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Volume 34, Issue 7
August 2014
August Program:
Be an Expert in Long Term
Care in 90 Minutes
Nearly 70% of the population will require some long
term care assistance in their own home or in a care
facility, but most will not be adequately prepared.
Today in San Diego County the average annual cost is
$109,000 for full time care or $52,000 for in home care
for at least three years. There are solutions to protect
someone’s wealth from poor health. Plan to attend
“The ABC’s of Long Term Care” on August 20th and
leave with a masters in Long Term Care knowledge.
Complete Details on Page 6.
Click Here to
Register!
Register online at www.sdshrm.org
September
Workforce Strategies Conference
September 17, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hilton S an Diego Mission Valley
907 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
Complete Details on Page 6.
In This Issue
President’s Message............................2
Pay it Forward, Anyways, Any Time!.....3
Be an Expert in Long Term Care............3
Nominate Your Company for a Workplace
Excellence Award!.............................4
Meet Your Board.................................4
San Diego SHRM 2014 Fall S/PHR
and CA Prep Courses..........................5
Workforce Strategies Conference.........6
What Student Pricing
Means to Students............................7
College Affordability...........................8
The Employee “Perk” ..........................9
CA-Knowledge Bowl Questions..........11
Membership Committee Update........12
Member Spotlight Mary Deneen .......12
July Program....................................13
Human Resource Tradeshow..............13
Calendar
August Member Mixer
8/6/2014
Workplace Excellence Award
Nominations Dues
8/15/2014
August Program
8/20/2014
Fall 12 Week S/PHR Prep Course Begins
9/8/2014
Workforce Strategies Conference
9/17/2014
Fall CA Prep Course Begins
10/14/2014
Collaboration Event: Diversity Panel
10/15/2014
Fall 3-Day S/PHR Prep Course Begins
10/25/2014
Workplace Excellence Award Ceremony
11/6/2014
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2014 Board of Directors
President
Natasha Sandrock Arthur, PHR-CA, CCP, GRP
CaVU Consulting Inc.
President Elect
Brenda Kasper, Esq., SPHR-CA
Paul Plevin Sullivan & Connaughton LLP
Immediate Past President
Nina Woodard, SPHR, GPHR
Nina E. Woodard & Associates
Vice President, Secretary
Michelle Deitrich, PHR, FIMCB, IPMA-CP
County of San Diego
Vice President, Treasurer
Jeff Hobbs, SPHR
Vice President, Communications
Ann Wilson, PHR
Wilson Consulting
Vice President, Conferences
Heather Whitley
Manpower
Vice President, Educational Services
Kristine Morshead, SPHR-CA
San Diego Unified School District
Vice President, Legislation
Jenna Leyton-Jones, Esq
Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC
Vice President, Membership
Andrew Oram
Discovery Benefit Solutions
Vice President, Programs
Alicia Wadsworth
Plaza Home Mortgage
Vice President, Workforce Readiness
JD Walters
Strategic Insight
Director, Diversity and Foundation
Trisha Zulic, SPHR
My Efficient Edge
Coordinator, Veterans Initiatives
Sandra Fichter, MA, SPHR
Fichter Silva Consulting
Consultant, Marketing and PR
Michael Sick
PR Consultant
Kurt Gering
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
President’s Message
Natasha Sandrock Arthur, PHR-CA, CCP, GRP
GROW
As President, I sit on the California State Council of SHRM
(CalSHRM), which is the oversight body and organizational liaison
between local SHRM chapters, SHRM Global and SHRM members
in California. Our purpose is to champion statewide initiatives,
strategies and employment related advocacy which support the
HR profession and local communities. The Council meets on a
quarterly basis, and gratefully, I was able to represent San Diego
SHRM at the July meeting in Monterey.
Natasha Sandrock Arthur,
PHR-CA, CCP, GRP
Apart from the incredible sharing of best practices and the
opportunities to collaborate on goals/objectives at the State level,
I was given the opportunity to network with a diverse group of HR professionals at
every level of the profession. The new SHRM Certification was discussed, and without
restating the details here, I encourage everyone to visit www.shrmcertification.org for a
comprehensive list of FAQs.
The important take away - HRCI certification has been the recognized certification in the
business community for decades. It is a symbol of your commitment to sustaining your
HR expertise, and the current certifications will remain thus in the future.
