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Welcome to the Southwestern Iowa Chapter of SHRM

We are an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.

We welcome your use of this site as a resource, and encourage you to check back frequently for updated information. We also encourage your involvement and suggestions about all of our activities, on the web and off.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting or event!

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Supporting Employees During a Hurricane

Fri, 26 May 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic may have helped employers prepare for--but alos be more susceptible to--hurricanes and the destruction they can create.... Read more

Is a Companywide Vacation Right for Your Organization?

Fri, 26 May 2023
If employees don't take their allotted vacation, how can an employer make sure they take time off to refresh themselves,... Read more

Ask HR: What Does It Mean to ‘Make Mental Health Mainstream’?

Fri, 26 May 2023
How can employers reduce the negative stigma surrounding caring for mental health and give mental health the same priority as... Read more

Viewpoint: The Best Way to Reward Employees for Sharing Good Ideas

Fri, 26 May 2023
Companies can increase not only the volume but also the quality of employee suggestions and ideas by offering rewards and... Read more

    Our Focus

    • To provide a forum for the professional and personal development of our members
    • To provide an opportunity to develop leadership, management, public speaking and group decision making skills
    • To provide an arena for the development of trust relationships where common problems can be discussed and deliberated
    • To provide an opportunity to focus on current human resource management issues of importance to members
    • To provide a focus for legislative attention to state and national human resource management issues
    • To provide information gathering and dissemination channels
    • To provide a pool of human resource management leaders for continuing succession in the chapter