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Legislative Update: What Can We Expect Now That the Election is Over?

WCASHRM

November 26, 2024

Join us while we hear what we should be on the lookout for in upcoming months.

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NEASHRM Supervisor Seminar

NEASHRM

November 14, 2024

Jonesboro, AR

Space is limited. Sponsors and vendor booths still available.

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Restoring Hope in the River Valley: An Action Plan that Supports the Workforce

WAHRA

November 12, 2024

Fort Smith, AR

An initiative that began five years ago to reduce Arkansas’s high incarceration and foster care rates in Sebastian County has been so successful that it is being hailed as a national model.

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CAHRA Work Matters Leadership Forum - 6th Annual

CAHRA

November 1, 2024

Little Rock, AR

At CAHRA’s Sixth Annual Work Matters Leadership Forum, we will explore "Fostering Civility in the Workplace," focusing on the critical role leaders play in shaping…

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Detecting Deception - Virtual Event

WCASHRM

October 29, 2024

We will explore the 3 ways to detect deception during interviews, investigative document review, and interrogations. Detective Sergeant Mike Ruggiero has over 35 years of experience in law enforcement.

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ARSHRM State Conference & Expo   

Arkansas SHRM

October 21-23, 2024

Hot Springs, AR

ARSHRM State Conference & Expo   

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Arkansas SHRM October 2024 Newsletter

Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
October 18, 2024

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Professional Identity: Discovering One's True Self in the Workplace

WAHRA

October 8, 2024

Fort Smith, AR

This workshop aims to equip HR practitioners with the knowledge and tools to address professional identity challenges and foster an inclusive and innovative workplace culture.

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EEOC Overview with Edmond Sims

WCASHRM

September 24, 2024

Hot Springs, Ar

The presentation gives the audience an overview of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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The Future of Diversity

CAHRA

September 12, 2024

Little Rock, AR

Many businesses have publicly committed to fostering environments of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) among their employees.

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Music as a Metaphor for Leadership Success

WAHRA

September 10, 2024

Fort Smith, AR

*BYOD - Bring Your Own Drum! Leveraging music to explore leadership success, Bill leads participants on a musical journey that draws powerful connections between the musical world and workplace success.

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Arkansas SHRM September 2024 Newsletter

Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
September 5, 2024

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Eye on AI

WCASHRM

August 27, 2024

We 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, AR

Born 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, AR

The 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, AR

The 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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Arkansas SHRM August 2024 Newsletter

Arkansas SHRM Newsletter
August 2, 2024

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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, AR

HR 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, AR

Employee 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, AR

Explore the research behind employee engagement and review real-world examples of how to increase retention through engagement.

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SHRM Annual Conference 

SHRM

June 23-26, 2024

Chicago, IL

SHRM Annual Conference  

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CAHRA Managers & Supervisors Conference

CAHRA

June 18, 2024

Little Rock, AR

The 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, AR

Objectives 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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AI Contemporary Reshaping HR/ Legal

NEASHRM

June 11, 2024

Jonesboro, AR

Guest 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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Labor Law Update: Pregnant Worker Fairness Act (2023)

WAHRA

June 11, 2024

Fort Smith, AR

Join Christopher Hooks as he reviews the progress in America’s workplaces as we approach the one-year anniversary of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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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, AR

SAHRA - 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, …

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NEASHRM May Chapter Meeting

NEASHRM

May 14, 2024

Jonesboro, AR

Employee 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, AR

Financial 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, AR

Doesn’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.

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ARSHRM ELLA Conference 

Arkansas SHRM

April 11-12, 2024

Little Rock, AR

ARSHRM ELLA Conference 

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State Council Meeting

Arkansas SHRM

April 10, 2024

Little Rock, AR

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Compassion Fatigue: The Real Cost of Caring

WAHRA

April 9, 2024

Fort Smith, AR

Has 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, AR

This 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, Ar

Microsoft 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, AR

Audra 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, AR

Have you ever wondered why otherwise great team members struggle with certain assignments?

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Culture Match Your Brand

NEASHRM

March 12, 2024

Jonesboro, AR

Organizational 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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Power To Pump: The Pump Act

WCASHRM

February 27, 2024

Hot Springs, AR

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State Council Meeting

Arkansas SHRM

February 23, 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.

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Leadership Development on Diversity

NEASHRM

February 13, 2024

Jonesboro, AR

 Leading 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, AR

I'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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SHRM Regional Council VLBM 

SHRM

February 8-10, 2024

Austin, Tx

SHRM Regional Council VLBM 

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Talent n' Pay Equity: Tips and Strategies to Make It Happen

CAHRA

February 8, 2024

Little Rock, AR

Learn 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, AR

What 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, AR

This 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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