PHRA’s Roadmap to Membership Make the Most of your Membership!

Network & Learn: ECHR: Submit an application for Brand Recognition: PHRA values and understands the key role that our resource Senior HR: Have you signed up to be a Buddy? Acting as a friend, a teach- Network: Build your network Learn: Submit a Conference Submit a nomination the PHRA Scholarship Fund if you partners play in enabling us to host relevant and compelling programming. It is our er, and a guide to the real world, the Buddy Program provides the oppor- while supporting the profession Speaker Proposal for the Jan for the Engaging are looking to take the Spring goal to grow and strengthen our partnerships while ensuring that members see great tunity to encourage and advise new members by sharing their own experi- by joining a committee. Annual Conference. Pittsburgh Awards! SHRM Certification Prep Class. value in learning about the latest and most innovative HR products and services. ences and knowledge of the HR profession and the PHRA community. Quarter 1

Learn: Educational events are held every 2nd News & Publications: Submit an Students: Participate in PHRA’s Job Shad- Learn: Join the Signature Events Network: Kick off SHRM Certification: Spring 12-week Tuesday, morning of the month. Join the Learning article for publishing in Perspec- ow Program. An experiential learning op- Committee to help build the Annual the year with the first SHRM Certification Prep Class begins. Feb & Professional Development Committee and design tives, an e-magazine published by portunity that exposes student members Conference programming schedule. networking event! PHRA is a SHRM Educational Partner! programs to advance the profession. the members for the members! to a professional HR environment.

HR Resources & Tools: As one of the country’s largest HR associations, PHRA provides Review your HR Resources & Tools: Learn: HR Academy Conference. Membership: Join the Membership, Diversity & College the most reliable local, state and federal resources and influencers to keep abreast of the • PeopleLink • Business Partner Directory Special tracks for Early Career, Mid Relations Committee to help grow the membership by Mar issues most impacting the HR community. Our website and programs are full of white pa- • UpContent • Career Center and Senior HR Professionals! participating in a Membership Call-a-thon. pers, surveys, news, updates and directories to help you navigate everyday HR challenges. • Member Directory • Members Only Resources

Network: Meet Your PHRA Colleague Network & Learn: Attend News & Publications: Submit an article for Students: Network with the Apr Events are typically scheduled once a quar- the Engaging Pittsburgh publishing in Perspectives, an e-magazine Professional members to lock ter – check the event calendar for dates! Awards Celebration published by the members for the members! in your summer internship! Quarter 2

Network: Dust of your golf Network: Participate in PHRA’s Buddy Program. A one- ECHR: HR for a Department of One will pro- May clubs and prepare for the An- on-one mentorship program that formalizes the relation- vide you necessary tips for those new to the nual Golf & Bocce Outing. ship between new members and veteran members. profession. Check out the agenda online!

Complimentary networking Senior HR: Partner with the Learning Meet the PHRA Directors: Nom- Perspectives: Submit an Member Appreciation Breakfasts: Membership: Participate and Professional Development Commit- inate yourself or a colleague for article for publishing in events held in various locations around Pittsburgh to show in the planning of PHRA’s Jun tee to build a program geared towards a PHRA Board seat! Perspectives. PHRA members that they are appreciated and vital to the as- Volunteer Day. sociation’s continued success. (June, July, August) Senior HR Professional learnings.

Lead: Coffee Corners are free ECHR: Submit an application for Senior HR: Encourage your Connect: Stay connected to your HR network over the busy summer months with networking events at local coffee Membership: Participate the PHRA Scholarship Fund if you team to join the association our Member Directory. A searchable database of PHRA’s 1,280+ members that allows Jul shops around the Pittsburgh area. in the planning of PHRA’s are looking to take the Fall SHRM and join your PHRA colleagues the membership to stay connected and network with one another. Members are able Check the event calendar for dates! Diversity & Inclusion Month. Certification Prep Class. at a summer networking event! to access the PHRA network at any time right from our website. Quarter 3

SHRM Certification: Fall 12- Network: Participate in PHRA’s Job Shadow Program. An News & Publications: Membership: Participate in week SHRM Certification Prep experiential learning opportunity that exposes PHRA student Submit an article for pub- the Celebration of PHRA’s Aug Class begins. PHRA is a SHRM members to a professional human resources environment. lishing in Perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion Month Educational Partner! Participation is needed as a student or professional host.

Join: Help prepare for the Grow: Complete the PHRA ECHR: Have you signed up for the Buddy Students: Save the date for PHRA’s Sta- Attend Largest Gathering of HR Pro- Member Opinion Survey to program? A one-on-one mentorship program Membership: tions to Success event. You will leave with and engage in PHRA’s Sep fessionals. – PHRA’s Annual help Advance and Serve that formalizes the relationship between new resume pointers, networking tips, and a Volunteer Day. Conference & Exhibition. the members! members and veteran members. professional headshot!

Learn: Participate in the Largest Senior HR: Have you signed Connect: Have you been assigned a project to research HR vendors? Look into our Business Partner Directory, News & Publications: gathering of HR Professionals in up for the Job Shadow searchable, online tool for product and service referrals within the field of HR available to both members and Submit an article for pub- Oct - PHRA’s Annual Program to give back to a non-members. The directory lists company and contact information of vendors focused on HR product and ser- lishing in Perspectives. Conference & Exhibition! student in the profession? vice specialization. Listings are accessible to anyone and may be searched by the product/service category. Quarter 4

ECHR: Did you know PHRA partners with leading institutions and to provide our Lead: PHRA’s incoming members with the opportunity to pursue undergraduate and graduate programs at a discounted Board Directors are Nov rate. PHRA educational partners include Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz School, Point Park , announced. , and Franklin University.

Network: Build your Students: Join your Professional HR col- Connect: The Career Center allows employers to post jobs, connect with candidates, Network: Annual Learn: Employment network while supporting leagues at the Holiday Party. You will walk and share information about their organization through the Company Profile features. Dec Holiday Celebration Law Mini Conference the Profession by joining away with bursts of new knowledge from Job seekers can upload resumes, find jobs, and connect with employers who reach out a committee. the Rockin HR stage. about opportunities. Best of all, PHRA Members receive 20% OFF their job postings.