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2012 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE POW!!!  A great turnout for the 2012 Leadership Conference Jan. 26-27 in York, Neb.  The HR Community is in good hands with leaders learning ways to prosper the field of Human Resources in the state of Nebraska.  Local chapters will walk away with more ideas on networking, legislations, membership and community involvement.  Leaders, from left, are: Brenda Jones, Joel Scherling, Amy Spellman, Melissa Price, Judy Fischer and Kelly White.

YOUR SHRM NEBRASKA STATE COUNCIL IS FOLLOWING NEBRASKA BILL LB959 - IMMUNITY FOR REFERENCES.  THIS BILL IS SCHEDULED FOR HEARING FEB. 6 BEFORE THE BUSINESS AND LABOR COMMITTEE.  THE COUNCIL ENCOURAGES HR PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO STUDY THIS LEGISLATION AND LET YOUR OPINION BE KNOWN. 

NEBRASKA STATE LEGISLATURE UPDATE (Most Significant Employment Bills)  The SHRM State Council provides these Jan 25, 2012 updates for Nebraska Legislative bills.  The report includes an expanded discussion of hot legislation; law synopsis when passed; and an explanation of employer impact.  The legislature has set its agenda for the year.  Other than two workers comp and one CIR Bill, there are no other employment-related bills to be considered.  The workers comp bills are largely significant for litigation of workers comp claims.  While the Business and Labor Committee has not released its CIR bill just yet.

CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP!! HRCI has provided SHRM Nebraksa State Council a scholarship available to HR professionals that covers the certification exam and application fees for the Spring 2012 testing window.  To be considered for the scholarship, you must complete a short application before Feb. 20.  If you want to learn more information about certification including the benefits of becoming certified, eligibility requirements, exam format, or if you just have questions, join the statewide conference call 3 p.m., Jan. 31, 877-523-8421.  Also the second annual statewide certification study group is meeting every Monday evening for three hours starting Jan. 30.  Individuals can participate in-person in Lincoln or via distance learning with internet and phone access.  To register participants should visit lincolnhr.org.

SHRM NEBRASKA COUNCIL ADDS PROFESSIONALS The state council promotes and protects the human resource profession throughout the state thanks to the dedicated work of volunteer leaders.  In 2012, the council welcomes these new leaders:  Summer Parker, at large director; Marsha Dreesen, Foundation director; Bruce Stec, HRAM chapter president; Jenny Beaver, CAHRMA chapter president; Judy Ganoung, LHRMA chapter president; and Craig Garrett, CNHRMA chapter president.

HR PROFESSIONAL AND COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD!  The HR Professional of the Year is awarded by the state council every year to honor the top professionals who prosper the field and to establish human resources as a prominent, strategic partner in successful organizations throughout the state and nation.  Do you know of a company or professional deserving of the SHRM Nebraska HR Professional or Company of the Year Award?  Check here for nomination details.  Past professional of the year winners, newest to older, include Keli Royal, Dan Krick, Scott Messersmith, Becky Golden, Lee Elliott, Marsha Dreesen, John Dumonceaux, Ruth Jones, Steve Hodges, Jane Goertzen, Michael Mendenhall, Mary Crook, Nancy Conway, Ken Mattson, Doug McDaniel, Nancy Bleich, Cary Thorp, Vanessa Brown, Lee Lazure, Lovie Magruder, Marty Callaghan.  Volunteers of the year include Melissa Price, Gaylene Brennan, Leslie Smith, Bruce Stec, Kenda Fink, Laurie Pieper and Mike Reynolds.  Employers of the Year include Kiewit, Madonna, Greater Omaha Chamber, Kenexa, Linweld, Olsson Associates, Ameritas, Lincoln Plating, First National Bank North Platte, Duncan Aviation, Union Pacific, City of Omaha, Mutual of Omaha, Call Interactive, Aliant Communications, Designer Blinds of Omaha, Lincoln General Hospital and Harris Laboratories.

NEBRASKA STATE LEGISLATURE UPDATE (Most Significant Employment Bills)  The SHRM State Council provides these Jan 13, 2012 updates for Nebraska Legislative bills.  The report includes an expanded discussion of hot legislation; law synopsis when passed; and an explanation of employer impact.  The legislature has set its agenda for the year.  Other than two workers comp and one CIR Bill, there are no other employment-related bills to be considered.  The workers comp bills are largely significant for litigation of workers comp claims.  While the Business and Labor Committee has not released its CIR bill just yet.

HERE FOR YOU As SHRM’s State Council for Nebraska, we hope you fnd the information and resources you need here. Don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Council if you need more information or have a different need.  Visit the Society for Human Resource Management (www.SHRM.org) to learn about national initiatives and issues.  The SHRM Nebraska State Council serves the needs of the human resource management professional by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available to promote individual growth and to enable them to become more vital in their organization and communities. In addition, the Council is committed to advancing the human resource profession and the capabilities of all human resource professionals to ensure that human resources is an essential and effective partner in developing and executing organizational strategy.

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS WANTED!  SHRM Nebraska is now accepting requests for proposal for speakers/presenters for SHRM Nebraska Conferences.  Click here for our request for proposal form.  Interested parties also can send inquiries to Terri Winfrey, Terri@broptical.com. 

CHAPTERS SHINE WITH EXCELLENCE AWARDS  Hats off to HRAM, LHRMA and Central Nebraska HRMA on earning the Silver SHAPE Chapter Excellence Awards and to Norfolk HRA on earning the Bronze SHAPE Chapter Excellence Awards.  The North Central Region (which SHRM NE is a part of) was the most successful region as well.

WE'RE HONORED!  The Nebraska SHRM State Council is recognized nationally as an Honor Council.  By achieving this recognition, SHRM Nebraska State Council distinguishes itself as a national leader dedicated to the professional advancement of our members and the human resource management profession.  Selection as an Honor State Council indicates that Nebraska has achieved excellence in fulfilling its mission of:

• Serving as a conduit for communication between SHRM members and chapters.
• Coordinating chapter efforts at the state level.
• Facilitating services and programs for the collective interests of your state membership and chapter leaders and all SHRM members in the state.