Meeting

The “transform into what” question is more challenging as each institution will need to decide the answer to that based on their organizational needs, and to increase customer satisfaction and efficiency.The idea in a large national or global organization was to place the customer-facing work directly in front of the customer, exactly at the point of service. Work that required consistency and compliance rested with central or corporate HR.

Employment Law Update: Key Developments from 2012 & What to Expect in 2013 Randy Sutton & David Briggs, Saalfeld Griggs PC

Since the economic collapse of 2008 Bill Humphreys Sr., President and CEO of Citizens Bank, has traveled throughout the Willamette Valley discussing his views on the current local and national economies. Over the past four years he has discussed the different phases of the collapse and what the federal government is doing to remedy the current economy. This most recent presentation touches on, “Phase Two of the Financial Crisis from 2008”.

The December 12th MHRA membership meeting is about engaging our collective intelligence on important HR topics, getting better acquainted, celebrating our 2012 successes, declaring our professional development goals for 2013, and having fun!
Join us for holiday beverage, breakfast buffet, drawing for professional development opportunities. Experience and take away a DIY Guide for the World Café group process; an easy-to-facilitate way to engage people in conversations that matter.
Please note that there will NOT be an ornament exchange this year.

Mark Amberg, attorney with the law firm of Harrang Long
Gary Rudnick P.C. who specialize in advising employers on all
aspects of labor and employment matters, will present on the
topic of managing labor relations in the workforce. The
discussion will cover what both private and public employers
need to know about union and related labor matters,
including tips for managing and responding to union
organizing efforts, labor contact negotiations, employee
grievances, unfair labor practices and more. The presentation

Michele Swift, Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Oregon State University and Patricia Kenney, Sr. Director of Human Resources for the Oregon State University Foundation will lead a discussion on Strategic Thinking for HR Professionals that will focus on aligning human resources activities with an organization’s stated short and long term goals. This alignment is integral to the human resources function being a key player and “at the table”, influencing organizational direction and outcome.

Rick Rebel, Senior Employer Benefit
Advisor, AKT LLP, will talk about the
Oregon exchange and how one will access
health insurance through the exchange,
what small business should consider and a
few of the provisions that will affect us all.

Cheryl R. Good, PHR, and Certified Facilitator for Fierce Conversations® presents an Executive Briefing on Fierce – a leadership and development training that drives results in business and education by developing conversation as a skill. This interactive presentation provides people with practical, immediately applicable concepts for improving conversations central to their success, and the success of their organizations.