June 2021
Welcome New Members
We would like to welcome two new ECIHRA members this month.
Mare Castner is the Human Resources Business Partner at First Merchants Bank.
Cindi Kiner, HR Consultant, is the owner of The HR Connection in Shirley, Indiana.
Welcome to ECIHRA!
Calendar of Events
July membership meeting info:
Topic: Recruiting Best Practices
Facilitators: ECIHRA board and membership
The signs are everywhere: “Now Hiring,” “Earn up to $18 an hour,” and “Open Interviews on…” Starbucks on McGalliard Rd. had to cut their hours due to scheduling and staffing issues. If Starbucks had to do that, what kind of pinch are the rest of us in? Clearly there is a talent crunch and economists believe it is not only because of federal stimulus dollars added to unemployment.
Join us as we look at some of the data and share ideas to help one another meet the various hiring needs we have. Regular members are welcome but this is a great session for your recruiters and others in your organization to join as well!
We are going back to in-person in August!
Topic: Indiana SHRM: Great Ideas – Great People!
Facilitators: ECIHRA board and membership
ECIHRA will be back in person for the first time since March 2020! We’ll be able to reconnect and share things we’ve learned over the last year, best practices we picked up from vendors and programs at the annual state-wide SHRM conference, and celebrate the fact that we can be back in person! Lunch will be $15 and we require a minimum of 15 people who eat lunch to attend. A Zoom option may be available, pending technology and lunch RSVPs.
To protect those who are not yet vaccinated, including young children and medically vulnerable visitors, Minnetrista still requires patrons and staff to wear masks inside our buildings. Once seated in the meeting room, masks may be removed.
SHRM News
The SHRM Certification is officially endorsed by SHRM and earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field. It is a valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today's economy. This professional distinction sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge and skills. It is really the next step in professional development – not just demonstrating what you know but how to use it through true real-life application focused on the eight (8) behavioral HR Competencies – Ethical Practice, Leadership & Navigation, Communications, Relationship Management, Global & Cultural Effectiveness, Consultation, Critical Evaluation, and Business Acumen.
There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, June 22nd , from 6:00 – 7:00 pm for anyone who is interested in learning more about becoming SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certified.
Registration for the IndySHRM Certification fall 2021 study group will be live on July 1. This study group is scheduled to meet once a week for 2.5 hours for 11 weeks, beginning on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 and ending on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Depending on the circumstances, this may be an in-person, virtual, or a hybrid study group to help those preparing to take SHRM’s Certification (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) exam Dec. 1, 2021 - Feb. 15, 2022.
Please reach out to our current Certification Director – Kathi Walker, SHRM-SCP, PHR, and she can keep you posted as more details become available. You can contact her via email at [email protected].
View the entire SHRM Certification application process here
Check the SHRM Certification exam eligibility here
Other News
The Delaware County Wellness Professionals book club will now be held July 13 and August 10 at 8 a.m. in person (location TBA). They will be reading Lead Like a Human by Adam Weber. The book is available on Amazon.
The 2021 Indiana Wellness Summit agenda is now available, as well as early bird pricing. Full event information is available here.