However, today … Business Leaders require HR Professionals who are more than
technically competent. HR expertise represents one of the nine competencies. Mid to
senior level HR Professionals must regularly demonstrate skills in the following nine areas
to effectively manage their organization’s “human” resource.
Communication
HR Expertise
Business Acumen
Critical Evaluation
Diversity & Inclusion
Leadership & Navigation
Consultation
Relationship Management
Ethical Practice
Personalities, activities, challenges and opportunities requiring appropriate application
of these nine competencies occur on a daily basis. SHRM Global interviewed thousands
of professionals, conducted focus groups and surveyed HR & Business professionals in
34 countries to identify these nine competencies, which were published in 2012. Learn
more about the nine SHRM Competencies here: http://www.shrm.org/hrcompetencies/
pages/default.aspx
How do I know if I have been exposed, or have had enough exposure to those nine
areas? The SHRM Competency Assessment, once complete, will provide a report
designed to guide growth and development in all competencies. Learn more about the
SHRM Competency Assessment here: http://www.shrm.org/hrcompetencies/pages/selfassessment.aspx
Student Liason
Christine Higgins
San Diego State University
How will San Diego SHRM adapt? Kristine Morshead, VP Education, will continue to offer
PHR / SPHR and potentially GPHR certification courses in the Fall of 2014 and beyond.
San Diego SHRM will begin offering the new SHRM Certification course in the Fall of
2015.
Executive Director
Michele Grassley Clarke
The Grassley Group
Alicia Wadsworth, VP Programs, will continue to offer monthly programs offering HRCI
credit. In 2015, San Diego SHRM will begin offering programs addressing all nine
competencies. Programs will be identified by the experience level and the competency.
Looking ahead to 2015, San Diego SHRM will be unveiling a comprehensive tool
designed to help professionals navigate their careers.
I look forward with much expectancy to completing the SHRM Competency Assessment.
I plan to obtain my SHRM-CP before December 31, 2015. 2016 will be the year I
surrender to the level of rigor required to pass the SHRM-SCP exam.
Growth can sometimes be challenging, but it’s almost always good!
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Pay it Forward, Anyways, Any Time!
Trisha Zulic, CM, SPHR, Diversity and Foundation Director
We have all heard about the recent acts of kindness of people paying for a person’s coffee behind
them in line, hiding money in a baggie on the beach or donating to a good cause. There are
so many ways to pay it forward, I thought I would highlight three for you that tie in with our
profession. Ways to pay it forward:
#1: TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE
Participate in shaping the Human Resource profession by applying for a Board position. It’s easy to
apply and the process is and board experience provides a priceless intrinsic return.
http://www.sdshrm.org/?page=BoardNominationForm
Trisha Zulic, CM, SPHR, Diversity
and Foundation Director
#2: GIVE BACK TO WHAT GAVE TO YOU
Donate to the SHRM Foundation, via the Chapter, to help further research to assist the Human
Resource Profession to take the next steps with our profession.
https://sdshrm.site-ym.com/donations/donate.asp?id=10591
#3: HELP THOSE THAT CAN USE YOUR EXPERTISE
So many veterans programs you want to help, but your time is limited? Sponsor a veteran for the
Strategic conference! It is one way to help those that assisted in providing our country with our
freedom. Even if you cannot attend, you will still be recognized for sponsoring a veteran.
http://www.sdshrm.org/events/event_details.asp?id=430489
Be an Expert in
Long Term Care
in 90 Minutes
Presented by Mark Dice
When:
Wednesday, August 20, 7- 9 a.m.
Where: Hilton San Diego Del Mar
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
Registration Cost (On or before August 13):
Members: $45
Non-Members: $65
Click Here
to Register!
Nearly 70% of the population will require some
long term care assistance in their own home or
in a care facility, but most will not be adequately
prepared. Today in San Diego County, the average
annual cost is $109,000 for full time care or $52,000
for in home care for at least three years. There are
solutions to protect someone’s wealth from poor
health. Plan to attend “The ABC’s of Long Term
Care” on August 20th and leave with a masters in
Long Term Care knowledge.
Mark Dice, Long Term Care Specialist and advisor
Mark Dice, Long Term Care
to over 150 Financial Planners nationwide will
educate you in 90 minutes about real solutions and Specialist
alternatives for you and your employees at your company. Among the topics
covered will be:
 The different types of long term care
 What are the care options and covered services of
Long Term Care insurance?
