April 2008
SURVEY 

The Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board (TRWIB) is conducting a survey in the education, retail, and professional, scientific, and technical industries to determine the occupations and skills that are in high demand among southwestern Pennsylvania (PA) employers. Thank you for helping TRWIB understand what makes the southwestern PA workforce work. Your participation will allow TRWIB to better advise federal, state, and local stakeholders on where investment is needed the most.

Please click here to complete the survey.
The survey will be closed after Friday, April 18, 2008.
EVENTS 
HR Network:
The First 90 Days - How to Get Employees Off to a Great Start
In the ever-changing workforce, employee retention is undoubtedly the most important issue facing employers. Join us on Tuesday, May 6, for a workshop led by Holly Maurer-Klein, President of HMK Associates, where HR professionals will learn on-boarding and orientation practices to maximize employee engagement; how to manage Gen X and Y workers; how to measure the ROI of your retention strategies and more.

Sponsored by 3C, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highbridge associates / paul lawrence associates, Highmark and the PTC Employee Benefits Group.

Please Note: 2 PHR/SPHR/GPHR General recertification credits granted upon completion.
 


HireUP
Looking for a way to spice up your workforce? Tired of the same employee prospects online? We can connect you with seasoned professionals ready to build upon their skills and experience with a new organization. Register your recruiting team for HireUP on Wednesday, April 30, a casual event providing professional networking opportunities with a roomful of active job seekers. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with professional candidates, showcase your company benefits, share information on job openings and locate your next star employee.

Sponsored by PNC and careers.pghtech.org
News 

The Brain at Work
Science is shedding light on why people behave the way they do and how to better manage them. Recall the many times you have been jazzed up after hearing a motivational speaker. You vow to return home and put those dynamic insights into practice immediately. But somewhere between the presentation and the next day’s business, that resolution disappears more quickly than doughnuts at a Monday morning meeting.



People Do Matter Awards Announces Finalists
Great employees don’t just happen – great companies create and nurture them. Each year, the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA) and its partner organizations recognize the best human resources practices by organizations from across the region. The 2008 People Do Matter Awards finalists include Council members Carol Harris Staffing in the Learning & Development category; and Bayer Corporation, Clark Metal Products and Five Star Development in the Work Structures & Processes category.

Join keynote speaker Audrey Russo, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pittsburgh Technology Council and Emcee Bill Flanagan, Executive Vice President - Corporate Relations, Allegheny Conference on Community Development as the winners of this prestigious award are announced on Thursday, April 17, at the Sheraton Station Square. For more information on all of the finalists and to register, visit the PHRA’s Web site.

Pure Evangelism: How to Get Great Candidates

Gen Y Job Seekers Say It's Time for a Job Description Makeover
SPECIAL INTEREST 

CareerCasts
The Pittsburgh Technology Council presents CareerCasts…the link between regional employers and job seekers. CareerCasts are recorded interviews with southwestern Pennsylvania's top tech companies and HR professionals talking about unique aspects of their business and operations. Audio interviews provide on-the-go availability to job seekers and a high-tech tool for employee recruitment and retention.
 


Scheduled Episodes:
Date / Time Duration Title
Friday, April 11
at 11:30 a.m.		 30 min. PTC CareerCasts
featuring Audrey Dunning & Pedro Barelli,
Summa
Friday, April 18
at 11:30 a.m.		 30 min. PTC CareerCasts
featuring Steve Smith & Alyssa Francescone,
Plus Consulting, L.L.C.
     
     
Past Episodes:
Date / Time Duration Title
Friday, April 4
at 11:30 a.m.		 30 min. PTC CareerCasts
featuring Julli Galli,
Allin Consulting of PA
Friday, March 28
at 11:30 a.m.		 11 min. PTC CareerCasts
featuring Kelly Weinheimer,
Plextronics, Inc.
Friday, March 21
at 11:30 a.m.		 12 min. PTC CareerCasts
featuring Todd Schick & Steve Day,
Component One

Listen Now!
CONTACT US 
 

Shari Albert                                                               
Networks Associate, Human Resources Network
phone: 412.918.4266
CAREER CENTER 


Did you know that, as a Council member, you can post open positions for free? You also have access to a searchable online database of over 3,200 resumes. Log onto the Career Center today to find your star employee of tomorrow.

This Week's Hot Jobs

Communications Executive
at Guru.com

Director of Technology and Business Development
at AlphaGraphics #514

Mechanical Engineer
at Blue Belt Technologies

Sign up to receive our weekly Hot Jobs e-mail delivered to your inbox every Monday. E-mail the Career Center team to subscribe.
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS 

The Pittsburgh Technology Council is proud to provide you the latest cost-saving opportunities in our Business Essentials line-up. We hope our collaborations with these and other nationally-recognized affiliates help your organization achieve its goals.

For more information, please contact Dave Schuerholz, Member Relations Manager, at 412.918.4236.
TEQ MAGAZINE 

Make Your Non-Compete Agreements Work for You
Imagine you own a growing company with a number of highly valued employees, who have helped to build your customer base to its current level. Out of nowhere, a key employee announces he is leaving and that he intends to join your biggest competitor. He knows all of your best customers and most competitively sensitive sales information. This increased competition is not only a serious threat to your company's success; it is a threat to your company's very survival.
WHO'S WHO 
Thank you to our new Pittsburgh Technology Council members that participate in the HR Network!

- Corporate Express US, Inc.
- Data Networks
- DBMotion, Inc.
- Donnelly Boland & Associates
- Evans Machining Service, Inc.
- Hiperos
- IngMar Medical, Ltd.
- Pepperweed Consulting LLC
- Perfusion Sciences
- The HDH Group, Inc.
- Wanted Technologies Corp.
MEMBER SAVINGS 
Refer Your Way to Savings
Receive 10 percent off next year's membership dues when you refer us to a new Council member. And feel good about helping another regional technology company succeed.

Make a referral today by contacting David Schuerholz, Member Relations Manager, at 412.918.4236.
 

The HR Network is an approved provider by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). The HRCI awards recertification credits on an hour-for-hour basis for all educational sessions attended, not including breaks, meals and exhibit hall time (if applicable).

 

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