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ARSHRM State Conference & Expo
Arkansas SHRM
October 21-23, 2024
Hot Springs, ARARSHRM State Conference & Expo
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Eye on AI
WCASHRM
August 27, 2024
Van Buren, ARWe will delve into the real meaning of AI when it comes to being an integral part of the programs and what we need to do to dispel the biases regarding diversity and inclusion.
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19th Annual WCASHRM Managers Seminar
WCASHRM
August 22, 2024
Hot Springs, ARBorn out of need and demand, the Seminar is intended to educate and motivate primarily managers and supervisors - in areas vital to being a great manager/supervisor, and dealing with employment matters.
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AI And Humans: Shifting Mindsets from Competition to Collaboration
WAHRA
August 13, 2024
Fort Smith, ARThe impact of AI on business and its potential for displacing jobs has been perpetrating a new cycle of fear, similar to the one experienced in the ’80s when advan…
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The Wild West Comes Alive Again in the Modern Age in the Form of AI
CAHRA
August 8, 2024
Little Rock, ARThe work world has changed, and there’s no going back. Just like the untamed frontier of the past, AI has emerged as a powerful force that is reshaping our society, economy, and workplaces.
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Strategic Partners, not Police Officers: Building Credibility as an HR Professional
WCASHRM
July 30, 2024
For years HR Professionals have championed the need to have a "seat at the table."
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A Midsummer HR Roundtable
SAHRA
July 17, 2024
Monticello, ARHR change is moving faster than ever right now, so we decided that it is time to have a Midsummer HR Roundtable.
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Law & Order: HR Edition - Brand New Laws and Legislation and the Political Headache. Don't Become a Victim!
CAHRA
July 11, 2024
Little Rock, AR
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Employee Engagement Strategy: Aligning Workplace Behaviors to Organizational Outcomes
WAHRA
July 9, 2024
Fort Smith, AREmployee Engagement Strategy: Aligning Workplace Behaviors to Organizational Outcomes Presented by Kevin Sturm, FocalPoint Coaching (Founder), Washington, DC Have you ev…
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Arkansas SHRM July 2024 Newsletter
Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
July 8, 2024
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Employee Engagement, Empowerment, and Retention
WCASHRM
June 25, 2024
Hot Springs, ARExplore the research behind employee engagement and review real-world examples of how to increase retention through engagement.
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CAHRA Managers & Supervisors Conference
CAHRA
June 18, 2024
Little Rock, ARThe 2024 CAHRA Managers and Supervisors Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18th, from 8:30am to 4:30pm, at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock, AR.
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CAHRA June Meeting - HR's Role in Business Ethics
CAHRA
June 13, 2024
Little Rock, ARObjectives and program topics: The difference between legal mandates and ethical principles; Select laws with ethical obligations; Policies and Procedures for ethical co…
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Labor Law Update: Pregnant Worker Fairness Act (2023)
WAHRA
June 11, 2024
Fort Smith, ARJoin Christopher Hooks as he reviews the progress in America’s workplaces as we approach the one-year anniversary of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
AI Contemporary Reshaping HR/ Legal
NEASHRM
June 11, 2024
Jonesboro, ARGuest speaker will be H. Wayne Young, Friday Eldredge & Clark LLP. The meeting will be held at JK Products North America at 411 W. Washington Ave. Ste. B. and via zoom.
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Arkansas SHRM June 2024 Newsletter
Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
June 4, 2024
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Everyone Shapes Culture
WCASHRM
May 28, 2024
The truth is that everyone in the organization shapes culture.
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Arkansas SHRM May 2024 Newsletter
Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
May 15, 2024
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May Monthly Meeting - Take The Donut!
SAHRA
May 15, 2024
Monticello, ARSAHRA - May Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker Melissa Forziat To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/ozv-udio-xjbOtherwise, to join by phone, …
NEASHRM May Chapter Meeting
NEASHRM
May 14, 2024
Jonesboro, AREmployee Benefits "Outrageous Service" Guest Speaker: Jacob Still, The Hatcher Agency
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Financial Literacy: How Worker Knowledge Impacts the Workplace
WAHRA
May 14, 2024
Fort Smith, ARFinancial stress is wreaking havoc on workers. It affects their mental and physical health, as well as their working lives in numerous ways.
