So, if that incredibly illustrative title didn’t explain the purpose of this post, maybe I can make it clearer. I’m working on my next eBook, and I’m hanging with my love of the verb “rock” for its powerful imagery (as in Rock the PHR) with the working title “Rock Your Chapter.” I want it to be a resource not only for those thousands of participants who struggle through yet another wasted chapter meeting, but also a resource for the leaders and volunteers who can make or break a chapter’s success.

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I want to give a free advance copy to everyone who helps out with the survey. While I’m on the topic of help… Continue Reading »

How can SHRM chapters and members get more out of membership? Read on for a few ideas. This post is a part of the SHRM Chapter Leadership Guide.

HR Barbie, AKA Tamara in Ohio, asks the following:

I am so glad I found your site.  It is so important for the newly minted HR Professionals, like me.

It was extremely hard for me to transition into HR, and like you, I did not find an HR position until I began attending CSHRM meetings (Cleveland chapter).

My problem with SHRM in general, is that it is directed more towards the management side.  For professionals new to HR like myself, who only implements policy and is not a policy maker, it can be very off putting or in some cases a waste of time to attend.

I really want to join / attend on a more regular basis.  Perhaps in one of your next posts you can write about how we can make chapter SHRMs benefit all levels of HR.

I’ve heard from others like my buddy Tamara here, and I know it isn’t a local problem for her. I don’t know if these chapters are expecting the national chapter’s offerings to make up for their lack of value or what, but it seems pretty silly to me.

What can SHRM chapters do? Continue Reading »

This post has some ideas for why you should think about, and maybe even join, a local SHRM chapter… Enjoy!

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was something to make this HR thing easier to do? Maybe if there was some sort of way to meet other professionals, share ideas, and trade best practice tips, then we all would feel less like we’re treading water and more like we’re making a difference. Wait a minute, there is a way to do that, and it’s your local SHRM chapter!

Now, before I get into the meat of the post, I’d like to say that not all SHRM chapters are great. Some of them just plain suck. And you know what? This post may or may not be for you. If not, check back later. Or read something inspiring. On the other hand, some chapters really do rock, and this post can help you leverage that for your own career. Continue Reading »