Texas Recruiters Association Luncheon

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Group: Texas Recruiters Association Subject: Announcement from Texas Recruiters Association TRA LinkedIn...our next event is just a couple of weeks away! Join us at McCormick and Schmick’s in the Domain to hear from our next great speaker, Mick Normington and his topic: “Working Texas Style: A Look At The Central Texas Regional Jobs Market or Do You Have The Skills To Pay The Bills” Mick is a Business Specialist with the Texas Workforce Commission and works in the labor market and career information department. He will be speaking to us about the Central Texas Job Market. Don’t miss it! Date: June 18th, 2013 Time: 11:30 AM – 1 PM Location: McCormick and Schmick’s at the Domain Register at: http://texastra.jobing.com/ The price of the luncheon is $25.00. Payments can be made the day of the event. We’ll accept cash, checks and now credit cards for $1.00 administrative fee. Please make checks payable to "Texas Recruiters Association". We'll see you there! Posted By C. Michele Robinson Gregory, SPHR

Workforce HR Tech Week 2013 Online Conference Tuesday and Wednesday

UP TO 12 COMPLIMENTARY HRCI CREDITS

REGISTER NOW: http://wfhrtech13-wfemail.eventbrite.com/#

HR Roundtable on Tuesday, May 14

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Group: HR Roundtable Network Subject: RSVP's needed for next week's Roundtable Network meeting in Houston: “All Stressed Up & Nowhere To Go!” presented by Bill Crawford, Ph.D. If you plan to attend the meeting on Tuesday, May 14, please send an email to Lynda.Doty@LHH.com and include both your name and your email address in the body of the email, so it can be easily copied to the attendee list. AGENDA: 9:00 - 9:30 am coffee & networking 9:30 - 11:00 am presentation LOCATION: 9th floor conference room at UBS Financial Services in the Galleria Financial Center, 5065 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77056. The meeting space is generously provided by Lori Siegel, VP Investments. (Note this is inside the Galleria, and the Financial Center is near the center court of the mall.) TOPIC: “All Stressed Up & Nowhere To Go!” presented by Bill Crawford, Ph.D. Everyone has heard the statistics . . .75% of professionals describe their lives as “very stressful” and with the pace of change and increased demands on our time, chances are good that it’s just going to get worse! Plus, even though everyone is experiencing more stress than ever, they are also tired of traditional “stress management” and people giving them simplistic answers to life’s complex problems. In this presentation, psychologist Dr.Bill Crawford addresses this problem by first explaining why this level of stress and frustration is so prevalent, and why so much of the advice about how to deal with these problems will never work! Then, using a conversational style that is free of psychobabble, he uses the latest research on the brain to outline a comprehensive system for dealing with stress and accessing the clarity, confidence, and creativity necessary for success in today’s world. In addition to holding a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Houston, Dr. Crawford is a licensed psychologist, author of four books, organizational consultant, and life coach. Over the last 26 years he has created over 3300 presentations for such organizations as Sprint, Shell, The American Medical Association, PBS, and many other organizations and professional associations nationwide. He has a unique perspective on life that he shares with such humor and energy, he is constantly referred to as the "Steve Martin" of corporate America. In addition, his two PBS specials have been seen by over 15 million people and he has been quoted as an expert in such diverse publications as The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Investor's Business Daily, The Chicago Tribune, Self Magazine, The Dallas Morning News, and Working Mother just to name a few. Bill Crawford, Ph.D. Crawford Performance Solutions Website - www.billcphd.com This event is open to the public, and there is a $10 cover charge to attend. Active LHH candidates should also register via their LHH CRN and identify themselves at the door to avoid the cover charge. We look forward to seeing you soon! Posted By Lynda Doty

Texas HR Pros Volunteer for Near Northwest Management District

Left to right:  Ana, Sandra, Ruby, Lisa, Bonnie, Val

Thanks to our expert volunteers from Texas HR Pros' HR Centric who advised job seekers on resumes and interviewing at a community job fair on May 8. 

