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If you'd like some context for the changes and uncertainty that we face in our future, check out this 5 minute video titled Did You Know.  It offers a compelling picture of how technology, education and population growth will effect the way you and your company do business in the future.  What implications does this have for you? and HR? 

An expanded 8 minute version of this video Did You Know (also titled Shift Happens) is available on YouTube.  The original version of this video was created by two High School teachers in Colorado in August 2006 to start a conversation about what students need to be successful in the 21st Century. By June 2007, it had started more than 5 million conversations around the world.  For more information, visit:  shifthappens.wikispaces.com.

2009 Calendar

BOLD Workshops

BOLD is shifting its focus from lunch meetings held six times a year, to quarterly workshops.  These high quality, interactive workshops are custom designed for HR professionals in the life sciences industry (including biotech/pharma/device/tools/diagnostic companies).

Each workshop will include:

• Presentation of a relevant HR/OD topic, including definitions, terms, and possibly a case study
• Break for networking and light snacks
• Interactive breakout sessions that focus on participant questions, concerns, sharing of ideas and/or collecting best practices
• Handouts of relevant articles, resources and information that will support participants to return to their workplace with practical solutions to their challenges at work

February 19th, 2009
Downsizing, Layoffs, Restructuring, Oh My! :How HR/OD can strategize, support and be prepared for change
Location:  Cytokinetics, South San Francisco
Time:  1:30 - 5:00 pm

June 17th, 2009
The 360 on 360's:  Best Practices for Biotech HR
Location:  Genomic Health, Redwood City
Time:  1:30 - 5:00 pm

August 26th, 2009
Clarifying Employee Engagement: Helping People Go the Extra Mile
Location:  Genentech, South San Francisco
Time:  1:30 - 5:00 pm

October 28, 2009
Learning Right Sized:  Getting the Most Out of Your Learning Budget
Location:  Genencor, Palo Alto
Time:  1:30 - 5:00 pm

HR Professional Development Courses

BOLD Professional Development Courses have been specifically designed for BOLD members that would like to increase their value and strengthen their identity as an HR Professional.

May 7th, 2009 (coming again this Fall)
Financial Intelligence for HR: How You Can Add Value to Your Organization
Location:  Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Time:  1:30 - 5:00 pm

Did you read the article in the SF Chronicle published on Sunday, November 16th, 2008?   The title of the article read:  Biotechs claw for their lifeblood - financing

Here are the first two paragraphs:

Biotechnology companies, which pin their fate on biological theories, are playing out a real-life Darwinian exercise as the grim economy inflicts merciless pressure on the weakest among them.

Although the biotech field in general is a sheltered habitat compared with the harsh business landscape in other sectors, many smaller biotech companies are struggling to survive. Infusions of cash, the essential nourishment that allows fledgling biotechs to grow for years until they finally market a product, have been cut off as banks, hedge funds and other sources mete out their investments to lower-risk businesses.

If you'd like to read more, click here to skip to the SFgate webpage.

What does this mean for you?  and your company?

BOLD Lunch Meeting: December 10th

Doing More with Less: 
Resources, Options and Ideas (ROI) for 2009

Given the daunting economic climate for the biotech industry, we are all being asked to do more with less.  Knowing we’re finite, we can’t do it all ----  So what’s the next best thing?

Join BOLD for our last lunch meeting of the year.  Our focus will be on:

• Resources:  Share cost effective HR resources
• Options: Learn what options your colleagues are taking to address their company’s HR needs
• Ideas:  Collect ideas and success stories from HR consultants and your industry colleagues

Ron Reneau, Executive and Organization Effectiveness Consultant with over 25 years of experience in the biotech industry, will share his ideas and facilitate this interactive lunch meeting.   Attend and you will leave with practical suggestions on how you can do more with less.  

