We can't wait to see you all at SIHRMA's annual fall workshop in beautiful Anacortes, WA this Thursday, October 12th! Our breakfast menu includes cinnamon rolls, waffles, potatoes o'brien, and more! Yum! 

Join us from 8 am to 1 pm and earn 3.25 HRCI and SHRM recertification credits! 

When:           Thursday, October 12, 2023

Where:          NW Educational Service District  
                        1601 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

Time:              8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Workshop Schedule:

08:00 am to 09:00 am: Buffet breakfast and networking
09:00 am to 10:00 am: "Shaping your Voluntary Benefits Strategy" by Christina Buchholz
10:00 am to 11:00 am:  "Deep Dive into HR Audits" by Kathy Henderson
11:00 am to 11:15 am:  Break
11:15 am to 1:00 pm: "Culture: What, Why, and How?" by Kevin Meenaghan 

This workshop will equip professionals with information and tools to address topics that are trending in today’s organizations. 

Don’t miss out on this popular training opportunity!

Early (Online) Registration SHRM/SIHRMA Member: $55
Early (Online) Registration non-SHRM/SIHRMA Member: $65
Student & Displaced Worker: $30
Regular Registration (Walk In): $75

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors:
Dispute Resolution Center 
All Things HR 
LeGros Buchanan & Paul

Silver Sponsors:
EDASC
Express Employment Professionals 

Are you looking for a local starting point to network and gain professional development in the field of Human Resources? Look no further than SIHRMA, an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you're a seasoned HR expert or new to the field, we offer continued support and information to ensure excellence in HR. If this sounds interesting to you, please submit an application! Inquires can be sent to info@sihrma.org. 

Register now for HR Day on the Hill! Join Washington State SHRM for this 100% virtual event on January 28th, 2022. Catharine Morisset, Bob Battles, Kara Craig, and Jason Barrett will shed some light on Washington State legislative updates that will directly affect your business and your employees. 

You'll also earn 5 recertification credits for HRCI and SHRM. 

Register at https://www.wastateshrm.org/hrdayonthehill. 

The SHRM Educational Programs roster has expanded and now includes the New Certification Prep Webinar Series!  These webinars are a great opportunity for applicants to put the finishing touches on their exam preparation and learn best practices for exam success! Share this news with your chapter certification leaders and individuals currently studying for their exams!   REGISTER TODAY!

 

Best Practices For Exam Success These tried and true best practices for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP preparation exam have supported thousands of individuals to first-time exam success. An expert facilitator provides guidance on how to ‘Study Smart, Not Hard’ and shares recommendations that have proven to be beneficial to examinees including how to overcome text anxiety. A Q&A session will also be included to answer your specific exam preparation questions. Webinars Starting May 19, 2021  Click Registration Link to Access Additional Dates     Mastering The Exam Questions SHRM-SCP & SHRM-CP Led by an expert facilitator, you’ll gain valuable insight into how to master both types of multiple-choice questions on the exam: stand-alone knowledge-based items that assess your knowledge and understanding of factual information, and scenario-based situational judgment items that assess your judgment, application and decision-making skills. Webinars Starting May 12, 2021  Click Registration Link to Access Additional Dates   SHRM Member Price:  $89 for one session Non-Member Price: $99 for one session *All sessions are live and held at noon Eastern Time

To register, go to https://wastatecouncil.shrm.org/events/2021WAHRDOTH

2021 Conference Registration is Open

Date:	March 12, 2021, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location:	VIRTUAL
Credits:	Earn up to 20 HRCI and 20 SHRM-CP/SCP Recertification credits
Website:	www.wastateshrm2021conference.org

Washington State Employment Law and Human Resources Conference

March 13, 2020 - Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Our neighbors to the north have a workshop in November that you may want to participate in. For more information you can go to their website.

https://mtbakershrm.shrm.org/events/2019/11/2019-employment-law-update-12-day-workshop

Looking for something to enhance your Diversity or Cultural Competency Program?

Here is the trailer for the October 7 - October 11, 2019 event:

 https://youtu.be/Twmn-Kp8R7Q

Check out belongingatworksummit.com

If you haven't seen Galen before he is inspiring and makes communication fun! Don't forget about the September 23rd Professional Development program in Snohomish.