This week I had the pleasure of meeting Neil Bush, son of President George H W Bush. Mr. Bush is an accomplished international businessman and is the Chair of the Points of Light Board of Directors, an organization launched by his father to highlight the critical importance of volunteers in the success of individual lives and the life of our country.

Many employers ask applicants a very basic question such as "Have you been convicted of a felony in the last seven years?"

The majority of applicants with criminal offenses that would be relevant and of concern to the employer can often answer "no" to this question. I recommend that employers ask a much broader question. In Texas and most states, asking a broader question is still legal and advisable if the employer has sound policies for evaluating applicants’ criminal history.

What do Gov. Greg Abbott, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Mitch Beckman, president of HR Houston, all have in common? They are all featured welcoming newcomers to Houston in the city’s official Relocation Guide.

HR Houston, the state’s largest chapter, has worked diligently to integrate into the business community with great success. Mitch is an outstanding spokesperson for HR Houston and the HR profession throughout the city.

The Austin Human Resource Management Association (AHRMA) award-winning program is a creative and innovative program open to non-members designed to meet the development needs of professionals from novice to senior level. The SSEL class of 2016 is the largest class to date, with 27 highly motivated HR professionals from around the Central Texas area. Find out how you can apply for the 2017 class!

 

Tri-State SHRM, of Texarkana held its annual seminar Tuesday, March 9 at Texas A & M University, Texarkana.  Our speaker was Joe Bontke, the outreach manager and ombudsman for the Houston District office of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Mr. Bontke  gave a very informative and entertaining presentation on the subject of "Is Your Employer EECO Compliant: Hiring & Firing in 2016." We had HR professionals and supervisors from the area in attendance.

The AHRMA annual conference is the place where HR professionals find support from their peers and where companies can find meaningful exposure to the human resources market. The theme of this year’s conference is HR SuperHeRoes! We bring Human Resource professionals together from all types of companies and organizations, vendors, and educational experts to promote HR knowledge, networking, and the HR profession.

Topics will include general, business and global for a chance to earn up to eight (8) continue education units for both your SHRM and HRCI certifications. Register now and take advantage of early bird pricing! Early bird pricing ends April 30, 2016!