Meeting format:

Presentation by Ron Reneau about how HR can add value in these daunting times

Interactive, informal breakout sessions to share success stories and capture lessons learned

Summary of resources, options and ideas to support you in 2009

Date:  Wednesday, December 10th
Time:  11:30 – 1:30pm  (first 1/2 hour for networking and lunch)
Location:  Portola Pharmaceuticals, South San Francisco

Your participation is your gift to the community - So please:

Bring:  Any books, articles, and/or website that may benefit other BOLD attendees
Invite:  The consultant or vendor of your choice to participate*
Collect:  The relevant resources, options and ideas that you can use for your work! 

 

Meeting Registration: 

Members:  Free - send an email confirming your attendance by December 8th to Skjonnhet Boyle, HR Generalist at FivePrime, at skjonnhet@gmail.com.   For information about how to become a member, see our membership page.

Non-Members*: $30 in advance - click here to pay via PayPal, $35 paid by check or cash at the door;   Receipts available upon request.  ( * Non Members include external consultants and vendors that participate in this event)

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About the Presenter/Facilitator:

Ronald Reneau has 25 years’ experience as an executive and organization effectiveness consultant, leadership coach, and teambuilding facilitator and instructor in biotechnology and healthcare companies.  Ron’s firm, Reneau Associates, Inc., based in San Francisco, focuses on new burgeoning companies, as well as, small and medium-size companies undergoing wide-scale, rapid changes as they strive for innovation.  His passion is to work with business, technical and scientific leaders on the “People Side” of business.  He provides leadership and interpersonal relations guidance aimed at fostering collaboration and trust that culminate in commitments and results, and in the achievement of individual, team, and corporate goals.  His clients have included companies such as Genentech, Nektar, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Idec Pharmaceuticals, Covance Biotechnology Manufacturing, GlaxoSmithKline  (BioPharm Division), Bracco Diagnostics, McKesson Corp., VHA, Inc., and Novation.  Ron holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Bellarmine College, Louisville, KY; an MA in Counseling and Ethics from DePaul University, Chicago; and an MA in Interpersonal, Group Communications and Organizational Behavior from the University of Cincinnati.  He is also a licensed marriage and family therapist.

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Driving Directions to Portola Pharmaceuticals

270 East Grand Avenue, Suite 22
in Britannia Pointe Grand Business Park
South San Francisco, California

Take the Grand Avenue exit off of Hwy 101.

From the north, turn left then left again once off the freeway onto
E. Grand. Go through 5 lights (past Forbes/Harbor). Turn right into Britannia Pointe Grand Business Park when you see Cytokinetics. Portola is straight ahead, about 50 yards to the right of AGY Therapeutics.

From the south, take Grand Avenue, then follow around to right. Turn right on Grand, go through 3 more lights turn into Business park as above.

HR Blogs

Every industry and client group has their own favorite blogger - here are a few you might appreciate:

HR Lori – Attempting to unravel the complex world of California human resources
http://hrlori.com/

Evil HR Lady - Why am I evil? Well, I'm not, but that's the perception of all of us in HR. Need to fire someone? Come to HR. Need to explain to someone why,( even after working their rear end off all year), that their annual increase is 2.7%? Come to HR. Need to come up with new mountains of paperwork? Come to HR. So, come join me on the Evil Side. http://evilhrlady.blogspot.com/

HR Thoughts - Leadership, Learning. . . . Remembering to Breathe. http://hrmanager.squarespace.com/

HR Web Café  - A workplace weblog about employment issues, people matters, and work trends sponsored by ESI Employee Assistance Group (EAP). http://www.hrwebcafe.com/

HR Wench – Bringing it, 5 days a week. http://hrwench.blogspot.com/

Harrgh! – The daily dilemmas of a human resources officer. http://www.personneltoday.com/blogs/human-resources-diary-h-arrgh/

HR Maven  - HR from the inside out. http://www.thehrmaven.com/

Blue Collar HR - There are many "high class" human resources blogs out there......This is not one of those blogs. http://bluecollarhr.blogspot.com/

