PURPOSE
The OESA Human Resources Council provides a forum for senior human resource executives to identify and address strategic issues, share best practices, recommend solutions and promote the welfare of the supplier industry by supporting the effective implementation of human resources practices.

MEMBERSHIP
Council membership is available to the senior human resource executive of OESA regular member companies. Membership on the council is held by an individual rather than by a company. Only executives from OESA regular member companies are eligible to participate. Click here to view an OESA membership list.

Eligibility is determined by the council board of governors based on the perceived ability of prospective members to participate and contribute in council discussions and activities. As a peer group comprised of senior human resources executives, industry and professional experience are important determinants used by the board of governors in considering potential members.

The council adopted a policy to allow designated alternates to attend meetings in instances when the regular member is not available. It is expected that the alternate will be an executive-level representative, able to speak on behalf of the member company, briefed and prepared for the meeting.

Cost of membership is $950 per year.

MEETINGS
The council meets quarterly at member-selected times and locations. Meetings follow an agenda and feature a roundtable format to discuss previously identified issues. Council members discuss topics and exchange opinions and ideas resulting in either a resolution of the issue or a plan for investigation and analysis. In some cases, issues could result in white papers presented to the OESA board of directors for approval. Results produced by the council are available to OESA members and the public for a reasonable fee.

Speakers may be invited to give presentations on specific issues or topics of interest. Such speakers are typically the leading executive or expert on the subject of interest from industry, academia or government.

Recent focus of HR Council meetings include:
Health Care and Labor Law Reforms
Social Media Practices and Policies
Performance Management Systems
Training and Development Best Practices

2012 UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING DATES:
February 2
April 19
July 26
October 25

GOVERNANCE
The OESA HR Council is organized around a board of governors, setting direction of council activities and counseling OESA staff on programs and special issues. A council chair is selected by the board of governors annually. The council is accountable to the OESA board of directors.

The OESA HR Council is a functioning peer group of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association. For more information, contact Karen Bohannon, executive assistant at 248.952.6401 ext. 230 or Click Here to E-mail.