We will always welcome guests at our meetings, but in an effort to keep our low membership rates, our guest rate is $50 per meeting.  If you are thinking of attending as a guest to more than one meeting, we encourage you to become a member.

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Past Meetings

November Legal Panel presented by Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

 

November 10, 2021

 

7:15 AM to 10:00 AM

 

HYBRID Event! In Person at Prince Conference Center and Virtual via Zoom

With a massive shift in the labor market, employers have had to rethink how to attract and retain workers and what the workplace looks like. Our panelists will provide an update on legal developments as well as share insights on HR challenges.

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Getting Talent Back to Work - FREE event and Lunch Provided!

 

November 03, 2021

 

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

 

Virtual or In Person Options Available!
2780 44th Street
Wyoming, MI 49509

Do you struggle with staffing? Would you like to hear about how to reach a largely untapped pool of workers?

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Liquid Therapy - HR Networking Event

 

October 21, 2021

 

5:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Founders Brewing Company
235 Grandville Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Venue website

After-hours networking

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How to Fire a Terrible Employee

 

September 29, 2021

 

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

 

Zoom

In this program, we will discuss strategies to terminate employees who are underperforming in their jobs. Additionally, we will take a proactive approach to identifying and evaluating the processes which impact the decision to hire, manage, discipline, an

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Liquid Therapy - HR Networking Event

 

August 12, 2021

 

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

 

CityBuilt Brewing Company
820 Monroe Ave. NW, Ste 155
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Venue website

After-hours networking

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Diversity as a Business Strategy**Approved for Business Credits**

 

August 11, 2021

 

8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Virtual via Zoom

Developing an integrated diversity strategy and implementing it throughout organizational operations

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Ethics, Compliance, and Corporate Social Responsibility - The Critical Role of HR Professionals

 

July 21, 2021

 

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

 

Virtual via Zoom

*Approved for Business Credits* - Join us for this program that will focus on the planning and implementation of Ethics, Compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility in your organization.

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Regain Your Competitive People Advantage

 

June 09, 2021

 

8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Virtual via Zoom

Join us for his highly engaging presentation on how to build high-performing, healthy and satisfied teams!

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How to Create Employee Development Plans that Payoff

 

May 12, 2021

 

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

 

Virtual via Zoom

Join us for a virtual presentation by Michelle Steffes, she will help us evict the angry squirrel that lives in our brains!

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What Your CEO Wishes HR and TA Would Start Doing!

 

May 05, 2021

 

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

 

Virtual via Zoom

You will learn how to transform HR and talent acquisition (TA) that will help you deliver HR at a strategic level.

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Lunch and Learn: Curious about the HR Certification Process?

 

April 21, 2021

 

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

 

Virtual Information Session

Join AHRM Board Members and a Panel of HR professionals to talk about the SHRM Certification Process.

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Brushing up on Social Security for HR Professionals

 

April 14, 2021

 

8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Virtual via Zoom

Join us for a Virtual presentation by Theresa Busher and Kelly Draggoo from the Social Security Administration, they will help us understand Social Security so we can help our employees navigate this vast system.

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Burnout Protection Plan Workshop

 

March 25, 2021

 

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

 

Virtual

Whether you're working all day behind a mask or behind a screen we could all use a little relief from workplace burnout.

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March Networking Time

 

March 10, 2021

 

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

 

Zoom (separate link from Monthly Chapter Meeting)

Do you miss networking with your fellow HR peers? Schedule some time after our March chapter meeting to network and reconnect!

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The Essential Connection *Approved for Business Credits*

 

March 10, 2021

 

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

 

Virtual

Join us for an engaging presention presented by Monica Lloyd. It is essential to have a clearly defined people strategy with an intentional connection to the strategy of the business.

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Unemployment Insurance 101

 

February 26, 2021

 

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

 

Participants will receive the link to access the virtual platform the week of the event via email from the MMA.

Join MMA, the Association for Human Resource Management (AHRM) and the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) for a virtual discussion that will give you all the information you need to work successfully with the UIA on unemployment matters in 2021.

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Interviewing Skills Workshop (Family Promise/AHRM Event)

 

February 17, 2021

 

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

 

Family Promise
Virtual

Family Promise/AHRM Virtual Interviewing Event

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Bouncing Back and Bouncing Forward - Surviving and Thriving in HR

 

February 10, 2021

 

8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

 

Virtual

Join us for an virtual presentation by Bob VandePol and Jean Holthaus from Pine Rest. They will be giving us a greater understanding of the skills and activities that promote resilience and post-traumatic growth.

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Creating Unmistakable Culture to Win the War for TALENT

 

January 13, 2021

 

12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

 

Virtual

Join us for this great kick off to 2021 with a virtual meeting with Mike Novakoski! He'll share strategies, stories and lessons of his organizations journey of becoming Unmistakable!

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REFUND POLICY

If you are unable to attend a chapter event and wish to cancel your registration, you must notify the AHRM Board Secretary no later than the Friday prior to the event at 4pm. If you notify us prior to 4pm on the Friday prior to the event, you will receive a refund for your payment. If you are unable to notify us prior to this time, no refunds will be given. If you register for an event but choose to pay at a later date, but do not attend the event (or cancel within the specified timeframe) you will still be invoiced for the payment.