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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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Furloughed Workers May Lose FMLA Eligibility

Fri, 22 Jan 2021
Furloughs due to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in some workers losing eligibility to take Family and Medical Leave Act... Read more

Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Lockdowns

Fri, 22 Jan 2021
Employers can learn key lessons from the self-imposed and regional lockdowns in 2020, whether that’s the success of remote work... Read more

Class of 2021 Uniquely Prepared to Join the Workforce

Fri, 22 Jan 2021
​With the COVID-19 pandemic poised to continue deep into 2021, the next generation of professionals faces substantial challenges when entering... Read more

President Issues Executive Order on Increased Worker Safety During Pandemic

Fri, 22 Jan 2021
President Joe Biden issued an executive order Jan. 21 calling for increased protection of the safety and health of workers... 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