Upcoming Events
At Compensation Works, we are interested to know what you are seeing in your industry, what you’d like to learn about and how we can help.
We’re looking at expanding our webinars and in-person training programs. We’d like to know what topics and classes would be of interest to you.
Please follow this link to a brief 3 question survey. We’d really appreciate your input! Survey closes May 15, 2012.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NT9HVWP
Thank you for your time!
Seven Deadly Compensation Sins
Seattle SHRM Nonprofit – SIG
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Catherine will participate in this group of non-profit organization leaders to discuss and share the opportunities and challenges of managing the human resources function in the not-for-profit arena. This group is led by Moselle Horiuchi.
Time: 8-930a
Place: Horizon Street, 900 University Street , Seattle, WA 98101
Registration: http://www.shrm-seattle.com/cde.cfm?event=374552
Contact: Moselle Horiuchi ~ (425) 203-0421 ~ mhoriuchi@healthpointchc.org
Talent42.com National Tech Recruiting Conference
Talent42 is a first-of-its-kind conference, 100% focused on technology recruiting best practices. The idea for Talent42 came from the team at Recruiting Toolbox, who are former tech recruiting leaders from companies like Amazon, Yahoo, and Expedia, and regular conference speakers.
Talent42 will be bringing together recruiters, hiring managers, sourcing experts and geeks to discover solutions, make connections and share best practices. The Talent42 lineup is world-class with speakers from Groupon, Microsoft, Amazon, Zynga, Informatica, Google and Facebook. (http://talent42.com/attendees/list-of-attending-companies)
When: June 13-14, 2012
Where: Bell Harbor Conference Center
2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66
Seattle, WA 98121
Registration: http://talent42.com/register/
Agenda and Speakers: http://talent42.com/agenda/
Managing Comp & Benefits Costs – A Strategic Approach
SKCHRA June Chapter Meeting: Compensation Works presented by Catherine Dovey and Shannon Drohman
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Featured topic will examine the alignment of compensation and benefits to corporate strategy and the bottom line. Make the most of your total rewards dollars! Learn whether your compensation and benefit strategy is right for your company and how to build a case for making changes to improve the cost effectiveness of your programs.
After this presentation, you will walk away with the ability to:
•Leverage the relationships between business strategy, total rewards philosophy, compensation program design and benefit program design.
•Compare labor costs vs. operating costs vs. the market.
•Recognize what elements of a benefits program are valuable to compare against the market.
•Understand the financial advantages of actively managing compensation and benefit programs.
•Communicate results to the CEO.
Date: June 20, 2012, 11:15am – 1:00pm
Location: CenterPoint Conference Park
Conference Center / Commons Building (Adjacent to Alki Bakery)
20809 72nd Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032
(253) 395-9226
Register: http://skchra.shrm.org/events
Northwest Wage & Hour Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 10, 2012
Catherine will present at The Northwest Wage and Hour Annual Meeting which will provide you with timely information about local, regional, and national labor issues and trends. Meet and participate in discussions about increasing your effectiveness as a leader and manager of the human talent in your organization.
Who Will Benefit: General managers, operations managers, labor relations, and human resource professionals.
Overview: Are you aware of the contract settlements that have occurred this year? Are you current on the labor issues facing northwest utilities? Do you have a labor-relation strategy? Where does your contract fall within the wage and benefits market?
When: Thursday, October 10, 2012 from 1:00 to 2:45 PM
Where: Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Registration: Contact NWPPA at (360) 254-0109 or nwppa@nwppa.org
NWHRMA.org – Human Resource Foundations WA
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Catherine will present at this highly informative seminar which provides insight into the complex field of human resource management. The seminar is designed for the human resource practitioner. The seminar is also applicable to managers, supervisors, administrators and staff from business, industry, government, labor and education with or without previous human resource experience who need to know more about the professional management of human resources.
Registration fees include tuition, breaks, lunch, refreshments, parking, and seminar material. Breakfast will not be provided.
The non-member registration fee also includes membership in SHRM for one year following date of acceptance.
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Register below by clicking on Register for Event.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• HRM generalists newly assigned to the field.
• Specialists who seek to broaden their knowledge of the HRM function.
• Experienced practitioners desiring to update their professional HRM knowledge.
• Managers who perceive the need to become more knowledgeable about the HRM function.
• Certified HRM professionals desiring to maintain their professional competence and certification on a timely basis. Only one HR Foundations will count per calendar year for HRCI preapproved credits.
When: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:30 AM – Thursday, October 18, 2012 4:30 PM PST
Where: Doubletree Guest Suites Southcenter
16500 Southcenter Pkwy.
Seattle, WA 98188
Attire: Business Casual
Fees:
Non-member $640.00 for a limited time ($740.00 original price)
SHRM Member $450.00 for a limited time ($550.00 original price)
RSVP: Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Register for Event: http://www.cvent.com/events/human-resource-foundations-wa-october-2012/custom-19-0bd7759bf8164b839e5291f9ad72b7fb.aspx
