May 2009 Meeting Announcement

Thursday, May 21, at the Holiday Inn South

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Networking and Registration

11:30 AM – Noon: Buffet Lunch

Noon – 1:00 PM: Presentation

$15 members; $20 non-members. Checks payable to RHRA. Registration opens on May 7.

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HR and Business Ethics: Lessons from the Downturn 

Laurie McIntosh, SHRM North Central Field Service Director

The current financial crisis has put business ethics back in the headlines, and we have to ask ourselves: What more can HR professionals do to create ethical business cultures that will deter these questionable business practices in the future? This presentation looks at the six basic building blocks of a comprehensive business ethics program, the ethics requirements mandated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and research data from several recent studies, including SHRM’s 2008 survey, “The Ethics Landscape in American Business.” Participants will also take away a better sense of how to get employees excited about ethics using innovative tools such as Cisco’s “Ethics Idol” program. This program has been approved for 1.00 HRCI recertification credits.

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About Ms. McIntosh:

Prior to joining SHRM in May, 2008, Laurie worked in the HR profession for over 15 years with industry experience in health care, consumer packaged goods and banking. She served in a variety of volunteer roles including president of the Human Resource Association of the Midlands (HRAM), a Super Mega chapter in Omaha, NE. Laurie was a member of SHRM’s Membership Recruitment and Retention Task Force and most recent volunteer role was that of State Director for Nebraska’s State Council.

She received her bachelor’s degree in human resource management from College of St. Mary in Omaha, NE. She earned her PHR designation in 1998. Laurie resides in southwestern Iowa and serves the North Central Region, supporting members in IA, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI.

Laurie’s primary responsibilities as Field Service Director include managing chapter and state council relationships, serving as a liaison with chapters, state councils and volunteer leaders, and promoting SHRM membership. She serves on the Membership Recruitment and Retention Task Force and is a resource to our at-large members. She is also the Diversity Core Leadership Area Liaison. Laurie attends State Council meetings and Conferences and is available for Chapter events as her schedule permits.

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