TAHRA News keeps you up to date with all the local HR news and
association happenings. TAHRA News is also dedicated to highlighting
member accomplishments and general announcements.
TAHRA has organized relief efforts to assist Oklahomans impacted by the recent severe weather in Moore and Shawnee. TAHRA, along with Kirk and Nancy Turner, will each match donations up to $1000 given by our members to the Salvation Army.
To donate by mail:
Salvation Army Disaster ReliefPO Box 2536Oklahoma City, OK 73102Please designate Oklahoma Tornado Relief on all checks.
To donate by phone
1-800-SAL-ARMY
To donate by text
Text STORM to 80888 to donate $10 to Oklahoma May Tornado Relief
To donate online
Follow this link https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds/aok
Once you have given your donation, please email the amount to admin@tahra.org and we will match all funds received up
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Posted by Julie Odom • May 22, 2013 • Uncategorized
The Society for Human Resource Management has awarded the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association, the EXCEL Silver Award for 2012.
The SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence (SHAPE) has been designed to ensure a strong connection between SHRM and its affiliated chapters from a business perspective. In addition to clearly outlining the requirements to measure chapter alignment and engagement with SHRM's overall objectives, SHAPE focuses on activities and initiatives which are more strategic in nature. These efforts allow each affiliated chapter to increase its viability and effectiveness, as well as promote the HR profession at the local level. Additionally, this program was designed to enhance the busine
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Posted by Julie Odom • Apr 22, 2013 • Uncategorized
This award (presented annually at the Oklahoma Human Resources State Conference) is given to recognize and honor outstanding achievement in the field of Human Resource Management. The award signifies a professional who demonstrates the SHRM mission of "STP - Serving the HR Professional" and "ATP - Advancing the Profession." 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.
Nominate an outstanding HR professional today! Click here for application.
Deadline March 29, 2013.
Posted by Julie Odom • Feb 6, 2013 • Awards, Uncategorized
The Spring 2013 PHR/SPHR Exam Review Course will begin January 17, 2013 at Tulsa Tech - 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 bo
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Posted by Julie Odom • Nov 27, 2012 • Uncategorized
Oklahoma's Second Annual Ready to Work Conference & Exposition
Opening General Session Featuring: LISA HORN, Senior Government Relations Advisor from Society for Human Resources Management
"The New Imperative for Business Success and HR Leadership"Workplace flexibility has become a key business strategy to leverage the talents and skills of today's increasingly diverse, aging, and multi-generational workforce. Lisa Horn will discuss how flexible work arrangements such as job sharing, flexible scheduling, phased retirement, and telecommuting can drive employee engagement, productivity, retention, and benefit your organization's bottom line.
She will also examine key HR strategies for implementing flexibility as w
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Posted by Julie Odom • Aug 27, 2012 • Uncategorized
The Fall 2012 PHR/SPHR Exam Review Course will begin August 16, 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 lead
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Posted by Julie Odom • Aug 9, 2012 • Uncategorized
TAHRA has filed an Amicus Brief regarding the Coulter vs. Fallin and the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission. Click here for more details. Click here for more details.
Posted by Julie Odom • Jul 24, 2012 • Uncategorized
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
