ELECTIONS FOR 2014/2015 CCHRA BOARD
January 22, 2014ATTENTION – ELECTIONS FOR 2014/1025 CCHRA BoardIt is that time of year again when we start to search out new Board Members for the next year. Reflecting on my last 3 years as a Board...
View ArticleChange of Date:Spring 2014 PHR/SPHR classes one week
January 27, 2014Attention: Class scheduled for Monday January 27 will now start Monday February 3 (Chester County Economic Development Corp.) There is a class in Malvern at MEI beginning Tuesday...
View ArticleArt Supplies Needed for HR Person of the Year Silent Auction
January 28, 2014Please join the Chester County Human Resource Association in donating to the Silent Auction for the HR Person of the Year Event.Over $200,000 has been generated from the Silent Auction...
View ArticleCCHRA 2014 Merit Scholarship Application and FAQ's
February 18, 2014Click Here for Scholarship ApplicationClick Here for Scholarship FAQ's1. What is the CCHRA Merit Scholarship? CCHRA will award one undergraduate and one graduate merit scholarship to...
View Article14th Annual Legislative and Legal Conference
March 13, 2014The Pennsylvania State Council of SHRM, Inc. will hold its 14th Annual Legislative & Legal Conference on Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Harrisburg Hilton. Join us for an educational day...
View ArticleChester County Human Resources Association Receives Distinguished Award
March 18, 2014The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has awarded the Chester County Human Resources Association the EXCEL Gold Award for 2013. The award is part of the SHRM Affiliate Program...
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Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Studies in HR
March 18, 2014The Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR is a premier source of funding for first-time master's degree students in Human Resources. The award honors former SHRM...
View ArticleCCHRA Board Elections 2014-2015
April 3, 2014Chester County Human Resources Association is holding Board elections for the 2014-2015 Board positions. Links for the bios of the candidates and the 2014-2015 ballot is below. CLICK HERE...
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CCHRA 2014 Graduate Merit Scholarship Recipient Brittany Miske
April 14, 2014Chester County Human Resources Association is pleased to announce that Brittany Miske is the recipient of the 2014 CCHRA Graduate Merit Scholarship. Brittany was presented with a $1000...
View ArticleCongratulations to the 2014 HR Person of the Year Nominees
April 17, 2014Congratulations to CCHRA member Linda Petrecca, SPHR, Sharp Management Solutions, LLC for her nomination as HR Consultant of the Year! Be sure to register to support your colleagues and...
View ArticlePA SHRM Call for Speakers: Fall 2014 Conference
May 6, 2014The Pennsylvania State chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers (PASHRM) is calling for facilitators and presenters for our 2014 Fall Conference, September 24-25 at the Penn Stater...
View ArticlePA SHRM State Council 2014 Conference & Exhibition Sponsorship Opportunites
June 24, 2014Sponsorship Opportunities are available for the PA SHRM State Council Conference and Exhibition to be held on September 18-19, 2014 at The Penn Stater, State College, PA. The event will...
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CCHRA in partnership with Villanova University will offer Certification...
August 13, 2014Villanova University in partnership with Chester County Human Resource Association SHRM is pleased to announce the Fall 2014 schedule.EXTON CLASS:Mondays beginning SEPTEMBER 22,...
View ArticleProtecting Confidential Information and Customer Relationships When Employees...
September 3, 2014Protecting Confidential Information and Customer Relationships When Employees LeaveBy CCHRA Legislative Chairperson Jennifer Ermilio, Esq. (September 2014)It’s 5 p.m. on Friday...
View ArticleTips on Avoiding Holiday Party Liability (from Jennifer Ermilio, Esq., HRA's...
December 1, 2014“Mr. Johnson, would you please get down from the chandelier and take the lampshade off your head?”HR’s worst nightmare is a holiday party gone wrong. Thankfully, tis’ the season for...
View ArticleSpeakers' Presentations Now On-line
December 19, 2014The presentations from the September, October, and December speakers are available on CCHRA's website on the "Resources" page.
View ArticleCertification Information Webinars Being Scheduled for Mid-January
January 5, 2015We are in the process of scheduling webinars - one from SHRM and one from HRCI - which will provide you with information regarding the two types of certifications you now can obtain....
