Director's Message

It is been a busy month for Texas SHRM. As Mardi Gras began in Galveston, Texas SHRM members met for a day and a half of sharing and learning from one another and from experts in their field. We discussed how to maximize our offerings for our respective chapter members as well as SHRM members at large, identified the changing environment in association purposes and volunteer participation, and how to best demonstrate to the business community all that a top-quality HR department, and HR professional, can offer. The 75 individuals present will surely take back the ideas and suggestions learned to their respective organizations, and we look to see numerous outcomes as a result in the coming months.

Just a week later in Dallas, Texas SHRM welcomed Leaders from all 50 states as well as senior SHRM staff members for an annual gathering to learn more about best practices in each of the various states and to network with SHRM leadership on how we can best collaborate.

Here are some of the top outcomes from both.

• Texas SHRM will embark on a dedicated initiative to increase the exposure of our members to the business community through speaking engagements, social and public media, and new branding. This will also build upon the increased presence of SHRM through its recent national media campaign.
• SHRM is as dedicated as ever to focusing on supporting and building its chapters. They are streamlining affiliate expectations and requirements and improving the tools available from SHRM.
• The HR community in Texas is well respected and regarded nationally, and seen as a leader and trendsetter. We look to keep the momentum going from our 3 Pinnacle Award wins last year, our participation in SHRM national committees and SHRM-CP/SCP certified professionals.

 More details will come through HR Matters in the coming weeks and months.

Cheers,
Mike