HR Observations - This is a forum for my observations relating to human resources topics and to discuss and question current human resources practices. Add your comments or additional observations. http://omegahrsolutions.blogspot.com/

Your HR Guy – Insight into the HR world. http://www.yourhrguy.com/

Inspired HR - Human Resources is probably one of the more complex fields because issues are rarely black and white. This blog will be used to discuss creative or "inspired" solutions to issues faced by HR professionals. I hope that this will help all of us learn to think more creatively about our profession so that we can address our day to day jobs with a brand new inspired attitude. http://inspiredhr.blogspot.com/

I hate HR - In it’s current state I Hate HR offers insight into the mind of a Millennial Human Resource professional. http://ihatehr.com/

HR World - http://www.hrworld.com/blog/

HR Related Associations

About.com: Human Resources
About.com is an online neighborhood of hundreds of helpful experts, eager to share their wealth of knowledge with visitors. Every month, over 53 million people* visit us for help with everything from health care and parenting issues to advice on travel, cooking, technology, hobbies and more. And we offer solutions in the form of over two million hand-crafted, original articles, recipes, product reviews, videos, tutorials and more. All created by our network of expert 'Guides' - real people who, like all good neighbors, help others so that everyone's life gets just a little better.
http://humanresources.about.com/

American Society for Training and Development (ASTD - www.astd.org)
ASTD is an international organization with chapters in a variety of locations including:

Golden Gate Chapter  CH8003 
San Francisco, CA  http://www.astdgoldengate.org/   
Mount Diablo Chapter  CH8000 
San Ramon, CA  http://www.mtdiabloastd.org/  
Silicon Valley Chapter  CH8105 
Orinda, CA  http://www.astdsiliconvalley.org/

Employee Package
EmployeePackage.com is an online news and feature portal focusing on the areas of employee recognition, development, work life balance and recruitment and reaches 45,000 senior level human resources executives throughout the US.
http://www.employeepackage.com

HR Hero.com
HRhero.com was created by M. Lee Smith Publishers LLC to help human resource professionals find quick answers to their employment law and management questions. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be better able to maintain a productive workplace and avoid devastating lawsuits. Started in 1975 with the publication of the still-successful Tennessee Journal, M. Lee Smith Publishers today offers more than 130 nationally acclaimed newsletters, videos, software, books, and directories to attorneys, human resources professionals, and other business executives. To provide the most authoritative and timely information to these communities, our 50 state-specific Employment Law Letters are edited by many of the nation's largest and most prestigious law firms. And our videos and other products for human resources professionals are created in partnership with some of America's leading experts.
http://www.hrhero.com

HR Village
Our goal is to become the premier Internet portal for human resources professionals and businesses seeking human resources information and support. We strive to provide superior information with best of breed organization and access... a vital community for the effortless exchange of ideas and continuous stream of innovations to take full advantage of web-based technology, however it evolves.
http://www.hrvillage.com/

HR.BLR.com
HR.BLR.com provides the advice and answers you need to complete your human resources tasks faster and easier. We do it by offering these features: HR Library, HR Daily News, Time Savers, Salary Center, and HR Community.
http://hr.blr.com

HR.com
HR.com is in business to help build great companies by connecting them to the knowledge and resources they need to effectively manage the people side of business. As the global authority, we deliver HR Best Practices to help organizations build great companies through community, collaboration, research, shared best practices, and measurements.
http://www.hr.com

HumanResources.com
HumanResources.com is the source for information, products and services that are related to the human resources field of activity. We cater to human resources professionals, recruiters, career seekers, people on the job, as well as executives. We are committed to providing an environment that cultivates knowledge, insight, and personal development. We recognize the need for keeping current in your chosen profession and in the world of work in general. At HumanResources.com you will find current news and articles from a variety of well-respected newspapers, magazines, and journals from around the world. You will find interesting perspectives, topical stories, case studies, and helpful advice from the leading minds in the field.
http://www.humanresources.com/

