Spring 2017 In this Issue:

President’s Message 1-2

CHRO Executive Insights 2

We Want Your Feedback 3

Upcoming Programs/Events 3 Brewers Outing 3 Spring Conference 2017 4-5

Junior Achievement 6 When Domestic Violence Comes 6 to the Workplace Got Referrals 7 NAAAHR 7

Leadership Opportunities 7 Certification 7 Happy 60th Anniversary MM SHRM 8 News from SHRM 9

News from WISHRM 9 Diversity Advocate Award Winners 10 Meet Ultimate Software 11

Corporate Sponsorship 12

Job Postings/Social Media—Join Us! 13 Board of Directors 14

Meet Our Annual Sponsors 15

MM SHRM Resource Advance the Profession—Serve the Professional

President’s Message

Happy Spring! It’s been an exciting year so far for Metro Milwaukee SHRM and there is much more to come. Just like Spring, it’s a time of constant change for our country and our profession. We hope that MM SHRM assists you in weathering change.

Our leadership team has been focused in increasing member engagement through providing high quality programs. March 7th was a special day for us. We held our first ever HR Executive Insights event which brought together five outstanding HR executives for a panel discussion (more details on the next page). To give back to our members, we chose to make the event complimentary even though it will likely be one of the highest value programs of the year.

The panelists shared their journeys to leadership, provided advice and gave insight into the challenges their organizations are facing. I left feeling inspired and proud to be a HR professional. What we do really matters.

The panelists shared so much valuable information but below are some highlights that stood out:

• Focus on progress over perfection. • Don’t always focus on the new thing in HR. Instead focus on and

understand business and their challenges. HR typically creates supply. Instead create demand.

• Focus on what will make your organization better and what can move the company forward.

• Be agile, take risks and be resourceful. • Help the organization to find the right solution – set aside your

competitive nature. • Go big or go home – take it to the next level. • Embrace your role and handle your role with respect and dignity. What

we do affects people’s lives – we are dreammakers. Don’t take it lightly.

We are extremely thankful to our panelists for the time and insight they invested in our members. We hope to continue our work in connecting with local HR leaders so we can have future events like the Executive Insights program.

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Kristen Chang

Metro Milwaukee SHRM ● P.O. Box 833 ● Germantown, Wisconsin 53022 (ph) 888.782.6815 ● (f) 888.287.4116 ● office@mmshrm.org ● www.mmshrm.org

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Our annual Spring Conference is coming up in April and will be another example of living our mission of advancing the individual and the HR profession. We encourage you to register and get involved in all of the great things Metro Milwaukee SHRM can offer. Thank you for your membership and all that you do for your organizations and the HR profession.

Kristen Chang

2016-2017 President of Metro Milwaukee SHRM

CHRO Executive Insights – Giving Back to Our Members

On March 7th, a group of nearly 200 gathered at the Kohl’s Innovation Center in Menomonee Falls to hear from a group of esteemed panelists (pictured below, left to right): Ryan Festerling – Kohl’s Corporation Jo Eisenhart – Northwestern Mutual Amy Rislov – Aurora Health Care Tom Slaski – GMR Marketing Kelly Renz – NOVO Group Also pictured is MM SHRM President Kristen Chang (standing) and Rena Somersan of the Newport Group (seated at far right) who served as the moderator. Created as a high-value member-only program, the event generated feedback such as this from our attendees:

“I think it was the best MM SHRM event I have attended in the 15+ years I have been a member!” “It was very well done! Great panel from various industries.” “Loved hearing their stories, struggles and successes.” “I thought this event was great - really added value to my membership.”

Many thanks to all those involved in planning this incredible event, especially to Kohl’s and their amazing team for hosting.

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We Want Your Feedback!

The Metro Milwaukee SHRM Board of Directors is dedicated to ensuring that every individual finds value in their membership. To earn your continued membership and engagement, we are developing a member survey to gain your feedback. This will allow us to dedicate our planning and resources to programming and events that will provide the most value to the majority of our members. The membership survey will be released late April 2017 and we urge you to participate and share your input.

