Human Resource Professionals of Minnesota

The mission of Human Resource Professionals of Minnesota shall be to provide a forum for human resource professionals seeking to enhance their professional and personal development.

We will accomplish this through programs, networks, and support services, this empowers our members to make meaningful contributions to the complex and dynamic world of Human Resources.

Upcoming Events:

HRP-MN May Luncheon Meeting - May 14, 2008
HRP-MN May Networking Meeting - May 20, 2008

HRP-MN Golf Outing & Fundraiser - July 17, 2008

Visit the HRP-MN Events Calendar to see more upcoming meetings!

HRP-MN May Luncheon Meeting
"How Employee Engagement Can Improve Workforce Effectiveness "
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Speakers:
Mary Gorski - President, MG Assessments
Noelle E. Hudak - Account Executive, MG Assessments

Research shows we’ll soon face a workforce crisis, when demand for labor will outstrip supply. Are you ready? The employment deal is changing—no longer an exchange of loyalty for security, but a multifaceted give-and-take between employee and employer.To thrive or even survive amid these changes, employers must accommodate the unprecedented diversity of employees in today’s workforce. Learn about a three-year employee engagement study conducted in 24 corporations from 11 industries. The results from this study provide insight into how the workforce is divided on engagement.

You will also learn:
• How to transfer insights to your organization
• Why does this matter to your company
• Where your organization can start discovering more about the state of theirworkforce

Mary Gorski has more than 15 years of corporate human resource management and assessment experience. She has worked with many levels of leadership and understands theneeds of a well-run, efficient business. At the same time she understands the human factor and what motivates people to maximum performance and efficiency. Using her experience and tools from Profiles International, Mary works with business owners to identify their peopletalent and help them understand how their workers driveresults. She begins with diagnosis, and then designs a plan for improving workforce effectiveness. As a result of her assistance, businesses profit from a more motivated,engaged and productive workforce.

Mary is an active member of many national and local HR associations; SHRM, HRP-MN, ASTD, MNOD, and HR Executive Forum. She holds an HR GeneralistCertification from the University of Minnesota, EES and attended Concordia College,Organizational Effectiveness Bachelor Degree Program. As a member of theMinnesota Chapter National Association of Women Business Owners, she proudly received their annual “Women on the Way” award for demonstrating break throughsuccess, innovation and ahead-of-the-curve achievement for herself and her company. She is the founder and president of MG Assessments, an HR Management and Organizational Effectiveness Consulting Firm.

Noelle Hudak is an Account Executive for MG Assessments and is an accomplished marketing professional with over 16 years of marketing and account service experience. Her strength and passion is in building relationships with her clients and partners to develop successful win-win partnerships with a commitment to the highest levels of customer service and quality. Noelle’s background is in the performance improvement industry where she developed and delivered programs to improve performance and profitability throughout the organizations that she served .Noelle holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in Business, Speech and Mass Communications and a Marketing Certificate from the University of Minnesota.

Time:            11:00 am      Registration
                      11:30 am      Luncheon Buffet
                      11:45 am      Announcements
                      12:00 pm      Speaker
                      1:00 pm        Networking
                      1:30 pm        Close

Location:     The Metropolitan Ballroom
                       5418 Wayzata Blvd
                       Golden Valley, MN

Download Directions. (PDF)

Cost:            Advance Members: $35; Non-Members: $50
                      Student Members: $15
                      Walk-In Members: $50; Non-Members: $60

RSVP: Advance registration is closed. Walk-in registrations are welcome!

HRP-MN May Networking Meeting
"Individual Transitions "
Tuesday, May 20 , 2008
7:15 am - 8:35 am

Plan to join us for our next HRP-MN Networking Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
Location—Ad Strategies Conference Center, St.. Louis Park, MN We’ll have an open networking time from 7:15 to 7:30 a.m. The “formal” meeting will start promptly at 7:30 a.m.

