SHRM Nebraska 2012 State Conference Registration now open!  Click here.

SHRM Mission  SHRM will be a globally-recognized authority whose voice is heard on the most pressing people management issues of the day - now and in the future.

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2012 HR Employee and HR Employer of the Year Awards (click the logo to apply)

It's time to celebrate the accomplishments of HR professionals and employees throughout the past year with the prestigious 2012 HR Employee and HR Employer of the Year Awards.  All submissions must be received by May 31.

Each year SHRM Nebraska state council honor the top professionals and companies who help make Human Resources a prominent, strategic partner.  

Past professional of the year winners, newest to older, include: Keli Royal, Dan Krick, Scott Messersmith, Becky Golden, Lee Elliott, Marsha Dreesen, John Dumonceaux, Ruth Jones, Steve Hodges, Jane Goertzen, Michael Mendenhall, Mary Crook, Nancy Conway, Ken Mattson, Doug McDaniel, Nancy Bleich, Cary Thorp, Vanessa Brown, Lee Lazure, Lovie Magruder, Marty Callaghan.  

Employers of the Year include: Kiewit, Madonna, Greater Omaha Chamber, Kenexa, Linweld, Olsson Associates, Ameritas, Lincoln Plating, First National Bank North Platte, Duncan Aviation, Union Pacific, City of Omaha, Mutual of Omaha, Call Interactive, Aliant Communications, Designer Blinds of Omaha, Lincoln General Hospital and Harris Laboratories.

VICTORY!  LB 959 Reference Immunity Bill passed unanimously!  Thanks to all the HR professionals who provided their support and expertise to the effort especially Chris Hedican, Scott Messersmith, Andy Kresha and Scott S. Moore.

2012 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE POW!!!  A great turnout for the 2012 Leadership Conference Jan. 26-27 in York, Neb.  The HR Community is in good hands with leaders learning ways to prosper the field of Human Resources in the state of Nebraska.  Local chapters will walk away with more ideas on networking, legislations, membership and community involvement.  Leaders, from left, are: Brenda Jones, Joel Scherling, Amy Spellman, Melissa Price, Judy Fischer and Kelly White.

SHRM NEBRASKA COUNCIL ADDS PROFESSIONALS The state council promotes and protects the human resource profession throughout the state thanks to the dedicated work of volunteer leaders.  In 2012, the council welcomes these new leaders:  Summer Parker, at large director; Marsha Dreesen, Foundation director; Bruce Stec, HRAM chapter president; Jenny Beaver, CAHRMA chapter president; Judy Ganoung, LHRMA chapter president; and Craig Garrett, CNHRMA chapter president.

HERE FOR YOU As SHRM’s State Council for Nebraska, we hope you fnd the information and resources you need here. Don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Council if you need more information or have a different need.  Visit the Society for Human Resource Management (www.SHRM.org) to learn about national initiatives and issues.  The SHRM Nebraska State Council serves the needs of the human resource management professional by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available to promote individual growth and to enable them to become more vital in their organization and communities. In addition, the Council is committed to advancing the human resource profession and the capabilities of all human resource professionals to ensure that human resources is an essential and effective partner in developing and executing organizational strategy.

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS WANTED!  SHRM Nebraska is now accepting requests for proposal for speakers/presenters for SHRM Nebraska Conferences.  Click here for our request for proposal form.  Interested parties also can send inquiries to Terri Winfrey, Terri@broptical.com. 

CHAPTERS SHINE WITH EXCELLENCE AWARDS  Hats off to HRAM, LHRMA and Central Nebraska HRMA on earning the Silver SHAPE Chapter Excellence Awards and to Norfolk HRA on earning the Bronze SHAPE Chapter Excellence Awards.  The North Central Region (which SHRM NE is a part of) was the most successful region as well.

WE'RE HONORED!  The Nebraska SHRM State Council is recognized nationally as an Honor Council.  By achieving this recognition, SHRM Nebraska State Council distinguishes itself as a national leader dedicated to the professional advancement of our members and the human resource management profession.  Selection as an Honor State Council indicates that Nebraska has achieved excellence in fulfilling its mission of:

• Serving as a conduit for communication between SHRM members and chapters.
• Coordinating chapter efforts at the state level.
• Facilitating services and programs for the collective interests of your state membership and chapter leaders and all SHRM members in the state.