc Teitelbaum

Project Coordinator

As the year comes to a close, many of us use this time to reflect on our past accom-

plishments and prepare for new and exciting opportunities in the upcoming year. In the

spirit of the season, the HR Alliance hosted its 4th annual holiday party on December 2,

2010 to toast its members and celebrate their success.

HR Alliance members gathered for cocktails and conversation at The Midtown Executive

Club, one of the best kept secrets in Manhattan. Located in the heart of midtown, this

turn of the century historic clubhouse is in the National Register of Historic Places and

was recently restored to its turn-of-the-century elegance.

Sponsored by Ceridian, with planning help from Boutique Event, the event was a fun

and informal way for members to exchange holiday greetings, interact with friends and

colleagues, and make new connections.

The HR Alliance thanks its sponsor for their generous support in hosting the party, as

well as for providing the wonderful raffle prizes. Guests entered for a chance to win an

Amazon Kindle and a gourmet dessert basket. Congratulations to the lucky winners.

As the evening came to a close, many guests shared similar sentiments, “let’s do this

again soon!” So from all of us at the HR Alliance, join us in 2011 as we embark on our

fifth year and let’s continue to find exciting and new opportunities together.

FOUNDER’S CORNER By: Jason Boltax Now, with the holidays

behind us, the year 2011

is about to begin. For

many HR Alliance mem-

bers, the best is yet to

come. As we reassess

our goals for the new year, and try to

maintain a positive outlook, we remind all

HR Alliance members to take pride in

what we do. As Human Resources profes-

sionals, we create, educate, support, ad-

vise, and guide the work force of this

great city. There is plenty to celebrate in

our work.

And so, here’s a toast to you, HR Alli-

ance members: May 2011 bring pros-

perity and good fortune to you and

yours! Thank you for all that you have

contributed to our organization. We

look forward to continuing our pat-

tern of growth and success with you,

and for you, this year and in the fu-

ture.

All the best,

P.S. I hope to see you at our first event of

the new year on Wednesday, January 5,

2011 for a very important topic: Master

LinkedIn: Tips, Trends and Insider

Secrets for HR Professionals

Let’s Connect!! (Click on a button)

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FOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAFOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTYY PARTY

TThhaannkk yyoouu ffoorr aatttteennddiinngg tthhee

44tthh AANNNNUUAALL

HHOOLLIIDDAAYY

PPAARRTTYY

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WWiinnnneerrss ooff tthhee rraaffffllee:: CChhaarraa MMccGGiillll –– AAmmaazzoonn KKiinnddllee

MMeelliissssaa TTaammeezz –– GGoouurrmmeett DDeesssseerrtt GGiifftt BBaasskkeett

SSppoonnssoorreedd bbyy::

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FOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAFOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTYY PARTY

TThhaannkk yyoouu ffoorr aatttteennddiinngg tthhee

44tthh AANNNNUUAALL

HHOOLLIIDDAAYY

PPAARRTTYY

CCoonnggrraattuullaattiioonnss!!!!!!

WWiinnnneerrss ooff tthhee rraaffffllee:: CChhaarraa MMccGGiillll –– AAmmaazzoonn KKiinnddllee

MMeelliissssaa TTaammeezz –– GGoouurrmmeett DDeesssseerrtt GGiifftt BBaasskkeett

SSppoonnssoorreedd bbyy::

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UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

Introducing two Introducing two NEW NEW additions additions

to our calendar in 2011...to our calendar in 2011...

Breakfast Briefings A monthly breakfast forum designed to address the challenges Human

Resources leaders face in today's shifting business environment. These

interactive programs focus on exchanging best practices and discussing

critical HR issues with peers.

Quarterly Cocktails An intimate evening of networking intended to help you meet new people,

exchange ideas and broaden your business network.

Stay Tuned For More Details….

Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2011

Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM

Where: 31 West 52nd Street19th Floor

Topic: Information Session - PHR/SPHR Test Prep Course Spring 2011

RSVP: Click Here

Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM

Where: 305 7th Avenue, 11th Floor

Fee: $15 Pre-Pay, ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INS!

Topic: Compensation

RSVP: Click Here

Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM

Where: 305 7th Avenue, 11th Floor

Fee: $15 Pre-Pay, ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INS!

Topic: Master LinkedIn: Tips, Trends and In-sider Secrets for HR Professionals

RSVP: Click Here

Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM

Where: 305 7th Avenue, 11th Floor

Fee: $15 Pre-Pay, ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INS!

Topic: Debunking the Myths: Shedding Light on Proper Immigration Compliance

RSVP: Click Here

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MEMBER’S CORNERMEMBER’S CORNER

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!

GET INVOLVED!! GET NOTICED !!

The HR Alliance continues to grow in membership and in recognition within the HR community.

Now is a great time to get involved with the newsletter and monthly events. We are searching for

volunteers for the following writing and presentation opportunities:

Author an article for the newsletter

Be interviewed for the Member’s Corner of the newsletter

Research and keep track of other HR Blogs, news publications, and networking group activi-

ties to help us improve our offerings

Scout talented speakers for meetings

Recruit colleagues that would enhance our member experience

To learn more about volunteer opportunities with The HR Alliance, please contact us at:

info@thehtalliance.net

Patrick H. Li

Robin Florio

Jack Davis

David Champion

Allison Choi

Andrea Levy

Nicole Anselmo

Elizabeth Savaser

Ivelise Andino

Jeffrey Chang

Johanna Orza

Paul Boes

Borislav Zivkovic

Jamie Finkelman

Joe Carew

Michael McGuinness

Robert Sklans

Gurdon Blackwell

Melissa Tamez

Amanda Cameron

Andrea Bernard

Ariel Tavor

Brian Goot

Danish Asif

Jackie Parker Taylor

Terence Hung

Gillian Joseph

Glenn Blachman

Janice Klein

Ocolo Begzjav

Colleen Paavola

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If you would like to ad-

vertise in the HR Market-

place, have content sug-

gestions, program ideas,

meeting topics, calendar

items, or would like to

contribute to future

newsletters,

please contact:

info@thehralliance.net

Patrecia West is a workforce, or-

ganizational and development pro-

fessional with over twenty years of

experience working in a wide vari-

ety of venues, sector, and roles.

