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Our 2026 Event Focus: Compliance & Connection

As we look ahead to 2026, SHRM Skagit-Island is intentionally designing events with two core priorities in mind: compliance and connection. Our goal is to deliver timely, relevant content that helps members navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment—while also creating meaningful opportunities to connect with peers across our region.

We recognize that HR professionals are balancing full schedules and competing demands. That’s why our programming is built to meet you where you are, offering accessible, practical learning and networking opportunities that fit into your day and support you in your work.

Your input matters to us. If you have a comment, idea, or suggestion for future programming, we invite you to reach out and help shape what’s next (info@sihrma.org). Together, we can build a strong, informed, and connected HR community.

Meeting Cadence & Annual Schedule

To help members and volunteers plan ahead, we aim to maintain a consistent meeting cadence throughout the year. Chapter Meetings are held in the morning on the second Thursday of each month, providing timely programming and opportunities for connection. Board Meetings take place in the morning on the fourth Thursday of each month and focus on chapter operations, planning, and governance.

Our regular programming runs September through June, with a July–August summer break built in to respect personal schedules and seasonal commitments. This structure allows us to deliver high-quality, relevant programming while remaining mindful of our members’ time.


Upcoming events

    • 1 Jun 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • 31 Aug 2026
    • Virtual & In-Person
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    Introducing the SHRM Skagit-Island Summer Book Club (Pilot Program)

    This summer, we’re trying something new.

    Join us for the launch of the SHRM Skagit-Island Summer Book Club — a casual, community-driven pilot program running throughout June, July, and August.

    The goal is simple: stay connected, keep learning, and create space for thoughtful conversation during the quieter summer months. Whether you’re in HR, leadership, talent acquisition, operations, or simply enjoy discussing ideas that shape the workplace and the world around us, we’d love to have you join us.

    Participation will be intentionally flexible and low-pressure:

    • One featured book selection each month
    • Casual discussion opportunities
    • Virtual and/or informal meet-up options
    • Open to members and friends of the chapter

    How It Works

    Book Suggestions Open Now
    We are currently accepting book recommendations from members and the community through May 27th. Suggestions may include leadership, workplace culture, psychology, communication, business, personal growth, or simply a great discussion-worthy read.

    Book Club Registration Is Open
    Interested in participating? Register now to join the Summer Book Club pilot.

    Meeting Dates Will Be Coordinated with Registered Participants
    Rather than selecting a fixed meeting time in advance, we will work directly with registered book club members to identify discussion times that allow the greatest opportunity for participation.

    One Book Per Month
    The club will meet shortly after each month concludes, giving participants a full month to complete the reading selection before discussion.

    ☀️ A Flexible, Community-Driven Pilot
    This pilot is intended to be approachable, engaging, and low-pressure — a chance to connect with fellow professionals through thoughtful conversation and shared learning.


