The countdown is on! You have a few days left to submit your nominations for the Lyle Hanna Spirit Award.

Below are a few criteria pieces to be mindful of when submitting a nomination:

1. Nominees must be current members in good standing of SHRM and/or of an affiliated Kentucky SHRM chapter
2. Nominees must work or reside in Kentucky
3. Nominees must be individuals with an outstanding record of contributions to the human resource profession
4. Nominees must be individuals who volunteer their time/expertise 

Deadline for Nominations is Friday, June 10^th 2022.

The form can be found at: https://ky.shrm.org/lyle-hanna-spirit-award

Please send all nominations to KYSHRM Foundation Chair, Tiffany Cardwell at tiffany.cardwell@mcmhrsg.com.

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University of South Florida has developed a DE&I certificate program.  The certificate program begins Wednesday, March 24, and runs through Wednesday, May 5.  Thousands of people have already registered.  It consists of seven two-hour modules, aired live on Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. ET / 4-6 p.m. CT (but participants have two weeks to view the recorded session). 

Those who successfully complete the program will receive a digital certificate as well as a Credly badge that can be displayed on LinkedIn. The certificate program also qualifies for 14 SHRM/HRCI recertification credits from the university.

Although this is a free program, ADVANCED registration is required.  I registered, and I hope you will, too!  Faculty and HR professionals, what a great resource to build your knowledge and earn credits!  Students and emerging professionals, what a wonderful addition to your education and a certificate to add to your resume and experience!!!

Click here to learn more.  Click here to register.

SHRM is launching an HR apprenticeship program this year.  Beginning in 2021, through a three-year Department of Labor grant, SHRM Foundation’s Human Resource Registered Apprenticeship Program (HR RAP) will help you:

• Prepare Employees for Challenges of the 21st Century Workplace
• Create Opportunities for a Diverse Workforce
• Provide Talent to Create Returns to Your Business Operations

Powered by SHRM’s globally recognized competency-based certification program, the HR RAP will develop apprentices for the HR Specialist role through a “learn and earn" experience. Apprentices will be prepared to earn the SHRM-Certified Professional credential, giving them the skills they need to deliver results to your organization and an opportunity to progress in an established career path. The benefits to employers include: 

IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY, CUSTOMIZED TRAINING, INCREASED RETENTION, and a DIVERSIFIED TALENT POOL.

With the HR RAP, you offer an apprentice: 

• A Paid Job
• Mentorship
• On-the-Job Learning
• Classroom Learning
• The SHRM-CP Credential

Apprenticeships are a career path to many white-collar professions NOT just unions and the trades.  Apprenticeship works for any program that is skill-based and can be supported by experiential learning.  Apprenticeships are growing in non-trade industries such as IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, insurance, and hospitality.  The resources spent are an investment in an employee which will result in higher productivity and lower recruitment costs, NOT just an expense.  Employers can reduce costs by partnering with other employers and the public works system.  Educational institutions and community organizations can offset education and training costs.  There is no minimum size for employers. This is NOT just a program for large employers.  Apprenticeship is ideal for any position that benefits from on-the-job learning and where there is a committed mentor.  It’s useful for positions where employers are faced with high turnover.

The SHRM Foundation will be your partner and provide resources needed to establish a registered apprenticeship program including:

• Providing a SHRM-designed, Department of Labor registered program to give an apprentice the skills and competencies required to be an HR Specialist
• Guidance on how to tailor the course work and on-the-job learning to meet your needs
• Recommended educational institutions to provide the classroom learning
• Resources for assuring apprenticeship success
• Assistance in completing all required paperwork

Would your organization be interested in participating?  Sign up to obtain more information at SHRM Foundation | HR Apprenticeship Program (bottom of page).  

The February issue of the HR Professional Magazine is now available under the "Members Only" tab.  

Not a member of BGSHRM?  Join today to get access to member exclusive resources.

Title: Background Screening: The Deep Dive into Criminal Records

When: February 11th @ 2:00-3:30pm EST

Presenter: Debra Keller

Session Overview

Do you know what information you're really receiving when you run a background check?  Do you depend on a screening firm who tells you 'your're getting it all' (whatever 'all' is)?

Most employers are somewhat familiar with 'running packages' but haven't been told exactly what records and data sources those 'packages' or reports are updated.  Unfortunately for employers, this information is critical to receiving a "comprehensive" and compliant background check.

In this, Deb's newest installment in her background screening educational series, she covers criminal record data, where it comes from, how accurate it really is, how often it's updates, automation in county and national reports, state reports (when & where to run them), Federal reports (yes, they're required for the banking industry!) and much more!  A must attend session for HR Professionals of all levels!

To learn more and/or to register, click here.

This session is approved for 1.5 SHRM credits & 1.5 HRCI continuing education credits.

Team Empower is a special group of passionate individuals who are dedicated to helping empower HR professionals to build inclusive organizations. Established in 2017, Team Empower is the SHRM Foundation's most accessible giving circle. Your annual donation of $30 or more will automatically add you to the team. Click the button below to make your immediate impact today.

What is the SHRM Foundation?

The SHRM Foundation is the charity affiliate of SHRM, dedicated to empowering HR professionals to build inclusive organizations where employees thrive and organizations achieve success.The mission of the SHRM Foundation is to champion workforce and workplace transformation by providing research-based HR solutions for challenging inclusion issues facing current and potential employees, scholarships to educate and develop HR professionals to make change happen, and opportunities for HR professionals to make a difference in their local communities.

The SHRM Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships each year to HR professionals and students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees, certification, and professional development. The SHRM Foundation also develops research-based workplace inclusion solutions for HR professionals, with recent initiatives focused on the aging workforce and the hiring and retention of military veterans.

Why should I donate?

As a 501(c)(3) public charity, the work of the SHRM Foundation is made possible by generous donations from HR professionals and the support of SHRM.

With more than 500 SHRM Chapters, the Top 25 fundraising Chapters represent the top five percent of all SHRM chapters. Those in the top 25 have the highest yearly contributions, including gifts from the chapter plus recognition credits donated by individuals or companies on behalf of the chapter. Last year, the Bluegrass SHRM Chapter was ranked #2 out of ALL CHAPTERS!!! So now we need your help to break the top 10 and remain one of the Top 25 Fundraising Chapters!! 

BGSHRM is proud to announce the
2nd Annual BGSHRM SHRM-CP/SCP Certification Scholarship Program for our BGSHRM Membership! Don't miss your chance to apply! The application deadline is December 11th.

Click here to learn more and apply!

Contact Certification Chair Heather Humphreys at certification@bgshrm.org with any questions!