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ARSHRM VLBM

Arkansas SHRM

December 8, 2023

Mount Magazine, AR

ARSHRM VLBM

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ARSHRM State Council Meeting   

Arkansas SHRM

December 7, 2023

Mount Magazine, AR

ARSHRM State Council Meeting   

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The Power of Alignment™

WCASHRM

November 28, 2023

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Arkansas SHRM State Council Wins 2023 SHRM Pinnacle Award for Exceptional HR Program

Arkansas SHRM News
November 22, 2023

The Arkansas SHRM State Council was awarded the 2023 SHRM Pinnacle Award during the Nov. 17 SHRM Volunteer Business Leaders Meeting in Washington D.C. in recognition of its high achievements advancing the profession of human resources.

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SHRM National VLBM 

SHRM

November 16-18, 2023

Washington DC, AR

SHRM National VLBM 

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Why Hire Foreign Nationals? Navigating OPT and H-1B to Secure Work Authorization for International Applicants

WAHRA

November 14, 2023

Fort Smith, AR

Western Arkansas HR Association Why Hire Foreign Nationals? Navigating OPT and H-1B to Secure Work Authorization for International Applicants with H. Heidi Son, Esq.

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NWA Supervisor's Conference

NOARK

November 9, 2023

Springdale, AR

Northwest Arkansas HR Association NWA Supervisor's Conference | November 9 at 8 a.m.-4:30 pm. | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield in Springdale | Register HERE.

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Supervisor's Seminar

NEASHRM

November 7, 2023

Jonesboro, AR

Northeast Arkansas SHRM Supervisor's Seminar | November 7 at 7:30 a.m.-4:30 pm. | Embassy Suites in Jonesboro | Register HERE. 

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Arkansas SHRM November 2023 Newsletter

Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
November 6, 2023

The Arkansas SHRM newsletter is a monthly publication that provides HR professionals with news and information about the HR profession in Arkansas. The newsletter includes upcoming chapter events, award nominations, scholarship opportunities, SHRM Foundation initiatives, diversity observances, and more.

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CAHRA 2023 Work Matters Leadership Forum

CAHRA

November 3, 2023

Little Rock, AR

Central Arkansas HR Association CAHRA 2023 Work Matters Leadership Forum - Navigating the Winds of Change - Embracing Transformation during the Great Resignation  …

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Prepare, Perform, Recover: Cultivating A Empathic Workplace Environment

WCASHRM

October 31, 2023

West Central Arkansas SHRM Prepare, Perform, Recover: Cultivating A Empathic Workplace Environment? With Ajit Dodani of EmpathifyU | October 31 at 11:30 a.m. | Virtual | Register HERE.

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ARSHRM State Conference & Expo  

Arkansas SHRM

October 18-20, 2023

Fort Smith, AR

With our great line-up of human resources speakers & sessions, HR2023 will be an event that you won't want to miss. Join us October 18-20, 2023 in Ft.

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ARSHRM State Council Meeting  

Arkansas SHRM

October 17, 2023

Fort Smith, AR

ARSHRM State Council Meeting  

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Current HR and Hiring Trends with Holley Little

Arkansas SHRM News
October 12, 2023

Trends for HR departments in the current labor market, including employee engagement, flexible workplace options, assertive total reward packages, generational differences in work styles and how companies can manage these differences.

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West Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual)

WCASHRM

September 26, 2023

Hot Springs, AR

West Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual): Active Shooter.....Assess, Mitigate & Protect!

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Arkansas SHRM September 2023 Newsletter

Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
September 25, 2023

The Arkansas SHRM newsletter is a monthly publication that provides HR professionals with news and information about the HR profession in Arkansas. The newsletter includes upcoming chapter events, award nominations, scholarship opportunities, SHRM Foundation initiatives, diversity observances, and more.

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North Central Arkansas SHRM (Searcy, Batesville, Heber Springs):

Arkansas SHRM

September 20, 2023

Searcy, AR

North Central Arkansas SHRM (Searcy, Batesville, Heber Springs): TBA | September 20 at 11:30 a.m.| Searcy Chamber of Commerce | Register by email HERE.

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Northwest Arkansas HR Association

NOARK

September 14, 2023

Springdale, AR

Northwest Arkansas HR Association: Arkansas United Immigrant Advisory with Mireya Reith | September 14 at 11:30 a.m. | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield in Springdale | Register HERE.