Northern California Human Resources Association
The mission of the Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA) is to provide leadership and support for the development of the human resources professional, to serve as an advocate of the human resources profession, and to identify and communicate emerging issues and their impact on the successful management of a diverse workforce. With 3,700 members, NCHRA is an incorporated, non-profit professional association founded in 1960. It is proud to be one of the largest chapter affiliates (#47) of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
http://www.nchra.org/

Recruiters Network
Recruiters Network is a free Association for HR Professionals, Recruiters and Hiring Managers. Our goal is to provide leading resources and information on the Recruiting and Internet Recruiting Industry. We encourage everyone to join Recruiters Network. Membership entitles you to our free monthly newsletter, access to our Resource Directory, participation in our listserv and discussion group. In addition, various partners and vendors have extend discounts to our members on their products and services.
http://www.recruitersnetwork.com

Silicon Valley Compensation Association
The Silicon Valley Compensation Association is an organization of compensation professionals who have common interests related to direct and indirect compensation management, as well as to the entire scope of human resources management. Periodic meetings, communications, and educational programs are designed to enhance members’ compensation knowledge in the areas of current research and legislation/practices in all phases of employee compensation including wages, salaries, incentives, employee benefits and other forms of employee remuneration.
http://www.svca-online.org/

Society for Human Resources Management
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest professional association devoted to human resource management. Our mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most current and comprehensive resources, and to advance the profession by promoting HR’s essential, strategic role. Founded in 1948, SHRM represents more than 225,000 individual members in over 125 countries, and has a network of more than 575 affiliated chapters in the United States, as well as offices in China and India.
http://www.shrm.org/

The South Bay Organizational Development Network (SBODN)
SBODN is an informal forum focused on making a difference in how organizations and the people in them survive and thrive.  SBODN offers monthly programs in the San Jose Area for OD/HR professionals and corporate leaders. Monthly programs include time for networking and an expert speaking on relevant topics that range from leading edge concepts to tactical tools & techniques. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month (except on holidays) at a location posted on this website. No membership is required.
http://www.sbodn.com/

The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology is a Division within APA that is also an organizational affiliate of APS. The Societys mission is to enhance human well-being and performance in organizational and work settings by promoting the science, practice, and teaching of industrial-organizational psychology.
http://www.siop.org/

World at Work
WorldatWork is the world's leading not-for-profit professional association dedicated to knowledge leadership in total rewards, compensation, benefits, and work-life. Founded in 1955, WorldatWork focuses on human resources disciplines associated with attracting, motivating and retaining employees. Besides serving as the membership association of the professions, the WorldatWork family of organizations provides education, certification, publications, knowledge resources, surveys, conferences, research and networking.
http://www.worldatwork.org/

BOLD Workshop: June 4th, 2009

The 360 on 360’s: Best Practices for Biotech/HR

• How do you know when to use a 360 Assessment Tool?
• Do you customize your own, use something ‘off the shelf’ or a hybrid?
• What are the pros and con’s of anonymous 360’s?
• What are other companies using, and where can you get help?

Before you talk with vendors or design a 360, know what questions to ask and be clear on the business result you want.   Attend this 3 1/2 hour workshop sponsored by BOLD to learn from seasoned consultants and your colleagues about what 360 tools would best fit your current situation and complement your organization’s culture.

Workshop Format: 

• Presentation
  • Overview of 360’s, include the history and definition 
  • Current best practices across all industries 
  • Case study:  Genentech
• Participate in small group breakout sessions facilitated by expert consultants to ask your questions about 360's
• Collect best practices for 360’s from your BOLD colleagues

Attend this workshop and you will:

• Receive a Guide to 360’s that includes the cost and program details of different 360 vendors
• Network and learn how your HR colleagues work with 360’s
• Learn what questions to ask when you’re looking for the best tool for your work!