Upcoming Programs/Events

April 4 – Brewers Outing April 27 – Spring Conference May 12 – Junior Achievement (Volunteer Opportunity – JA BizTown) May 18 – Joint Program w/ASIS: When Domestic Violence Comes to the Workplace June TBA – Annual Meeting & Summer Social

It’s officially Spring now, so enough with the winter weather! We know a place where you can go where the grass is green, and the sounds and smells just put a smile on your face. So what better way to shrug off Winter than enjoying a Brewers game? Join us on the Dew Deck on Tuesday, April 4 when the Brewers take on the Colorado Rockies. It may not be opening day, but it’s pretty close…. Join your friends and peers from Metro Milwaukee SHRM and let us take you out to the ballpark. This event is open to members and their guests, so bring a group and enjoy the game and all the food and drink that is part of the Dew Deck experience. Register for your tickets by clicking HERE.

Spring Conference

It’s time to Rethink HR and Metro Milwaukee SHRM is leading the charge…. On Thursday, April 27, Metro Milwaukee SHRM will be hosting our Annual Spring Conference and this year, we are pleased to welcome Ryan Estis as our keynote speaker. Ryan’s topic will be “Rethinking HR: The Future of Work and Human Resources.” Ryan’s keynote is the highlight of a program that also includes a dozen breakout sessions offered that day. Ryan’s interactive training examines the new opportunity for human resources to make a high-impact contribution to the organization. Ryan explores data, trends and the latest thinking on how we work. He highlights what’s needed for HR to deliver talent strategy, workforce readiness and business performance. As we prepare for new evolutions in the business landscape and workforce, our approach to human capital management has to transform. In this training, Ryan focuses on the evolving role of HR and introduces new techniques and technology that pace with evolving work and management trends. This training will help HR professionals rethink their role and their opportunity to impact business performance and growth. To learn more about Spring Conference 2017 and to register, go to www.mmshrm.org. Space is limited to 250 and we are certain to sell out, so register today! Keynote by: Breakout sessions include:

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• To Collaborate or Not to Collaborate: That is the Question!

• SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled

• Not Just Another New Year for Labor and Employment Law – The Top 10

Things to Watch and to Watch Out for in 2017

• What Happened To HR?

• Beyond Biometrics: Rethinking Your Wellness Program

• Stop Interviewing. Start Engaging.

• Re-examining Compensation and Benefits Trends - You Get What You Pay For

• Achieving a Generational Win-Win: How a Good Coach Can Help

Develop Younger Workers Into Tomorrow's Leaders

• Rethinking Leadership Development – Bridging the Knowing-Doing Gap

• The High Cost of 'One Size Fits All' Recruiting

• The Confidence Quadrant™. Understanding How to Improve Performance by

Examining Attitudes Toward Success and Failure

• HR Game Changers – Measure, Manage and Market!

Thank you to our Spring Conference Sponsors

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Junior Achievement

On May 12th, volunteers from Metro Milwaukee SHRM will be helping with the JA BizTown program. JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a fully interactive, simulated town. 4th-6th grade students run the economy and become producers and consumers for the day. They leave understanding the relationship between what they learn in school and their participation in a local economy. Volunteers will help a group of 5-10 students write checks and make business deposits, facilitate meetings, understand their jobs, provide encouragement, and have a great day! Volunteers should arrive at the JA offices no later than 8:00 a.m. for training. Volunteers should plan to be with students until 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by MM SHRM.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE MAY 12TH EVENT!

Joint Program with ASIS – When Domestic Violence Comes to the Workplace

Local experts from the Medical College of Wisconsin, FEI, Sojourner Peace Center, Milwaukee County Transit System,

FedEx, and the Milwaukee Police Department will provide a best practices model to address domestic violence when it

comes to the workplace.

As a bonus session, Vistelar, a conflict prevention and management solutions provider, will present an Active Shooter

Preparedness session.

Following the seminar, we will continue the conversation at Motor, a restaurant/bar, at the Harley Davidson Museum.

Registration Opens Soon

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Got Referrals?

Want to get an even better return on your dues investment? How about referring a new member to Metro Milwaukee SHRM? Spend just a few minutes of your time encouraging a colleague or friend to join and you will receive a "thank you" from Metro Milwaukee SHRM in the form of a $10.00 Amazon gift card. And don't stop with just one, because there's no limit to the number of gift cards you can receive! To receive your gift card, be sure the new member lists your name in the "referred by" section of the membership application.

NAAAHR

Metro Milwaukee SHRM continues to build our relationship with the NAAAHR – Milwaukee Chapter. To learn more about NAAAHR and upcoming events, click HERE.

