Please join NAAAHR Charlotte Chapter 
as we kick off our first meeting of the year
Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:00 p.m.
at
Levine Museum of The New South
We are pleased to announce our speaker will be
Dr. Barbara Riley, Managing Partner, Chambers Group, LLC
Diversity & Inclusion - 2012 and Beyond: So Many Questions, So Few Answers
What will it take to make diversity “work”, for each of us, the teams and organizations we serve? Has it all been done – said – hashed over -, or are there some new angles to consider? Are their new issues that demand our attention? Should we abandon the “usual suspects” (race, gender, etc.), in order to focus anew? Are we kidding ourselves to think we can change organizations to thrive on difference to create innovation, and enhance competitive advantage? How do we manage the potential risk, working with diversity initiatives as HR professionals of color? How do we cope, and take care of ourselves, in order to manage whatever comes? What do we need to know now, to remain sane, be effective, and thrive as we help our organizations do the same?
These are just a few recurring questions many of us have contemplated over the years. At our next meeting, Dr. Barbara Riley will share her insights and engage us in a dynamic discussion addressing these questions and other important issues, facing us today and in the years ahead.
There is no cost to NAAAHR members and for non member $10.00.
Greetings NAAAHR Members and Friends!
While NAAAHR Charlotte has focused on positioning ourselves as a resource for current and prospective HR practitioners, we have also worked diligently to focus on utilizing our unique skills within our larger community. To that end, we are proud to announce two exciting initiatives.
NAAAHR will partner with Goodwill Industries in support of Goodwill’s professional development model for their consumers. The current scope of the partnership is dedicated to providing volunteers to facilitate developmental sessions such as goal setting and interviewing skills. If you would like to volunteer with Goodwill on behalf of NAAAHR Charlotte, please contact Melicia McCain with NAAAHR Charlotte. Melicia will partner with the Goodwill to make sure all NAAAHR volunteers are registered appropriately at Goodwill and are aware of our upcoming opportunities.
NAAAHR has also partnered with the Urban League of Central Carolinas Young Professionals (YPs) to create a professional development series for the YPs. Our sessions will focus on networking, transitioning within the job market, and overall career growth.
We are looking forward to our long-term partnerships with the Urban League and Goodwill. Other community relations initiatives will be communicated as they form. If you have any questions or ideas for the Community Relations committee, please contact Jonathan Tobe with NAAAHR Charlotte.
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