Monthly INSHRM Luncheon

Becoming a More Strategic HR Business Partner:

Understanding and Applying the "New Science" of Human Capital Management

Presented by: Norman Ramion from Mercer Workforce Sciences

Date:  Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Time:  Check-In begins at 11:00 a.m., announcements/program begin at 11:30 a.m.

Location:  Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division, Spokane

As of 5/20/10, 1 HRCI credit is pending approval.

Description:  HR business partners continue to struggle to be viewed and treated as strategic partners who help to improve business outcomes. However, even small to mid size companies with lean HR teams and limited budgets can begin to improve the situation by understanding the human capital factors that drive productivity and affect the bottom line. This talk will discuss the theory and application behind what Mercer calls the "new science of human capital," and will describe ways that companies and organizations of all sizes and varieties are taking new approaches to key areas of responsibility for HR such as total rewards, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

The talk aims to be interactive, engaging and insightful, so come prepared to discuss your experiences and ask questions.

Bio: Norman Ramion

Norman is a Principal in Mercer’s Workforce Sciences group, part of Mercer's Human Capital line of business. He specializes in employee research, including all varieties of employee and management opinion surveying and related diagnostic techniques. As a natural extension of this research work, he also helps clients to effectively use the information for strategic decision making and change management, aimed at improving the effectiveness of their organizations overall.

Since 1990, Norman has consulted in the U.S. and internationally across a broad range of industries for numerous Global 500 companies as well as many public sector government organizations. While based in Singapore, he led Mercer’s organization research practice in Asia for three years, held an Asia regional leadership role with McKinsey & Company, and served as managing director for the Asia, Middle East, Africa regional operations of another employee research consulting firm. Currently based in San Francisco, he leads Mercer’s organization research work in the West region, and contributes to global client engagements as well.

Norman has been a frequent speaker at HR conferences and forums and contributed a chapter on designing and using HR metrics in organizations in the Mercer book, Mastering Business in Asia:  Human Resource Management.

Norman holds an honors BA degree in Psychology and Sociology from Marquette University, and a Master’s degree in Social Psychology from Indiana University, Bloomington. 

To Register:  Click here to be directed to the INSHRM Event Registration page. 

 INSHRM Members:  Be sure to log in to receive member pricing for the luncheon. 

INLC and APICS NWIE Joint Networking Event

INLC/APICS Networking Event Event Contact: Bryan Larson, APICS-NWIE President, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Apics will be hosting the next Inland Northwest INLC Networking Event on Wednesday June 9th.

We will give a short presentation on APICS and Cycle Counting. This event will be held at the Northern Lights Brewery at 6:00PM. The cost of this event is $5.00 which includes Hors D'oeuvres. Northern Lights Brewery 1003 East Trent Avenue Spokane, WA 99202-2185 For more information about INLC please visit their website. http://sites.google.com/site/inlandnwindustry/group-links

APICS will be giving a brief presentation on Cycle Counting as well as an overview of the APICS organization. A five dollar donation to defray appetizer expenses will be asked. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS, AND PLEASE PASS ON THIS MEETUP NOTICE TO ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED

Inland Northwest Chapter

American Society of Training and Development

FAKE “WORK” - Is Your and/or Your Company’s Work ‘Real, Important and Making a Difference’?  Or is the truth that much of it isn’t and doesn’t? 

Please join us for our June Brown Bag discussion on Fake “Work”, a rarely examined activity that occurs daily in many organizations, wasting precious resources, time and talent of valuable employees.  We will focus on some of these critical issues, how organizational structure, processes, and culture often work against these ideas; and what you can do about it.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

WHERE:  Gonzaga University - Washington California room in the COG

TIME:  Registration AND Networking - 11:15am to 11:45am

Lunch and meeting starts at 11:45am to 1:30pm.

 - ASTD Local Members - $5                      - Non-members - $10

- Please note:  Light refreshments will be served, feel free to bring a sack lunch.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.astdinw.org/">www.astdinw.org

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

June 27 - 30, 2010
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California

At SHRM, we understand that the past year has been filled with unprecedented challenges for you and your organizations. Because we’d like to help, we are offering our Preview conference registration rate at no increase from the 2009 rates.

This prestigious conference is a comprehensive way to understand today’s most pressing economic and business issues. Today’s HR professional must take on the role of strategic business counselor. You will emerge with a strengthened understanding of how to position your business to thrive in a recovering economy. Plan to make the SHRM Annual Conference part of your professional development for 2010.

Register Online Now

Click here to go to the SHRM site for more info!

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

June 27 - 30, 2010
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California

At SHRM, we understand that the past year has been filled with unprecedented challenges for you and your organizations. Because we’d like to help, we are offering our Preview conference registration rate at no increase from the 2009 rates.

This prestigious conference is a comprehensive way to understand today’s most pressing economic and business issues. Today’s HR professional must take on the role of strategic business counselor. You will emerge with a strengthened understanding of how to position your business to thrive in a recovering economy. Plan to make the SHRM Annual Conference part of your professional development for 2010.

Register Online Now

Click here to go to the SHRM site for more info!

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

June 27 - 30, 2010
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California

At SHRM, we understand that the past year has been filled with unprecedented challenges for you and your organizations. Because we’d like to help, we are offering our Preview conference registration rate at no increase from the 2009 rates.

This prestigious conference is a comprehensive way to understand today’s most pressing economic and business issues. Today’s HR professional must take on the role of strategic business counselor. You will emerge with a strengthened understanding of how to position your business to thrive in a recovering economy. Plan to make the SHRM Annual Conference part of your professional development for 2010.

Register Online Now

Click here to go to the SHRM site for more info!

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

June 27 - 30, 2010
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California

At SHRM, we understand that the past year has been filled with unprecedented challenges for you and your organizations. Because we’d like to help, we are offering our Preview conference registration rate at no increase from the 2009 rates.

This prestigious conference is a comprehensive way to understand today’s most pressing economic and business issues. Today’s HR professional must take on the role of strategic business counselor. You will emerge with a strengthened understanding of how to position your business to thrive in a recovering economy. Plan to make the SHRM Annual Conference part of your professional development for 2010.

Register Online Now

Click here to go to the SHRM site for more info!