Tag: Local SHRM chapter

  • SHRM Volunteer Leaders-New LinkedIn Group

    Back when I surveyed SHRM volunteer leaders about what really frustrated them, one of the most common responses was a lack of interaction among leadership. Another big issue was a sense of being the only one out there. So from that point on I resolved to help remedy that. The long story Interesting story… I…

  • 30+ Ideas for SHRM Chapter Leaders

    These ideas for SHRM chapter leaders are a part of the SHRM Chapter Leadership Guide. I often hear from other HR pros who are members of a local SHRM chapter that stinks. Depending on your chapter leadership, you could be having an amazing experience or a horrible one. Whichever you may be in, it wouldn’t…

  • Get more out of your SHRM chapter membership

    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…

  • How I got immediate value from joining a SHRM chapter

    Note: this post is not encouraging anyone to spam a group of people. It’s only a recount of my own experience. If you spam your local HR pros, you could get booted from the SHRM chapter. Fair warning! Back in the spring of 2009, I started looking for my first HR job. While I graduated…

  • SHRM Chapter Planning and Marketing

    This post on SHRM chapter planning and marketing is a piece of the SHRM Chapter Leadership Guide. Today I had the opportunity to meet with the NASHRM Webmaster (anyone else think “webmaster” is the coolest title ever?) to go over some ideas for the upcoming year. In just a few short weeks, we’ll be starting…