Date:  TBD
Time:  1:30 – 5:00 pm
Location:  TBD

Meeting Registration:  
Information will be posted March 2009

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Guest Speaker Bio:

Chris Pollino is a Principle Consultant in Genentech’s Executive Development Group.  His responsibilities include managing the enterprise-wide 360 and executive coaching programs, and supporting the company’s talent management processes including talent review and succession planning.  Prior to joining Genentech, Chris was a Vice-President and General Manager for Personnel Decisions International (PDI).  At PDI, he was responsible for the San Francisco Operating Office and also consulted in a variety of areas including executive assessment, coaching, and 360 feedback.

This program, has been approved for 2.5 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

 

BOLD Workshop: Feb. 19th

The 360 on 360’s: Best Practices for Biotech/HR

• How do you know when to use a 360 Assessment Tool?
• Do you customize your own, use something ‘off the shelf’ or a hybrid?
• What are the pros and con’s of anonymous 360’s?
• What are other companies using, and where can you get help?

Before you talk with vendors or design a 360, know what questions to ask and be clear on the business result you want.   Attend this 3 1/2 hour workshop sponsored by BOLD to learn from seasoned consultants and your colleagues about what 360 tools would best fit your current situation and complement your organization’s culture. 

Guest speaker Chris Pollino from Genentech’s Executive Development group will share his experience with 360 assessments, as well as a case study working with the executive team at Genentech.  Multiple 360 providers will be available to share their instruments and respond to participant questions.

Workshop Format: 

• Presentation by Chris Pollino, Genentech
  • Overview of 360’s, include the history and definition 
  • Current best practices across all industries 
  • Case study:  Genentech Executive Team 
• Participate in small group breakout sessions facilitated by expert consultants to ask your questions about 360's
• Collect best practices for 360’s from your BOLD colleagues

Attend this workshop and you will:

• Receive a Guide to 360’s that includes the cost and program details of different 360 vendors
• Network and learn how your HR colleagues work with 360’s
• Learn what questions to ask when you’re looking for the best tool for your work!

Date:  Thursday, February 19th
Time:  1:30 – 5:00 pm
Location:  Cytokinetics, 280 East Grand Ave., South San Francisco

All are welcome! 

Meeting Registration:  
By paying through PayPal or by check, you will be confirming your attendance. 

Members:  $60 in advance through paypal or by check,  $75 paid by check at the door.
Non-Members:  $125 in advance through paypal or by check,   $150 paid by check at the door.

Checks can be made out to growBOLD and mailed:  growBOLD, 4200 Park Blvd., PMB#526, Oakland, CA  94602.  Checks must be received by February 17th to receive the pre-registration pricing.

Directions to Cytokinetics:
280 East Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 624-3000 tel

From the South
Take the 101 NORTH towards SAN FRANCISCO. Just past San Francisco Airport is the Grand Avenue Exit. Exit and turn right. Turn right at the light onto East Grand Avenue.

From the East Bay/SF
Take 80 WEST towards SAN FRANCISCO and cross the Bay Bridge. (East Bay & SF). Follow the signs to 101 South towards San Jose. Take 101 out of the city and past 3Com Park and exit at Grand Ave/Downtown. Stay in the left lane and turn left onto Airport Blvd. Take the first left onto East Grand Avenue.

Cytokinetics is located past Forbes Street on the right side of the street.

January HR Mixer

Do Ask, Do Tell:  It’s your turn to ask Execs what they want and need from HR

• What do your client groups expect from HR?
• How can you meet and exceed the needs of the different functional groups?

Participate in this two hour HR Mixer and ask questions about how you can be a more effective business partner.  Over a dozen experienced Executives in key functional areas within the biotech/pharma industry will be available to answer your questions in facilitated roundtable discussion groups.  Come with your questions for legal, facilities, operations, finance, clinical, regulatory, R&D and marketing/sales!
 
When:  Thursday, January 22nd from 4 - 6pm
Where:  Exelixis, 210 East Grand Ave., South San Francisco  (see below for directions)
 
Please confirm your attendance by January 21st by contacting:  Linda Ramirez at  lramirez@exelixis.com
 
This event is free for all HR professionals employed by biotech/pharma/med device/tools companies, and/or are BHRN/BOLD/SHRG members - feel free to forward this email to your colleagues.   Refreshments will be served.
 
