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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Use this listing of monthly activites to ensure that your chapter stays on track for a successful year.
Learn More... The SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition is the largest — and best — HR conference in the world. Our extensive program provides you with the foundation you need to transform your career, your organization, or even your profession.
We'll give you an opportunity to hear innovative ideas, get solutions to your challenges, expand your network, and grow your influence. You'll return to your office with new strategies, improved skills and enhanced perspectives. Visit www.SHRM.org for more details or Register Now to get the knowledge, content, and support you need to succeed. Wednesday, July 16, 6 p.m. through Friday, July 18, noon Westin La Cantera, 16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78256 Texas Association of Business and Texas SHRM bring you the annual Employment Relations Symposium. The program focuses on the latest in laws and policies for the HR professional and is presented by experts in HR law. 9.5 hours of CLE, 11 hours of CPE, and 9.5 hours of HR (General) credits are approved. A block of rooms has been reserved until June 15 at the Westin La Cantera for the event. The room rate is $189 per night. You can make your reservation by clicking the following link: Westin Room Block. To learn more about the conference and to register please visit www.txbiz.org. 
CHAPTER CHATTER
Submitted by Wendy Chance
It is so easy to see why spring is everyone's favorite season, including mine. Learn More... HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
Earning HR certification is an excellent way to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in the HR field and within your organization. To become certified, you must meet the educational and experience requirements before taking the exam. Recertification is required in order to maintain certification, which helps to foster continual learning in regards to current with the latest laws and trends. The May/June testing window for the PHR/SPHR exam is just around the corner. Best wishes to those who are preparing to test during this window! The HR Certification Institute™ – HRCI® is an excellent source of information for those who are considering the HR certification journey. In addition to application instructions, the following information is available from this HRCI® website link: Certification Preparation Detailed Body of Knowledge Information How the Exams are Structured Preparation Resources
WORKFORCE READINESS
The Sloan Award recognizes model employers of all types and sizes for their innovative and effective workplace flexibility practices. Sloan Award applications opened in January. You may access the application HERE. All applicants will receive a free personalized and confidential benchmarking report at the end of the award cycle. The benchmarking report allows you to assess how your organization’s workplace flexibility strategies compare with other organizations based on nationally representative data.
Encourage your members to apply for a Sloan Award in 2014! With your help and support, we hope to make working flexibly the new way of working. |
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