If you haven't seen Galen before he is inspiring and makes communication fun! Don't forget about the September 23rd Professional Development program in Snohomish.

Here is your chance to hear Jodi Slavek speak about Equal Pay. Jodi often speaks at WASHRM. Join our neighbor to the north, Mt. Baker chapter and enjoy their lunch meeting on September 11 at 11:45.

https://mtbakershrm.shrm.org/events/2019/09/september-2019-luncheon-new-rules-equal-pay-it-s-not-just

If you would like me to email you the slides from the last meeting please contact me at awilson@chinookenterprises.org. 

Phishing emails using SHRM name

I just wanted to give our members a heads up that there is an email being sent out to HR professionals. It claims to be an invoice from SHRM for your annual membership fees. The scammers have lifted logos and such and even give the correct phone numbers. It looks like they are trying to get you to send a check to their fake address. That was the piece of information that didn't match SHRM website information.

It would probably be safer to go to SHRM's website and renew over the phone or through their secure payment portal. If you need to pay by check you can go to their printable application here: https://www.shrm.org/about-shrm/Documents/SHRMProfessionalMembershipApplication.pdf

Please be cautious when you receive requests for information or payment that you didn't instigate. It seems every year there are more schemes out there.

Please let us know if you would like a copy of the Domestic Violence in the Workplace PP presentation that Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Presented at the April SIHRMA breakfast Meeting.  You can contact awilson@chinookenterprises.org for more information.

Here is your chance to help out our community. SIHRMA is sponsoring a workshop for job seekers to help them strengthen their resume, interview, networking and social media skills. Please contact Annemarie or Anusha to volunteer.

May 1st at the Christ the King Community Center.  Contact Bill  Adamek, Local Veterans Employment Representative at wadamek@esd.wa.gov 

You can register for this luncheon training at  Mt Baker SHRM Meeting registration.

Focus on Mental Health Bolsters Workplace Wellness

Date:	April 10, 2019, 11:45am – 1:30pm
Organizer:	Mt. Baker Chapter of SHRM
Location:	Northwood Hall 3240 Northwest Avenue Bellingham, WA 98226
Price:	See below for prices
Event Type:	Chapter Luncheon/Speaker/Meeting
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Many employers are taking a more holistic approach to employee wellbeing. A key component is recognizing the diverse needs within your population. However, many times mental health is left out of the equation. Although 1 in 5 adults in the United States are coping with a mental health issue, adapting your company culture and wellness programs to meet this broad spectrum of needs presents a significant challenge. This session will provide strategies to create an inclusive culture, reduce stigma, and focused approaches for meeting the mental health needs of your employees.

Learning Objectives:
• Participants will have a greater understanding of mental health issues in the workplace
• Participants will be able to identify steps for nurturing inclusiveness and engagement in the workplace.
• Participants will learn strategies to manage common challenges including stigma, organizational and/or individual resistance.

Presented by: Anna Meiners, MA | Director of Account Services at Cascade Centers, Inc.

Anna Meiners is the Director of Account Services at Cascade Centers, Inc. She holds a MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University with an emphasis on Organizational Behavior. In addition, Anna has completed health coach certification through the National Society of Health Coaches. Anna’s experience includes provision of direct clinical services, wellness program development and consultation in all areas of Employee Assistance Services. Anna is an experienced presenter on the topic of mental health integration into the workplace. Her focus is on helping people achieve measurable health improvements while reducing organizational costs.

Program Generously Sponsored by: San Juan Cruises

San Juan Cruises is a locally owned and operated company based in Bellingham, WA that operates four deluxe tour vessels: Victoria Star, Chinook, Salish Express and Salish Sea. With four vessels that can accommodate groups as small as 20 people, or as many as 149 people, we are the go-to company for scheduled tours, private cruises and group functions on the water. We strive every day to bring the best of Bellingham and the San Juan Islands to folks visiting from out of the area, as well as locals looking for a fun time out on the water. For more information please click here. 

We have a new Facebook page. Come check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/sihrma.org/

Did you attend the 3rd Party Mediation Breakfast in February?  Would you like a electronic copy of the handouts?

 Send me an email at awilson@Chinookenterprises.org with the subject:

"I need Max's Handouts" and I will shoot them to you!