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The premier human resource forum in the Greater Philadelphia region for learning, exchanging ideas, and anticipating the future in today’s rapidly changing world.

Considering Membership? Now is a Great Time to Join!

PHRPS currently has two membership options available. Join now until December 31, 2008 and pay only $100. Joining now will enable you to attend the October Leadership Forum, November Research Symposium and December Holiday Party at the member rate. For added value, pay $325 and join until December 31, 2009. You will receive member rates for the programs listed above and the 2009 calendar events. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to be part of the premier human resource forum in the Greater Philadelphia region for learning, exchanging ideas, and anticipating the future in today's rapidly changing world.
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November Program: Research Symposium Making Cultural Diversity a Business Advantage Seeking Cultural Common Ground: Understanding Cultural Paradigms to Enhance Intercultural Competence Most research in global and intercultural management focuses on national culture and/or emphasizes problems associated with cultural differences rather than the opportunities presented by cultural similarities. Dr. Denise Potosky proposes a framework for understanding culture similarities and maximizing those to create more productive business relationships and effective interaction in organizations. More Information and Online Registration >>
Date: Time: Location:	November 18, 2008 7:30 – 10:00am NOTE: This has been rescheduled as a morning program. Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley [Map] 30 E. Swedesford Road Malvern, PA 19355

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Join the 7th Annual PHRPS Mentoring Program

This is a highly rewarding program for all involved and we count on our members to become involved in two ways: become a mentor, and nominate a mentee. To get involved, complete the Mentor and/or Mentee application. Return it to the PHRPS office by email or fax by October 31, 2008. For more information, call the PHRPS office at 484-945-2112 or contact the PHRPS Mentoring Chair, Wendy Axelrod at wa@axelrod-associates.com or 215-654-0991.

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Interview Skills Workshop

Interview Skills Workshops for the Philadelphia Academies will be scheduled between January and March of 2009. If you have not previously participated in this activity, or would like to volunteer again, we encourage you to do so. To find out more information or to apply to be a facilitator, call the PHRPS office at 484-945-2112 or contact the PHRPS Interviewing Chair, Edwina White at edwinawhite@aol.com or 6610-415-0220.

Photo, Left to Right: D. Page Huey, Director of External Partnerships, Philadelphia Academies, Inc. Lisa Nutter, President, Philadelphia Academies, Inc. Edwina White, PHRPS Interviewing Chair

Membership Discount for Philadelphia Business Journal

PHRPS is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Philadelphia Business Journal. Members can received a discounted rate of $80.00 for a one-year subscription. For more information, please contact Jamie Pallen at 215-238-5127 or jpallen@bizjournals.com.

New Community of Practice - Executive Coaches

Are you a senior level executive coach? Want to learn from the best practices in the field? What to know how the best executive coaches handle the practical issues of maintaining your practice?

PHRPS invites current executive coaches to join a new community of practice to be co-chaired by Robin Rodin and Richard Marcus. First session to be held in early November. Interested members should send their professional bios to Robin or Richard by October 20.

Affiliation with HRPS

PHRPS is proud to be affiliated with the Human Resource Planning Society - the global association of senior HR professionals in the world's leading organizations.