Leadership Opportunities

One of the other benefits of membership is the opportunity to become a leader in your profession. We’ve all heard about someone who is described as having a “gift for leadership,” but we think there’s another perspective on the “gift.” We view the “gift” as something we can offer you rather than something you have to offer us. Put another way, a volunteer leadership role in Metro Milwaukee SHRM is the perfect place to hone your skills for setting agendas, leading discussions, making presentation, working with budgets, and more. The “gift” is the opportunity to learn from your peers and enhance your career by advancing your skills and network through leadership. Are you interested in learning more about leadership opportunities? Contact the Metro Milwaukee SHRM office to learn more.

Certification

When you’re ready to become SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certified, we’re there to help. Plan now to be part of our SHRM Learning System study group and give yourself the education and interaction you need to improve your test performance. While the starting date for the Fall Study Group has not yet been set, here’s what we can tell you today…. Metro Milwaukee SHRM offers the SHRM Learning System study group to expand your human resource knowledge and prepare you for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) exam. The 13-week study group is designed for individuals interested in achieving professional advancement and building confidence for addressing today’s human resource challenges. The SHRM Learning System is the premier exam preparation tool that combines learning modules available in print and e-reader formats and online resources, accessible via mobile devices, to teach the entire SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK™). Your registration fee includes the Study Group and the SHRM Learning System. Prices will be increasing by $50.00 after July 1, so save money by registering early! Look for more details soon….

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Happy 60th Anniversary to Metro Milwaukee SHRM!

We’re so busy looking forward to our upcoming programs that we almost forgot to look back, to our history. 2017 marks the 60th anniversary for Metro Milwaukee SHRM! Founded in 1957 and chartered as the 15th chapter of SHRM, we’re pleased to mark the occasion by making 1957 the cornerstone of our Holiday Networking Event. Stay tuned for more information, but in the meantime, check out this link (http://thenostalgiamachine.com/y/#1957) for some of the great songs of the era and some of the iconic images below!

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News from SHRM and WISHRM

SHRM President & CEO Announces Retirement Henry G. “Hank” Jackson has announced to the staff at the Society for Human Resource Management that he will be retiring at the end of the year. Jackson, who’s been in the role of President & CEO since 2010, has lead the organization through tremendous growth and change as SHRM embarked on its own competency-based certification and saw global membership clime to nearly 290,000. Prior to taking the helm, Jackson spent 4 years as SHRM’s CFO after spending 30 years with Howard University.

SHRM Annual Conference With nearly 200 sessions, #SHRM17 is designed to allow you the greatest possible freedom and flexibility in your development. Whether you represent a department of one or are part of a team that serves thousands, #SHRM17 is your source for professional and personal growth. Surrounded by thousands of your peers who face the same challenges you see every day, you’ll have an opportunity to collaborate, hear new ideas, and validate or change your perspectives. You’ll leave armed with the practical skills and knowledge you need to improve the HR functions that keep your organizations running strong.

Register now

WISHRM Annual Conference WI SHRM’s 2017 State Conference will be back at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells, October 11-13, 2017. Exhibitor registration opens in April. Attendee registration opens in June.

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WISHRM Announces Diversity Advocate Award Winners

Every year, the Wisconsin SHRM State Council searches for an organization to recognize for all their hard work in the areas of diversity, inclusiveness and workflex. We look for an organization that is a pioneer, leading innovative initiatives to make their workforce feel included, that their diverse backgrounds contribute to the organization’s competitive advantage and the work is accomplished in flexible ways that create an effective environment. It is the intent of the Wisconsin SHRM State Council to recognize and share these best practices so other organizations can learn and benefit from the shared knowledge. This year, the Wisconsin SHRM State Council was lucky enough to find not one, but two organizations worthy of such recognition. The 2016 Wisconsin SHRM Diversity, Inclusion and Workflex awards were presented to Gundersen Health System, based out of La Crosse, WI and Milwaukee Center for Independence, based out of Milwaukee, WI. Both organizations show commitment starting at the very top; the senior leadership groups embody these ideals and espouse a diverse, inclusive and effective culture. Both organizations are very active within their communities to bring this message of inclusiveness to those that use their services. And both organizations support this culture with training that fosters candid, open dialogue about the different issues facing the workface and the community. Here’s more about Milwaukee Center for Independence a repeat winner of the award located in our area…. Along with holding and participating in community events, the most recent efforts include:

• Creating Diversity Appreciation

• Month with the introduction of Crucial Cultural Conversations, providing a safe, semi-structured environment for employees to discuss diversity-themed topics.