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Central Arkansas HR Association (Little Rock Metro, Conway, Pine Bluff):

CAHRA

September 14, 2023

Little Rock, AR

Central Arkansas HR Association (Little Rock Metro, Conway, Pine Bluff): Empowering through Expectations with panel discussion | September 14 at 11:30 a.m. | Union Train…

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Northeast Arkansas SHRM (Jonesboro, Paragould, Osceola):

NEASHRM

September 12, 2023

Jonesboro, AR

Northeast Arkansas SHRM (Jonesboro, Paragould, Osceola): EEOC: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) with Melissa Brown of EEOC | September 12 at 11:30 a.m. | A-State…

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Rethinking Employee Benefits:

WAHRA

September 12, 2023

Fort Smith, AR

Western Arkansas HR Association (River Valley Region including Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood): Rethinking Employee Benefits: Why Salary and Vacation Won’t…

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Rethinking Employee Benefits: Why Salary and Vacation Won't Cut It

WAHRA

September 12, 2023

Fort Smith, Ar

The competition for talent has never been tighter. And developing an attractive benefits package has never been more important.

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Legal Update with Bruce Cross

WCASHRM

August 29, 2023

Join attorney and WCASHRM’s Legislative Chair, Bruce Cross, for all legal changes effecting employment for 2023.

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WCASHRM Managers Seminar

WCASHRM

August 24, 2023

Hot Springs, Ar

West Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual): Managers Seminar | August 24 at Hot Springs Convention Center| Register online HERE.

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2023 Arkansas Fiduciary Summit

NOARK

August 22, 2023

Rogers, Ar

Join us for the 2023 Arkansas Fiduciary Summit!

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TBA

NCASHRM

August 16, 2023

Searcy, Ar

North Central Arkansas SHRM (Searcy, Batesville, Heber Springs): TBA  | August 16 at 11:30 a.m.| Searcy Chamber of Commerce | Register by email HERE.

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How Soon Will AI Take Over The World?

CAHRA

August 10, 2023

Little Rock, Ar

Chris Hill is a Director of IT at Windstream Communications, where he specializes in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.

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Legislative Update with Steve Schulte of Schulte Law

NEASHRM

August 8, 2023

Jonesboro, Ar

Steve Schulte-SHRM-SCP, President of FirstStaff, has been active in the Arkansas business community for over twenty five years.

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Troublesome Terminations: Top 10 Strategies for Safe Terminations

WAHRA

August 8, 2023

Fort Smith, Ar

Whether you are the employer or the employee—no one relishes the termination process.

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West Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual): Helping Employees Resolve Financial Stress and Achieve Financial Stability with Mark Foster

WCASHRM

July 25, 2023

West Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual): Helping Employees Resolve Financial Stress and Achieve Financi…

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ARSHRM State Council Meeting

Arkansas SHRM

July 21, 2023

ARSHRM State Council Meeting via ZOOM

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North Central Arkansas SHRM (Searcy, Batesville, Heber Springs):The Most Recently Settled EEOC Cases with Glenda Caton

NCASHRM

July 19, 2023

North Central Arkansas SHRM (Searcy, Batesville, Heber Springs):The Most Recently Settled EEOC Cases with Glenda Caton with Caton Consulting | July 19 at 11:30 a.m.| Sea…

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Northwest Arkansas HR Association (Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale): EEOC Hot Topics with William Cash of US Equal Opportunity Commission

NOARK

July 13, 2023

Northwest Arkansas HR Association (Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale): EEOC Hot Topics with William Cash of US Equal Opportunity Commission | July 13 at…

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Central Arkansas HR Association (Little Rock Metro, Conway, Pine Bluff): Ask the Experts - Retirement from A to Z with Toney Franklin

CAHRA

July 13, 2023

Central Arkansas HR Association (Little Rock Metro, Conway, Pine Bluff): Ask the Experts - Retirement from A to Z with Toney Franklin - Northwestern Mutual, Sarah Cather…

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Northeast Arkansas SHRM (Jonesboro, Paragould, Osceola): TBA

NEASHRM

July 11, 2023

Northeast Arkansas SHRM (Jonesboro, Paragould, Osceola): TBA | July 11 at 11:30 a.m. | Cooper Alumni Center in Jonesboro | Register online HERE.

