2013 Blog Archives
December 4, 2013
A World Without Performance Ratings
I would be amiss if I did not highlight some of the key points from our last BAHREC program featuring John Radford and Linda Aumuso of Radford Aon/Hewitt.
On November 13th John and Linda spoke to our group about the outlook for compensation in 2014...and as usual they didn't let us down. After enjoying a great venue and networking with over 50 colleagues we sat down to listen to John and Linda.
Blog Categories:November 22, 2013
SHRM Leadership Conference: Update from Capitol Hill
This week I have been participateing in the SHRM Leadership conference in Washington, D.C.
Yesterday I had the opportunity, along with several chapter leaders from across the country,Blog Categories:October 26, 2013
When Work Works - Flexible Work Scheduling
Want to break away from the crowd and attract the best talent? Looking to implement effective flexible work schedules for your business?
When Work Works is an initiative sponsored by SHRM and the Families and Work Institute promoting flexibe work programs that work for employers and employees.
For more information please contact Linda Magyar at linda.magyar@pillsburylaw.com.
Linda is the California SHRM advocate for the program and can provide you with more information on this subject.
Blog Categories:September 17, 2013
HRBP Opportunity
Randstad Human Resources is partnering with a global medical technologies client in search of a Sr. HR Business Partner who will be the key contribute in aligning global HR and business objectives. The Senior HR Business Partner enables the strategy and execution of the business by translating key initiatives to meet organizational capability needs. Develops and establishes partnerships across the HR function to deliver value added service to management and employees that promote the business objectives of the organization.
Blog Categories:July 31, 2013
Cypress Semiconductor Looking to Benchmark New Hire Orientation Practices
To all BAHREC colleagues, I hope this note finds you all well.I'm currently at Cypress Semiconductor and we're planning to reinvent our Newhire Orientation program/process. Our current approach is powerpoint heavy and not very engaging.Blog Categories:July 20, 2013
SHRM Announces that All Call Center Representatives will be California Certified
At today's CalSHRM meeting it was announced that all SHRM call center representatives will now be California certified.
This is a great news if you are a SHRM member and need California specific help.
Blog Categories:July 20, 2013
2014 CalSHRM's California State Legislative and HR Conference
Keep the following dates open! On April 23, 24th and 25th 2014 CalSHRM will be hosting their annual State Legislative and HR Conference. This is a great session for all HR Professionals who are interested in understanding and learning about employment trends in the state.
The 23rd will be a pre-conference workshop focusing on labor law, and the remaining days will focusing on advocacy and trends in the state of California.
Don't miss this session. The 2013 Conference was the highest rated conference ever put on by CalSHRM and SHRM.
Blog Categories:July 18, 2013
Gamification: It's Addicting and Can Promote Learning
On July 17th BAHREC hosted another stellar program featuring "Gamification" or "Gamified Learning" at SAP's Palo Alto Executive Center. The event featured Jordan Fladell of "M Level" and Max Meadow of "Slalom Consulting" discussing the benefits of gaming as a method of learning. As an added benefit all attendees were provide the opportunity to download two games, developed by M Level specifically for BAHREC.
July 18, 2013
Job Opportunity: hrQ
Position
Vice President/Managing Director
Location
San Francisco Bay Area
Compensation
Competitive Base + Bonus
THE OPPORTUNITY
Blog Categories:July 11, 2013
Government Affairs Quick Blast
Government Affairs Quick BlastAs BAHREC members, we have entered into the HR Bermuda Triangle of legislation and government rulings. The USes – POTUS, SCOTUS and SOTUS (who makes these up?) have recently made our worlds ( companies and clients) a lot more “interesting”. Here are just a few of the big decisions that SHRM recently lisBlog Categories:Pages