Dear ASHHRA Colleagues,

Happy February! It’s hard to believe that 2015 is well underway. This is the month that we celebrate Black History and our heart! Plus it’s the month of Valentine’s Day. So there are many reasons to enjoy the color red this month. 

We are off to an exciting start to the year. The ASHHRA Board held its January meeting and retreat in Orlando, Florida, at the Marriott World Center, the site of this year’s annual conference. You are all in for a real treat at this wonderful property when you attend this year’s conference. It is beautiful and quite large with many things to do, including a golf course. Make sure to make your reservations early as you don’t want to miss out on our great conference or this wonderful hotel and property. 

As you know, this year’s theme is Strategic Leaders for Healthcare’s Future. One way for us as HR health care professionals to demonstrate our leadership is to show off our talents. Take an opportunity to showcase your successes and best practices. Make 2015 the year YOU get published! ASHHRA is always looking for your success stories for issues of the HR Pulse magazine. If you have a great story to share, please see the guidelines and complete the Call for Articles.

I wish each of you a wonderful February. Remember, spring is just around the corner!

Director, Human Resources

Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California