We also presented on the blessings of earning certifications during a job search which highlighted our personal collaborations with Six Sigma Management Institute, San Jacinto College, and Lone Star College. 

NEAR NORTHWEST MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

9TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY JOB FAIR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013
ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH
5820 PINEMONT DR.
HOUSTON TX 77091
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Uber Networking at the OTC

Several people told us today that they are expecting record attendance on Tuesday.  We caught up with many HR professionals at each of the booths.  Bring plenty of business cards and have a good time networking with people from around the world. 



HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Professionals from all around the globe are flocking to Houston, the energy capital of the world, for the Offshore Technology Conference. More than 2,000 companies from 110 countries and from every energy field you can think of are here to make contacts and share the latest technology in the industry at Reliant Park.  Read more here:  http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=9091666

Early Bird Register for the 2013 Texas Total Rewards Conference

2013 Texas Total Rewards Conference

September 22 - 24, 2013

Houston, Texas

Registration is now open!

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Early Bird Deadline ends July 31, 2013

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Photos from The Ranch at Las Colinas Networking Mixer

More than 100 HR professionals kicked back on the porch at The Ranch to watch the sunset this past Thursday.

Texas HR Pros' leaders Liz and Foster hosted a networking event along with sponsor PreciseHire and were pleased with the turnout at the new venue.

A raffle was also held with prizes from Personalysis and other donors.

Thanks for attending! 

 

Meet Search4UInc at this Evening's Mixer

Foster in center

Come meet Foster Williams, a Texas HR Pros' leader, this evening at The Ranch at Las Colinas for our networking mixer!   No RSVP required--  http://texashrprosdallas2013-eorg.eventbrite.com/#

Foster offers many complimentary services to HR professionals and companies including free job postings.  http://search4uinc.com/post-a-job/

Foster also posts HR positions and knows many HR executives in Dallas Fort Worth because he has  25+ years experience in corporate recruitment, including more than 15 years in strategic recruitment management. Foster has served as Director of Recruitment for The Associates/Citigroup and GTE/Verizon Communications as well serving in consulting roles for large banking conglomerates, semiconductor manufacturing, and aerospace/DOD companies. In addition, he was a recruitment outsourcing leader for Korn/Ferry-Futurestep.

Most recently Foster co-founded the popular Career Search Network (CSN) and founded http://www.search4uinc.com that powers the Career Search Network. He spends the lion share of his time traveling to job seeker groups in the state of Texas and serving as the Job Search Navigator. In that role, he helps people navigate all the information shared by groups in order to help them create customized search plans to find that next job God has for them.

Watch the video below to see Foster Williams advising Debbie Brackens through WFAA's Starting Over with Jane McGarry on Good Morning Texas.

Contact Foster at 214.728.6930.
 

Need a Professional Photo for LinkedIn? RSVP for April 25

Exclusive Interactive HR Workshop in Houston on April 18

Free HR Workshop in Houston

Coming to Houston on April 18th — RSVP Now Think you're too busy to attend a full-day HR workshop? Worried that there's a catch, it'll be dull or just another sales pitch? Don't be. You need to be at this complimentary HR workshop to learn techniques to develop successful HR programs. Get the facts on how to be viewed as a trailblazer within your organization. Sign up now for this exclusive event. Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX This program is pending approval for recertification credits from the HR Certification Institute, the American Payroll Association & the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

Mark Your Calendar for the Next Houston Mixer

Making the Most of Networking Events - How to Work a Room

Texas HR Pros is having its networking mixer this evening, Thursday, March 28, at Sam's Boat on Richmond Avenue.  All HR peeps are invited, and there is no fee.  Just come as you are, meet your LinkedIn buddies, and get social in person.

Below is some advice on how to connect with others at functions.  We suggest that you have fun and reconnect with new people you meet on LinkedIn of course!

Article by: Business.com

 

You've chosen the right event, prepared by researching the group and expected attendees, and pre-contacted some of the attendees. You have your business cards and your self-introduction ready, and now you're off to the event. How do you make the most of that face-to-face time in a room full of dozens or perhaps hundreds of people?

