February 1, 2011
Greetings HRMA Membership,
We started out the year with the January guest speakers from the Albuquerque Economic Development discussing Economic Update and the Role of Human Resources Professionals in the Albuquerque Metro Area's Growth. One key reminder for me was one of the most important skill sets for HR professionals - to be resourceful. Understanding your resources, identifying what is available for organizational use, and knowing when/how we may best utilize those resources are important for HR professionals.
60 Day Legislative Session (January 18 - March 19, 2011)
We are in the midst of a tough legislative session where budget cuts, limited resource allocations, and tough decisions are being determined that impact the state of New Mexico. Legislative updates will be brought to you by David Larson, Vice President for Legislative Affairs for Northern New Mexico Human Resources Association, and Whitney Warner, Vice President of Legislative Affairs for HRMA, on a weekly update for the duration of this legislative session. Please stay tuned via www.hrmanm.org. Please ensure that your email address is updated on the website so that you may receive timely relevant information regarding New Mexico's legislative activity.
SHRM 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition
Just friendly reminders to register now for the SHRM 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition for the best rates and before hotels are booked. The conference will be held on June 26 - 29 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. To register for the conference visit
http://annual.shrm.org
Post HR Job Openings on the HRMA Website
Did you know that you could post a job opening with your organization on the HRMA website for four weeks? If you are a member of HRMA, the cost to your organization is only $99 (nonmembers are $199). Go to www.hrmanm.org and click on the HR Careers tab. When you post an HR job it will appear on the following websites: HRMA; SHRM NM; Northern NM SHRM Chapter; Jobing.com New Mexico; Jobing.com Albuquerque; NM Healthcare Human Resources Association; Native American Human Resources Association; New Mexico Diversity Jobs; and typically will be picked up by Indeed. What a bargain! Please encourage your organization to utilize this diversity recruitment resource. Also, if you are looking for a job in the field of HR, please view the current job openings on the HRMA website. Thanks to Jobing.com for their partnership with HRMA in providing this opportunity for HR professionals throughout the state.
Renew Your HRMA Membership
Please remember to renew your membership if you have not done so already in 2011. The renewal will offer you the member rate for the luncheons and other valuable discounts and resources! As a reminder, renewals are due in January of each year.
Volunteer Opportunities for You!
I continue to encourage you to get involved in a committee. The Vice Presidents of the HRMA Board are looking for HR professionals who are motivated to make a difference and advance the profession of HR. You may find Board Member contact information at www.hrmanm.org click on About section then on Board of Directors.
Upcoming Speaker in February
Hope to see you at our next chapter meeting on February 15, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Our guest speakers will be Vince Harrison and Bob Casey who will present "Violence in the Workplace and Effective Use of Investigators." This session will identify the potential threat of an employee or other persons. Proactive steps will be introduced to take before and after termination (i.e. background investigations, reference checks, etc.) to prevent violence in the workplace.
Have a great February!
Denise Montoya, MA, SPHR
President, Human Resources Management Association of New Mexico
