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ARSHRM State Council Meeting
Arkansas SHRM
December 7, 2023
Mount Magazine, ARARSHRM State Council Meeting
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.
Why Hire Foreign Nationals? Navigating OPT and H-1B to Secure Work Authorization for International Applicants
WAHRA
November 14, 2023
Fort Smith, ARWestern Arkansas HR Association Why Hire Foreign Nationals? Navigating OPT and H-1B to Secure Work Authorization for International Applicants with H. Heidi Son, Esq.
NWA Supervisor's Conference
NOARK
November 9, 2023
Springdale, ARNorthwest 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.
Supervisor's Seminar
NEASHRM
November 7, 2023
Jonesboro, ARNortheast Arkansas SHRM Supervisor's Seminar | November 7 at 7:30 a.m.-4:30 pm. | Embassy Suites in Jonesboro | Register HERE.
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.
CAHRA 2023 Work Matters Leadership Forum
CAHRA
November 3, 2023
Little Rock, ARCentral Arkansas HR Association CAHRA 2023 Work Matters Leadership Forum - Navigating the Winds of Change - Embracing Transformation during the Great Resignation …
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.
ARSHRM State Conference & Expo
Arkansas SHRM
October 18-20, 2023
Fort Smith, ARWith 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.
ARSHRM State Council Meeting
Arkansas SHRM
October 17, 2023
Fort Smith, ARARSHRM State Council Meeting
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.
West Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual)
WCASHRM
September 26, 2023
Hot Springs, ARWest Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual): Active Shooter.....Assess, Mitigate & Protect!
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.
North Central Arkansas SHRM (Searcy, Batesville, Heber Springs):
Arkansas SHRM
September 20, 2023
Searcy, ARNorth Central Arkansas SHRM (Searcy, Batesville, Heber Springs): TBA | September 20 at 11:30 a.m.| Searcy Chamber of Commerce | Register by email HERE.
Northwest Arkansas HR Association
NOARK
September 14, 2023
Springdale, ARNorthwest 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.
Central Arkansas HR Association (Little Rock Metro, Conway, Pine Bluff):
CAHRA
September 14, 2023
Little Rock, ARCentral Arkansas HR Association (Little Rock Metro, Conway, Pine Bluff): Empowering through Expectations with panel discussion | September 14 at 11:30 a.m. | Union Train…
Northeast Arkansas SHRM (Jonesboro, Paragould, Osceola):
NEASHRM
September 12, 2023
Jonesboro, ARNortheast 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…
Rethinking Employee Benefits:
WAHRA
September 12, 2023
Fort Smith, ARWestern Arkansas HR Association (River Valley Region including Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood): Rethinking Employee Benefits: Why Salary and Vacation Won’t…
Rethinking Employee Benefits: Why Salary and Vacation Won't Cut It
WAHRA
September 12, 2023
Fort Smith, ArThe competition for talent has never been tighter. And developing an attractive benefits package has never been more important.
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.
WCASHRM Managers Seminar
WCASHRM
August 24, 2023
Hot Springs, ArWest Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual): Managers Seminar | August 24 at Hot Springs Convention Center| Register online HERE.
2023 Arkansas Fiduciary Summit
NOARK
August 22, 2023
Rogers, ArJoin us for the 2023 Arkansas Fiduciary Summit!
TBA
NCASHRM
August 16, 2023
Searcy, ArNorth Central Arkansas SHRM (Searcy, Batesville, Heber Springs): TBA | August 16 at 11:30 a.m.| Searcy Chamber of Commerce | Register by email HERE.
How Soon Will AI Take Over The World?
CAHRA
August 10, 2023
Little Rock, ArChris Hill is a Director of IT at Windstream Communications, where he specializes in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.
Legislative Update with Steve Schulte of Schulte Law
NEASHRM
August 8, 2023
Jonesboro, ArSteve Schulte-SHRM-SCP, President of FirstStaff, has been active in the Arkansas business community for over twenty five years.
Troublesome Terminations: Top 10 Strategies for Safe Terminations
WAHRA
August 8, 2023
Fort Smith, ArWhether you are the employer or the employee—no one relishes the termination process.
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…
ARSHRM State Council Meeting
Arkansas SHRM
July 21, 2023
ARSHRM State Council Meeting via ZOOM
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Go Deep To Climb High - Bridging The Gap Between Corporate Culture And Front-Line Managers with Bethany Gaboury
WCASHRM
June 27, 2023
Hot Springs, ArWest Central Arkansas SHRM (Hot Springs, HSV, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Glenwood, Mena, Benton, Virtual): Go Deep To Climb High - Bridging The Gap Between Corporate Cultur…
Actionable Empathy: Driving Inclusion with Empathy with Sharon Steed
WAHRA
June 13, 2023
Fort Smith, ArWestern Arkansas HR Association (River Valley Region including Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood): Actionable Empathy: Driving Inclusion with Empathy with Sharon St…
TBA
NEASHRM
June 13, 2023
Northeast Arkansas SHRM: TBA | June 13 at 11:30 a.m. | Virtual | Register online HERE.
