GSHRM September 6 Membership Lunch Meeting

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Topic:  Recruiting in Changing Times

Registration Fee:  $25

Deadline:  September 1

With such a tight labor market, the task may seem both imperative and impossible. Yet, we may very well own the keys to our success...IF...we throw away old modes of thinking in favor of adapting and even transforming the entire applicant experience.

Facilitated by workforce and change management expert Laura Bogardus, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, this session will use a workshop format to dialogue and exchange ideas with peers on how we can achieve hiring objectives while recruiting in a tight labor market.

Learning Objectives:

1. Consider the hiring process from the job applicant perspective
2. Apply a change management framework to refresh or revamp your recruiting plan
3. Discover ways to demystify the hiring process and attract potential applicants
4. Learn of resources and out-of-the-box solutions leveraged by your peers

Dr. Laura Bogardus is one of South Carolina’s most respected authorities on workplace and change management issues. She is the co-founder of Noble Aim Consulting, LLC.

Dr. Bogardus provides organizations, partnerships, and coalitions with expert guidance on strategic growth and development, board management, and workforce inclusion. Her work helps groups reach unprecedented outcomes to achieve systemic change.

Her research interests focus primarily on reducing workplace disparities. An advocate for workforce inclusion, Dr. Bogardus has special expertise in fair hiring practices and disability inclusion.

She is a distinguished Marano Fellow of the Aspen Institute's Sector Skills Academy for Innovative Workforce Strategies; a Certified Senior Human Resource Professional; a Prosci^R Certified Change Management Practitioner; and a Certified Instructor of the Career Development Facilitator Curriculum. She is also formally trained in the process of civil mediation.

Dr. Bogardus earned a Ph.D. in International Family and Community Studies from Clemson University; an M.A. in Human Behavior and Conflict Management from Columbia College; and a B.A. in Political Science from Miami University. As a doctoral student, she was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Excellence in Engagement and Social Advocacy Graduate Student Award; the Kimbrough and Melton Parents Award; and the Graduate Student Award of Excellence.

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HR Certification Credit: GSHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is pending for 1 hour of SHRM re-certification credit and 1 hour of HRCI General re-certification credit. Certificates will be emailed to those in attendance after the meeting along with a Feedback Survey.

Poinsett Club Dress Code: Business casual. For gentlemen, a necktie is not required. Ladies shall dress appropriately. No jeans, shorts, or tennis shoes will be allowed. Cell phone use is not allowed in the Club.

Solicitation at Meetings: With the exception of our meeting sponsor(s), GSHRM enforces a no solicitation policy at meetings. View the policy here.

Accommodations: Please indicate any special accommodations or dietary restrictions on your reservation form, or contact greenvillehr@gmail.com by the registration deadline.

Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations after the deadline date are subject to the meeting fee payment. Please direct changes or questions to greenvillehr@gmail.com.