MEMBERSHIP
President's Corner
It's hard to believe it's already November and the year is winding down We have had a great year for SKY SHRM, with record numbers of members, fantastic programming, and networking opportunities I hope each of you have had an opportunity to participate in one of our many opportunities to advance your profession.
The year is not quite over yet, as we have much more programming and networking. Stay tuned for the opportunities to earn CEU's and plan to attend our holiday celebration at the Mint in Bowling Green on December 6th from 4:30 7:30. Food and non alcoholic beverages will be served. We hope to see everyone at this wonderful event where we can network and get to know new HR Professionals and see old friends
As always, I highly encourage you to visit the website at wwwskyshrmorg, our website committee has been working very hard to improve the site and make it much more user friendly
It is my sincere hope that each of you have a fantastic Thanksgiving and Holiday season surrounded by the love of family and friends
Happy Holidays!
Sue Parrign
SKY SHRM is a very busy place in 2022 with multiple programs offered virtually and several more on the way. In addition, the upcoming social events provide great opportunities to come together with in person gatherings.
With so many chances to network and learn from each other, it’s no surprise that membership has skyrocketed! During this year, we’ve gained about 40 new members, and we continue to grow each and every week. Please continue to spread the word to your HR friends and colleagues about what we offer.
As always, feel free to email me at SKYSHRMmembership@g mail.com if you have any questions about your membership and I’ll be happy to help. Thanks so much for making this a successful chapter!
Brian McBride, Membership Director
When we have SKY SHRM in person gatherings, we will be “Splitting the pot” by making $1 or $5 donations to the SHRM Foundation. One lucky winner will be drawn randomly and take home 1/2 of the donations for the day. The SHRM Foundation is the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of SHRM. Their purpose is: “Elevate and empower HR as a social force.” The SHRM Foundation awards scholarships to HR students and to HR professionals wanting to get their HR certification. The Foundation also does research on topics of interest to HR and businesses. You may donate directly at Shrm.org/foundation. Click on the top right DONATE button. Be sure to specify our chapter and state council in order for us to receive the proper credit. Watch for the next split the pot raffle! You may be the big winner!
KY CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP YOUR ACTION 4 LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP November 15-16, 2022 8:30 AM - 4 PM 2-Day Program Cost $399 (including books and meals) Warren County Public Library 1225 State St. Bowling Green, KY REGISTER AT: KC4L.ORG/A4L
SPLIT THE MONEY POT FOR THE SHRM FOUNDATION
SHRM Community Events
December:
Toy and/or Coat drives for charity SKYSHRM Christmas/Holiday event
For more information of these events please contact Cori Haber at cori.haber@gmail.com
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Workplace suicide has gone up 50% since 1992. How can HR help?
Click here for Susanna Vogel’s full September 22, 2022 article.
Check out what is helping disabled Americans the most in the workplace: Click here to read about remote work flexibility.
Clarity concerning rights for “LGBTQ” individuals is still needed. According to Susanna Vogel’s October 26, 2022 article, “Texas judge strikes down EEOC protections for queer and transgender workers,” there is much up for debate over what the right to work without discrimination for being LGBTQ means. Click here for this 4 minute read to learn more.
2023
SKY-SHRM Board of Directors
President Elect - Rob Peach Past President - Sue Parrigan Secretary Candi Lee Treasurer Felischa Page Programming Chair - Cori Haber
Chair - April Harris College Relations Chair Dana Cosby
Readiness Chair Cindy Hines
Chair - Karla Frausto
Chair Bryan McBride Communications Chair Jen Bostick
Relations Chair - Melanie Hatfield
Anne Stinson
Chair Sarah Arnold
Chair Grant Miller
President Anita Thompson
Certification
Workforce
Diversity
Membership
Community
Legislative Chair -
State Conference
SHRM Foundation
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Over the past few years, I've been lucky enough to be part of an HR team that made a conscious decision to foster kindness and respect within our organization's culture. We put programs in place that aimed to nurture kindness and respect, and we've seen them bear fruit.
Not only is kindness a matter of good principle, but it also creates a culture that attracts and retains great talent, particularly in a difficult job market. Seventy seven percent of respondents to the February 2022 Kindness in the Workplace survey from the Born This Way Foundation said they were more likely to apply for a job posting that listed "kindness" as an important value of the company.
Another report, published by the American Psychological Association, found recipients of kindness at work are a whopping 278 percent more likely to pay it back than those who don't receive kindness.
As my colleague Missy Lawrence, a principal consultant at Information Services Group (ISG) and an expert in organizational culture who works with our clients on "the human side of digital," says, enterprises need to build resilience and adaptability, as well as address workplace culture, to retain and optimize their key asset: people.
Enterprises that address the human side of digital create psychologically safer environments—a prerequisite for organizational agility and high-performing teams.
READ MORE HERE
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