02 2009 Newsletter - Evansville-Area Human Resource Association

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2009 REGIONAL COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SURVEY COMING SOONMark Your Calendars for February 1 stAre you tired of guessing what your competitors pay? Need a survey that looks at our region at a very reasonable cost –FREE!Then go to your calendar mark out a couple of hours beginning February 1, 2009 and make sure that you participate in the 2009Regional Compensation & Benefits Survey. All participants in the survey will get the results at no cost. If you do not participate,you will have to purchase the results. This is very comprehensive report covering a pay practices for a wide range of industries includingfinance/insurance, government, healthcare, high education, manufacturing, and retail/service. The survey is summarized byall participants, industry segment and employer size.You can use this report to benchmark your salaries, for future strategic staffing, organizational planning and new business development.With the economy downturn, you will need to know how to remain competitive. Your participation is crucial so be sure tocomplete the survey the online survey at www.ehranet.org under “Compensation Survey” and submit responses by Friday, February27, 2009.What about a Sponsorship? Sponsors will be acknowledged in the report that will be sold throughout the year to local businessesand those looking to enter into the area. Sponsorships are available at the 2008 price level and will be marketed in the survey fromMay through December:Platinum or Full Page Ad $800Gold or 1/2 Page Ad $600Silver or 1/4 page Ad $400Bronze or Business Card size is $200This is a great opportunity for exposure to decision makers in compensation and benefits. Time is limited, so do not delay in contactingLaurel Meny at the Southwestern Indiana Chamber of Commerce by email at lmeny@evansvillechamber.com or VickieWarren, Director of Compensation Survey at vwarren@evansvillearc.org.Remember, this is the only local compensation survey with over 100 participants in this regional area. Do not miss this importantopportunity!In Partnership with:EHRA: February 2009Page 6aaa
Adult Education Work in Indiana...employee learning is job #1Goals:Adult Education Works, a division of the Indiana Department of Education, strives to create a coordinated system for workforce basicskills training in Indiana by effectively strengthening, linking, and building the capacities of Hoosier employers, employees, and IDOEAdult Education programs.What we do:Since inception, AEW has delivered on-site, customized training to over 5,000 employees. Over 200 employers throughout Indiana havereceived assistance from AEW to increase the basic skills of employees. By increasing basic academic skills, the employees are better preparedto be successful with future on-the-job training, to be successful in postsecondary classes, and to be a successful team member. Instructionfor English as a Second Language is also available.AEW offers assistance through grants that pay for licensed instructors, customization of curriculum, as well as materials and books. TheAEW staff will even write the grant for your company. Working with the local comprehensive adult education program, AEW will locateand train a licensed teacher to work directly with the adult employees in your workplace setting. We ask that you supply the learningspace, the learners, and an incentive for the learner to attend.Employees enrolling into a workplace class will be assessed using the nationally recognized TABE assessment. This allows the instructorto prepare the most effective instruction. When completing several weeks of instruction, the learners will once again be assessed to measureeducational gains. Last year, nearly 70% of the learners finishing an Indiana AEW class made a level gain (equal to improving twograde levels).Benefits of improved skills include:Reduction of on-the-job injuries—by understanding memos or verbal language betterReduction or elimination of waste—by using better reading or better math skillsReduction in production errors—by using better math skillsIncreased customer retention—less errors produce happier customersIncrease employee retention—employees feel valued and more confidentWhether your employees need to prepare for the GED, brush up before entering a certificate or college course, increase English skills, orjust increase basic educational skills, the Adult Education Works in Indiana team is ready to help your company. Contact the southernIndiana regional Workforce Adult Education Specialist, Donna Taylor Bouchie, at 812 881 9067. - CSVendors for our 2009 Spring HR SeminarIf any member of EHRA is employed by a company or youknow of any company that could like to be a vendor at our2009 Spring HR Seminar please contact Mary E. Thompson,PHR at mary_thompson@mss-in.com. Any questionsplease call 812-304-0005.The 2009 Spring HR Seminar is scheduled for April 23 atThe Centre.featuring ways to get involved with ourcommunity, have fun, and help promotethe Evansville-Area Human ResourcesAssociation.The EHRA and Small Business Development Center(SBDC) Wants YOU… to Share your Expertise!• The SBDC will host HR-related seminars every-other-month.The one-hour sessions will be coordinated and marketed bythe SBDC. The EHRA is looking for speakers for July and November2009 presentations. Dates are based on youravailability. If you are interested in presenting, please contactTara Ricketts by email at Tara.Ricketts@amr.net or by phoneat (812) 421-6500 ext. 303.Do you know of other ways EHRA can get involved in ourcommunity? If so, please send an email tonlindy@scvl.com and let us know!EHRA: February 2009Page 7aaa
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