March 1, 2011
Greetings HRMA Membership,
Chief Executive Officer of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Henry G. Jackson speaks out in the February 2011 HR Magazine about "Thought Leadership: What It Means to You" stating, "A thought leader today means more than speaking out for the profession. It means being recognized for innovative ideas that change the way business leaders think about their businesses, and for having the insight and foresight to know and influence what's next."
How is your organization planning for recruitment and retention of top talent; workplace flexibility; changing workplace demographics; integration of veterans in the workplace; implementation of legislative mandates; health care reform; rising health care costs; changes in retirement plans; the impact of social media; employee morale during this challenging economy; and other human capital challenges impacting organizations today? It is essential that HR professionals serve as thought leaders in any organization to balance the ever changing environment all while doing more with less. Opportunities do exist should we take on the challenge to think outside the box about our organizations' most valuable assets, human capital, and assist organizations to plan for what is next.
New Mexico Legislation
The 60 day legislative session continues through March 19, 2011. You may view legislative updates regarding New Mexico's legislative activity that might impact the local business environment. Go to hrmanm.org, click on Resources then on Legislative to stay abreast of current information.
2012 SHRM New Mexico Conference and Social Media
A committee of dynamic HR professionals in New Mexico is in the midst of planning for the upcoming conference a year from now. Please mark your calendars for March 26 - 27, 2012, at the Sandia Resort and Casino. For more information regarding what to look forward to, please go to shrmnm.org. You can learn more about conference updates by following the conference on Twitter at SHRM_NM, or by searching #SHRMNM2012. Please tag all conference related posts with #SHRMNM2012. You may also join SHRM New Mexico on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Possibility Thinking: Neuroscience Meets Business
Join us on Friday, March 25, 2011, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, to learn several amazing facts about your brain from the latest neuroscience research. Learn how the brain functions and how to manage its normal tendencies that can lead to incredible improvements in both your business and personal life. You may register today at hrmanm.org (HRMA members discounted rate of $99; all others are $149).
Dan Gerry will provide a glimpse into the training noted above at the upcoming HRMA luncheon meeting to be held on March 15, 2011, from 11:30 am - 1 pm at Embassy Suites. He will share innovations from neuroscience research that will enable you to build and maintain more productive relationships with your key stakeholders. You may register on line today at hrmanm.org. We look forward to seeing you there.
Spring is on its way representing fresh starts! Have a great March.
Denise Montoya, MA, SPHR
President, Human Resources Management Association of New Mexico
