PCTY Talks: HR, People and Culture

HRCI vs. SHRM Certification and Test Prep with John Newton

So, you're thinking about getting certified in human resources? Good for you! Having a certification can help show employers that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to be a successful HR professional. But which should you choose? There are two main organizations: SHRM and HRCI. So how do you choose? Listen in as John Newton and host Shari Simpson discuss the differences between SHRM and HRCI certifications and what you need to know about test prep.

John Newton, President/Consultant at John Newton and Associates, is a Public Speaker, and Human Resources and Learning and Development professional, with more than 20 years of experience and a proven track record of successfully helping companies and individual clients reach their ultimate possibilities in and outside of the workplace. In addition to his role with John Newton and Associates, John has been a longtime Instructor for both DePaul University and Northern Illinois University.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Website: John Newton Associates
• SHRM Certification
• HRCI Certification

 

#PCTYSHRM22: Recap

What Were We Up to at SHRM22?

Packed with more than 200 sessions, curated content tracks, peer networking opportunities, lively entertainment, and more – there was a lot to experience at the largest gathering of the HR community. Thanks for the thousands of wonderful conversations, hands-on product demos, interesting takeaways, and an experience we’ll never forget!

Live Podcasting!

Shari Simpson, host of Paylocity’s podcast series PCTY Talks: HR, People, & Culture, was busy recording a series of episodes LIVE from SHRM22! In addition to this recap podcast, check out the other episodes filmed on-site this year:

• Connecting with HR Influencers
• Building Trust in the Workplace
• HR Department of One
• Wage & Hour Pitfalls

Plus, hear what Shari had to say about our experience exhibiting this year in this vendor spotlight with #SHRM22Influencer Mary Williams! 

HR Tech Theatre Session: Employees Using HR Software Because They Want To (This is No Fish Story) 

Halibut fishermen in Alaska, food delivery drivers in North Texas, and direct support healthcare professionals in Nebraska share a common thread when it comes to connection, communication, and collaboration. Their voices are being heard through their HR and payroll platform.

Wait, what? Yes, you read that right: an HR software solution that helps not only HR pros, but the employees they serve. We turned the spotlight onto our clients in our theatre session at SHRM22! See what they shared.

#PCTYSHRM22: Wage and Hour Pitfalls

Brenda Kasper can help us all understand a little more about navigating potential wage and hour pitfalls while managing a remote, hybrid, or on-site workforce.

Brenda S. Kasper is a founding member of Kasper & Frank LLP, a law firm representing California and multi-state employers for all of their human resources and employment law needs.  She regularly advises employers of all sizes on wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, disability accommodation, reductions in force, terminations and discipline management, employment contracts, personnel policies, and hiring issues.  She also provides management and human resources training.  Brenda is a former HR director so her legal advice is practical, creative and tailored to each client’s needs.  She was the 2015 San Diego SHRM Board President, is an instructor for the HR Certification program at the University of California San Diego Extension and holds her SHRM-SCP and SPHR-California certifications.

Mentioned in the episode:

• SHRM Session: Managing Employees in the Virtual/Hybrid and In-Person Worlds: Avoiding Wage and Hour Pitfalls In-Person Wednesday 06/15/2022 08:45 AM - 09:45 AM

#PCTYSHRM22: HR Department of One

Lori Kleiman is known for her HR Department of one advocacy. Listen in to learn more about the top HR Department of One challenges.

Guest Bio: Been there – done that!  With 30 years of HR and business experience – Lori has walked in your shoes.  A recovered HR Generalist, she built a consulting company that she sold to Gallagher after 7 years and then reinvented her business – HR Topics -  training, speaking and developing content for HR professionals.  Lori delivers facts, tips, tricks and best practices in a way that appeals to human resource leaders: with a sense of humor, a bias toward actions that improve operations immediately, and practical resources to support progress.  As an annual speaker at the National SHRM conference, she has leveraged her master's in HR, SPHR and SHRM-SCP background to elevate the position of all HR professionals!

Mentioned in the episode:

HR Topics Website

SHRM Sessions:

• Driving Change in Your HR Department of One: Gaining Credibility, Influence and Reach NOW In-Person Tuesday 06/14/2022 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM 
• Stop Waiting for Your Invitation: Engage Strategically and Drive Growth Today! In-Person Wednesday 06/15/2022 08:45 AM - 09:45 AM  

#PCTYSHRM22: Building Trust in the Workplace

Sarah Noll Wilson and Dr. Teresa Peterson know all about building trust in an organization and what you can do today to get there.

Sarah Noll Wilson is an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don’t Feed the Elephants”, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, and Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health. With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah Noll Wilson earned a Master's Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education - no wonder clients love the energy she brings to their teams! When she isn't helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally. 

Dr. Teresa Peterson is the Director of Learning and Development for Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. Teresa is passionate about applying best practices for learning to make development experiences meaningful, engaging, and accessible for all types of learners. In her role, Teresa co-creates powerful learning content and guides deep research. She holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and brings over twenty years of experience teaching, facilitating, and leading. She is trained in Immunity to Change Coaching and Certified in Appreciative Inquiry. Clients love Teresa’s grounded energy, depth of thought, and ability to listen deeply.

Mentioned in the episode:

• SHRM Session: More Than Feedback: How Receiving Feedback Can Impact Trust and Safety In-Person Tuesday 06/14/2022 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
• Book: Don't Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships

 

#PCTYSHRM22: Connecting with HR Influencers

Tim Sackett is one of the 20+ HR influencers you are gonna wanna get to know at SHRM this year. Tune in to learn more about the HR influencers and how you can connect with them throughout the conference.

Tim Sackett, SHRM-SCP is the President of HRUTech.com a leading IT and Engineering Staffing firm headquartered in Lansing, MI. Tim has over 20 years of combined Executive HR and Talent Acquisition experience, working for Fortune 500 companies and he has his master’s degree in HR Management. Tim is a highly sought-after international speaker on leadership, HR &TA Tech, talent acquisition and HR execution. Tim is currently a Senior Faculty member with the Josh Bersin Academy.

Tim is the author of the best-selling SHRM published book, “The Talent Fix: A Leader’s Guide to Recruiting Great Talent”. He also writes every day at his blog the Tim Sackett Project and over at Fistful of Talent. Tim is married to a hall of fame wife, has three sons, and his dog Scout. In 2021, he was named a Top 10 Global Recruitment Influencer. He has more Twitter followers than his 3 GenZ sons combined, which they love to point out (@TimSackett). He is a lifelong workplace advocate for Diet Mt. Dew fountain machines, and he is considered the world’s foremost expert on workplace hugs.

Mentioned in the episode:

• SHRM Session: Your ATS In Not Enough! Recruiting Tech and Strategies to Attract More Talent In-Person Tuesday 06/14/2022 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
• Follow the 2022 SHRM Influencers

 

 

#PCTYSHRM22: Countdown

It’s the annual SHRM conference week!  Tune in to learn about what is happening at SHRM this year, sessions you don’t want to miss, and prizes being handed out at the Paylocity booth #3559.