The SHRM Foundation will award FIVE scholarships to SHRM members interested in attending the SHRM19 Annual Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas, NV June 23 -26. 

• Includes one scholarship to a professional who has done significant paid and/or volunteer work to support the Foundation’s mission of promoting inclusive workplaces

• Includes one Northwest Human Resource Management Association scholarship to a student member from Washington, Oregon or Alaska

Click HERE for more information and to see if you qualify!

Application window is January 15 - March 15, 2019
Results announced April 15, 2019

Questions about Certification? Ask Annette!

Annette Matthies, with Aspen Edge Consulting, LLC is the 2019 BAHRA Certification Director. She'd be happy to answer any questions you have regarding certification, re-certification, professional development and continuing education.Annette and her company work with businesses to increase their leadership bench strength and team effectiveness. Annette’s more than 25 years of experience spans across all facets of HR management. While in the corporate world she helped one business achieve the coveted Malcolm Baldrige National Quality award. Annette works with small, medium and Fortune 500 companies, supporting them to develop their employees into amazing, highly engaged, inspiring leaders. Contact her at [email protected]

SPRING SHRM-CP AND SHRM-SCP CERTIFICATION EXAMS NOW AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION

The SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP spring exam window is now open! The first step in selecting the right credential for you is to determine your eligibility. Eligibility for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP is based on your combination of education and HR-related work experience. For questions about the eligibility/process click the link for more information or ask one of our board members, and our Certification Chair Annette Matthies. You can email Annette at [email protected] BAHRA is fully supportive and highly encouraging of these certifications!

2019 Spring Exam Window: May 1 - July 15, 2019
Applications opened - January 2nd, 2019
Regular registration deadline - March 22, 2019
Late registration deadline - April 12, 2019

Did you know that SHRM has webinars coming up that you can earn PDCs for? Click the webcast titles below to register.

Background Screening Mistakes HR Cannot Afford to Make and How to Avoid Them

January 29, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
When creating a screening strategy, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the multitude of screening choices and providers in the marketplace. In this program, Madeline Laurano of Aptitude Research Partners provides guidance on how you can build the best background screening plan for your applicants and secure the quality hires you’ve worked so hard to get.
1 PDC

Leading HR Processes in the Digital Era

January 29, 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
Digital solutions give HR leaders a unique opportunity to change not only how the work gets done but also the experience they deliver. Learn about the challenges facing HR leaders today and why HR leaders need to think differently about the process of digital transformation.
1 PDC

Moving from Wellness to Wellbeing

January 30, 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT
Jim Purcell, former CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island will discuss how to design and implement strategic workplace wellbeing programs that provide results and improve employees’ physical, mental/emotional and financial states. You will get a practical roadmap for redesigning wellness programs via an evidence-based framework and real-world case studies that earn support from senior management.
1 PDC

Other Webcasts Available On Demand Click Here To See All Available Webcasts

Are you ready to grow professionally in 2019?

Hey Talent Acquisition Specialists! Did you know SHRM has a credential for you? You can become officially recognized as a Master of Strategic Talent Acquisition by earning the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential.

4 Steps to Earn the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential
1.  Purchase the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential package, which includes:
2.  Participating in the Talent Acquisition: Creating Your Organization's Strategy Seminar—available in-person and virtually!
3.  Enrollment in the six comprehensive SHRM eLearning courses on Talent Acquisition.
4.  A 50-question online Talent Acquisition knowledge assessment to pass.
It’s that easy!