Past events

11 Jun 2026 Understanding the WA Cares Fund: What HR Professionals Need to Know
20 May 2026 Wednesday Coffee Connections
15 Apr 2026 Wednesday Coffee Connections
27 Mar 2026 Spring Into Learning! Friday Lunchtime Certification Study Group
26 Mar 2026 WA SHRM Annual Conference
12 Mar 2026 Paving the Way: Leveraging Labor Market Insights for Strategic Planning
12 Feb 2026 Getting Rewards Right: What They Are, What They Do, and How to Manage Them
30 Jan 2026 HR DAY ON THE HILL
18 Dec 2025 December 18th Member Appreciation Event!
9 Oct 2025 Annual Fall Workshop
11 Sep 2025 Annual Employment Law Update: Employment Law Developments from Federal, Washington, and Idaho Case Law (Virtual Meeting)
15 Aug 2025 Fall Into Success: Friday Lunchtime Certification Study Group – Fall/Winter Testing
12 Jun 2025 June 12th Member Appreciation Event on Whidbey!
8 May 2025 The Future of Work: Designing Family-Friendly Workplaces (Hybrid Meeting)
25 Apr 2025 Friday Certification Study Group
10 Apr 2025 She Speaks! Become a Voice of Influence
13 Mar 2025 JSP Grants: Exceptional Training Without the Exceptional Cost!
20 Feb 2025 Washington State SHRM Annual Conference
20 Feb 2025 An Introduction to Impact Washington
31 Jan 2025 HR DAY ON THE HILL
9 Jan 2025 Planning for 2025 and Beyond: FLSA and OT Review
12 Dec 2024 Using BLS Data to Better Understand the Labor Market of Today and the Future
14 Nov 2024 AI in the Workplace: Are your People Ready?
10 Oct 2024 Annual Fall Workshop: Igniting Organizational Change
10 Oct 2024 SHRM Foundation Raffle!
12 Sep 2024 Annual Employment Law Update
9 May 2024 Labor Market Data to Inform Workforce Strategy
11 Apr 2024 The Trends and Triggers of Creating an Impactful Employee Experience
15 Mar 2024 Discovering your Gifts with “The Working Genius”
14 Mar 2024 Washington State SHRM Annual Conference
14 Feb 2024 Optimizing HR Operations through Lean Principles
8 Feb 2024 Navigating the HR Tech Landscape
26 Jan 2024 HR Day on the Hill
11 Jan 2024 What's in your Dream Closet?
14 Dec 2023 Cannabis Testing and Today's Law in Washington
9 Nov 2023 Unleash the Power of Your Company's Marketing and HR Partnership
7 Nov 2023 Entrepreneurship Expo hosted by EDASC
12 Oct 2023 Annual Fall Workshop
12 Oct 2023 SHRM Foundation Raffle!
20 Sep 2023 EDASC's 3rd Annual Skagit Workforce Summit
14 Sep 2023 Employment Law Update 2023
29 Aug 2023 WA Cares Partner Roundtable
25 May 2023 Social Thursday
11 May 2023 Burn Bright--Learning to Sustain Your Flame
27 Apr 2023 Social Thursday
13 Apr 2023 Workplace Politics: Connecting the Dots Between Ego, Motivation, and Emotional Intelligence to Navigate Workplace Politics
23 Mar 2023 Social Thursday
9 Mar 2023 YesVets Campaign
23 Feb 2023 Social Thursday
9 Feb 2023 WA Cares Fund
27 Jan 2023 HR Day on the Hill
26 Jan 2023 Social Thursday
12 Jan 2023 Labor Market Data to Inform Workforce Strategy
16 Nov 2022 EDASC's 2nd Annual Skagit Workforce Summit
27 Oct 2022 Social Thursday
13 Oct 2022 Annual Fall Workshop
22 Sep 2022 Social Thursday
25 Aug 2022 Social Thursday
28 Jul 2022 Social Thursday
23 Jun 2022 Social Thursday
26 May 2022 Social Thursday
12 May 2022 Engaging Your Workforce in a Pandemic Environment
28 Apr 2022 Social Thursday
14 Apr 2022 Navigating the ADA Waters With or Without a Paddle
24 Mar 2022 Social Thursday
11 Mar 2022 WA State SHRM Employment Law & HR Conference
10 Mar 2022 Employee Relations Considerations in the Post-Covid Era
24 Feb 2022 Social Thursday
10 Feb 2022 Agile HR in a Nutshell
27 Jan 2022 Social Thursday
13 Jan 2022 Best Practices for Recruiting Military Talent - and Retaining Them!
23 Dec 2021 Social Thursday
9 Dec 2021 Managing Up: Working Successfully with Any Type of Boss
18 Nov 2021 Social Thursday
4 Nov 2021 15 Things a Veteran Wants You to Know
28 Oct 2021 Social Thursday
21 Oct 2021 You hired a Veteran, now what? Supporting and retaining your Veteran team members.
14 Oct 2021 WA Cares Fund
30 Sep 2021 Unlocking the Potential of the Veteran and Military Spouse Workforce
23 Sep 2021 Social Thursday
9 Sep 2021 Employment Law Update 2021
26 Aug 2021 Social Thursday
24 Jun 2021 Social Thursday
17 Jun 2021 Populations Health Management vs. Traditional Wellness, With a Focus On Emerging From The Pandemic
27 May 2021 Social Thursday
13 May 2021 Secrets to THRIVE in Uncertain Times
22 Apr 2021 Social Thursday
8 Apr 2021 Review of 401(k) Plans and Plan Designs. Impact from the SECURE Act
25 Mar 2021 Social Thursday
18 Mar 2021 Equitable Pay as an Organizational Strategy
11 Feb 2021 Lean Six Sigma: Optimizing Operations
14 Jan 2021 Master the Five Rules of Virtual Engagement
10 Dec 2020 How to Build Better Bosses
12 Nov 2020 2021 Washington Exempt Salary Threshold Update
8 Oct 2020 What's Next - Post-COVID
23 Sep 2020 DE&I SHRM Hosted Webinar for WA
10 Sep 2020 Employment Law Update
12 Mar 2020 Non-violent Communication Skills
13 Feb 2020 Are You Spending Dollars to Save Dimes?
9 Jan 2020 Labor Market Data to Inform Workforce Strategy
12 Dec 2019 BizProv - Communication for Collaboration
14 Nov 2019 Human Resources Legal Changes: Bracing for 2020
17 Oct 2019 After Workshop Lunch Networking
17 Oct 2019 17th Annual Fall Workshop
12 Sep 2019 Employment Law Update
13 Jun 2019 Copia on the Boulevard June Networking Event
9 May 2019 Getting Talent Back to Work
11 Apr 2019 What you need to know about Domestic Violence in the Workplace
14 Mar 2019 Building Positive and Productive Cultures through Strategic Leadership
14 Feb 2019 Streamlined Third Party Mediation in the Workplace
10 Jan 2019 Recreational Marijuana
13 Dec 2018 Flip the Script: 4 Steps to Radically Improve Productivity and Potential
8 Nov 2018 HR Professionals: A Guide for Incorporating Mental Health into Your Wellness Strategy
11 Oct 2018 16th Annual Fall Workshop
13 Sep 2018 Recent Developments in Federal and State Employment Law
14 Jun 2018 Leave, Please: Practical Tips for Dealing with the Current and Forthcoming Leave-Related Laws in Washington
7 Jun 2018 SIHRMA Farmstrong Networking Event
10 May 2018 Return to Work, Stay at Work & Preferred Worker Programs


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