Quarterly News from Kansas SHRM

June 2022

Hello fellow HR pros!

In last quarters newsletter David spoke of resilience. I don’t know about you but that word is used quite exhaustively these days. Because it has been and continues to be trying times in the world of HR. We’re still in the midst of a pandemic – one where we’ve been able to enjoy a bit of a reprieve but cases are starting to tick back up. Many organizations are still working thru vaccine requirements, remote work protocols, and more. Add to that the demand for labor in a time when there are more openings than people applying, higher costs for everything including salaries, much ado with legislation, and of course everything else in between. It’s a lot. Which is where Kansas SHRM comes in. We continue to provide best in class programming and resources to help you navigate this environment. Speaking of – have you signed up for the next installment in our free virtual diversity series? It’s a must if you’re working on DEI initiatives in your org. And though it seems far away, the 2022 Kansas SHRM State Conference is fast approaching! Our Manhappiness speaker line-up is stellar! For those of you who remember how awesome Paul Long’s presentation was in KC a few years ago – he’ll be back to MC for a day and share more about the Fundamism movement too!

If you’re reading this and have thought about volunteering on your local chapter board, or maybe you’re just now considering joining your local chapter – do it! The networking and resources can’t be beat. We’ll also have a few positions open at the state council level in 2023 so think about the role you could play in advancing the HR profession not just in your town, but statewide.

Now, I’m off to the SHRM Conference in New Orleans – excited to check in with thousands of HR peers from across the globe. If you’re going and want to connect please drop an email to office@ksshrm.org with your email address and phone number and I’ll reach out.

Keep up the great work I know ya’ll are doing!!

Makala Navarro, SHRM-CP, PHR, CPM

2021-22 Kansas SHRM Director-Elect

Kansas SHRM Diversity Series

Have you registered for the next session of the Free Diversity Series?

Ashlyn Lindskog from Martin Pringle Law Firm will be presenting "The Do's and Don'ts of creating, building, and maintaining a DIY DEI program" on Friday June 17, 2022.

You can register here!

Register now for the Kansas SHRM Annual Conference! The conference will be held in-person in Manhattan, with an On Demand option! We look forward to seeing you all September 14 - 16!

Nominations now being accepted!

Nominate a Kansas HR Professional for the Trombold Achievement Award!

This award was established in 1992 to recognize our state's HR Professionals who excel within their field and as volunteer leaders with SHRM and their community.

Individual must have 5 years HR experience
Be a National or Chapter member of SHRM
Preference will be given to certified professionals

Nominate the next Rising Star! This award was established in 2019 to recognize our state's promising HR Professionals in the early stages of their careers. Developed to honor the 30-year anniversary of KS SHRM's annual conference, this award is intended to reward emerging leaders in the HR profession to promote the importance of mentoring and fostering the HR leaders of the future.

Individual must be an active HR professional
Have less than 5 years experience
Be a member of a local chapter or National SHRM

NEW SHRM CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

SHRM certification eligibility criteria got a big makeover for 2022. If you perform HR duties of any kind, you could be a candidate. Here’s what you need to know…

You can apply to take the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification exam if you:

Have general HR-related responsibilities primarily in an operational role, such as implementing policies, serving as the HR point of contract, or performing day-to-day HR functions; or
Have a working knowledge of HR principles and practices; or
Are pursuing a career in the field of HR.

The SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) requirements has also changed. You are now eligible for the SHRM-SCP exam if you:

Have at least 3 years of HR work-related experience primarily in a strategic role (developing policies, overseeing the execution of integrated HR operations, directing the entire HR enterprise, or leading the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals); or
Have held the SHRM-CP credential for at least 3 years, and have acquired strategic-level work experience or are pursuing a strategic-level role.

Still not sure you have the knowledge base you need to pursue certification? Check out the new SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge^TM (SHRM BASK^TM), formerly the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge® (BoCK®). The SHRM BASK explains the key concepts of each competency and provides proficiency indicators for all HR professionals and proficiency indicators that are specific to the advanced HR professional.

For more information, including some samples questions, go to www.shrm.org/certification.

NEW WEBSITE!

Have you visited the KSSHRM website lately? We've updated it and want you to check it out! Take a look here: https://ksshrm.org/

COMING SOON!

Are you an employer searching for HR professionals to add to your team? Are you in HR and looking for a new job opportunity? Kansas SHRM has you covered! Job Postings coming soon to the KS SHRM website. Stay tuned!

Upcoming Chapter Events

Our Kansas Chapters are hosting incredible events all across the state! Many are happening virtually with the COVID challenges we are facing. You can click here or on the Affiliate Chapters tab to find any one of our chapters to be directed to their website to find upcoming events.