Become Part of the SLIR Social Network

SLIR alumni and students are using LinkedIn to connect with each other for industry information, jobs, latest events and networking. As a popular tool to stay connected, the school has added a link to the SLIR LinkedIn group to join this network. This group is a resource for SLIR alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of Michigan State University School of Labor & Industrial Relations. Members who wish to join can then post a job from their company or simply network. Questions regarding how to join can be directed to Mary Meyer meyerma8@msu.edu or 517-432-3446.

SLIR Connections Now On-line

The GSA/SHRM Newsletter, SLIR Connections, is your link to what's happening in GSA and SHRM.

Highlights in this issue:

• Interview with Dr. Bill Cooke, Director of the School of Labor and Industrial Relations, where he discussed upcoming changes in the school and encouraged our students to "hang in there" during this difficult economic time.
• Summary of the SHRM Conference.
• Interviews with Professor Michelle Kaminski, Professor Richard Block, and Charlie Micallef (SLIR Alum) exploring recent changes in Labor Relations and Human Resources under the Obama administration.

Read the latest issue of SLIR Connections

Dr. Richard Block Consulted by GAO on Financial Status of GM and Chrysler

Professor Richard Block was one of seventeen experts consulted by the U.S. General Accountability Office (GA0) for its report to Congress on the financial status of GM and Chrysler. The report is available at http://www.gao.gov/ and http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09553.pdf.

Dr. Mark Anstey (MSU Dubai) Speaks at GETEX HRD and Training Forum

Professor Mark Anstey gave an address at the GETEX HRD and Training Forum in April on the topic "Overcoming Challenges for Integrating HR Systems with Business Strategy in Environments of Change." He also facilitated the University of Botswana's senior management team through a strategic planning process in Botswana in March of this year.

Stacy Hickox Elected Secretary of the Mid Michigan LERA Chapter

Stacy Hickox, Assistant Professor, was recently elected Secretary of the Mid-Michigan Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA) Chapter.

Dr. Peter Berg Traveling to China in Preparation for SLIR Study Abroad Course

Professor Peter Berg traveled to China for 10 days in preparation for the study abroad class he is developing for SLIR students in May 2010. He recently returned from the Construction Economic Research Network meeting in Washington DC, and will also be chairing a panel on industry structure and employment systems at the Sloan Industry Studies Association meeting in Chicago.