HVBF Monthly Meeting - Human Resources Roundtable
Thursday, January 6, 2005, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Host: 

The Graduate Center at Loyola College

Attending:

Stefanie Anders, Glass Jacobson
Margie Anne Bonnett, Sandler Training
Joe Biglin, BreakAway Ltd.
Heather Chism, JMT
Steve Connolly, Baltimore County Employment & Training
Laura Davis, Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc.
Carol deGroot, Atlantic Financial Federal Credit Union
Gary Duvall, Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.
Eileen Edwards, KCI Technologies
Christine Eichler, PDP Group, Inc.
David Eichelberger, Mary Kraft & Associates
Harmony Ferris, Mary Kraft & Associates
Edna Fleming, Fleming Transportation
Tracey Franz, Greetings & Readings,
Alan Grace, NAI KLNB
Catherine Harris, Maryland Job Service
Cindy Houston, Bradford Bank
Jay Huff, Brooks-Huff Tire & Auto Center
Anne Marie Hyland, Lee Hecht Harrison
Randy Javins, Baltimore County Public Schools
Savas Karas, Enterprise Solutions Group, Inc.
Keith Karasik, Chesapeake Business Alliance
Nancy Kelbaugh, All-Pro Placement Service, Inc.
Ken Knight, The Manufacturers Network
Michael Kozak, Community College of Baltimore County
Lauren Lutz, Broadmead, Inc.
Tom Maze, Polaris Human Capital Management,
Dee Dee McCann, Mary Kraft & Associates
Ellis McKennie, Jr., Safeguard Maintenance Corp.
Ann Miller, Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Md
Nina Paules, ABN Leadership Group, Inc,
Jennifer Pipino, Ultimate Staffing
Carole Powell, Mary Kraft & Associates
Jennifer Quinn, All-Pro Placement Service, Inc.
Andy Roberts, Gevity
Tony Rodriguez, Chesapeake Business Alliance
Susan Rossi, Custom Payroll Services
Lisa Sirochman, CTC Communications
Chris Smith, TriAlliance
Steve Spund, Greetings & Readings
Jim Timmerman, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Ann Tozzi, Stout, Causey & Horning
Jim Waller, FutureHealth
John Wasowicz, Bay National Bank
Jennifer Weaver, McCarty Insurance Inc
Rick Webb, Atlantic Financial Federal Credit Union
Donna Welsh, FX Studios
Kristin Wernery, Mary Kraft & Associates
Bob Williams, Maryland Dept. Economic Development
Kellie Zysk, Ultimate Staffing

Retiring Chairwoman Eileen Edwards was recognized for her leadership of the Human Resources Roundtable. Eileen will be retiring from KCI but we hope will continue to attend this Roundtable as our guest. Chairwoman nominee Christine Eichler of PDP Group, Inc. was introduced and will lead us in subsequent meetings. Mary Ellen Judy and Mary Atteberry-White will continue in the designing of programs for the roundtable.

Mary Kraft & Associates provided complimentary breakfast. If your company would like to participate in exchange for recognition and distribution of your company information, please advise. The cost is just $100.

Tom Maze of Polaris Human Capital Management led our discussion on Identifying and Retaining Top Performers. Identification of top performers begins at the hiring process. Tom said, “You can hire a turkey and teach it how to climb a tree but you are better off hiring a squirrel”. Tom then proceeded to tell us how to identify that squirrel. For retaining those top performers, they must be identified. Who do you want to retain? Identifying the 20% who produce 80% of the value becomes the goal. What motivates key producers to stay? Certainly not pay which ranks historically around fifth in reasons. Money is not a driver. The secret is: The Manager-not pay, benefits, perks, or a charismatic leader- is the critical player in building a strong workplace.

A handout and a PowerPoint presentation supported Tom’s program. For more information, contact Tom at polarisbiz@erols.com or 410-576-8264.