 Does Medicare or other government funded programs
pay for Long Term Care?
 How is possible to get long term care insurance at zero cost
with programs that have been in existence for over 25 years?
 Find out how someone can use tax deferred funds for
Long Term Care protection
 Understand the difference between critical care and
Long Term Care insurance
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New Members
WELCOME to San Diego SHRM
all of our new members since
July 1!
Individuals listed in yellow are dual members of both San Diego and
National SHRM
Stephanie Alexander, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
Ashley Bartolome, Rural/Metro Ambulance/SDMSE
Donna Berendes, Encore Capital Group
Julia Cain, Qualcomm
Lacey Crediford, Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Courtney Cronin, Aon Hewitt
Rashaad Forehand, Scripps Health
Tiana Gattinella, Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Jennifer Kendall-Rausch, Navy Marine-Corps Relief Society
Alicia Marquez
Mari McAvoy, Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
Chris McIntyre, Roadmap To Freedom
Luz Nunez, San Ysidro Health Center
Donna Quitugua
Ryan Seals, Mercer
Zachary Sickels, County of San Diego
Meet Your Board
Alicia Wadsworth, Vice President,
Programs
With more than 20 years of Human Resources leadership, Ms. Alicia
Wadsworth lends her expertise in Employment Law, Employee
Relations and Benefits Administration to the Executive Team she
supports. Ms. Wadsworth oversees a team of Human Resources
Business Partners and is responsible for all aspects of Plaza
Home Mortgage’s Human Resources, Training and Development
Departments.
Alicia Wadsworth,
Vice President, Programs
Ms. Wadsworth leads and inspires Plaza Home Mortgage Human
Resources and Training Department. She has been recognized by the San Diego Society of
Human Resources Management for the last three years in a row for Workplace Excellence.
Ms. Wadsworth was formerly with the KBM, a Pristine Environments, as Vice President
of Human Resources and Rick Management, where she was responsible for leading and
directing all aspects of the Human Resources and Risk Departments. For three years, she
successfully directed and advised the Executive Team on complex Workers’ Compensation,
Employee Relations and Benefit issues. Prior to KBM, Alicia was with Ace Parking
Management, where she directed out of state HR Managers, Benefits, Compliance, HRIS
and Worker’s Compensation, supporting over 6,500 employees nation-wide.
Kayla Smith, OfficeTeam Robert Half
Ms. Wadsworth is also passionate about supporting great causes such as United Way,
Hunger at Home Big Brothers/Big Sisters of San Diego, Father Joe’s Villages and Wounded
Cindy Stoik, EDF Renewable Energy
Warrior Project’s Warriors to Work.
Nominate Your Company for a Workplace
Excellence Award!
What makes your company an excellent place to work? Is it the opportunity to grow professionally or to
express your personality? Is it the company’s culture or the abundance of programs it offers to help you
balance your work and personal life? Or is it all of those things and something more?
A company’s human resources department creates the culture that makes a company a great place
to work and helps it be successful. The San Diego Society for Human Resource Management, along
with U-T San Diego would like to recognize the effort HR professionals put into creating San Diego’s
most excellent places to work. We want to know about every HR department that contributes to their
company’s success by ensuring that employees stay motivated and challenged. Tell us which companies
are San Diego’s best workplaces. We’re listening!
In 2014, as we celebrate 14 years of Award and HR industry evolution, we integrate emerging HR and business innovation, and we
serve our community through honoring those who serve. Our inaugural Veteran’s Award will honor employers who have effective,
creative, innovative Veteran’s hiring practices.
We are now accepting nominations through August 15.
Click here to learn more and
nominate your company today!
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San Diego SHRM 2014 Fall S/PHR
and CA Prep Courses
12-week S/PHR Prep Course
Monday evenings; 6-9 p.m.
Sept. 8-Nov. 24
Location: Webster University
Cost:
Member: $995
Member Without Books: $452
Nonmember: $1145
Nonmember Without Books: $602
Maximum Class Size: 28
3-day Condensed S/PHR
Prep Course
Saturdays; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Oct. 24, Nov. 1 and Nov. 8
Location: Plaza Home Mortgage
Cost:
Member: $995
Member Without Books: $452
Nonmember: $1145
Nonmember Without Books $602
Maximum Class Size: 15
6-week CA Prep Course
Tuesday evenings: 6-9 p.m.
