Delaware SHRM

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1   January 2006  
Contents
President's Message
2005--A year to remember for Delaware SHRM
Join Delaware SHRM!
Ron Gray--VP, HR at AAA Mid-Atlantic
Federal legislative activity
Workplace Romances May Be More Trouble Than You Thought
Free speech
Disability discrimination
SHRM National's Diversity Conference--a local view
Delaware SHRM State Council
SHRM Foundation
Upcoming events
Archive
2005 Delaware SHRM State HR Conference  
November 14, 2005
Vol. 2 Issue 5
October 2005  
September 22, 2005
Vol. 2 Issue 4
July 2005  
June 22, 2005
Vol. 2 Issue 3
April 2005  
March 18, 2005
Vol. 2 Issue 2
January 2005  
December 3, 2004
Vol. 2 Issue 1
2004 Delaware State HR conference  
November 19, 2004
Vol. 1 Issue 4
October 2004  
August 13, 2004
Vol. 1 Issue 3
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGES
President's Message
Focus on community in 2006
by Vickie McCardell, PHR

Happy New Year! Celebration, communication, and certification were key words for 2005. At its annual planning retreat in December, the Board drew up plans and objectives for 2006. Read about what you can look forward to in 2006.
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2005--A year to remember for Delaware SHRM
by Cindy Crompton-Barone, PHR, President-Elect, Delaware SHRM

It all started with a celebration of our 30th anniversary, and went on from there. There was more...lots more. Read about how the chapter served its members and the HR profession in our community.
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Join Delaware SHRM!
Enjoy new special membership benefits
https://www.deshrm.org/new_user2.cfm
by Anna C. Marcotte, Co-chair, Membership

It's time to renew your Delaware SHRM membership for 2006. How can you miss--with regular networking opportunities, Federal and State legislative updates, and new special benefits--don't wait! Take a look at a sample list of our member companies...
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SPOTLIGHT ON LEADERSHIP
Ron Gray--VP, HR at AAA Mid-Atlantic
http://www.aaamidatlantic.com
by Irene Monley, SPHR, Chair, Communications

Until my recent meeting with Ron, AAA meant maps, guidebooks and rescue from flat tires. Having spent some time with him at the company's new headquarters on the Wilmington Riverfront, my views are forever changed. As you read on, you might think of AAA's human resources model as a road-map for HR excellence.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Federal legislative activity
by Richard Burton, MBA, Legislative Liaison

Recent activity at the national level.
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WHITE PAPERS
Workplace Romances May Be More Trouble Than You Thought
http://www.postschell.com
by Robert J. Toy, Post & Schell

The idea of workplace romances – especially those between supervisors and their subordinates – is enough to make even the most seasoned human resources professionals lose sleep. Typically, these types of relationships are more often than not headed for trouble in the form of a sexual harassment lawsuit.


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Free speech
Sticks & stones will break your bones, but bloggers can defame you
www.ycst.com
by William W. Bowser & Margaret M. DiBianca, Young, Conaway, Stargett & Taylor

The technology explosion affects you and your employees in many ways, including blogs and bulletin boards, which offer free and ready access to anyone with something to say. A recent decision from the Delaware Supreme Court deals with blogs gone wrong—when an anonymous poster says something that hurts your feelings or, even worse, is bad for business.
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Upcoming events
Check out upcoming local, regional & national programs
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Delaware SHRM State Council
Let us count the ways that the Council supports the HR profession in the State of Delaware...
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Diversity Corner
Disability discrimination
Here are some of the newly issued and updated resources available on EEOC website, including guidance on cancer.
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SHRM National's Diversity Conference--a local view
SHRM National's 2005 Annual Diversity Conference, "New Challenges; New Opportunities," offered a rich agenda focused on diversity topics, with practitioners from around the world in attendance...
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SHRM Foundation
What is the SHRM Foundation and what does it do for you? Each quarter we'll feature several of the Foundation's initiatives...
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