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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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White House Orders Review of Foreign Hiring by Federal Contractors

Wed, 12 Aug 2020
A recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump increases scrutiny of federal contractors’ use of temporary foreign workers in... Read more

Remote Work and ‘Partial Activity’ in France

Wed, 12 Aug 2020
If companies in France are facing financial difficulties, especially during COVID-19, they can file a request with the French government... Read more

Viewpoint: Returning Employees May Need Accommodations and Support

Wed, 12 Aug 2020
The pandemic has taken a toll on workers' physical and emotional health, and returning employees may require new accommodations. As... Read more

Top Employer Questions About Weed and the Workplace

Wed, 12 Aug 2020
Navigating the maze of state marijuana laws is complicated for employers that want to ensure a drug-free workplace. Can employers... Read more

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  • Race and Religion in the Work Place
    The recent events around the country have sparked more talk about race and racism in many areas of life. There has always been a division in the country regarding race and religion, but now more than ever may be the time to open discussions on these topics in the workplace.  Please take the time to...
    June 19, 2020

    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