Fall 2011 Meeting

Center for HR Summary
October 13 and 14, 2011

Thursday – October 13^th

We had a lovely cocktail reception and wine tasting at Tom and Maureen Shea’s home.  The setting was amazing – overlooking their pool and canal, and the weather was perfect for the reception.  A special thanks to Mark Krauss and Southern Wine and Spirits for providing the wine and wine tasting instructions.  We all learned much about wine (and even received a small bottle of wine as a ‘party favor’)! Finally, we all (29 of us!) enjoyed a great dinner at Café Vico’s Italian restaurant.

Friday – October 14^th   Meeting held at Kaplan University Group

Kaplan University hosted our Center for HR meeting and provided a wonderful venue for us.  Kaplan provided state-of-the-art technology and great food for us. 

Speakers

Dr. Betty Vandenbosch (Kaplan) explained the philosophy behind Kaplan University and their online teaching system.  Kaplan has over 47,000 students and 9,000 faculty members all over the world. 

Tom Shea (Right Management) spoke on “Talent is the new it” and discussed how our world is changing and we need to realize that people are no longer tied to one organization.  This is the “Human Age” and that organizations need to be more proactive about retention and understand how to manage the best and the brightest to compete worldwide.

Dr. Randy Blass (Florida State University) joined us via speakerphone and updated everyone on the new efforts by FSU aimed at helping our veterans. FSU will be opening a Center for Veterans Affairs within the next year.

Johnny Taylor (President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund) generated a discussion about talent acquisition and examined why some of the top talent in the US is going abroad. Johnny brought in wonderful examples from his role as the former Chairman of SHRM and former Head of HR at Paramount Pictures and Blockbuster Entertainment.

Tina Thompson spoke about the economic downturn and underemployment.  Her work in this area led to a lively discussion about employees who are underemployed.  She is planning to conduct her dissertation in this area of study.

Business Meeting

1.    We decided to reduce our dues to $500.00 (from $1,000.00) next year (2012) as the economy has taken its toll on many of us.  Jerry Ferris is donating $5,000.00 out of his research account to our Center for HR fund to help offset this reduction in dues.

2.    Dr. Deb Armstrong will be co-director of the Center for HR with Pam.  Pam’s new role as Faculty Athletic Representative requires a lot of time and travel, so Deb will be able to take over some of the responsibilities of the Center.

3.    Remember to contact Pam (pperrewe@cob.fsu.edu) or Deb (djarmstrong@cob.fsu.edu) if you are in need of a summer intern.  We have some SHRM students who would love a paid summer internship.

4.    John Wolf will be retiring this year.  We wish John and Joan happiness and health in their retirement!  Thanks to John for all he has done for our Center.

Attendance

Stanley Bloom
David Faulkenberry
Deb Armstrong
Jim Acton
Tina Thompson
John Wolf
Pam Perrewé
Tom Shea
Mark Krauss
Michael Spellman
George Boué
Suzanne Calfee
Charles Johnson
Craig Nichols
Kathryn Fisk
Betty Vandenbosch
Susan McGregor
Johnny Taylor
Randy Blass (via conference call)