Oct. 14-Nov. 18
Location: Webster University
Cost:
Member: $565
Member Without Books: $305
Nonmember: $715
Nonmember Without Books: $455
Maximum Class Size: 20
Hurry! Classes fill up quickly—Register online at
www.sdshrm.org!
SDSHRM Board Nomination Form:
If you want to nominate someone or yourself for the 2015 board, please complete the nomination form
below and email it to me at [email protected] by August 15, 2014.
Your Name: ___________________________________
Name of Your Nominee:_________________________
In 250 words or less, please explain why you are
interested in being on the SDSHRM 2015 Board:
Nominee’s Global SHRM #:_______________________
Nominee’s Years of SDSHRM Membership: _________
For which position are you nominating yourself
or your nominee?______________________________
Is there a second position that interests you
Please indicate in 250 words or less why you feel you
are qualified for a position on the SDSHRM Board?
or your nominee? ______________________________
Nominee—Please list any board positions you are
currently holding or have held in the past:
1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________
Nominee’s Signature:___________________________
Date: _________________________________________
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San Diego SHRM Invites You to our
September Workforce Strategies Conference
When: September 17, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: 901 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, California 92108
For more information
and schedule of events:
Click Here
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Event Pricing
7:30-8 a.m. 8-9:30 a.m. 9:30-10:15 a.m. 10:15-10:30 a.m. 10:30-11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
1-1:15 p.m. 1:15-2 p.m. 2-2:15 p.m. 2:15-2:45 p.m. 3-3:30 p.m. To view current sponsorship and
exhibit opportunities, please click on
the following link:
Registration & Breakfast with Exhibitors
Welcome and Keynote Address
Breakout Sessions
Networking Break with Exhibitors
Breakout Sessions
Lunch
Networking break with Exhibitors
Breakout Sessions
Break with Exhibitors
Closing General Session
Closing Remarks
Click Here
For more information regarding
sponsorship and exhibit
opportunities contact
Justeen Hill at: [email protected]
or by phone at 866-632-1492x302.
San Diego SHRM has partnered with the Easter Seals Dixon Center, Veteran’s Association of North County/CTAP, Father
Joes and SDSU SHRM Student Chapter to provide a free all day workshop, which will include networking opportunities
with San Diego employers, one-on-one resume writing and interview coaching and presentations designed to equip
all active duty military, veterans and emerging professionals.
Join San Diego SHRM as we serve this underserved community, purchase Scholarships today. Each scholarship will
provide a free registration to Workforce Readiness Track (all day workshop), breakfast, lunch and networking reception
for our active duty military, veterans and emerging professionals.
The Workforce Strategies Conference, featuring Colonel David Sutherland, Retired USA, will be September 17th at the
San Diego Hilton in Mission Valley.
San Diego SHRM Invites You to Dave & Buster’s
August 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
CONNECT with other HR Professionals at our August Mixer!
Event Pricing (by July 30):
$20 Member,
$35 Non-Member
Members:
Register a prospective member when you sign up
and receive $15 off the nonmember rate!
Use promo code: Mixer15
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What Student Pricing
Means to Students
Casie Martinez, Past President, SDSU SHRM
As a recent graduate and former president of SDSU’s student
chapter of SHRM, I know what it means to be a college
student on a tight budget. While in college, I joined National
SHRM and my student chapter on campus, but didn’t
understand the benefits of joining San Diego SHRM as well.
After meeting the SD SHRM members and attending events,
Casie Martinez, Past President,
SDSU SHRM
I can say that the benefits of membership are far greater
than I knew. Natasha Arthur, SD SHRM’s president, explained
it simply. You join National SHRM for information, but you
join San Diego SHRM for networking. Being a member gets
you access to over 1,000 HR Professionals here is San Diego.
Everyone I have met has been welcoming and encouraging
of student participation in the chapter. Several members
have reviewed our students’ resumes, met for coffee and have
gone out of their way to help student members however they
can. With the new reduced fee of just $15 for SDSU student
members, there is no reason not to join!
Student Pricing Details:
San Diego SHRM has recently changed its membership
structure to allow SDSU students to join at a reduced rate.
