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 February 2013

Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, South King County HR Association is a great resource for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.
In This Issue
February Meeting
President's Letter
Five Ways to Transform Manaagers
New Chapter Members
Two-Faces Valuesw at Your Company?
Meeting Registration
February Meeting
 
The Employee/Independent Contractor Misclassification Issue - How to Manage and Prevent Litigation.
  

An Employee By Any Other Name . . .  

 Law

Employers increasingly use terms such as "contingent worker" and "independent contractor" to manage wage, benefit and tax obligations, but such labels are not sufficient to avoid any such obligations unless the labels are consistent with the facts.  This presentation discusses the risks and issues associated with misclassifying "service-provider" relationships, and offers guidance to help guard against missteps.

       

Learn more and register

 

 

 

 

Presidents letter  
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A Day on the Hill!
  
February 1, 2013 is your chance as an HR professional to be heard. A Day on the Hill in Olympia has, for some time now, been our forum to get in front of our legislators and voice our concerns over issues that affect the employers we work for and have a direct impact on how we can continue to do our jobs. 

 

 

 

 

  

Five Ways to Transofrm Managers into Coaches

  Management Coaching

The days of command-and-control leadership as a standard way of managing people are long gone. Coaching and collaboration have taken over as the most effective way for managers to lead. If managers do not become skilled at coaching their employees, it is unlikely that they will be able to achieve sustainable long-term positive results for themselves or their organizations.

 

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February Meeting Sponsor
 
Thank you to our sponsor!
 
  Gibbons HR 
 

For more information about our services please visit our website www.GibbonsHR.com or contact Pam Gibbons at 206-550-4046 or Pam@GibbonsHR.com

 
 
Quick Links
  
Click on any of the links below for additional resources and information.
  
  
  
  
  

New Chapter Members 

 

Please welcome the following new member who has designated South King County as her chapter.

 Welcome New Members

  • Candice Wilson, PHR, HR Manager at Washington Gold Casinos
  • Angela Thomas, HR Manager at ARC Document Solutions

 

 

Two-Faced Values at Your Company?
 

 Two Faced Values

 

Is there a gap between your stated corporate values and reality? Do managers say one thing but then do the exact opposite? It's hard to have a productive workforce when employees don't believe what management says.

 

 
   

Meeting Registration  

 

Date:   THURSDAY, February 21, 2013

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

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Menu:

  • Pacific Rim Slaw with Rice Wine Vinaigrette
  • Asian Vegetarian Kabobs with Tofu and Fresh Veggies
  • Katsu Chicken with Tonkatsu Sauce
  • Teriyaki Meatballs
  • Pot Stickers, Veggie Egg Rolls and Dips
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit
  • Assorted Beverages

 

Come to the February meeting and have a chance to win the book

    Feb 2013 Book Drawing
   

The Essential HR Handbook:

A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager or HR Professional

By Sharon Armstrong and Barbara Mitchell
  
The Essential HR Handbook is a quick-reference guide that sheds light on the issues that keep managers up at night. It is filled with information, tools, tips, checklists and road maps to guide managers and HR professionals through the maze of people and legal issues. It covers areas from recruiting and retaining the best employees to terminating poor performers. 

 
 Learn more

 
 
SKCHRA 2013 Meal Deal Cards

Don't Miss this Opportunity to Save!

  Money savings

Your pocketbook or your employer will appreciate your cost conscious decision to purchase a 2013 Meal Deal Card. Besides saving money the Meal Deal Card reduces the number of expense reports you have to prepare and reimbursement checks your employer has to process. Those members who have used the Meal Deal Card love the convenience!

 

If you are a SHRM* member who has designated the South King County Human Resources Association as your primary chapter, you may purchase a convenient Meal Deal Card at any SKCHRA chapter meeting or through our website's meeting registration page. Cards may be used for attendance atany 2013SKCHRA chapter meeting of your choice. If you are unable to attend a meeting, you may have someone else from your organization use your card or you may also use your card for a guest. Plus, your Meal Deal card is good toward $5.00 off any SKCHRA social event! The following Meal Deal packages are available with savings of 10% or more:

 

MEAL DEAL CARD COST

Cash/Check/PayPal

2013 Meal Deal - 5 Meals    

$100.00

2013 Meal Deal - 9 Meals    

$175.00

 

2013 Meal Deal Card 

 

Meal Deal card holders must still register during the pre-registration period for any meeting they plan to attend. This helps to insure adequate seating, food and hand-outs are available for everyone.

  

*Our chapter is a "100%" chapter meaning our entire membership belongs to SHRM and there is no additional fee to designate us as your home chapter.

Please ask any Board member if you wish information about joining SHRM.