View ArticleCall for Speakers: PA Council of SHRM Fall 2015 State Conference
January 8, 2015The Pennsylvania State chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers (PASHRM) is calling for facilitators and presenters for our 2015 Fall Conference, September 24-25 at the Penn...
View Article15th Annual PA SHRM Legal and Legislative Conference
January 12, 2015Save the date...Reception: April 30, 2015Conference: May 1, 2015HARRISBURG HILTON,1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PAFor more information and/or updates, contact Deborah Margolies,...
View ArticleVillanova University, in partnership with CCHRA, is pleased to announce the...
January 19, 2015Villanova University and CCHRA are proud to announce that a SHRM Certification study course will be starting on February 17, 2015 in Chester County.(at CPI, 3222 Phoenixville Pike,...
View ArticleNew SHRM Certification Available Online for PHR & SPHR Professionals
January 26, 2015New SHRM Certifications are now available online for all PHR and SPHR Professionals! Take the new tutorial to receive one of SHRM's new certifications, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP!! Visit the...
View ArticleWest Chester University's Job Shadow Program is Seeking Partners
January 28, 2015Have you been looking for a way to provide support for up and coming HR professionals? WCU's Job Shadow program may just be the answer!The purpose of the Job Shadow Program is to...
View ArticleVillanova University's SHRM Learning System Classes begin February 17th
February 13, 2015Just a reminder that the new 2015 SHRM Learning System, focused on HR Competency and the brand new Book of Knowledge, begins at Villanova Universityon February 17th with the first...
View ArticlePASHRM holds 15th Annual Legislative & Legal Conference on May 1st
April 2, 2015There may be gridlock in DC but a lot of action at the state and local level. Some of what is being proposed is no joking matter. The Pennsylvania State Council of SHRM, Inc. will hold...
View ArticleGVFHRA Panel Discussion: Let's Talk about LGBT Inclusion
April 28, 2015A Not to Be Missed Panel DiscussionLet's Talk About LGBT InclusionOn April 28, 2015, The Greater Valley Forge Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management (GVFHRA) will be...
View ArticleCCHRA Board Seeks Candidates for 2015-16 Program Year
April 29, 2015If you are a member of CCHRA and would like to find out more about how the organization runs, you may want to consider joining the Board of Directors. The CCHRA Board is currently seeking...
View ArticleWhat HR Should Know About the U.S. Supreme Court’s New Pregnancy...
May 18, 2015 What HR Should Know About the U.S. Supreme Court’s New Pregnancy Discrimination Act Test Set Forth in Young v. UPSBy CCHRA Legislative Chairperson Jennifer Ermilio, Esq. (May 2015) The...
View ArticleEmployers Sought for Welcome Home Veteran's Job Fair on September 11th
July 27, 2015Welcome Home Veterans Job FairFriday, September 11, 201510 am to 2 pmVeterans Make the Best Employees – Veterans are disciplined, loyal and dedicated and would make a great addition to...
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The DOL's Latest Guidance on Independent Contractor Relationships
September 14, 2015Employee or Independent Contractor? – A Summary of The DOL’s Latest Guidance and Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Company By CCHRA Legislative Chairperson Jennifer Ermilio, Esq....
View ArticleCCHRA Scholarship Applications Due February 26th
January 18, 2016Each year, when fiscally possible, the Chester County Human Resources Association offers two (2) scholarships to its members - one undergraduate scholarship for $1,000 and another for...
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SHRM Annual Conference Discount ends January 29th!
January 20, 2016Join us at the 2016 SHRM's Annual Conference & Exposition being held January 19 – 22, in Washington, D.C. Hear from a line-up of visionaries, HR practitioners, and thought-leaders...
View ArticleCall for Speakers: PA Council of SHRM Fall 2016 State Conference
January 28, 2016The Pennsylvania State chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers (PASHRM) is calling for facilitators and presenters for our 2016 Fall Conference, September 22-23 at the Penn...
