PIHRA News for Districts December 2014

The Professionals In Human Resources Association is a professional association dedicated to the continuous enhancement of human resources through networking, learning and advocacy. We serve the human resources industry with 16 locations in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. As the largest affiliate of the Society for Human Resources Management chapter, PIHRA represents more than 4,000 individual members. PIHRA Mission

Season’s Greetings PIHRA is grateful for your commitment to the field Human Resources. Thank you! Wishing you a wonderful holiday, and a very happy new year!

December Membership Campaign How does it work? NEW members joining between Dec 1-31, 2014 can receive a $10 Amazon gift card (limited to first 100). RENEWING members who renew between Dec 1-31, 2014 are entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Who is a new member? Individual who is currently NOT a PIHRA member, and was not a member in the last year (2014). Gift cards and drawing will be announced by January 15, Cheers to you in 2015! It’s a New Year. Start off 2015 doing something great for yourself! Tell your friends! pihra.org/cheers

Attention Members! You Should be Using These Benefits! 1.Local Networking with HR Professionals – Seventeen meeting locations throughout SoCal. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70% of all jobs are found through networking. 2.NEW Ask An HR Advisor - call HR professionals with HR questions, M-F during regular business hours. Visit pihra.org/askanhradvisor (log in to member site to access). 3.Monthly Educational Programs and Conferences – excellent educational opportunities including PIHRA Legal Update and the California HR Conference, one of the largest HR conferences on the West Coast. Visit “PIHRA has been a helpful resource for me during my career as a Human Resources Professional. Being an engaged member has given me the opportunity to meet other HR professionals while helping each other grow professionally. The access my membership gives me is unlike any other association. If you have been thinking about joining PIHRA don't wait any longer, you will be glad you did." Wayne Munyer, PHR President, PIHRA board

PIHRA ® Legal Update 2015 Jan. 13: Pasadena Convention Center Jan. 15: Riverside Convention Center Jan. 22: Hilton Costa Mesa Don’t miss the largest HR employment law seminar in California! Program is pending 6 General/HR recertification credits hours towards PHR, SPHR, and GPHR through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). 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. It will also be pending approval for MCLE credit hours through the California State Bar. Member Rate: By 12/31/14 After 1/01/15 $ $239.00

Purchase Conference On Demand for $299 Today! WHAT DO YOU GET? Unlimited 24/7 online access Audio and video of all conference sessions including general sessions Available until 3/2015 Visit pihra.org/calendar or to purchase Conference On Complimentary access to handouts: pihra.org/cahr14handouts See Conference anytime!

IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO REGISTER… Save the Date! August 31 – September 2, 2015 Anaheim Convention Center PIHRA Member Early Bird Rate: $ by 4/30/2015 Check out highlights from CAHR14 at tinyurl.com/cahr14highlights!tinyurl.com/cahr14highlights cahrconference.org 2015 California HR Conference

Upcoming Webinar PIHRA New Member Orientation December New Member Orientation Webinar Thursday, Dec. 11, :00-1:00 pm (PST) Register: pihra.org/calendar_list.asp We want to help YOU get the most from your membership! Every 2 nd Thursday of the month from 12 – 1 pm

PIHRA Online Networking There are so many ways for PIHRA members to network. Here are some suggestions: 1.Use the PIHRA Forum often. Dozens of PIHRA members utilize the PIHRA Forum. You should too. Logon and visit and go to Questions about Forums for FAQs. It’s easy and fun! 2.Join the PIHRA LinkedIn Group With over 4,500 group members, post a question and get connected! Search for PIHRA (Professionals In Human Resources Association) Official GroupPIHRA (Professionals In Human Resources Association) Official Group 3.Connect on Facebook Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/pihra and get connected with thousands of others!facebook.com/pihra PIHRA members can network online too!

Updated Membership ID #’s Look out for your new PIHRA Member ID card in the mail. You have a new member ID number. It may be requested to register for events or services. Please contact us if you haven’t received your new member card.

Designate PIHRA as your Primary SHRM Chapter It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1.Go to tinyurl.com/PrimaryChap to access the writable PDF form.tinyurl.com/PrimaryChap 2.Type in your Name, SHRM number, and contact information. 3.Save file and to PIHRA at or print + fax to (310) Please submit by December 10, This is an easy way to help PIHRA receiving funding to reinvest in you!

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