Currently, student membership is $50 annually. With the new
price structure, if a San Diego State student chapter member
joins National SHRM at their normal rate of $35, they can
join San Diego SHRM for just $15! You don’t have to be a
One of the challenges of networking is that you have to
student at SDSU to take advantage of this offer. SDSU SHRM
attend events to have the opportunity to meet people and
welcomes students from any university in San Diego. If you
many of the events are cost prohibitive for students. With the
are interested in joining the student chapter, or participating
new student pricing, students can attend SD SHRM events for
in events, please contact [email protected] for more
as little as $25! Students from SDSU have attended all of the
information.
events this year and they are amazed how much they learn
and how many people they meet in just one day!
SD SHRM also realized that switching from a student
membership to the full priced professional membership
is difficult for college students. They also know that the
emerging professional group is the future of HR. As a result,
they are now offering new graduates a $100 discount for the
first two years of membership to help ease the hardship and
encourage participation when we need it most.
Recent graduates also benefit from the new structure. For the
first two years after graduation, graduates can now join for
just $50! That is a $100 savings per year.
In addition to the discount on membership, San Diego SHRM
is now offering students reduced fees to attend events.
Currently events vary in price from $20-$150 which for most
students on a budget is not feasible. Going forward, events
will cost $25 for short programs and $50 for longer programs
and special events.
My participation in SD SHRM this past year has been
invaluable. I have met a great group of people who want
nothing more than to help me succeed. I have attended
educational events, mixers, networking events and
tradeshows that allowed me to expand my HR knowledge and
my HR network. I look forward to growing with SD SHRM as I
grow in my HR career.
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College Affordability
Congressman Peters
College affordability has long been a priority for Scott and he
continues working toward solutions to make sure that cost
is never a barrier for students seeking to better themselves
through education. To further address this issue, Scott
introduced the Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act to
automatically lower all federal student loans to a 4 percent
interest rate. This bill would allow borrowers to replace their
existing debt with a new loan, at a lower interest rate, and
save the average borrower nearly $10,000 over the life of
a 20-year loan. Borrowers will be able to reduce the cost of
their student loan debt and free up income for purchases that
will create a ripple effect on the economy. Here are some of
the other initiatives Scott continues to work on, as a tireless
advocate for issues related to college affordability:
• He cosponsored the Student Loan Fair Prepayment Act
to require that student prepayments be applied first to
the principal of the loan with the highest interest rate as
opposed to going first to fees, interest, or future payments.
This could significantly reduce the amount of interest
accrued over time, decreasing overall payments for students.
• To protect students who acquire
loans through private lenders, Scott
cosponsored the Protecting Students
from Automatic Default Act, which
would require private lenders to notify
students when their loans are suddenly
placed into default due to the sudden
death of a parent or when a co-signer
declares bankruptcy. It also requires
private lenders offer affected students
at least 90 days to find a new cosigner.
Congressman Peters
Congressman Peters serves the 52nd District of California which
covers much of central San Diego County including Poway,
Coronado, and large portions of the City of San Diego. He is a
member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House
Committee on Science, Space, & Technology. He was named the
fourth most independent Democrat by National Journal last
year. The Congressman is a former environmental attorney, City
Council President, and Port Commission Chairman.
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The Employee “Perk” is Moving from
the Office to the Home
“
”
Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person
and not just as an employee are more productive, more satisfied, and more fulfilled. Satisfied
employees mean satisfied customers, which leads to profitability .
Anne M. Mulcahy, former chairperson and CEO of Xerox Corporation
It is widely recognized by employers everywhere, that employee
retention and employee wellness matters. Both are critical to the
long-term success of a business and are the primary measures of
the strength of an organization. Retaining the best employees
ensures great customer satisfaction, increased product sales,
satisfied co-workers, effective succession planning and deeply
embedded organizational knowledge sharing.
stress, so that they can perform their
jobs with full engagement. This will bring
about better execution of their tasks and
improved results for the company.”
Paul Needelman
A major factor in employee retention is employee wellness, and
one of the best ways an employer can impact their employees
wellness is by offering some new emerging types of nontraditional benefits. Author Bruce Shutan writes, “by using
interesting perks that are simple and cost-effective, businesses
will reap a higher return on investment (ROI) in the areas of
employee engagement, morale, recruitment and retention,
as well as improve productivity, innovation, customer loyalty
and revenue.” These new kinds of benefits are a departure from
things like the specialty cafeterias, on-site childcare, dry cleaning
delivery and other such services intended to keep employees
happy and productive while at work.
