Welcome to the Human Resource Association of Palm Beach County
Special Message from the President
Dear Member,
HRPBC is thrilled to announce the selection of one of its members for HR Florida’s Professional of the Year Award. On Monday, August 30, Dominique Cultrera, GPHR/PHR, was awarded for her dedication to advancing the HR Profession and for her continued efforts in serving the professional. Dominique is the Vice President of Human Resources for ScriptLogic Corporation in Boca Raton. ScriptLogic Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quest Software, is a recognized leader in the management, monitoring and support of desktops, servers and networks.
Many of you know Dominique through her volunteer service to HRPBC. She has served as the Communications Chair, Treasurer, President Elect, President, and is our immediate Past President. Dominique continuously strives for excellence in our Chapter as well as in her organization.
The HR Florida Professional of the Year Award is sponsored by Proskauer, also a local sponsor of HRPBC.
Please join me in congratulating Dominique on her accomplishments!
Sincerely,
Lara Donlon
HRPBC President 2009-2010
Congratulations HRPBC President Elect—Brian Altschuler, SPHR
At the July 2010 meeting, HRPBC held a special election to fill the newly created position of President Elect. Brian Altshuler was the sole nominee and unanimously approved by our members. Brian will succeed into the President role beginning January 1, 2011. Brian has served in various roles at HRPBC during the past four years and is a valuable member of the Leadership Team. Brian was also honored with HRPBC’s 2008 HR Professional of the year award.
For those of you who have not met Brian, he is the Executive Director of Human Resource Operations at Boca Raton Community Hospital. In addition to his core role in Human Resources, he is also responsible for the Center for Lifelong Learning’s focus on organizational advancement in the areas of clinical, performance, and leadership excellence.
Prior to joining BRCH, Brian played an integral role in leadership and staff development at both Palms West Hospital and Bethesda Healthcare System. Other career highlights include ten years with Marriott International in various operational and support positions. “Lifelong Learning" being one of Brian's core beliefs, he earned his Masters in Management with a focus on Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
Please join the Leadership Team and the members who attended the July meeting in congratulating Brian on his new role at HRPBC!
Nominations Now Being Accepted for 2011 Board Positions
Join our Leadership Team in 2011!
Then, get involved. HRPBC’s Nominating Committee led by 2010 President Elect Brian Altschuler is seeking nominations for 4 Board Positions for 2011:
- President Elect
- Treasurer
- At-Large Director
- At-Large Director.
Board Positions require an active Professional Membership status with HRPBC. Please contact membership@hrpbc.org if you are unsure of your current status and are interested in applying. Click here to submit your nomination.
Not ready for a Board Position? Please consider joining a committee or seeking a committee chair position. Contact nominatingchair@hrpbc.org for more information. Consideration for Committee Chair and committee positions is given to all active HRPBC members, regardless of status. Deadline is September 8, 2010.
September "Breakfast" Event 2010
7 Policies That Create "WOW!"
Breakfast Meeting
Title: 7 Policies That Create "WOW!"
Presenter: Chip Madera, MS, CSP
The breakfast event has been pre-approved for 1.25 General recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.  The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
Research has validated the correlation between service excellence and employee satisfaction. The parallel between the two is no coincidence. It is no wonder that world-class organizations like the Mayo Clinic, Southwest Airlines and Disney receive high satisfaction scores from both employees and customers. This session was developed to clarify the essential policies that must be initiated, standardized and enforced to create an environment of engagement and service excellence. These policies will help you re-brand your company so that you can join the ranks of the world-class. Don’t miss this high energy, high content session that will take your organization to the next level.
At the end of this session participant will be able to:
- Identify defining moments that meet and exceed customer/employee expectations.
- Defining the key role of HR in creating work environments that are engaging and missions driven
- Determine the most critical aspects of creating a brand (organizational, departmental and personal) that can compete in a global market
- Explore the answers to three (3) critical questions that can increase your organization’s bottom line and increase your customer/employee loyalty.
- Review the seven (7) critical policies that create WOW's for your customers/employees.
Speaker:
Chip Madera, MS, CSP
An expert professional speaker and leadership authority, Chip Madera, MS, CSP “The Leadership LionTM,” challenges leaders to venture beyond their wildest expectations by opening minds, stirring hearts and inspiring action! He works with organizations and associations all over the world who want to maximize their motivation and performance potential. He speaks over 100 times each year in Canada, Australia, Europe and throughout the US. Some of his clients include: The Mayo Clinic, Verizon, Disney, AT&T, GE Capital and Gatorade, just to name a few.
Open to members and guests.
Location: Boca Raton Embassy Suites
Event Schedule: September 16, 2010
Networking and Registration- 7:15 am - 8:00 am
Breakfast Meeting and Presentation: 8:00 pm - 9:15 am
Cost to Attend: Walk-In Registration: $20 - Members, $30 - Non-Members
Click here to register!
 
PALM BEACH COUNTY EMPLOYERS – GREEN JOBS/HIRING SURVEY ALERT
Workforce Alliance and the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, are encouraging employers to respond to a Palm Beach County green jobs/hiring survey. All employers who receive the print survey are strongly urged to respond. Results of the survey may be reviewed to provide funding availability for training by employers to promote economic development in our area. All information is confidential. For information, visit http://www.greenjobsflorida.net/.
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