June 2022 note from the editor

    What an exciting June issue we have for you! It is chock full of highlights from recent SHRM Spring Conferences and previews of more to come! We have pictorial highlights from the 2022 Alabama SHRM Conference in Birmingham on May 2-4, highlights from the 25th Annual Mississippi Human Resource Resources (SHRM) Conference & Expo in Biloxi, also May 2-4. In addition, we have highlights from the ARSHRM Employment Law and Legislative Conference in Little Rock April 13-15.

    We have previews of the SHRM22 Annual Conference in New Orleans June 12-15, HR Florida Conference & Expo in Orlando August 28-31, the 38th Annual KYSHRM Conference in Louisville August 30-September 1. SHRM President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., is the keynote speaker at the SHRM Georgia State Conference & Expo in Savannah on September 28-30. The Tennessee SHRM Conference & Exposition is in Sevierville September 14-16. Tennesseans will also enjoy the Wimberly Lawson Labor & Employment Law Update Conference also in Sevierville November 17-18. Get your calendars updated and get ready to earn lots of SHRM and HRCI recertification credits!

    We are so pleased to introduce you to Art Gloria, who is SHRM Field Services Director for Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Art is responsible for fostering and promoting membership, educational programs, and services, advancing the profession of human resources, and creating a better world through better workplaces for all. SHRM focuses on creating better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. Art plays a vital role as an advocate for inclusiveness and diversity for all, he is committed to improving his community and the lives of others. His areas of keynote speaking include organizational alignment, leadership, and gender equality. Since 2014, Art has volunteered with the El Paso Society for Human Resource Management in various Volunteer Leader roles, including President. Those who know Art describe him as well-organized, industrious, and dedicated to boosting support to meet expanding requirements. He is a Trilingual and speaks English, Spanish, and French. You can catch Art in the SHRM booth at the SHRM22 Annual Conference in New Orleans!

    Watch your email for my monthly complimentary webinar sponsored by Data Facts that will be on June 23. You will earn 1.00 SHRM PDC and 1.00 HRCI Business credit. If you are not currently receiving our monthly email invitation, you can subscribe on our website at www.hrprofessionalsmagazine.com.

    Happy summer!

    cynthia@hrprosmagazine.com
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