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Decmeber Chapter Meeting
The Joy of Failure: Turning Mistakes into Opportunities
When was the last time you got excited about a mistake that you made? Failure may sound negative, but when handled well, failure can become rocket fuel for innovation and achievement. Come get inspired as Cheri Baker of Emergence Consulting shares stories and strategies on how "smart failures" can advance your business.
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President's Letter - December
2012
In this season of giving, I hope we are all thankful for what we have and reach out to those less fortunate to extend a hand. Wishing you all very happy holidays!
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Capitol Visit
On Thursday, November 15th, Chance and I had the opportunity to visit the Capitol in Washington, D.C. and lobby with members of our Senate and Congress.
It was refreshing to know that Senator Maria Cantwell was very welcoming and cordial. We were lobbying efforts to continue with the Tax Relief Act of 2010 which provides up to $5,250 in tax-free education benefits for employees. Senator Cantwell was not only in favor of continuing the Act but also expressed her desire to increase the amount to $10,000. Since President Obama has stressed the importance of education in 2012 and also in 2013, let's hope that she can have some impact on this issue.
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How to Handle Chronic Tardiness
By: Cheri Baker of Emergence Consulting
When I ask managers what frustrates them, chronic tardiness is high on the list. Let's take a look at the situation in some depth today.
Not every workplace is rigid on start times of course. If your job isn't customer-facing and doesn't require specific hours, it probably makes sense for management to focus on deliverables instead of watching the clock. Not every job has that luxury however. When you have customers calling or visiting, patients that need to see the doctor, or students showing up to be taught, timeliness is essential. Not only because there is work to be done at a certain time, but also because being ready to work and on time is a visible marker of our commitment and accountability. Being present when we said we would be shows that we are able to meet our promises and that we care about our customers and coworkers. |
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Out with the Old, In With the New
As 2012 comes to a close and we prepare for the New Year, now is a great time to review what's changing in HR in 2013.
New rule changes for 2013:
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Come to the December Meeting and Have a Chance to Win -
Outrageous Conduct: Bizarre Behavior at Work"
by N. Elizabeth Fried, Ph.D. 
If you think you've seen it all you haven't read this book! It is very entertaining while being an educational book and a must read for every manager and human resource personnel. Not only are these true stories unbelievably bizarre, the book provides legal synopsis for what you can or should do in these situations after every story. Submitted by actual people faced with these true situations makes it even more OUTRAGEOUS!
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Boost Our Membership for a Chance to Win a NOOK Tablet!
As a member of the South King County Human Resources Association, you know about the benefits of chapter membership - professional development, quality networking, informative speakers, inexpensive certification credit and so much more! Help us spread the word about the benefits of chapter membership and you could be rewarded with a NOOK Tablet!
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Meeting Registration
Date: Thursday, December 20, 2012
Time: 11:15 a.m. Registration & Networking
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Program
Place: CenterPoint Conference Center
20809 - 72nd Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
Register Now!
Menu:
Menu:"Surprise Holiday Soiree!" with a decadent and delightful assortment of awesome appetizers, treats and sweets! |
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