With access to a residential housekeeping General Affiliate; Membership
Committee Member
service through your companies HR
department, your employees won’t need
to be bothered about walking into a messy house after a long
day at work ever again. As one expert on retaining employees
claims, “as their employer, you can help them out and gain much
loyalty by simply hooking them up with the right people and
services they need to take care of their everyday chores.” A clean
and organized home environment will minimize distractions
and eliminate the sources of tension that can inhibit focus and
creativity in the workplace. With a housekeeping service offered
as a company “perk,” not only will the employees stress be
lessened, but now the employer will also be associated with the
pleasurable feelings the employee gets when they return to their
freshly cleaned home. This way everybody comes out ahead!
Now the goal is not just to reduce stress for employees at work,
but also to reduce stress for the employees and their families
at home. Perks enjoyed outside of the work place are part of a
growing effort by American businesses to reward their people
and their families with more personal time and peace of mind.
Work life and home life cannot be separated, each affects the
other, and the better the balance between the two, the better
your employees function.
The Benefits of
a Residential
Housekeeping Service
A New Non-Traditional Benefit
Some current types of non-traditional benefits include things
like message services or car detailing. A great new benefit now
being offered for employees is for residential housekeeping
services. Offering residential house cleanings, as a perk to
your employees, through an established housekeeping service
provider, is a great way to send a very strong message that the
employee and their family matters, and that their state of mind
and their families lives away from the workplace are important.
Mike Barton, PHD., who works in organizational development
with Sagatica, noted, “HR inquires show that if employees are
stressed because of home related issues such as inadequate
house cleaning, clutter, or mess, then they can’t give their full
efforts to do their jobs properly in the workplace. Professional
housekeeping services can have a positive impact on the
organizational culture of the workforce by relieving employee
Improved State of Mind
No one likes coming home to a dirty sink, nasty stuff on the
floors, or a bathroom that is less than “guest ready.” Walking
into the house and realizing that you still have all those house
cleaning chores to do in the evenings, or over the weekend, can
be quite depressing. Cleaning your own house takes up valuable
time and can drain you of energy needed for more important
things. According to Princeton University Neuroscience Institute,
“one will be less irritable, more productive, distracted less often,
and able to process information better with an uncluttered
and organized home and office. The conclusions were strong
— if you want to focus to the best of your ability and process
information as effectively as possible, you need to clear the
clutter from your home.”
With a good housekeeping service, worrying about these issues
will be the very last thing on your employee’s mind. They get
to come home to relax, read a book, watch TV, spend time with
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their loved ones, or catch up on the stuff that they’ve left pending.
Most importantly they will have their nights and weekends to
themselves. When their workdays start they will be more relaxed
and ready to devote their full attention to the workplace.
Helps to Prevent Accidents
Cleanliness can help prevent accidents because an untidy home
can be a safety hazard for its occupants. Falling is the number
one cause of accidents around the home. A lot of these falls
are the result of people tripping over clutter, toys, or slipping
on some type of a spill that may not have been detected right
away or cleaned up properly. Keeping ones house clean and
organized can reduce the chance of injury by minimizing clutter
and keeping things out of harm’s way.
Employee Wellness
No one can escape germs and airborne particles, because quite
frankly, they are everywhere. However, it is possible to reduce
their numbers by cleaning thoroughly and consistently. A home
doesn’t have to be sterile, but it is well known that a clean,
dust-free environment can help to keep your employees, and
their family members, healthier when they live in a home that is
hygienically cleaned regularly.
Another variable that can wreck havoc on an employee’s health
is the presence of molds, which can also cause allergic reactions,
cold and flu-like symptoms, asthma attacks and other severe
health problems. Regular cleaning and inspections provide more
opportunities to detect, control and prevent mold growth and to
fix the problem in a timely manner.
You Are What You Eat
As everyone knows, the most germs are concentrated in the
bathroom and kitchen areas. Sanitizing surfaces in the kitchen,
bathroom and other areas of the house with disinfectants will
help protect your employees from micro-organisms that can
compromise their health.
A clean kitchen is also much more inviting than a messy one.