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Western Arkansas HR Association (River Valley Region including Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood): World-Class Onboarding: A How-To Conversation with Harris Fanaroff

WAHRA

July 11, 2023

Western Arkansas HR Association (River Valley Region including Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood): World-Class Onboarding: A How-To Conversation with Harris Fa…

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Go Deep To Climb High - Bridging The Gap Between Corporate Culture And Front-Line Managers with Bethany Gaboury

WCASHRM

June 27, 2023

Hot Springs, Ar

West Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual): Go Deep To Climb High - Bridging The Gap Between Corporate Cultur…

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Actionable Empathy: Driving Inclusion with Empathy with Sharon Steed

WAHRA

June 13, 2023

Fort Smith, Ar

Western Arkansas HR Association (River Valley Region including Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood): Actionable Empathy: Driving Inclusion with Empathy with Sharon St…

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TBA

NEASHRM

June 13, 2023

Northeast Arkansas SHRM: TBA | June 13 at 11:30 a.m. | Virtual | Register online HERE.

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2023 CAHRA Managers and Supervisors Conference

CAHRA

June 13, 2023

Little Rock, AR

2023 CAHRA Managers and Supervisors Conference Tuesday, June 13, 8:30am to 4:30pm, at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock, AR.  

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Myths, Magic And Masterly: Path To Legislative Advocacy with Tim Orellano and Steve Schulte

NOARK

June 8, 2023

Springdale, Ar

Northwest Arkansas HR Association (Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale):  Myths, Magic And Masterly: Path To Legislative Advocacy with Tim Orellano and S…

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Compensation Panel - Ask the Experts with Karen Bagley, Janis Hadley Williams and David Crump

CAHRA

June 8, 2023

Little Rock, Ar

Central Arkansas HR Association (Little Rock Metro, Conway, Pine Bluff):  Compensation Panel - Ask the Experts with Karen Bagley (Arkansas BCBS), Janis Hadley Will…

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Communicating With Impact with Scott Sikora

WCASHRM

May 30, 2023

West Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual): Communicating With Impact with Scott Sikora of ASU Three Rivers |…

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Workplace De-escalation Master Class with Tim D. Keck

NOARK

May 12, 2023

Bentonville, Ar

Northwest Arkansas HR Association (Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale):  Workplace De-escalation Master Class with Tim D. Keck | May 12 at 10:00 a.m. - …

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Termination Safety with Tim D. Keck

CAHRA

May 11, 2023

Little Rock, Ar

Central Arkansas HR Association (Little Rock Metro, Conway, Pine Bluff):  Termination Safety with Tim D. Keck | May 11 at 11:30 a.m. | Union Tr…

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The New Census Data: Are Your New Goals Reasonable and Attainable with Judy Julius

WAHRA

May 9, 2023

Fort Smith, Ar

Western Arkansas HR Association (River Valley Region including Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood): The New Census Data: Are Your New Goals Reasonable and Attainable…

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Workplace Safety and Preparedness with Corporal Jamie Seaborn with the Jonesboro Police Department

NEASHRM

May 9, 2023

Jonesboro, Ar

Northeast Arkansas SHRM (Jonesboro, Paragould, Osceola):  Workplace Safety and Preparedness with Corporal Jamie Seaborn with the Jonesboro Police Department | May …

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Diversity with Minnie Lenox

WCASHRM

April 18, 2023

West Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual):  Diversity with Minnie Lenox | April 18&nb…

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Arkansas Employment Law & Legislative Affairs Conference 2023

Arkansas SHRM

April 13-14, 2023

Little Rock, Ar

We'd love for you to join us for the 21st Annual Employment Law and Legislative Affairs Conference on April 13 & 14, 2023!

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Fairness in the Remote Workplace

WAHRA

April 11, 2023

Fort Smith, Ar

Fairness in the Remote Workplace with Christine Hendrickson, VP of Strategic Initiatives at Syndio | April 11 at 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Lunch is served at 11:30 AM, Present…

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Troublesome Terms: Top 10 Practical Steps for Safe Terminations with Tim Keck of Safe Haven Security Group

WCASHRM

March 28, 2023

Hot Springs, AR

Troublesome Terms: Top 10 Practical Steps for Safe Terminations with Tim Keck of Safe Haven Security Group | March 28 at 11:30 a.m. | Ouachita Behavi…

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Cybersecurity Threats with Robert Williams, CEO of Compsys

NCASHRM

March 15, 2023

Searcy, AR

Cybersecurity Threats with Robert Williams, CEO of Compsys | March 15 at 11:30 a.m. | Searcy Chamber of Commerce | Register by emailing HERE.

