What’s New at SHRM: Q4 2014 Bhavna Dave, PHR Director of Talent SHRM member since 2005

SHRM’s New Competency Certification SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) are based on a single, comprehensive Body of Competency and Knowledge (BoCK) and are relevant worldwide, giving professionals the recognition and flexibility to use their knowledge, skills, and competencies anywhere their career takes them. SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP test HR knowledge as well as competencies and their application to ensure the professional’s ability to demonstrate what they know, and what they can do with their knowledge in the variety of situations they encounter. Using a global definition of HR experience for exam eligibility, one that is not based on exempt- or non-exempt status Questions? http://shrmcertification.org

Information about Ebola Concerns SHRM » HR Disciplines » Safety & Security » Articles Educate employees working in areas threatened by the Ebola virus about how to prevent the spread of the disease Be ready to respond if an employee becomes sick

Prepare for Winter Weather Resources such as: Protect Against Winter Weather Hazards, Storm Threats Winter Weather Advisory: Work Safely in the Snow Disaster Prep and Response Resource Page Reporting-Time Pay: A Wage & Hour Winter Wonderland Winter Wellness Woes: A Flurry of Disability Claims

New SHRM Toolkits SHRM offers hundreds of toolkits with resources on every HR topic New toolkits include: Employing Transgender Workers Communicating with Employees About Health Care Benefits Under the Affordable Care Act Leveraging the Value of Employee Self-Service Portals Understanding Workplace Cultures Globally SHRM » Templates & Samples » Toolkits

Expert HR Advisors: Ask Us Anything! Contact the HR Knowledge Center at: 800-283-7476, option 5, available 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET SHRM » HR Answers » Ask an HR Advisor

Certification Preparation SHRM Learning System is the #1 study tool Printed workbooks & Online Resource Center Mobile accessibility for on-the-go studying HR skills application and testing software Flashcards and glossary of key terms Member price $695 1,500 practice questions & 2 post tests

Upcoming SHRM Conferences LAW & LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE March 23-25, 2015; Washington, D.C. TALENT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION April 27-29, 2015; San Diego, CA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION June 28 - July 1, 2015; Las Vegas, NV

SHRM’s Chapter Member Discount Program for 2014 Fall Seminars! Special discounted registration fee to attend a SHRM Seminar in Alexandria VA, Chicago IL, New Orleans LA, New York NY, Phoenix AZ, San Diego CA, Seattle WA - or a virtual seminar – this Fall! Program topics include:   Strategic Human Resources: Delivering Business Results Business Management for HR: Understanding Business Operations Essentials of HR Management And much more! Chapter Member Discounts: Use Promo code: 14SEM1DAY - $100 off 1 day seminars Use Promo code: 14SEM2DAY - $200 off 2 day seminars Use Promo code: 14SEM3DAY - $300 off 3 day seminars Use Promo code: 14SEMVCHPT – $200 off any Virtual seminars

We’ve run the numbers for you: 12 Issues of HR Magazine $70 Reading 3 of the more than 50 research reports $299.85 Participation in 12 webcasts from other organizations $1,500 Savings by not having to pay some consultant fees Your estimate Full access to SHRM sample forms, policies, how-to guides and presentations $300 SHRM Membership Value = $2169.85 or higher You Pay Only $185 for 1 year full professional membership