Having the dishes washed, the countertops wiped down and
the refrigerator cleaned out allows the kitchen to serve as a
functional workspace where healthy meals can be cooked for
the whole family. People are more likely to make home-cooked
meals if their kitchen is clean and organized, therefore, saving a
lot of the money they spend ordering in or going out to eat.
How Your HR Department Can Give
Your Company the Competitive Edge
When a clean house is an employee perk, you are enhancing the
many positive associations that are reflective of your company as
the employer, which are then reinforced with each subsequent
cleaning. “When an employee has things working at home, then
things are going to work at work,” says Laurie Iulg, a human
resources manager for the Dayton-based engineering firm LJB
Inc. With a housekeeping service as an employee “perk” your
employees will be able to improve both their physical and their
mental health because they will not be experiencing the stress of
a messy, dirty house or the feelings of resentment about having
to clean their homes on their own free time. Having a clean home
when they are feeling down can actually help to lift their mood.
Which “Perks” Should You Make
Available to Your Employees?
• Are your employee perks allowing you to attract and keep the
best employees?
• Are those perks creating a workplace where your employees
are motivated, happy and productive?
• What new non-traditional benefits should you offer to your
employees that will give you that competitive edge?
• What if your employees really do want the benefits of a clean
home, but they just don’t have the free time or energy?
What if they just don’t feel up to doing any of the housework
themselves?
The answer to all of the above is to offer professional
housekeeping services as part of your employee benefits and
wellness packages. Consider giving house cleanings to deserving
employees as a “Spot” award for going above and beyond, or
offering it as a bonus for achieving sales goals and productivity
measures, or as part of your Incentive and Rewards programs.
Now is the time to improve your employee’s peace of mind with
this “non-traditional benefit” offering. The results will be more
productive employees and a unique, valuable asset in your
benefits package that gives you a competitive edge in recruiting
or retaining great employees. This way it is a win-win situation
for your employees collectively and for your company as a whole.
Humans are Social Beings
Positive social interaction leads to a happier, higher quality of
life for your employees and their families. When their home is
clean, they are much more likely to invite people over. It’s nice
to know that if someone unexpectedly stops by, their home will
be in great shape and not an embarrassment to see. People who
are uncomfortable about the state of their home are less likely
to want to have close friends drop by. Additionally, an untidy
home may make guests feel ill at ease, which means they may be
reluctant to visit again.
(619) 281-2532 www.CleanologySD.com
4682 Iowa Street, Suite 107, San Diego, CA 92116
[email protected]
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CA-Knowledge Bowl Questions
1.According to the Wage Theft Prevention Act, employers
must provide a notice to each new hire except:
a.Non-exempt employees
b.Exempt employees
c.Part-time or seasonal employees
d.There are no exceptions
6.An injury is determined to be job-related in all of the
following circumstances except:
a.In the company parking lot when arriving for work
b.Commuting from work to home
c.Paid travel time for work
d.During lunch on the employers’ premises
2.If ____% or more of an organization’s workforce speaks a
language other than English as a primary language, the
employer must translate any handbooks or documents
that explain an employee’s rights and obligations into
that language.
a.5%
b.10%
c.15%
d.25%
7.All of the following are true regarding the rights of
employers and the rights of employees except:
a.Employees must use ordinary care and due diligence when
performing work for an employer
b.An employee who has business to transact on his own
account must still give preference to the business of the
employer
c.Everything an employee acquired by virtue of his
employment belongs to the employer, except those
acquired after termination of employment
d.An employee’s misuse of an organization’s confidential
information may constitute a crime
4.All of the following are true about unemployment
insurance except:
a.UI provides temporary wage replacement for employees
who voluntarily resign from their position for any reason
b.An employee may be eligible if she becomes unemployed or
is working less than full-time and is ready, willing and able to
work
c.An employee retains UI eligibility if she voluntarily leaves
employment to protect her family from domestic violence
d.The maximum amount payable is either 26 times the
claimant’s weekly benefits or one half the claimant’s baseperiod wages, whichever is less
5.Which of the following circumstances would require
an employer to report the hiring of an independent
contractor to the EDD?
a.The contract with the IC equals or exceeds $600 in any year
b.The contract with the IC equals or exceeds $400 in any year
c.For any breach of contract claims an employer has with the
IC
d.When the IC requests to provide invoices on a basis less
frequent than monthly
8.Qualified Medical Examiners (QMEs) must meet which of
the following requirements in order to be appointed or
reappointed?
