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.
What is the SHRM Advocacy Team? The SHRM A-Team, made up of thousands of HR professionals, is a critical part of SHRM’s enhanced member advocacy initiative, working to advance the interests of the HR profession and communicate the HR perspective on workplace issues in Washington and state legislatures across the country.
1. Serve as a resource for your chapters – providing information and support 2. Facilitate networking, troubleshooting and learning 3. Benchmark and share best practices
In 2005, the El Paso Society for Human Resource Management (EPSHRM) established a scholarship program to help defray the cost of higher education for either the child of a member (known as the Sons and Daughters Scholarship), an active member of the student SHRM Chapter at UTEP, and an active EPSHRM member attending school (Bachelor or Master’s program) each worth $500.
This month's report is chock full of great information. Be sure to check out the HR Certification Exam Study Group being held this spring, Educational Opportunities, Fourth Quarter Volunteer Spotlight and Award Winners as well as 2015 HR Executive of the Year.
HRSWC Now Accepting Speaker Proposals Are you a subject matter expert in an area of human resources? Do you have proven best practices that could make a difference in the industry? Will your knowledge teach and inspire others toward excellence in their workplace? The HRSouthwest Conference – to be held in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 16 – 19 – is currently accepting speaker proposals for educational sessions in 2016. All proposals must be submitted through the HRSWC Speaker Portal at hrsouthwest.com/proposals. The deadline for submission is Friday, Feb. 19. The speaker selection process will be completed in the spring, and notifications will be sent out by May 6. For more information, visit hrsouthwest.com/speakers or email speakers@hrsouthwest.com.
Texas Chapters are raising the bar. Did you know that Texas was No. 7 in the nation in 2015 in contributions to the SHRM Foundation? We also had five Texas chapters named as a top 25 contributor in the nation.
Fantastic way to start the year!! Thank you to all chapter leaders, board members, CLA’s and guest who participated in the fundraiser for the SHRM foundation during the January meeting in Galveston. If you missed it, he’s a quick recap.