She has had a career that has

shaped her own unique organiza-

tional sense, wisdom, intelligence,

and expertise. She attributes this

to holding a series of positions

ranging from Technical Trainer to

Assistant Director of Training to Manager of Management

and Executive Development at both for-profits and non-

profits. These include PWC, North American Philips, March

of Dimes, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Most recently, Pat was at the Girl Scouts of the USA for

approximately 6 years, however due to a large consolida-

tion of workforce and restructuring, her position was nega-

tively impacted. She is now actively seeking a new role in

organizational development and hopes to make a signifi-

cant impact wherever she ends up.

Patrecia has her Bachelor’s of Science degree in English

Secondary Education from Tennessee A. & I. State Univer-

sity. As her career progressed, she decided to go back to

school to obtain her Masters of Arts in Organizational Be-

havior and Psychology in the School of Social Psychology

from Columbia University. She felt this would propel her in

the direction she wanted to take her career: making an

impact through organizational change, mentoring, and

leadership.

When asked what makes HR a career choice for her, Pat

mentioned in every organization, it is through human in-

teractions that all results and value are created. Following

this logic, every aspect of that interaction – communica-

tion, relationships and performance all fall within the arena

of HR. “It is the life blood of the organization and creates

its DNA.” Pat’s chosen area falls under the domain of nur-

turing and supporting – working with HR and senior lead-

ers to enable developing and delivering potential in indi-

viduals and groups. This, in turn, has a significant impact

throughout the organization, from increased performance

to happier employees and higher morale.

When Pat has free time, she tries to attend as many pro-

fessional development and networking opportunities as her

schedule permits. She is active in the Organization Devel-

opment Network of New York (ODNNY) and the New Jer-

sey and New York American Society for Training and De-

velopment (ASTD). Though quite involved in HR focused

groups, her diverse professional interests do not stop at

the HR border, she enjoys events that are business fo-

cused and considered outside her field. For example, she

has subscribed to weekly conference calls hosted by IT

professionals. She is always looking to learn new skills and

improve upon the ones already in her repertoire.

Regarding Pat’s career goals, she would like to continue

focusing on organizational development. Specifically, she

wants to show organizations how to better link sustaining

and developmental work with employees to key business

strategies and drivers.

If you are interested in connecting with Pat and learning

more about her HR experiences, she can be reached at

patreciawest@gmail.com.

MEMBER’S CORNER MEMBER’S CORNER

Patrecia West by: Marc Teitelbaum

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HR MARKETPLACEHR MARKETPLACE

For more information please contact:

Brian Durkin, Vice President Sales

212.887.1049 | brian.durkin@ceridian.com | www.ceridian.com

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HR MARKETPLACEHR MARKETPLACE

The HR Alliance, in conjunction with the Human Equation, is proud to announce the

availability of HRCI approved online training courses for HR Alliance members at a

15% discount of the current retail price.

To get started, here is what you have to do:

Click HERE or copy his link http://store.thehumanequation.com/?afid=52 into your browser

(YOU MUST USE THIS LINK TO OBTAIN THE DISCOUNT!!)

1. Click on the tab that will allow you to Browse All Courses or select a Category to narrow

your choices. After selecting a course, enter the quantity you wish to purchase and click

Add to Cart. When you have made all of your selections, click Checkout Now. IT'S THAT

EASY

2. Courses are certified by The American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), The Hu-

man Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), The Florida and Georgia Bar for Continuing Le-

gal Education (CLE) credits for attorneys, and The National Association of State Boards of

Accountancy for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for accountants. HRCI-

approved courses and suites are accompanied by the HRCI logo; check the course descrip-

tions to determine which courses have been approved for CLE and/or CPE credits.

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HR MARKETPLACEHR MARKETPLACE

DON’T GO AT IT ALONE.DON’T GO AT IT ALONE.

LET US HELP YOU EARN YOUR PHR/SPLET US HELP YOU EARN YOUR PHR/SPHR CERTIFHR CERTIFICATION!!ICATION!!

The HR Alliance has partnered with HRology 101 to help members earn their

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.

Learn more about this comprehensive PHR/SPHR training program

Join us for an INFORMATION SESSION

When: Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Time: 6:00PM

Where: TD Securities, 31 W.52nd Street, 19th Floor

RSVP: CLICK HERE

Forget to study for the PHR/SPHR?

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ABOUT USABOUT US

The HR Alliance is a professional development and networking association that assists Human Re-

sources professionals in broadening their business networks and sharing their knowledge and ex-

pertise to stay current on the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in the human resources

field.

We have a strong active membership that includes Senior HR Directors, Generalists, Specialists,

Consultants, Service Providers, Business Owners and people interested in learning more about the

dynamic field of Human Resources.

HR Alliance members join for the purpose of exchanging ideas. Most understand that the greatest

benefits are gained from exposure to other HR Alliance members. Our meetings are the ideal for-

mat for such an exchange and will provide a unique experience to everyone who participates.

This Newsletter is provided to you by The HR Alliance

Notice and Disclaimer: The HR Alliance Group Newsletter is published the second week of each month. This news-

letter is intended for the use of members of The HR Alliance. Content in this Newsletter is for information purposes

only and should not be construed as specific advice.

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