Upcoming Events

CVSHRM Half-Day Conference - June
June 12th, 2012
Do diversity initiatives really work? Of course all of us in the diversity field (more...)

CVSHRM Chapter Meeting - July
July 10th, 2012
Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity to network as well as listen and (more...)

CVSHRM Chapter Meeting - August
August 14th, 2012
Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity to network as well as listen and (more...)

HR's Got Talent - State SHRM Conference
September 26th, 2012
This is the Annual State SHRM Conference that is held each year in September. (more...)

CVSHRM Chapter Meeting - October
October 9th, 2012
Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity to network as well as listen and (more...)

CVSHRM Annual SPHR Conference
November 6th, 2012
Each year, Cedar Valley SHRM hosts a full-day SPHR Conference. This is a great (more...)

CVSHRM Chapter Meeting - December
December 11th, 2012
Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity to network as well as listen and (more...)

Recent Blog Posts

  • Posted on May 18th, 2012 by Amy Larsen

    Member Question - Does anyone monitor, manage or “deal” with outside sales representatives or traveling sales people? We currently have a few reps in the field; some of which live here in the Cedar Valley and some in other states. One in particular is of concern due to possible misconduct and/or misrepresentation of their time and activities, along with possible misuse of company funds. If you have any prior experience in this field or know of a good way to track their activities, aside from a P.I.
  • Posted on May 18th, 2012 by Amy Larsen

    Member Question - Our office just got a notice from the IRS stating that we were randomly selected for an employment tax audit for our 2010 payroll (941 filing).  I was wondering if others in our group have gone through one of these audits and if they have any advice.  Please email Stacy Paul at spaul@cfneia.org
  • Posted on May 18th, 2012 by Amy Larsen

    Member Question - I'm looking for input from other companies that switched over to electronic paystubs from paper. How did it work for you? Do you have confidentiality problems with people printing them and leaving them on the printers?  Any suggestions for us?  Thanks for your input! Nancy Demro <Nancy.Demro@vgm.com>
  • Posted on April 16th, 2012 by Amy Larsen

    My company is looking for some suggestions and ideas on how other companies handle exempt employees with time off, including sick time. Specifically, do those employees have PTO available?
  • Posted on March 1st, 2012 by Amy Larsen

    ATW is proud to once again sponsor the 2012 Iowa Employment Conference. This year’s conference will be held on Wednesday, April 25th and Thursday, 26th at the newly remodeled Prairie Meadows Events Center in Altoona. This day-and-a-half conference will feature 40 unique sessions presented by leading human resource and training consultants, attorneys and benefits consultants on the most critical employment issues that will affect Iowa employers in 2012. SHRM HRCI and Strategic Credits, Attorney CLEs and IMFOA Certification have been applied for.- $99 one day