Let's be clear about what you are trying to accomplish, and that will help determine your actions for the evening:

1. Be memorable, in a good way. Have you ever attended an event, gotten someone's card, and when you look at it later you can't remember anything about them? You don't want to be one of those people to others.

2. Collect information. Giving out your business cards isn't nearly as important as collecting others' and making notes, either written or mentally, that will allow you to follow up effectively.

3. Create value for others. This is the essence of networking. Look for opportunities to be of service, and you'll benefit in the long run, as well.
 

Make an Entrance

There are three people that you always want to be sure to network with at an event: the speaker, the event host/organizer, and the person doing registration and sign-in. The person at the front door sees everybody, including their name, and also is usually aware where the host is and can point you in their direction. Plus it just starts you off on a positive note as you enter the room. You're not a movie star hitting the red carpet. Your goal isn't to make a grand entrance, but to leave a wake of happy people behind you.

As Susan RoAne, author of How to Work a Room, suggests in her article, "Learn to Talk to Anyone in 10 Minutes or Less", "The physical act of walking into the event may be the hardest part, especially if you don’t know a soul. So take a deep breath, stand tall, and walk into the center of the room, rather than stopping just inside the door to clog traffic or bee-lining for a dark corner."

If the host isn't available, or once you've talked with them, scan the room for people you already know to start mingling - don't just head straight for the bar, the buffet, or your seat. If you don't know anyone, find a high-traffic area or place where people seem to be congregating and make your way there.

Introduce Yourself

Introducing yourself to an individual and introducing yourself to the group are two totally different things. If you have the opportunity to introduce yourself to the whole group, or even a large dinner table, then you'll want to use your "pitch": a concise (25 words or less) and memorable introduction that describes both what you do and how it benefits others. But one-on-one, that can get in the way of natural conversation. You want to describe what you do in a memorable way, but don't go off into the benefits - you'll sound like a bad salesman, rather than someone that is there to learn from the program and build relationships with the other attendees.            

Making Conversation

Small talk is highly under-rated. In this kind of setting, it is how you build rapport and discover common ground. While you may want people to remember your business, being remembered as a "brilliant conversationalist" certainly isn't a bad thing. Some networking gurus recommend asking questions that get the other person doing all the talking. It's true that people do love to talk about themselves, but good conversation is a two-way street. But if all you do is ask questions, what do you bring to the table? You want to create value and contribute from your experience, as well.

For some good thought-provoking questions that go beyond just "So what do you do?", Brian Hilliard offers "Three Easy Questions to Help You Stand Out". Also take a look at Susan RoAne's "Big Deal About Small Talk", "SCHMOOZE and WIN: 'Small Talk' Your Way To Success", and other free articles on conversation and mingling. And if you haven't ever read it, pick up a copy of Dale Carnegie's classic, How to Win Friends and Influence People.

Collect Cards, Make Notes

Notice I didn't say a thing about giving out cards. The cards you give out aren't nearly as important as the ones you take in. Sure, give out cards if people ask for them, or if you want to reinforce your conversation, but more importantly, get cards from the people you want to follow up with.

You'll also want to have a pen handy and make some brief notes on the back of their card. This will help you remember them, because a card alone often doesn't the next day. Secondly, it's an opportunity to make a commitment and keep it. Often in conversations we agree to do something like make an introduction or send some information, but then fail to -- not because we're blowing the other person off, but because we simply forget. Your stack of cards with notes becomes your to-do list the next day.

You want a gel or rollerball that writes reliably on business cards. Get a retractable so you don't have to fidget with a cap. I like something with a grip and it doesn't hurt if it looks good too, like my personal favorite, the Pilot Dr. Grip.

Say Goodbye

Your exit is as important as your entrance. Don't just disappear. Thank the host and the speaker. Touch base with the people you spoke to earlier in the event and briefly reaffirm any commitments you've made.                   

