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member accomplishments and general announcements.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in Alexandria, VA has awarded the Silver EXCEL Award designation to the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association, Chapter Number 0175 for its scope of work in 2011.
The EXCEL Award is the recognition component of the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence (SHAPE). SHAPE measures include alignment with SHRM's overall objectives, strategic focus and initiatives as well as promoting the HR profession at the local level.
"This recognition demonstrates both the leadership and the successful partnership the chapter has with SHRM to serve the networking and professional development needs of human resource professionals and to the advancement of the human resources profession" note
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Posted by Julie Odom • Apr 30, 2012 • Awards
Citing the court decision obtained last Friday by the U.S. and South Carolina Chambers of Commerce in the District of South Carolina, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has enjoined the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from implementing the notice posting rule (which would have required virtually every private employer in the country to post a notice regarding the rights of employees to organize and join a union) until the D.C. Circuit has fully considered the issue on appeal. At this point, employers are not required to post such notice on April 30, as previously scheduled.
On April 13, 2012, a federal district court in South Carolina invalidated the NLRB’s notice posting rule, which would have required most employers to post a no
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Posted by Julie Odom • Apr 18, 2012 • Uncategorized
The Spring 2012 PHR/SPHR Exam Review Course will begin January 12, 2012 at Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley Campus. This 14 week course is instructed by Bill Webb, SPHR and utilizes the SHRM Learning System. The SHRM Learning System uses printed workbooks and web-based study tools to teach you everything you need to know to prepare for your certification exam.
Why Should You Earn Your PHR/SPHR?
In order to remain competitive in the HR field, it's imperative to be certified. Earning a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification will highlight your commitment to the profession, ensure you remain current with industry standards, and establish you as a l
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Posted by Julie Odom • Dec 15, 2011 • Uncategorized
NLRA posting notice requirement delayed until January 31, 2012
On October 5, the National Labor Relations Board extended the implementation deadline for its notice posting rule from November 14 to January 31, 2012.
As a result of this delay, nearly all private sector employers will now be required to post a notice that outlines employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by January 31, 2012. Authorized posters can be downloaded here.
Please note that this announcement does not impact the current requirement that certain federal contractors must post NLRA employee rights in their workplaces. That requirement was established by President Obama's Executive Order signed on January 30, 2009.
This inform
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Posted by Julie Odom • Oct 7, 2011 • Uncategorized
The Fall 2011 PHR/SPHR Exam Review Course will begin August 18, 2011 at Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley Campus. This 14 week course is instructed by Bill Webb, SPHR and utilizes the SHRM Learning System. The SHRM Learning System uses printed workbooks and web-based study tools to teach you everything you need to know to prepare for your certification exam.
Why Should You Earn Your PHR/SPHR?
In order to remain competitive in the HR field, it's imperative to be certified. Earning a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification will highlight your commitment to the profession, ensure you remain current with industry standards, and establish you as a leader both wi
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Posted by Julie Odom • Aug 5, 2011 • Uncategorized
OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE PASSES NEW DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING ACT
Since the original adoption of Oklahoma's Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing, OKLA. STAT. tit. 40, 551, et seq. ("Testing Act") in 1993, an employer's power to enforce a policy promoting an alcohol- and drug-free workplace has been significantly curtailed by administrative burdens and the threat of hefty sanctions on employers who violated the Testing Act.
This legislative session, Representative Dan Sullivan sponsored HB 2033, a bill significantly scaling back the restrictions on employers wishing to enforce an alcohol- and drug-free workplace policy and creating a more equitable solution for those wishing to challenge an employer's enforcement actio
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Posted by Julie Odom • Jun 1, 2011 • Uncategorized
SHRM Annual ConferenceJune 26 - 29, 2011Las Vegas
Highlights of the SHRM Annual Conference:
Keynote speakers Sir Richard Branson, Barry Rand, Tony Hsieh, and Michael J. Fox
Conference orientation with Simon BaileyGrammy Winner Keith Urban will perform on Tuesday nightHundreds of sessions designed to teach and inspire the entire HR communityThe Practitioner Exchange will feature experienced HR professionals from companies (like Google, Air France, and KLM) known for innovation and great business practicesOpportunity to networking with HR professionals from 140 countriesOver 12,000 conference attendees will converge with 1,200 sponsored booths in the ExpositionThe SHRMStore is the world's largest collection of books
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Posted by Julie Odom • Apr 5, 2011 • Uncategorized
Nominate a HR Professional Today!
Each year the Oklahoma State Council for Human Resource Management, now known as OKHR, recognizes one individual who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in the field of Human Resource Management. Candidates should be viewed as role models for the profession, leaders rather than followers, who apply and share their professional expertise and leadership both within and outside of the organization. Prior winners include Bill Webb, Dr. Bill Young, Pat Beck, Julie Callahan, Kirk Turner, Candia Fields, Glenda Owen, Charles Middleton and Gayle Barrett. Nominations are now being accepted for the next winner to be recognized at the 2011 Oklahoma HR conference in Norman, May 4th - May 6
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Posted by Julie Odom • Feb 28, 2011 • Uncategorized
The Spring 2011 PHR/SPHR Exam Review Course will begin January 20, 2011 at Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley Campus. This 14 week course is instructed by Bill Webb, SPHR and utilizes the SHRM Learning System. The SHRM Learning System uses printed workbooks and web-based study tools to teach you everything you need to know to prepare for your certification exam.
Why Should You Earn Your PHR/SPHR?
In order to remain competitive in the HR field, it's imperative to be certified. Earning a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification will highlight your commitment to the profession, ensure you remain current with industry standards, and establish you as a leader
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Posted by Julie Odom • Jan 4, 2011 • Uncategorized
The Oklahoma State Council for HR Management (OSCHRM) is proud to announce
that an HR professional and SHRM member from Oklahoma has been selected
to received a 2010 SHRM Foundation scholarship. Lisa Fleming, SPHR from Oklahoma City, OK will be receiving one of the 100 scholarship awarded in 2010.
The SHRM Foundation awards a total of 100 education and certification
scholarships to SHRM members each year. Twenty scholarships are awarded
as follows in each of the five domestic regions: 4 academic
scholarships of $2,000 each and 18 certification scholarships of $750
each. The process is competitive and winners are selected by volunteers
in each region. The SHRM Foundation received 420 applications this year
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Posted by Bryan Wempen • Dec 23, 2010 • Awards