2023 CAHRA Managers and Supervisors Conference
CAHRA
June 13, 2023
Little Rock, AR2023 CAHRA Managers and Supervisors Conference Tuesday, June 13, 8:30am to 4:30pm, at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock, AR.
Myths, Magic And Masterly: Path To Legislative Advocacy with Tim Orellano and Steve Schulte
NOARK
June 8, 2023
Springdale, ArNorthwest Arkansas HR Association (Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale): Myths, Magic And Masterly: Path To Legislative Advocacy with Tim Orellano and S…
Compensation Panel - Ask the Experts with Karen Bagley, Janis Hadley Williams and David Crump
CAHRA
June 8, 2023
Little Rock, ArCentral Arkansas HR Association (Little Rock Metro, Conway, Pine Bluff): Compensation Panel - Ask the Experts with Karen Bagley (Arkansas BCBS), Janis Hadley Will…
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 |…
Workplace De-escalation Master Class with Tim D. Keck
NOARK
May 12, 2023
Bentonville, ArNorthwest Arkansas HR Association (Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale): Workplace De-escalation Master Class with Tim D. Keck | May 12 at 10:00 a.m. - …
Termination Safety with Tim D. Keck
CAHRA
May 11, 2023
Little Rock, ArCentral Arkansas HR Association (Little Rock Metro, Conway, Pine Bluff): Termination Safety with Tim D. Keck | May 11 at 11:30 a.m. | Union Tr…
The New Census Data: Are Your New Goals Reasonable and Attainable with Judy Julius
WAHRA
May 9, 2023
Fort Smith, ArWestern Arkansas HR Association (River Valley Region including Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood): The New Census Data: Are Your New Goals Reasonable and Attainable…
Workplace Safety and Preparedness with Corporal Jamie Seaborn with the Jonesboro Police Department
NEASHRM
May 9, 2023
Jonesboro, ArNortheast Arkansas SHRM (Jonesboro, Paragould, Osceola): Workplace Safety and Preparedness with Corporal Jamie Seaborn with the Jonesboro Police Department | May …
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…
Arkansas Employment Law & Legislative Affairs Conference 2023
Arkansas SHRM
April 13-14, 2023
Little Rock, ArWe'd love for you to join us for the 21st Annual Employment Law and Legislative Affairs Conference on April 13 & 14, 2023!
Fairness in the Remote Workplace
WAHRA
April 11, 2023
Fort Smith, ArFairness 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…
Troublesome Terms: Top 10 Practical Steps for Safe Terminations with Tim Keck of Safe Haven Security Group
WCASHRM
March 28, 2023
Hot Springs, ARTroublesome 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…
Cybersecurity Threats with Robert Williams, CEO of Compsys
NCASHRM
March 15, 2023
Searcy, ARCybersecurity Threats with Robert Williams, CEO of Compsys | March 15 at 11:30 a.m. | Searcy Chamber of Commerce | Register by emailing HERE.
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.
Effective Conciliation and Mediation Strategies with Craig Leen, JD Partner with K&L Gates
WAHRA
March 14, 2023
Fort Smith, AREffective 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…
Workforce Dynamics - What to Expect in a Post-Pandemic, Early Recession Workplace with Steve Moseley
CAHRA
March 9, 2023
Little Rock, ArWorkforce 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…
Mastering Verbal De-Escalation with Tim Keck of Safe Haven Security Group
NOARK
March 9, 2023
Springdale, ARNorthwest 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…
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
Common Issues with FLSA Compliance with Audrina Lange
NCASHRM
February 15, 2023
Searcy, ArNorth Central Arkansas SHRM (Searcy, Batesville, Heber Springs): Common Issues with FLSA Compliance with Audrina Lange, Community Outreach & Planning Specialist wit…
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.
Intersectionality of Race and Gender in Hiring and Pay Equity Analyses
WAHRA
February 14, 2023
Fort Smith, ArSpeaker 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…
2023 Legislative & Legal Update and What is On the Horizon
CAHRA
February 9, 2023
Little Rock, ARThursday, 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…
The Three Things Employees Really Want: The New Hierarchy of Needs
NOARK
February 9, 2023
Springdale, ArNorthwest Arkansas HR Association (Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale): The Three Things Employees Really Want: The New Hierarchy of Needs SPEAKER: Brian Sore…
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.
Designing, Engaging, & Leading Dream Teams
CAHRA
January 12, 2023
Little Rock, ARDesigning, Engaging, & Leading Dream Teams with Dr. Brad Cousins of Ingage January 12 at 11:30 a.m. | Union Train Station | Register online HERE.
Legal Update with Wayne Young
NOARK
January 12, 2023
Springdale, AR2022 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.
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.
Marijuana in the Workplace: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Employers in Arkansas
WAHRA
January 10, 2023
Fort Smith, ARWestern Arkansas HR Association (River Valley Region including Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood): Marijuana in the Workplace: Ethical and Legal Considerations for …