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Applications for the Sloan Award extended
to May 10, 2013
Are you the best family friendly workplace in Oklahoma? Apply at www.whenworkworks.org by May 10, 2013! The Oklahoma State Council for Human Resource Management and the Potts Family Foundation are proud to serve as Community Partners in the When Work Works program, a national initiative led by the partnership of Families and Work Institute (FWI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). When Work Works is one of the foremost providers of resources, research and best practices on workplace effectiveness and flexibility in the nation. Workplace flexibility is a dynamic relationship defining how, when and where work gets done as well as how careers are organized – that works for both the employer and employee. Work ...more
Sloan Awards for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility
The Oklahoma State Council for Human Resource Management and the Potts Family Foundation are proud to serve as Community Partners in the When Work Works program, a national initiative led by the partnership of Families and Work Institute (FWI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). When Work Works is one of the foremost providers of resources, research and best practices on workplace effectiveness and flexibility in the nation. Click here to Learn More about the Sloan Awards
OKHR Receives Distinguished Award
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in Alexandria, Va. has awarded the Oklahoma State Council for Human Resource Management (OKHR) the Silver EXCEL Award for its scope of work in 2011. The EXCEL Award is the recognition component of the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence (SHAPE). SHAPE measures include alignment with SHRM’s overall objectives, strategic focus and initiatives as well as promoting the HR profession. “This recognition is a distinct indication of the state council’s successful partnership with SHRM to serve the networking and professional development needs of human resource professionals and to the advancement of the human resources profession” noted Pamela J. Green, SPHR, Vice Presiden ...more
Fallin Declares April 25 OK SHRM Human Resource Day
In recognition of the "critical and strategic role" that the HR profession plays in the "overall daily operations of Oklahoma employers," Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has officially proclaimed April 25 to be "Oklahoma SHRM Human Resource Day." HR professionals in Oklahoma celebrated the first Oklahoma SHRM Human Resource Day as part of the 2012 OKHR State Conference, The Art of HR. "We are honored that the Oklahoma Governor Fallin chose to recognize the human resource profession today," said OKHR State Council President Laura Moxley, SPHR. " Human resource professionals play an integral role in a business' success with its most important and valuable asset, their employees." This is the first known proclamation of its kind by any state ...more
2012 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma
Who are the best employers in your area? Help them be recognized as the 2012 Best Places to Work in Oklahoma! okcBIZ magazine needs your help recruiting top companies to participate in this year’s Best Places to Work in Oklahoma program. Best Places to Work in Oklahoma is a statewide initiative dedicated to identifying and recognizing outstanding businesses, but they have to apply by February 10, 2012, to be considered! For more information & to register go to www.bestplacestoworkok.com
Employee Benefit Plan Seminar 2011
Are Your Employee Benefit Plans In Compliance? Join us for the Employee Benefit Plan Seminar 2011. Featured Speakers & Panelists: Mr. Marcus Aron, CPA, Senior Auditor, Office of the Chief Accountant, U.S. Department of Labor Mr. Michael Kraemer, CPA, Director, Regulatory Analysis, Fidelity Investments, Co-author, "5500 Preparers Manual for 2010 Plan Years" Ms. Gwen Bryant, CPA, Senior Manager, Assurance, HoganTaylor CPAs Mr. Bill Freudenrich, Of Counsel & ERISA specialist, McAfee & Taft Mr. Ben Reynolds, VP & Trust Officer, Bank of Oklahoma What you will learn: Department of Labor Filing Requirements IRS Filing Requirements Common Operational Deficiencies & Forms of Correction Regulatory Updates ...more
2012 OKHR Leadership Conference
January, 20, 2012 • Remington Park, Oklahoma City, OK Innovative Leadership: Training Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Success Innovative leadership is a key driver of success in the changing world of business, especially in Human Resources! Our goal for the OKHR state council Leadership Conference is to help you achieve success in your role as a volunteer leader and an HR professional. Join us at the 2012 OKHR Leadership conference as we unveil the innovations that will enhance volunteer leader structure and member engagement strategies. Volunteer leaders are critical to the HR profession and to OKHR! As a result, the 2012 OKHR Leadership Conference has been designed with YOU in mind, and will provide:·&n ...more
2010 SHRM Foundation Scholarship Awarded
The Oklahoma State Council for HR Management is proud to announce that an HR professional and SHRM member from Oklahoma has been selected to received a 2010 SHRM Foundation scholarship. Lisa Fleming, SPHR from Oklahoma City, OK will be receiving one of the 100 scholarship awarded in 2010. The SHRM Foundation awards a total of 100 education and certification scholarships to SHRM members each year. Twenty scholarships are awarded as follows in each of the five domestic regions: 4 academic scholarships of $2,000 each and 18 certification scholarships of $750 each. The process is competitive and winners are selected by volunteers in each region. The SHRM Foundation received 420 applications this year for the 100 scholarship opportunities ...more
In Memory of Katheen Lyons-Bunna
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved OCHRS Board Member, Kathleen Lyons-Bunna. Most of you remember Kathleen as the energetic, friendly, smiling face at each of our monthly OCHRS meetings. Kathleen joined the OCHRS Board of Directors in 2004, serving as Vice President of Diversity until 2006. In 2007, she served as President-Elect and in 2008, she began her two-year term as President of our organization. In 2010, she remained on our Board as Past President. Additionally, she was recently elected to the Secretary/Treasurer position on the Oklahoma State Council for Human Resource Management. She was a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and obtained her Global Professional in ...more
The SHRM Foundation Honor Roll Report
Congratulations to Oklahoma on our outstanding recognition by the SHRM Foundation for our support through our contributions. The report listed the following achievements: OKHR was Ranked number 6 on the TOP 10 STATE COUNCIL overall contributors* Chair's Circle - Oklahoma City HR Society CEO's Circle - Tulsa Area Human Resources Association and Great Plains President's Circle - Bartlesville Area HRA, Enid Chapter, Sooner Human Resources Society Vice President's Circle - Southern Oklahoma HRA, Stillwater Area HRA Director's Circle - Central Okalhoma HR Assc, Ponca City Area SHRM Manager's Circle - Ardmore Personnel Roundtable Professional's Circle - Oklahoma State University Student Chapter To learn more about the work of the SH ...more
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