SRKA - SHRM Racine and Kenosha Area Chapter

Our chapter members had a great time with our new photo frame at our Annual Meeting in October. #SHRM #shrmchapter #hrprofessionals

Thank you to all who supported the SHRM Foundation through SRKA's gift card pull at our annual meeting. Thank you to all of the businesses and individuals who donated gift cards: MRA/Stephanie Folk, HobNob, Culver's (21st Street, Racine), Chick-fil-A (Pleasant Prairie), Cheddar's, Texas Roadhouse, Festival Foods, Red Robin, Kwik Trip, and board members Dayo, Jane, Diane, Lori, Michelle and Shari.

We had an inspiring session at our Annual Meeting with our guest speaker, Alonzo Kelly! He left us with powerful insights on leadership, communication, and team success. Here are some takeaways: 1?? “Accountability” is too often used as a professional weapon. Let’s rethink its purpose. 2?? “My understanding is…” allows others to share their truth while showing respect. 3?? A mistake repeated isn’t a fluke—it’s a decision. 4?? Humility matters. Your team is either humble or heading towards it. 5?? Visualize success. “See it before you see it.” 6?? Set others up to win, even if it means they “win” the argument. 7?? Always circle back to see if questions come up after they’ve had time to process. 8?? Handle tough conversations by exploring the “why” before delivering hard news. 9?? Slow down with this technique: repeat a phrase until you can say it without hesitation—only then say what you’re thinking. ?? Remember: we might all see the same situation, but we don’t all understand it the same way. Thank you, Alonzo, for empowering us to lead and communicate better every day! #shrmchapter #SHRM #hrprofessionals

HR friends in Racine and Kenosha, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Not a member? Message me for a referral code and attend for free!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the SRKA Annual Meeting! Join us for our biggest event of the year, featuring a special presentation on Civility in Discord with Dr. Alonzo Kelly! ??? Along with Dr. Kelly’s fantastic insights, we’ll celebrate the accomplishments of our SRKA community and host exciting activities like: ?? Gift Card Pull for the SHRM Foundation (Contact Shari Karasek to donate) ?? Recognition of our 2024 Board Members ??? Prize Drawings ?? Special Membership Pricing for new and renewing members ?? Event Pricing Discounts for attendees Event Overview: Generational differences in the workplace bring unique experiences and challenges to how we define respect, hard work, and civility. Dr. Kelly will dive into how critical thinking and authentic inquiry can foster better relationships and shape a thriving organizational culture. ??? Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 ?? Location: Meadowbrook Country Club 2149 N Green Bay Road Mount Pleasant, WI 53405 Learning Objectives: -Understand the role of Critical Thinking in the workplace -Learn about the impact of 5 Generations working together -Explore how personal experiences shape our responses -Gain techniques for creating authentic dialogue and relationships For a sneak peek, watch Dr. Alonzo Kelly’s video preview here: [Link to Zoom Video] (Passcode: %mXQbmu1) Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from a dynamic leader and celebrate the SRKA community! ?? Register today and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gPMZqhxh #SRKAAnnualMeeting #CivilityInDiscord #DrAlonzoKelly #Leadership #HRCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #SHRM

?? Registration Now Open! Join us for an insightful session: What Employees Want: Optimizing Total Rewards for Attraction & Retention with Matthew Chadwick from Cottingham and Butler. ?? Event Focus: Recruiting and retention are more challenging than ever, especially with four generations in the workforce. Traditional methods like benchmarking and one-time surveys aren’t delivering the results companies need. This session introduces a fresh approach to gaining actionable employee feedback on your total rewards offerings and how to communicate them effectively for maximum impact. ?? Key Takeaways: Rewards are not just for recruiting and retention – they can shape your company culture. Measuring what matters most is the key to prioritizing your rewards strategy. There’s always room to enhance what you already offer. The value of wellbeing initiatives is often overlooked until they are truly needed. Rewards alone won't make you an employer of choice if paired with a poor employee experience. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to become an employer of choice and enhance your employee experience! ?? Register today! https://lnkd.in/gfYu9Xyd #EmployeeExperience #TotalRewards #Recruiting #Retention #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployerOfChoice #HRLeadership #MatthewChadwick #CottinghamAndButler

?? **Registration Now Open!** Join us for an insightful session: **What Employees Want: Optimizing Total Rewards for Attraction & Retention** with Matthew Chadwick from Cottingham and Butler. ?? **Event Focus:** Recruiting and retention are more challenging than ever, especially with four generations in the workforce. Traditional methods like benchmarking and one-time surveys aren’t delivering the results companies need. This session introduces a fresh approach to gaining actionable employee feedback on your total rewards offerings and how to communicate them effectively for maximum impact. ?? **Key Takeaways:** 1. Rewards are not just for recruiting and retention – they can shape your company culture. 2. Measuring what matters most is the key to prioritizing your rewards strategy. 3. There’s always room to enhance what you already offer. 4. The value of wellbeing initiatives is often overlooked until they are truly needed. 5. Rewards alone won't make you an employer of choice if paired with a poor employee experience. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to become an employer of choice and enhance your employee experience! ?? Register today! https://lnkd.in/dXpQV4xm #EmployeeExperience #TotalRewards #Recruiting #Retention #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployerOfChoice #HRLeadership #MatthewChadwick #CottinghamAndButler

Thank you so much to Brett Nielsen and his colleague, Victor Frasher from Educators Credit Union for coming to talk with the SRKA group about employee financial wellness programs. The SRKA members and guest had a great time playing the Kahoot game they put together and sharing their current employee wellness program success stories with our presenters. #EmployeeBenefits #FinancialWellness #SHRM #shrmchapter

Today is the day! SRKA is thrilled to have Brett Nielsen from Educators Credit Union joining us today as our speaker for "Supporting Financial Wellness at Work." Attendees will learn best practices in personal finance management and help your employees achieve financial stability! Leave a comment if you're joining us today! #FinancialWellness #EmployeeEngagement #HRBenefits #EducatorsCreditUnion #BrettNielsen

Exciting Opportunity for SRKA Members! On July 31st, RCEDC is hosting an insightful event on Career Pathway Planning through "Pre-Internship" Programming. RCEDC is partnering with Internship on Demand (IOD) to bring you top-notch programming, featuring expert speakers from Modine Manufacturing and Johnson Financial Group. SRKA Members can enjoy discounted RCEDC Member pricing. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your career development strategies! For more details and to register, visit: RCEDC’s Talent Focus Series webpage at https://lnkd.in/gQjCM8_V #talentfocus #hrprofessionals #preinternships #rcedc