Dear ASHHRA Colleagues,

Happy February! 2016 gives us the gift of an extra day this month. Let’s make it count! We celebrate Black History and we get to Go Red for Women! Plus it’s the month of Valentine’s Day. Lots of reasons to wear red. 

I am really excited about what we have to look forward to in 2016. The ASHHRA Board held its January meeting and retreat in Grapevine, Texas, at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, the site of this year’s annual conference. Get ready to kick up you heals and enjoy yourself at this gorgeous property! It is quite the location for this year’s conference — the perfect location for connection; learning and renewal. 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 Nurturing Engagement in Shifting Landscapes.  As leaders, we model this approach through our interactions with others and by how we care for ourselves. As you reflect on the work that you do every day, connecting your caregivers to the missions of your organizations, please take a moment and showcase your engagement successes and best practices. 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. The days are staying lighter longer and spring will be here before we know it. Enjoy this time!

ASHHRA 2016 President

Director, Partner Integration

Providence Health and Services