This Ninth Annual HR Mixer is an event sponsored by the Bay Area HR Best Practice Groups: SHRG (Senior HR Group), BHRN (Biotech HR Network) and BOLD (Biotech Organizational Learning and Development group).
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Directions to EXELIXIS, 210 E Grand Ave, South San Francisco.

From South Bay –Take US-101 N toward SAN FRANCISCO, Take the GRAND AVENUE exit- toward SO SAN FRANCISCO, Turn RIGHT onto E GRAND AVE, End at 210 E Grand Ave
From East Bay – Take US-101 SOUTH, Take the OYSTER POINT BLVD EAST, Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto OYSTER POINT BLVD, Turn RIGHT onto GATEWAY BLVD, Turn LEFT onto E GRAND AVE, End at 210 E Grand Ave

From North Bay – Take US-101 S toward SAN FRANCISCO, Merge onto CA-1 S toward 19TH AVE / GOLDEN GATE PARK, Merge onto I-280 S.  Merge onto I-380 E toward US-101 / S F INTL AIRPORT.  Merge onto US-101 N toward SAN FRANCISCO.  Take the GRAND AVENUE exit- toward SO SAN FRANCISCO, Turn RIGHT onto E GRAND AVE., End at 210 E Grand Ave

BOLD Lunch Meeting: December 10th

Doing More with Less: 
Resources, Options and Ideas (ROI) for 2009

Given the economic climate for the biotech industry, we are all being asked to do more with less.  Knowing we’re finite, we can’t do it all ----  So what’s the next best thing?

Join BOLD for our last lunch meeting of the year.  Our focus will be on:

• Resources:  Share cost effective HR resources
• Options:  Learn what options your colleagues are taking to address their company’s HR needs
• Ideas:  Collect ideas and success stories from HR consultants and your industry colleagues

Ron Reneau, Executive and Organization Effectiveness Consultant with over 25 years of experience in the biotech industry, will share his ideas and facilitate this interactive lunch meeting.   Attend and you will leave with practical suggestions on how you can do more with less.  

Meeting format:

• Presentation by Ron Reneau about how HR can add value in these daunting times
• Interactive, informal breakout sessions to share success stories and capture lessons learned
• Summary of resources, options and ideas to support you in 2009

Date:  Wednesday, December 10th
Time:  11:30 – 1:30pm  (first 1/2 hour for networking and lunch)
Location:  Portola Pharmaceuticals, South San Francisco

Your participation is your gift to the community - So please:

• Bring:  Any books, articles, and/or website that may benefit other BOLD attendees
• Invite:  The consultant or vendor of your choice to participate*
• Collect:  The relevant resources, options and ideas that you can use for your work!

Meeting Registration: 

Members:  Free - send an email confirming your attendance by December 8th to Skjonnhet Boyle, HR Generalist at FivePrime, at skjonnhet@gmail.com.   For information about how to become a member, see our membership page.

Non-Members*: $30 in advance - click here to pay via PayPal, $35 paid by check or cash at the door;  Receipts available upon request.  ( * Non Members include external consultants and vendors that participate in this event)

For registration, directions, and more details on the format for the meeting, please visit www.growBOLD.com. 

Driving Directions to Portola Pharmaceuticals

270 East Grand Avenue, Suite 22
in Britannia Pointe Grand Business Park
South San Francisco, California

Take the Grand Avenue exit off of Hwy 101.

From the north, turn left then left again once off the freeway onto
E. Grand. Go through 5 lights (past Forbes/Harbor). Turn right into Britannia Pointe Grand Business Park when you see Cytokinetics. Portola is straight ahead, about 50 yards to the right of AGY Therapeutics.

From the south, take Grand Avenue, then follow around to right. Turn right on Grand, go through 3 more lights turn into Business park as above.