Whatever change you might be dealing with at the moment---a new job, a job loss, a change in your personal life, or maybe you are a manager or a friend helping someone else through a change---our speaker, Heather Ludwig, will provide an overview of a transition process which will help to successfully “close endings” and “create new beginnings.” As Heather says, it’s not the change that people often resist--it’s the transition.

Heather Ludwig, SPHR, is a Life Coach with Key To Renew, LLC. She has over 15 years of experience in the Human Resource field performing various roles with GMAC, HealthPartners, GE and Dow Chemical. Heather has a BS in Business Management from Minnesota State University-Mankato and an MA in Human Resources from the University of Minnesota. She has completed the life coaching curriculum with the Coaches Training Institute of California and holds a certification in Change & Transition Management from Linkage, Inc.

Location: Ad Strategies Conference Center (Park Place East Building)
5775 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 820
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416

Directions: From 394 take Xenia/Park Place exit (turn left if coming from the east & right if coming from the west). You’ll be headed south on Park Place. Take second right (16th Street West), go about ½ block past the Double Tree Hotel to the Park Place East Building. Go directly to 8th floor Conference Room, Suite 820.

A special “thanks” to Ad Strategies who will be providing the room and coffee this month!

Agenda:
7:15-7:30 a.m.        Open Networking
7:30-7:35 a.m.        Call to Order
7:35-7:45 a.m.        Introductions (be prepared to introduce yourself and what you do)
7:45-8:20 a.m.        Educational Topic: “Individual Transitions”
8:20-8:35 a.m.       Open Networking

2008 HRP-MN Golf Outing and Fundraiser for
the Raine Snyder Fund along with MOCA
Thursday, July 17, 2008
1:00 pm - 7:30 pm

So, You Don’t Golf?
All HRP-MN members and their guests are welcome to attend the buffet dinner and program. Come out and join your colleagues to support this worthwhile cause.

COST::$80 - includes golf and buffet dinner
$40 - buffet dinner only – following golf outing
Members and guests are welcome.

Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA): MOCA’s mission is to create an awareness regarding early warning signs that may be indicative of ovarian cancer and to create and promote resources for support, networking and education for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer in order to help them in their battle. MOCA works to unite and educate individuals, the medical community and organizations in the fight to overcome ovarian cancer and advance research toward a cure. MOCA raises money and awards research grants towards earlier detection, better treatment and a cure for ovarian cancer.

If you would like to help out with the event contact Philanthropy Co-Chairs Michele Wagman, at 952-656-2629 or Carolyn Koleske at 612-671-3080.

RSVP:
Register and pay online, or call 651-288-3434 by Thursday, July 10. To cancel, please call the HRP-MN office by 4:30 pm Thursday, July 10 .

Calling All Sponsors! -- Download Sponsor Form (Word)

Event sponsorship is available at three levels and offers the following recognition:

Gold- $500
•1/2 page ad in the HRP-MN newsletter with circulation to over 200 HR professionals at over 150 Twin Cities companies ($125 value)
•Hole sponsorship including company logo signage.
•Recognition as a primary sponsor in the HRP newsletter
•Recognition at the HRP Golf Outing

Silver - $350
•1/4 page ad in the HRP-MN newsletter with circulation to over 200 HR professionals at over 150 Twin Cities companies ($75 value)
•Hole sponsorship including company logo signage.
•Recognition as a primary sponsor in the HRP newsletter
•Recognition at the HRP-MN Golf Outing

Bronze - $200
•Recognition as a primary sponsor in the HRP-MN newsletter
•Hole sponsorship including company logo signage.
•Recognition at the HRP-MN Golf Outing

Also, Raffle Items and Door Prizes Are Needed– Company insignia items, gift baskets, gift cards and tickets to performing arts or sporting events are some suggestions for great giveaways! Call Michele Wagman, Philanthropy Co-Chair at 952-656-2629.

For additional information on Sponsorship opportunities contact Carolyn Koleske, Philanthropy Co-Chair at 612-671-3080 or e-mail: carolyn.a.koleske@ampf.com.

The views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent those of HRP-MN. HRP-MN disclaims any responsibility for the use and application of the information presented.

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