SHRM Foundation Scholarships!

The SHRM Foundation will award a total of $100,000 in scholarships to national SHRM members, chapters and state councils in 2008. Applications are now being accepted for the following scholarships.

60 Certification Scholarships of $750 each
40 Academic Scholarships of $1375 each

All national SHRM members pursuing a college degree in human resources or working towards SPHR, GPHR or PHR certification are eligible to apply.

For more information, or to apply, please visit:
http://www.shrm.org/foundation/2002_scholguidelines.asp

Hurry! The deadline to apply is July 15, 2008!

Learn more about the 2008 Virginia State SHRM Conference
October 22 - 24, 2008
Richmond Convention Center

NOVA SHRM Job Bank

Chapter members can post a resume and employers may post HR career opportunities online at www.novashrm.org/jobbank

For those individuals who would like to expand their search to the national level, you can also visit SHRM's HRJobs Employment Center at http://www.shrm.org/jobs.

Coming Events
7/22 - Dinner Meeting Work/Life Balance- What Employers Need to Know about Competing for Your Employees' Time Presented by Susan Harris Carnell, co-founder of Lorenger & Carnell, PLC.
8/12 - Professional Development Seminar HR Metrics: Communicating the Value of HR Presented by: Ronald Adler, Laurdan Associates, Inc. This program discusses the use of business metrics as a core competency, reviews the role HR metrics play in helping organizations make critical business decisions, and provides a listing of widely used HR metrics.

Go to events for more info
and to register.

SHRM Online HR News
OSHA Workplace Injury Data Disputed The accuracy of data collected by the federal government on workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths is being disputed by a congressional panel.
New Definition of Safe Workplace Sought A broad change in the definition of workplace safety and health programs is needed, a top National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health official says.
Employers Asked To Promote Heart Health The death of journalist Tim Russert has helped to focus attention on the role that employers and their HR departments can play in preventing their workers from suffering heart attacks.
Web Site Design Can Attract Youth, Blacks A new journal article says the design and content of a web site can influence young and black job seekers.

Most Recent Jobs
07/02/2008 HR Assistant
06/26/2008 Human Resources Business Partner Director
06/24/2008 Sr. HR Generalist
06/20/2008 Benefits Analyst
06/20/2008 HR Manager

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