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Empowering Women in the Workplace with Evette L. Allen Moore, Assistant Dean, DEI for the New York Institute of Technology

NEASHRM

March 14, 2023

Empowering Women in the Workplace with Evette L. Allen Moore, Assistant Dean, DEI for the New York Institute of Technology | March 14 at 12 Noon | Virtual | Register online HERE.

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Effective Conciliation and Mediation Strategies with Craig Leen, JD Partner with K&L Gates

WAHRA

March 14, 2023

Fort Smith, AR

Effective Conciliation and Mediation Strategies with Craig Leen, JD Partner with K&L Gates, Washington DC | March 14 at 11:30 a.m. (Program starts at 12 No…

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Workforce Dynamics - What to Expect in a Post-Pandemic, Early Recession Workplace with Steve Moseley

CAHRA

March 9, 2023

Little Rock, Ar

Workforce Dynamics - What to Expect in a Post-Pandemic, Early Recession Workplace with Steve Moseley, CEO Upper Right Leadership | March 9 at 11:30 a.m. | Uni…

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Mastering Verbal De-Escalation with Tim Keck of Safe Haven Security Group

NOARK

March 9, 2023

Springdale, AR

Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association (NOARK): Mastering Verbal De-Escalation with Tim Keck of Safe Haven Security Group | March 9 at 11:30 a.m. | Ark…

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2022 ARSHRM Conference Overview and 2023 General Assembly Preview

WCASHRM

February 28, 2023

WCASHRM February Meeting - Legal Update: 2022 ARSHRM Conference Overview and 2023 General Assembly Preview with Wayne Young | February 28 at 11:30 Virtual. Register Here

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Common Issues with FLSA Compliance with Audrina Lange

NCASHRM

February 15, 2023

Searcy, Ar

North Central Arkansas SHRM (Searcy, Batesville, Heber Springs): Common Issues with FLSA Compliance with Audrina Lange, Community Outreach & Planning Specialist wit…

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Mental Health in the Workplace with Sarah Sumpter

NEASHRM

February 14, 2023

Northeast Arkansas SHRM (Jonesboro, Paragould, Osceola):Mental Health in the Workplace with Sarah Sumpter, Director of Clinical Services at St.

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Intersectionality of Race and Gender in Hiring and Pay Equity Analyses

WAHRA

February 14, 2023

Fort Smith, Ar

Speaker is Meredith Gregston, JD with Duane Morris, LLP, Austin, Texas | February 14, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Lunch is served at 11:30 AM, Presentation begins at 12 Noon)&n…

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2023 Legislative & Legal Update and What is On the Horizon

CAHRA

February 9, 2023

Little Rock, AR

Thursday, February 9th, 11:30am at Union Train Station, Little Rock Topic:  2023 Legislative & Legal Update and What is On the Horizon with H. Wayne Young, J.D…

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The Three Things Employees Really Want: The New Hierarchy of Needs

NOARK

February 9, 2023

Springdale, Ar

Northwest Arkansas HR Association (Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale): The Three Things Employees Really Want: The New Hierarchy of Needs SPEAKER: Brian Sore…

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Non-escalation/ De-escalation Conflict Management

WCASHRM

January 31, 2023

Non-verbal Non-escalation/ De-escalation Conflict Management with Logan Lee January 31 at 11:30 a.m. | Virtual | Register online HERE.

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Designing, Engaging, & Leading Dream Teams

CAHRA

January 12, 2023

Little Rock, AR

Designing, Engaging, & Leading Dream Teams with Dr. Brad Cousins of Ingage January 12 at 11:30 a.m. | Union Train Station | Register online HERE.

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Legal Update with Wayne Young

NOARK

January 12, 2023

Springdale, AR

2022 ARSHRM CONFERENCE OVERVIEW AND 2023 GENERAL ASSEMBLY PREVIEW Legal Update with Wayne Young January 12 at 11:30 a.m. | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield in Springdale | Register online HERE.

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Your Best Matters with Tony Lucius

NEASHRM

January 10, 2023

Your Best Matters with Tony Lucius | January 10 at 12 Noon | Virtual | Register online HERE.  

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Marijuana in the Workplace: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Employers in Arkansas

WAHRA

January 10, 2023

Fort Smith, AR

Western Arkansas HR Association (River Valley Region including Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood): Marijuana in the Workplace: Ethical and Legal Considerations for …

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