Mergers & Acquisitions in Energy Lunch on April 9

Mergers & Acquisitions in Energy

ASTD International Conference in Dallas - Volunteers Still Needed!

2013 ASTD ICE Volunteer Registration

http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?481571.

 

Be one of the 400 volunteers needed to make ICE a huge success in 2013!

Meet potential employers, vendors, and clients! Network with learning professionals from all over the world!

If you volunteer for the entire day, you will receive one day at the conference for free. If you volunteer for a second entire day you will receive a second day for free. If you volunteer for three entire days, then you will receive three days for free.

As an ICE Volunteer, if you are only available to volunteer for one entire day then you will receive one day for free. You automatically become eligible to attend the remainder of the conference at the $200 per day discounted rate.

• You don't have to be a member of ASTD to volunteer at the conference.
• The conference volunteers are needed Sunday, 19 May through Wednesday, 22 May.
• You will not need to register for the conference.
• If you only volunteer for one day, you will have an opportunity to purchase additional days at a volunteer discounted rate.
• You will meet other professionals and develop collaborative relationships.
• You will have fun at the $75 networking event getting to know your peers.

Please click on the following link for more information on volunteering for the 2013 ASTD ICE and to fill out a volunteer form: ICE Volunteer Form

 

Dallas ASTD thanks you for your support. For further questions on volunteering please contact:

 

Barbara Ashbaugh, CPLP

2013 ICE Volunteer Coordinator

icecoordinator@dallasastd.org

972-442-9000

Dallas ASTD CHIP Code: CH7107

CTN Leadership (Galleria) - Network with Leaders on April 17

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT

Register Now! Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 17,2013 5:00 PM

Cafe Benedicte 15455 Memorial Drive Houston TX 77079 Google Maps | Hotels Near | Yahoo! Maps | Weather Forecast Phone: (281) 558-6607

Speaker Daniel Maddux Position: President Company: Elite Documentation

 Event Description

Meet Houston’s Best Leadership Development Professionals!

• Do you want to see Houston’s best leadership development people mixing in one place?
• Are you up on the biggest trends and new ideas in training and development?
• Do you know where there are openings in the training and development field in Houston?

On Wednesday, April 17, we will spend the evening (5:00 - 7:00 p.m.) discussing the latest trends in training and development, while we meet and greet with other training and development professionals at Café Benedicte. As we do so, we will enjoy beverages and complimentary appetizers, as well as prize drawings.

 

This event will replace the normal monthly meeting for the Leadership Development CTN.

Benefits:

1. You will get to meet many of Houston’s best leadership development professionals, all in one place.

2. You will learn new techniques and ideas as you engage in discussions throughout the evening.

3. You’ll have a chance to win great prizes!

Appetizers will be provided - Beverages will be available for purchase.

Attachments

Event Contact	Event Coordinator
Margaret Morgan Maat	Bonnie Moore
(281) 913-3328	(281) 686-4760
mmaat@forwardfocusinc.com	bmoore@mooreedu.com

Evolve Leaders Across Generations with Houston's Organizational Development Network on April 4

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Event Name:

Evolving Leadership Across Generations

The pressure for employers to find and develop capable leaders grows stronger by the day. In seven years the Millennials (teens to 33) will outnumber all other generations in the workforce. Meanwhile, 10,000 Baby Boomers retire every day, leaving larger gaps in corporate skills and experience. Add to the mix the relentless pace of technology and change, and we have a great opportunity for OD professionals. Effective and proficient cross-generational communicators have a major competitive advantage in helping companies to meet the challenge of developing strong leadership.