View Article2nd Annual CCCBI Executive Welcome Event
April 25, 2016Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry invites new HR Executives to our 2nd Annual Executive Welcome Breakfast.The objective of this event is to bring together newly appointed...
View ArticleSHRM Foundation Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship Info Available
May 9, 2016If you are a first-time Master's degree student pursuing a degree in HR, you may want to apply for this fellowship. For application deadline and more info, click here.
View ArticleSHRM Foundation Scholarships Available to Members
September 9, 2016Applications are now being accepted for undergraduate scholarships ($2,500) and graduate scholarships ($5,000) for SHRM student members. In 2016,the SHRM Foundation will award more...
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When the Smoke Clears: What Employers Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s New...
September 13, 2016 When the Smoke Clears: What Employers Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s New Medical Marijuana LawBy CCHRA Legislative Chairperson Jennifer Ermilio, Esq. (August 2016)On May 17,...
View ArticleAge Diversity and Inclusion Are Essential for Success
October 11, 2016The United Nations reports that population growth among those age 65 and older is outpacing the growth of 25-to-64-year-olds in most developed nations. Many mature employees want and...
View ArticleThe 2016-2017 When Work Works Award Is Now Open!
November 10, 2016Join top employers across the country who have won the When Work Works Award. Take your place as an employer of choice and showcase your effective and flexible workplace.Here are the...
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Registration Is Open for the 2017 PA SHRM Legislative and Legal Conference
January 18, 2017Registration is now open for the 2017 PA SHRM State Council Legislative and Legal Conference.The conference will be Friday, May 4 at the Best Western Premier | The Central Hotel and...
View ArticleLiberty USO Seeking Volunteers for Indiantown Gap Location
March 10, 2017The USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families. In short, Liberty USO is the bridge...
View ArticlePASHRM is looking for Sponsors & Exhibitors
July 24, 2017PASHRM is looking for Sponsors and Exhibitors for the September 2017 Annual Conference in State College, PA. Click here for more details.
View ArticleBest Ways to Curb Intermittent FMLA Abuse
October 9, 2017Best Ways to Curb Intermittent FMLA AbuseBy CCHRA Legislative Chairperson Jennifer Ermilio, Esq. and Lisa Scidurlo, Esq., Stevens & Lee, P.C. Time and time again human resources...
View ArticleWith CCHRA's Help, the Veteran's Christmas Gift Drive Was Very Successful!
January 22, 2018On December 21, 2017, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC), elected officials, members and various community partners gathered to deliver over 2,500 gifts...
View ArticleChester County Human Resources Association Announces Board Openings for the...
January 30, 2018Do you want to get more involved in our chapter but don’t know where to start? Why not join the Board? We will have new board position openings once our chapter year ends in June....
View Article50+ Ideas for Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
March 26, 2018In an effort to bring our members more information about Diversity and Inclusion, we'd like to recommend this article which provides a myriad of ideas to get you started.
View ArticleCCHRA Leadership Summit Receives "Excellent" Reviews
April 26, 2018The Chester County HR Association held a half-day "Leadership and More" Summit on April 17th at the Peoples Light and Theater. There were two sessions - Cyber Security and Human Capital...
View ArticleApply for the "When Work Works" Award by May 25th!
May 23, 2018If your workplace is effective and flexible, then get recognized by applying for the national When Work Works Award. The When Work Works Award, hosted by SHRM, honors organizations that...
View ArticlePA Proposed Changes to Salary Thresholds for Exempt Employees
July 23, 2018Pennsylvania’s Proposed Rulemaking Set to Increase the Salary Threshold for Exempt Workers and Simplify the Duties TestsBy CCHRA Legislative Chairperson Jennifer Ermilio, Esq. and Zachary...
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2019- 2020 Board Elections - Meet the Candidates
April 1, 2019 Thank you to the folks who stepped forward to be candidates for next year's board! We are happy to have you.Click HERE for the slate of candidatesElections will take place via electronic...
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Submit your HR Person of the Year Nomination by 11/21
November 14, 2019Get Your Nominations in TodayLast Chance to Nominate online is 11/21/2019As a partnering SHRM chapter of the Annual HR Person of the Year Event – we are seeking nominations from YOU,...
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