HR Pulse - Fall 2008 - (Page 11)

[EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S LETTER] Dear Colleagues: I want to thank our sponsors, volunteers, faculty, and advertisers for generously contributing to the ASHHRA 44th Annual Conference and Exposition. I also want to acknowledge the ASHHRA staff for their tireless work and recognize our AHA extended family for their support and assistance. Be sure to review the conference highlights beginning on page 73. A fabulous conference awaits you in Austin, Texas! I am amazed at all we have accomplished so far this year, and I am proud that we are once again able to respond to your needs and to the strategic directions of the organization by providing more services, resources, learning opportunities, and ways to connect with one another. Here are three of our newest offerings: • The ASHHRA E-Company Store, an online source for customized merchandize. • The new ASHHRA Mentoring Program for members who want to benefit from the wisdom and experience of established professionals. • The CEO DashBoard™, a new feature of the HR Metrics Tool and an instant source of data giving leaders an abbreviated metrics report. You can find these and more on the ASHHRA Web site, www.ashhra.org. In the coming months, look for more resources to come your way—like the summary of findings from the first ASHHRA Thought Leader Forum. I was thrilled to be a witness at this inaugural “meeting of the minds” this past July in San Diego, Calif., where several health care CEOs met with quality and patient safety experts to discuss “The Role of HR in Quality and Patient Safety.” I truly believe that the information gathered from our Thought Leader Forum will accelerate ASHHRA’s ability to lead the transformation of the health care HR profession. I look forward to seeing you in Austin! Regards, Cathy Sewell, CAE ASHHRA Executive Director 11 HR Pulse Fall 2008 FOR MORE CONFERENCE DETAILS, VISIT www.ashhra.org. http://www.ashhra.org/ashhra/conference/conference2008/index.html http://ashhra.promoshop.com/default.aspx http://www.ashhra.org/ashhra/learning/mentoring.html http://www.ashhra.org/ashhra/learning/metrics.html http://www.ashhra.org http://www.ashhra.org/ashhra/about/governance/thoughtleaderforum.html http://www.ashhra.org

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HR Pulse - Fall 2008 Contents Pulse Points Executive Director’s Letter President’s Message HR Leader Profile: Irma Pye Sammy’s House: Making a Difference in Austin Working Mother Magazine’s 100 Best Companies Increasing CEO Engagement Pastoral Care Retaining Scarce, Critical Talent The Engagement Dilemma Diversity Considerations…More than AAP & EEO Quashing the Workplace Bullying Bug How to Become a Strong Human Resources Partner Citizen Lobbyists Descend Upon Capitol Hill Conference Highlights Schedule at a Glance Sponsors Exhibitors Advertisers’ Index

HR Pulse - Fall 2008

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