In this engaging and interactive session, participants will:

• Review how the four generations in the workforce differ in perceptions, values, and motivations
• Build awareness of generational perceptions that hinder effectiveness
• Brainstorm in smaller groups how participants can apply what they’ve learned to building stronger leadership in their companies

Event Type:
Regular Event
Event Date:
4/3/2013
Event Time:
6:30 PM
Speaker(s):
Amy Hart Past President, ASTD Houston 2013, Trainer/Consultant/Speaker, 832-657-7574, www.harttrainingconnection.com


Training at United Way on Waugh

Location:
United Way
Address:
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 77007
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Non-Members	$30.00	$25.00 - when you register by 4/1/2013
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Student Member	$20.00	$15.00 - when you register by 4/1/2013

About HODN:

The Houston Organizational Development Network (HODN) represents a highly diverse learning community that develops, supports, and inspires OD practitioners.

We meet on a monthly basis in a congenial atmosphere, designed to maximize personal learning and develop social capital. HODN members represent a broad range of professions in a wide variety of organizations. Private industry, non-profit organizations, and government agencies employ roughly half of the members; the other half operates their own consulting firms, engages in private practice, or teaches.

HODN is an affiliate of the OD Network—the largest U.S.-based organization for OD practitioners, representing members from more than 90 countries worldwide.

Please join us for our highly interactive monthly presentations. If you would like more information please contact Wayne Dorris at wayne@people-people.net

Upcoming Webcasts Compliments of HR.com

TUNE IN. PLUG IN. LOG IN....HR education at work, at home and on the go. You may be interested in some of these upcoming 60 minute webcasts. Stay on top of the latest HR practices, technologies, and trends. *Live online or archive mode to earn credits for HRCI recertification or IHR certification! Key Immigration Issues Facing Employers in 2013 March 20, 2013 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET David Weisenfeld -- Reed Business Information Davis Bae -- Jackson Lewis LLP Leadership Communication by the Author of 'Leading Out Loud' March 21, 2013 at 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Terry Pearce -- Leadership Communication Cathy Earley -- BlessingWhite, Inc., A Division of GP Strategies Catalyst: Why confidence is the single most powerful element for talent at full strength March 26, 2013 at 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET Steven Smith -- G5 Leadership Rethinking Human Resources in a Changing World March 26, 2013 at 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Paulette Welsing -- KPMG International Navigating the Affordable Care Act: Avoiding Penalties & Minimizing Costs March 26, 2013 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET Todd Black -- Kronos Incorporated Monique Warren -- Jackson Lewis Best Practices and ROI of Employee Recognition Programs March 27, 2013 at 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET Deb Broderson -- Perks.com Value of Analytics in Making Human Capital Decisions March 27, 2013 at 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Elliot Owens -- Volt Consulting Group Health Care Reform: How Income Impacts Participation in Employee Health Benefits March 28, 2013 at 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET Christopher Ryan -- ADP, Inc. Leaders of Change: How to Spot Them March 28, 2013 at 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET Sherry Perkins -- Profiles International, Inc. The True Cost of a Bad Hire March 28, 2013 at 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Greg Moran -- Chequed.com Organizational Planning: Why Your Business Needs It April 3, 2013 at 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET Eric Kilponen -- Insperity 7 Deadly Sins of Leadership April 9, 2013 at 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET Greg Stewart -- Profiles International, Inc. Workforce Planning and Analytics: Do you Know Where your Future Is? April 10, 2013 at 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET David Weisbeck -- Visier, Inc. Mollie Lombardi -- Aberdeen Group David vs. Goliath: How Small Business Can Win The Recruiting Battle April 10, 2013 at 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Don Charlton -- The Resumator How Non-Monetary Social Recognition Delivers More For Less April 10, 2013 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET David Bator -- TemboSocial Inc. Pay or Play: Determining Your Company's Best Solution to the Affordable Care Act April 10, 2013 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET Todd Black -- Kronos Incorporated Think Before You Click: Strategies for Managing Social Media in the Workplace April 11, 2013 at 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Jon Hyman -- Kohrman Jackson & Krantz Each of HR.com's webcasts are reviewed and evaluated against the vertical/domain criteria, and one credit hour can be applied to the appropriate certification program. For more information regarding the IHR Certification Program, please visit: http://www.hr.com/en/ihr_certifications/ For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute homepage at www.hrci.org. "The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program."