"I am easily satisfied with the very best."  Winston Churchill

 
Round 2 of HR On Call is now a 'wrap'!  Nearly 100 volunteers from RWHRMA and TSHRM teamed with WRAL to conduct another successful event on March 3rd.  Just under 1000 local job seekers were given advice by the phone bank volunteers who were supported by many 'off screen – off phone' volunteers. What a great encore to last year’s event – and so timely, as both chapters had recently celebrated the receipt of the Pinnacle Award checks at our annual joint meeting.   One of our greeters mentioned how she shared information about the event with WRAL lobby visitors – some of whom quickly called people they knew who could be helped by the event!  This is but another example of doing our very best!

 

Last month, I mentioned that the results of our member engagement survey were overwhelmingly positive – yet room for improvement existed and that I’d present some programming/membership services info this month.   Our programs and membership teams have heard you and are working to make your membership experience outstanding!

 

In core programming, respondents said:
• 72% were satisfied with monthly programs; 8% were dissatisfied
• 62% were satisfied with Comp/Ben programs; 0% were dissatisfied
• 57% were satisfied with Masters Series programs; 4% were dissatisfied
• Overall, members asked for leading-edge, stronger programs – with HRCI pre-certification when possible.

 
In membership services, respondents said:
• Most all member services have value – even when not heavily utilized
• Job posting, chapter website, membership directory, monthly newsletter and legislative updates/initiatives, and volunteer opportunities are some of the most valued member services
• LinkedIn social membership group – new for us – seems to be increasingly utilized
• The ‘Ask the HR Professional’ forum was not used much – it has been discontinued.

Speaking of certification…HRCI certification can be very important to your HR career, and I hope that you are able to take advantage of every pre-certified programming opportunity with RWHRMA.  Certification can open doors that would otherwise be closed.  Pre-certified courses almost guarantee that you will be exposed to new knowledge that can be applied in your job.  If you are looking to certify for the first time, RWHRMA provides opportunities for exam preparation!

Remember to bring your accumulated coins to the March chapter meeting where the first of this year’s SHRM Foundation Spare Change Drive will occur.  Every bit helps us retain our leadership in donating!

Xtreme Beginnings is an event which will occur on Thursday, April 15.  Our chapter has a tradition of providing volunteers to conduct 'practice interviews' for Wake County high school students at this event which is expected to attract over 600 students!

 

Because of your willingness to serve others, along with your professional integrity, you have a positive impact on the Wake County area.  Keep up the outstanding work…and keep our members in transition on your mind too.  YOU may be the key link between them and their next job!  At the next meeting, swap business cards with our MITs – and explore networking connections with them!
‘Til next time…

 

"I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else."  Winston Churchill

 

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All the best,
Mike Owen, SPHR
RWHRMA President, 2010