Check Out the HRSWC Educational Sessions Schedule

The complete schedule of educational sessions and speakers at the HRSouthwest Conference, Oct. 25 – 28, is now available online at hrsouthwest.com/sessions. Explore more than 100 sessions led by thought-leading, subject-matter experts. Start planning out your conference experience today!

Networking Opportunities Abound at HRSWC

In addition to superior educational offerings, the HRSouthwest Conference provides numerous formal and informal networking opportunities. Registered attendees are encouraged to attend these events sure to grow your professional network, including:

• HRSWC Happy Hour – Sunday, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Frankie’s Sports Bar & Grill (Sundance Square)
• Welcome Reception – Monday, 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM, Marketplace
• Closing Reception – Tuesday, 5:30 PM – 7:15 PM, Ballroom
• Student Lounge – Dedicated area in the Hub for student attendees to network with each other. HR professionals with open intern or entry-level positions are encouraged to stop by.
• Wellness Club Activities – Use these informal settings to build relationships and have fun with other like-minded attendees. Sponsored by Executive Medicine of Texas, Inc.

 

The Fort Worth Human Resource Management Association (FWHRMA) has announced the recipient of the Second Annual Human Resource Professional of the Year Award is Ret Martin, SPHR, human resources manager at Autobahn Motorcars, with an award presentation during the 6th Annual Strategic Mindset Conference Luncheon held in Fort Worth on Friday, September 18.

The 14th Annual Texas SHRM Global HR Conference was held in Houston on September 9. Seasoned global HR professional and those new to a global HR role met at the Norris Conference Center for a day of networking and new learning.

Professionals, both HR practitioners as well as consultants, shared their ideas and insights regarding the latest topics of interest in the world of global HR. This one-day event was packed full of educational sessions, sponsor and exhibitor information, and networking opportunities.

The Hill Country Human Resource Management Association hosted their 3rd Annual Scholarship Fundraiser and professional development workshop on Thursday, September 10. Over 70 attendees gathered at the San Marcos Embassy Suites and Conference Center for a full day of information on HR best practices and leadership skills. The event will provide scholarships to Texas State Student SHRM chapter students and members to go toward tuition, student competitions, and SHRM activities.

McCoy College of Business Administration at Texas State was a Platinum Sponsor and they have an undergraduate and graduate HR program.

DallasHR will host its inaugural "Around Town" luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The program is designed to offer events at various locations in the city in a more intimate setting, making them more accessible for a greater audience. The luncheons will take place at the offices of pre-determined companies to hear about the innovative and exciting things that their HR leaders are focusing on and successfully accomplishing.

The pilot event will focus on research findings from Korn Ferry around succession management, the talent pipeline and the implications for employers. For more information, click here.

Lynne Stewart, Bruce Walker and Dustin Paschal (Dallas HR board members) talking about DallasHR on KVGI radio in Dallas.

Each month, the DallasHR board of directors selects one nominated volunteer to spotlight for his or her ongoing and valuable contributions to the organization.

presented by Jackson Lewis and the Texas Association of Business

Topics And Discussions Will Include:

• The Perks and Perils of Social Media in the Workplace
• Avoiding the next Wage-and-Hour Class Action or DOL Investigation: Understanding how your practices look to those interested in doing you harm
• Executive action and latest immigration-related news out of Washington
• Round and Round We Go: a roundtable on the top 10 concerns in the workplace

Panel Discussion Top Issues Include:

• The Holiday Party: Laughs, Libations and Liability
• All is NOT Fair in Love and War: Romance and Bullying in the Workplace
• Religion in the Workplace: Rights, Responsibilities, and What is Reasonable
  
• Latest developments on gender identity issues and cases

Click here for more info!

Postscript to the Supreme Court Ruling, EEOC v Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc.

A free seminar hosted by SHRM@A&M-SA

When: Wednesday, October 7, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Brooks City-Base Campus, Room 196, 2601 Louis Bauer Dr.

A panel discussion on:

• Case facts and lessons learned
• Islam, religion, ethnicity, politics, and radicalization
• Civil liberties and religious freedoms
• Dealing with threats and intimidation

The Learning Event is hosted by our student SHRM@A&M-SA chapter in partnership with the College of Business and Texas SHRM (State Council for the Society for Human Resource Management). The event has also been selected by Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson as an inauguration week event celebrating her appointment as the University's second president.

The event will feature panelists Chris Scherer, employment and labor law attorney; Sarwat Husain, president, San Antonio chapter, Council for American-Islamic Relations; Sahar Aziz, ACLU board member and associate professor, Texas A&M University School of Law; and Anthony Trevino, interim chief of police, city of San Antonio.

Click here for more details!

When: October 21, 2015
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Conference: 9:00 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Body Language - What is really being said? presented by Jody Holland
• Oh No! I can't believe they're in jail! What now? presented by Britton Brooks, Grayson County ADA
• Active Shooter presented by Sgt. Saaverdra, Grayson College

Conference is open to the public, but space is limited. Reserve your seats today for $129. For more information, please visit thrma.shrm.org. 

When: Thursday, November 5, 2015
Time: *8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Where: Victoria College's new Emerging Technology Complex

Professional presentations throughout the day include topics on:

• EEOC
• Employment law
• Legislative action roadshow
• Compensation
• Wellness

Meet with local vendors and enjoy door prizes, receive SHRM certification credits, and enjoy a networking catered lunch!

*Doors open at 8:30 a.m. — network and enjoy continental breakfast!

Registration: $75

For more details and to register, go to southtexas.shrm.org. 

Third Thursdays is a rotating series of dedicated networking events aimed at building and enhancing connections. On Oct. 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., join us at FireSide Pies in Plano.

There is still time for PHR's and SPHR's to add the SHRM-CP/SCP certification at No Cost. You can receive your SHRM certification today. If you are already PHR, SPHR and/or GPHR-certified click the link below to learn the 3 easy, No Cost, steps to add your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.