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High Performing Teams - Learn How to Build
CAHRA
May 9, 2024
Little Rock, ARDoesn’t it seem like some managers and teams make “it” happen, no matter what “it” is?
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TEAM EFFORT: ARKANSAS DWS UNEMPLOYMENT MODERNIZATION EFFORT
WCASHRM
April 30, 2024
Presentation of updates completed as part of the Unemployment Modernization effort, discussion of planned changes, and a call to action to all be good partners.
ARSHRM ELLA Conference
Arkansas SHRM
April 11-12, 2024
Little Rock, ARARSHRM ELLA Conference
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Compassion Fatigue: The Real Cost of Caring
WAHRA
April 9, 2024
Fort Smith, ARHas your fuse shortened? Has your management team lost its luster? Do you long for the pre-pandemic workplace culture where focus seemed easy and goals clearly attainable?
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Arkansas SHRM April 2024 Newsletter
Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
April 4, 2024
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Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention
WCASHRM
March 26, 2024
Hot Springs, ARThis presentation is designed to shed light on the horrific act of human trafficking/modern-day slavery. There are more people enslaved today than at any time in history.
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SAHRA March Meeting
SAHRA
March 20, 2024
El Dorado, ArMicrosoft Teams meetingJoin on your computer, mobile app or room deviceClick here to join the meetingMeeting ID: 221 834 096 433Passcode: 9JheEo Download Teams | Join on…
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Legal Update: What is New, Updated, or Causing Legal Problems for HR Professionals
CAHRA
March 14, 2024
Little Rock, ARAudra Hamilton has more than 20 years of experience representing employers in all phases of litigation, arbitration and administrative conflicts.
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Improving Teamwork, Productivity, and Job Satisfaction
WAHRA
March 12, 2024
Fort Smith, ARHave you ever wondered why otherwise great team members struggle with certain assignments?
Culture Match Your Brand
NEASHRM
March 12, 2024
Jonesboro, AROrganizational Culture: "Culture Match Your Brand" Guest Speaker: Tina Gilbert, Founder of Next Level Training Solutions Group
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Arkansas SHRM March 2024 Newsletter
Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
March 6, 2024
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SAHRA February Meeting
SAHRA
February 21, 2024
Today’s meeting is at South Arkansas College - Center for Workforce Development; 3698 E. Main, El Dorado, AR; Room 121.
Leadership Development on Diversity
NEASHRM
February 13, 2024
Jonesboro, ARLeading Under Pressure: Managing Conflict in a Diversified Work Environment With a rich tapestry of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences in the workplace, d…
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Sleep Mastery: Better Sleep = Better Performance
WAHRA
February 13, 2024
Fort Smith, ARI'm tired. You're tired. Day shift. Night shift. Long weeks. Short weekends. Fatigued. Tired. Exhausted.? Stephanie Dalfanzo has a question for you: are you rested??
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Talent n' Pay Equity: Tips and Strategies to Make It Happen
CAHRA
February 8, 2024
Little Rock, ARLearn to:• Identify the job seeker experience• Why & How to Assess Pay Disparities• Improve Your BrandSummary: ?Why should I work for you? Who Are you? What is your pay structure?
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Arkansas SHRM February 2024 Newsletter
Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
February 5, 2024
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Legislative Update And What’s On The Horizon For 2024
WCASHRM
January 30, 2024
Hot Springs, AR
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The Cost of Lost Knowledge
CAHRA
January 11, 2024
Little Rock, ARWhat is Lost Knowledge? This section defines lost knowledge as the skills, experience, and expertise that become unavailable to an organization when a key employee leaves.
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Reinventing the Employee Handbook
WAHRA
January 9, 2024
Fort Smith, ARThis is not your average handbook update! Discover what’s new in the world of employee handbooks. Today’s workplace has evolved, and your employee handbook should too.
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Arkansas SHRM January 2024 Newsletter
Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
January 8, 2024
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