The HRSouthwest Conference

Have you registered yet?

Oct. 5 - 8, 2014
Fort Worth, Texas 

The HRSouthwest Conference (the official SHRM conference for the State of Texas) is the largest regional HR conference in the United States. The conference offers world renowned keynote speakers along with 2½ days of educational sessions and networking opportunities.

If you have not already registered, simply click here.

If you're going to the conference have you registered for your chance to win $100?

Registered attendees of The HRSouthwest Conference who elect to participate in the Refer-A-Friend program are eligible to win a $100 Visa gift card in one of eight weekly drawings, beginning Aug. 1. If you know other HR professionals who have not attended HRSWC in any of the last three years and could benefit from this valuable educational experience, then refer them to The Conference. Every qualifying attendee you refer who registers for the Full Conference earns you one entry and BOTH of you a chance to win.

If you are already registered and didn't elect to participate, it's not too late. Simply click on "Register Now" at hrsouthwest.com/register and select "Modify" to edit your profile survey information. Be sure to know your registration confirmation number.

If you haven't registered yet for HRSWC, we encourage you to do so now. The sooner you elect to participate, the more chances you have to win. 

Congratulations to our winners of the week-one drawing: Marilyn B. and Christy D.!

 

Chapter Activites by Month – August

Use this listing of monthly activites to ensure that your chapter stays on track for a successful year.
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Chapters-by-Size Conference Call / Webinar Schedule

Topic-specific discussions and successful practice sharing.
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Students Receive Scholarships from WGU Texas

Students Receive
"Go Further in Human Resources"
Scholarship from WGU Texas

Five Texas HR professionals will receive $2,000 scholarships to
advance their careers at state-endorsed, online university

AUSTIN (August 20, 2014) — Today, WGU Texas announced the first five recipients of its "Go Further in Human Resources" Scholarships, created in partnership with Texas SHRM – Texas State Council (Society for Human Resource Management). The competitive scholarships are designed to help motivated Texas SHRM members throughout the state advance their education and careers. The following students will each receive a $2,000 scholarship to take their HR careers further with WGU Texas:

Brian Hayes, Master of Business Administration, President of Texas Bay Area SHRM

Mary Lanier-Evans, B.S. Business – Human Resource Management, member of Austin Human Resource Management Association

Carmen Leija, B.S. Business – Human Resource Management, member of Central Texas Human Resource Management Association

Michael Keene, B.S. Business – Human Resource Management, member of Houston Human Resource Management Association

Angie Norkett, B.S. Business—Human Resource Management, member of Fort Worth Human Resource Management Association

"We're very proud to recognize these dedicated and hardworking HR professionals," said Debi Dault, GPHR, State Director of Texas SHRM. "The high-quality education and training these students receive at WGU Texas, will not only ensure that our state has top-notch HR professionals, it will also make a big impact on the thousands of employees they serve by extension."

WGU Texas offers more than 50 accredited online degree programs in the fields of business, information technology, education, and healthcare, including nursing. The innovative, competency-based education model, which was recently recognized by the White House as an example of what works in postsecondary education, is ideal for working adults. WGU Texas measures learning, not seat time. Rather than spending time in classes with set times, students can move quickly through material they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn. As a result, many students are able to accelerate their time to degree completion – the average time to a bachelor's degree at WGU Texas is under three years. Tuition is charged at a flat rate of $ $2,890 per six-month term for most programs, and terms can begin on the first day of any month. Scholarships and federal financial aid are also available to qualified students.

WGU Texas will award 10 additional "Go Further in Human Resources" scholarships. This is a competitive program. Applicants need to apply to WGU Texas, be active Texas SHRM members, and provide an essay with their application as defined on the scholarship information page texas.wgu.edu/hrscholarship.

Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Learn more at texas.wgu.edu or call 1-877-214-7011.

 

Dallas HR

Two newly formed student chapters.
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Concho Valley SHRM

It's hard to believe that summer 2014 is coming to an end! CV-SHRM is gearing up for a busy fall!!
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Help Send a Student to The HRSouthwest Confernece

Help Send a Student to HRSWC

Nearly 100 college students apply for sponsorship to attend The HRSouthwest Conference, the official State of Texas SHRM Conference, and our goal is to make sure each one gets help. Without financial assistance, many of these students will be unable to attend, particularly those from universities outside the Dallas-Fort Worth area who incur increased travel-related expenses.

Any company, group or person can support these future HR leaders by making it possible for them to expand their learning opportunities, build their network and make lasting connections. By providing a student sponsorship, any organization can help promote education and encourage students to pursue a career in HR.

Click here to access the student sponsorship form to use your credit card or to download the form to submit with a check. Full student sponsorships are encouraged whenever possible ($200) but partial sponsorship amounts are always welcome. Your sponsorship will be acknowledged on a flyer placed in every Conference attendee bag.

The HRSouthwest Conference will take place Oct. 5-8 in Fort Worth. For more details, visit hrsouthwest.com.

 

Sloan Awards

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.