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Human Resources Leads Flexible Response at Fontbonne
When I began my HR career in higher education, it was invigorating to be part of such a noble cause, and it was a great feeling to know that it was a very stable industry in times when technology started to shift the landscape of all work. Who knew that 20 years later, education would face its own c...
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Welcome New Members
We would like to officially welcome our newest members! We hope to see you at our upcoming meetings!
Camille AbelStudentMaryville University
L. Michelle Lewis, PHR, SHRM-CPDirectorSaint Louis University
April ConwellStudent
Tammie MillerHR GeneralistSecurity Equipment...
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COVID-19 Challenges K-12 Schools to Think Outside the Classroom
A majority of students worldwide ended the 2019/2020 K-12 school year sitting behind a computer in their homes, interacting with their teachers via Zoom or through a Google Meet rather than inside their classroom.
Our K-12 education system faced many challenges and had to implement split-second s...
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Welcome New Members
We would like to officially welcome our newest members! We hope to see you at our upcoming meetings!
Kelly AdamsSenior HR Specialist/HR ConsultantUniversity of Missouri-St. Louis
Matthew McKillopU.S. Coast Guard/District Nine
Alyssa CoxHuman Resources Generalist...
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The Distinction Between Diversity & Inclusion: It Might Not Be What You Think
In over five decades since the Equal Employment Opportunity mandate has been in effect, we are still talking about diversity in the workplace. However, these discussions have shifted from creating a diverse workforce of women and people of color to creating an inclusive workplace that supports all p...
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Teaming Up with Tim Wells & Mel Jones: New FFCRA Guidance for Employers
Earlier this month, the federal court ordered four specific changes to the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations for employees to qualify for Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) paid leave. What did the court change?
Remove the requirement that work be available for an employee for th...
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Message From the President
Focus Forward 2020: Lead with Passion, Serve with Purpose
We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated. – Maya Angelou
We are quickly approaching the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment (also known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment) which became Federal ...
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Message From the President
Diversity is NOT about how we DIFFER. Diversity IS about embracing one another's UNIQUENESS. - Ola Joseph
How well do you listen to learn? During these very trying times, too often one can get so focused on their opinion, their purpose, and their goals, that one can forget or dismiss the need ...
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Member Spotlight: Katie Magoon, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Katie Magoon is the chapter’s Vice President of Development and has been a member for the last 5 years. She also sponsors the monthly HR Department of One webinars, ensuring topics, speakers and all the behind the scenes logistics that make this happen for us. This month I had a chance to sit ...
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Welcome New Members
We would like to officially welcome our newest members! We hope to see you at our upcoming meetings!
Kacie AlexanderEmployee Engagement Manager1st Financial Federal Credit Union
Aileen Patton, SHRM-CPLeadership & Org. Effectiveness ConsultantAmeren
Mary DeVoreHR Generali...
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