a.Must be a physician licensed in California
b.Must pass an examination administered by the
Administrative Director
c.Must take a course in disability evaluation report writing
d.All of the above
9.Which of the following employment agreements are
usually enforceable in California?
a.An agreement not to disclose a company’s confidential
information
b.An agreement not to solicit an organization’s customers
c.An agreement not to compete for a specific period of time
after the conclusion of employment
d.An agreement not to recruit the organization’s employees
10. The California ergonomics standard is triggered
when an employer has more than ______ employee(s)
experiencing a repetitive injury that is the result of
performing identical tasks that a qualified doctor finds is
work related within a 12-month period.
a.1
b.5
c.10
d.15
Answers
1.b 2.b 3.a 4.a 5.a 6.b 7.c 8.d 9.a 10.a
3.When would split shift pay be warranted?
a.An employee works from 7am to 9am and then again from
4pm to 7pm
b.An employee works an overnight shift that begins at
11:00pm and ends at 6:00am, spanning over the employer’s
standard defined workday
c.An employee is required to travel to a worksite other than
his normal site, requiring an additional 2 hours of commute
time
d.When there is an unpaid interruption of 30 minutes between
shifts
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Membership Committee Update
August 6th Networking Mixer at Dave and Buster’s
If you’re looking to connect with your HR peers, you may have been disappointed to find out last
month’s member mixer at the University Club Atop Symphony Towers was sold out a week prior to
the event. Due to space constraints, and the overwhelming interest we had from both SD SHRM
members and guests, we’ve decided to host next month’s event at Dave and Buster’s. Last year’s
event at Dave and Buster’s was a huge success and we expect this event to also sell out early.
Please book in advance. These mixers are a great way to build your network and possibly explore
new opportunities!
Register today at http://www.sdshrm.org/events/event_details.asp?id=459046
New Student Pricing
Andrew Oram, Vice President of
Membership
SD SHRM has recently paired with SDSU SHRM to offer more attractive student pricing on
membership and SD SHRM events. Students enrolled in an HR accredited program who join SDSU
SHRM, regardless of whether or not they are affiliated with the school, can join both SD SHRM
and National SHRM for only $50. Both organizations provide excellent HR support and legislative
updates. SD SHRM offers students access to local job opportunities and mentor programs.
Discounted Renewal
Did you recently receive a message from our fearless leader, Natasha Arthur? Well, the cat is out of
the bag. If you’ve let your SDSHRM membership lapse, renew online today using the promo code
NATASHA and receive an instant 10% discount on our next monthly program!
For more information on your membership benefits or if you would like to be part of the SDSHRM
Membership Committee contact Andrew at [email protected] or connect
on LinkedIn.
Member Spotlight Mary Deneen
Mary Deneen has been a member of San Diego SHRM’s
Membership Committee since 2008. In 2010, she joined the
Board of Directors as the VP of Membership and contributed
significantly to SDSHRM’s membership growth in those years.
Interestingly, Mary received her Bachelor’s degree from San
Diego State University in Criminal Justice and worked for
seven years as a Deputy Probation Officer for the County of
San Diego!
After leaving the County, she dived into an HR role with
Annasoft Systems, and then took a couple of temporary
assignments in HR before landing a Corporate HR Manager
role with Health Care Group. In 2007, she attended the
University of Phoenix where, in 2008, she obtained her
certificate in Human Resources Management.
In 2009, Mary became the HR Manager for Cash Cycle
Solutions, a position she held until October 2013 when
she landed her current role as HR Manager with Altegris
Investments.
Mary holds the SPHR certification.
The Membership Committee looks forward to Mary’s
continued contributions to the Committee and to San Diego
SHRM.
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July Program: You Can Be a Great Leader Only if
You Have a Heart
On July 16, nearly 60 members of the San
Diego HR community gathered at our July
Program. Held at the Hilton San Diego Del Mar,
the group enjoyed listening to Walt Stasinski,
Med, MPH, President of Potential Unlimited.
Save the Date for our next program to be held
August 20!
Human Resource Tradeshow
On June 25, over 200 members of the San Diego HR community gathered at our Human Resources Tradeshow. Held at the Air
and Space Museum, the group enjoyed connecting with resources to support their HR strategy through 50 exhibitors who came
together for one day to meet with our community.
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