Tampa, FL - Advantec, a provider of managed human resources services, recently contributed its expertise to the lobbying efforts of the Society for Human Resource Management ("SHRM") in Congress. At issue is The Protection, Anti-terrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005. This legislation, in its current form, creates new obstacles for human resources professionals and may negatively impact the productivity of U.S. businesses.
Specifically, the proposed legislation would require businesses to use a new electronic employment verification system within two years, based upon a current pilot system that has an error rate of 15%. The use of this verification system would be required in addition to the current I-9 paperwork. Advantec joins other human resources professionals in supporting the use of an electronic system, but Advantec also shares the concern that this system will not be ready by the proposed implementation date. Advantec Human Capital Consultants Tonya Fletcher and Todd York were invited as officers of HR Tampa, a local division of SHRM, to join a delegation - dubbed "H.R Voice" - in presenting these industry-wide concerns to Congress. Ms. Fletcher and Mr. York described for legislators the problems and increased costs that would result from imposing an unreliable verification system on U.S. businesses.
Ms. Fletcher and Mr. York are active members of SHRM and are certified as Senior Professionals in Human Resources. "Remaining active in professional organizations like SHRM keeps our consultants current and involved on human resources trends and related legislation," said Amy Santi, Advantec's Vice President of the Human Capital Group. "Our clients reap great benefits when our consultants participate in these types of professional development activities."
Active involvement in professional associations, such as SHRM and NAPEO, underscores Advantec's commitment to representing the business impact of proposed legislative changes. "Advantec's consultants are seasoned professionals with an average of over 12 years of progressive business experience in diverse industries. 95% of Advantec consultants are certified by SHRM's Human Resources Certification Institute, which certifies the greatest number of human resources professionals nationally and internationally. Our consultants' efforts to lobby indirectly on behalf of our clients is an exceptional value to many businesses who do not have the time or the budget to lobby Congress directly on legislation that may impact their efficiency and profitability," said Pat Goepel, Advantec's Chief Executive Officer.
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