Society for Human Resource Management hosts "Future of HR: What's Next for the Profession?"

***Thursday, September 26, 2013 11:30 AM to 1:00PM ***Please join us for our monthly meeting at the West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave, West Monroe.

Our Speaker this month is Sherry Johnson,
SHRM Field Services Director – Southwest Central Region (AR, LA, MO, OK, TX

Topic: “Future of HR: What’s Next for the Profession?”
Approved for 1-hour Strategic Business Management recertification credit by the HR Certification Institute”

THE FUTURE OF HR: WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE PROFESSION? For most organizations today, the business focus has shifted from short-term survival to long-term sustainability as the U.S. and global economy continue to recover slowly from the 2008-2009 recession. Achieving sustainability will be a true test of HR leadership in the uncertain economy ahead. In this presentation, you will explore four major challenges HR professionals are facing today and a two-part strategy for turning the challenges into opportunities for your organization. In addition, you will look at a case study of Deloitte LLP, where the strategies have brought impressive bottom-line results, as well as employee retention, engagement, and productivity. This one hour presentation is pre-approved for HRCI strategic credit.

Sherry L. Johnson, SPHR Field Services Director – Southwest Central Region (AR, LA, MO, OK, TX) Society for Human Resource Management Sherry Johnson, PHR is Field Services Director in the Southwest Central Region for SHRM and is based in Round Rock, Texas – in the Austin area. She supports the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Sherry serves as SHRM’s staff liaison to the Government Affairs Core Leadership Area and the Large Chapter Presidents Group; and, she is a member of the SHRM Speaker’s Bureau. Sherry has worked in the HR profession for over 10 years with industry experience in not-for-profit community organizations, public education, and entrepreneurial experience as owner of a small business. Prior to joining SHRM as a staff member, she served as a volunteer leader for her local SHRM affiliated chapter and the Texas State Council. Sherry is an active community volunteer. She has served on her local district school board of trustees; she participated on a legislative advocacy group, working with state legislators to address educational issues affecting public school districts in Texas; and, for several years she served as the volunteer coordinator for the regional Special Olympics track meet. Sherry holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix; and, she received her Professional in Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute. She is a graduate of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Leadership Program, earning Master Trustee designation.

The cost for NELA-SHRM members will be $13 which covers the cost of the meal. The cost for non-members is $20 per person. Please RSVP as soon as possible to debbie.skeen@kellyservices.com.

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