• Facilitating a memorandum of understanding between Metro Milwaukee SHRM and the Milwaukee chapter of National Association of African-Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) with a goal of educating the HR community about the high rate of unemployment of African-Americans in Milwaukee.

• Partnering with Wheaton Franciscan HealthCare and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, working collectively to diversity hiring practices in the health care industry.

• Establishing the Black Male Initiative to address high African-American male unemployment in Milwaukee, coupled with organizing a Black Male Summit to bring key community stakeholders together.

• Increasing community participation in events within the Black community, including the WNOV Radio Resource Fair (oldest and only radio show owned by an African-American firm with a primarily African-American leadership); Brain, Brawn & Body; and the Fellas Health Walk.

• Implementing a robust IT network that is accessible both on- and off-site, allowing individuals to log in from anywhere and seamlessly access materials they need even when not at the worksite, as well as offering laptops as an option for employees to encourage working remotely.

• Establishing an employee resource group (ERG) for working parents and chartering a soon-to-be established second ERG for African-American employees.

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Meet our Newest Annual Gold Sponsor

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Corporate Sponsorship

We pride ourselves on the amount of educational programming that is available to our members but also recognize that not every great idea comes from one of our session leaders. At our various programs and events, in this newsletter and on the website, we welcome the participation of various sponsors who are looking to promote their products and services. Certainly, sponsorships help us support our programs and events, but the end-game of sponsorship is to help connect our members with new ideas – ones that can save time and money and solve problems. Whether the problem is pressing or not, just knowing a resource is critical when the time for action comes.

Corporate Sponsors receive...

Membership Web site Listing Listing and Ads in E-Newsletter Recognition at Annual Events

Tabletop Displays Opportunities Access to Mailing Labels And MORE!

Our thanks to our Annual Corporate Sponsors and all of our program and event sponsors throughout the year!

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Click here to

Metro Milwaukee SHRM's Job Bank is for employers and HR professionals alike. This service seeks to connect HR professionals with outstanding job opportunities.

The content of the advertisements posted are submitted by employers and are not drafted or otherwise independently verified by Metro Milwaukee SHRM staff. We believe in transparency to our members; therefore, we will not post confidential positions.

If you are an employer looking to reach Metro Milwaukee SHRM’s extensive network of talented HR professionals, visit our Post A Position page for more information. If you are an HR professional looking for a position, visit our Find A Job page. Or, if you are a student looking for an internship in this area, visit our Find An Internship page.

If you have a posting that would benefit from statewide exposure, you may want to consider listing your job with the WI SHRM Job Bank as well.

Metro Milwaukee SHRM is no longer supporting Twitter and Facebook, but continues to maintain a presence on LinkedIn. We encourage you to take advantage of this valuable member-only service to find out the latest from the chapter and from your HR peers. To become part of our LinkedIn group, click on the link below....

Contact Information

Please note that some of the contact information for Metro Milwaukee SHRM has been updated!

Metro Milwaukee SHRM P.O. Box 833

Germantown, WI 53022 Toll-Free: 888-782-6815

Fax: 888-287-4116 E-Mail: office@mmshrm.org

Jeffrey J Beiriger Executive Director

jeff@assocmgmtservices.com

Jane Wucherer Director of Member Services

jane@assocmgmtservices.com

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2016-2017 Board of Directors

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President Kristen Chang Robert W. Baird

President Elect Bob Von Der Linn, SPHR QBE

Secretary Sheree Yates, PHR, SHRM-CP ECE® Educational Credential Evaluators

Past President/Treasurer Andy Gallion InCheck

Directors Sue Becker, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Preceptor Health Care

Nicole Blei, PHR U.S. Bank

Kim Eubanks Milwaukee Public Museum

Kristy Kintop, PHR, SHRM-CP Joy Global

Becky Schermer City of Oak Creek

Brian Scott Kohl's

Kasey Smith ADP HR/BPO Solutions

Stella Terry, PHR, SHRM-CP Lumina Partners

Jennifer Thoma Guaranty Bank

Kristine Tominsek, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Executive Director Jeffrey Beiriger

Thanks for Being a Member!

If you are a member of Metro Milwaukee SHRM, we want to thank you for your

support over the past year. Our goal is to provide you with a great return on your

dues investment. Whether that’s through education, networking, or useful

information, we are working every day to earn your continued support.

Our mission is to Serve the Profession and Advance the Profession.

Not a member? Find out more by clicking HERE.

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