We are honored to have Patrick Smith, SHRM-CP, PHR, Chair of KYSHRM, on the August cover. Patrick has been involved as a SHRM volunteer since 2002. He has served as Treasurer, President-Elect, President and Past President of the LSHRM Chapter in Louisville before becoming involved with the KYSHRM State Council. Patrick is the Human Resources Manager for the law office of Stoll Kennon Ogden PLLC. I know you will enjoy learning more about him in his professional profile on Page 5.
Our special emphasis this issue is on employee benefits and compliance. We are excited to present profiles of some of the top ERISA and employee benefits attorneys in the Southeast in this issue. We hope this section will serve as a guide when you need a qualified attorney to assist with your employee benefits issues during the pandemic, and as you plan for open enrollment season.
If you are not yet a certified HR professional, you have two excellent opportunities coming up! Our next Online HRCI Certification Exam Prep Class begins August 17. You can register on our website to join this class now. The deadline to register is August 10. We will also be offering the Online SHRM Certification Exam Prep Class again this fall on October 19. These classes are affordable and convenient! You can take them from the comfort of your home on your own computer.
Mark your calendar now and plan to join us for our monthly webinar sponsored by Data Facts. You will earn 1.00 SHRM PDC and 1.00 HRCI credit. It will be August 27 at 2 PM. Watch your email for details.
