Greater Baton Rouge Society for Human Resource Management

This week’s #MemberMonday Spotlight: Damenise Hardy! How long have you been a GBR SHRM member? 2 years What is your functional HR role? HR Generalist What has been your favorite Chapter Meeting topic and why? My favorite chapter meeting topics were “Window Work, Shapes and You” by Bianca Chandler and “How to Future-Proof Your Company: Engaging Generation Y & Z” by Dima Ghawi. Both were highly engaging and offered valuable insights, not only for personal growth but also for improving organizational strategies. What do you like most about being a part of GBR SHRM? What I enjoy most about being a part of GBR SHRM are the networking opportunities, the valuable insights and knowledge I gain, and Coffee Talks. Why did you join GBR SHRM? I joined GBR SHRM to expand my knowledge in the HR field, pursue developmental opportunities, engage in knowledge-sharing, and build a strong professional network. #HRProfessionals #SHRM

This week’s spooky #MemberMonday Spotlight: Brent Mangum, MPA, PHR! (the ketchup bottle) How long have you been a GBR SHRM member? 2 years What is your functional HR role? Talent/Workforce Development What has been your favorite Chapter Meeting topic and why? Making Culture Work. Every organization should have an HR strategy that embraces the differences that this new talent market presents in order to increase workplace happiness/loyalty and reduce employee/client turnover. Rebecca did a great job of showing how workplace assessments can provide a road map on how to build healthy cultures where every team member plays a part. What do you like most about being a part of GBR SHRM? I pride myself on being coachable and open-minded. HR roles ideally attract that same mentality, and I've made great friendships within the GBR SHRM Family. Why did you join GBR SHRM? The folks in SHRM represent a concentrated think tank that is largely responsible for recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining talent in our region. At a granular level, we all bear the burden of putting politics aside and progressing our city forward. GBR SHRM provides the platform where these movers and shakers can support each other so that our community can flourish and meet its potential. #HRProfessionals #SHRM

Want to learn more about how to attract, hire, and retain veterans? Register for our BVP-Build Veterans Program event next Friday, November 1, at 4099 Gourrier Ave, Room 100, Baton Rouge: https://buff.ly/4fhoyyr. Sponsored by Coeur Workforce Solutions #HRProfessionals #SHRM

Don’t forget to nominate an organization for our Excellence in Inclusion & Diversity Award! The deadline is October 25: https://lnkd.in/gDSyBw9y. #HRProfessionals #SHRM

This week’s #MemberMonday Spotlight: Brittany Brock! How long have you been a GBR SHRM member? 4 years off and on What is your functional HR role? HR Director/ Chief Diversity Officer What has been your favorite Chapter Meeting topic and why? My favorite topics are based around culture and diversity. What do you like most about being a part of GBR SHRM? I love being able to network and attend monthly meetings. Many of these meetings have been refreshing and have given me the energy to add on to what I have implemented in my current workplace. Why did you join GBR SHRM? I joined GBR SHRM so that I could continue to grow professionally in a world that is everchanging. #HRProfessionals #SHRM

Don’t miss these upcoming events! There’s still time to register for today’s webinar and other events on our calendar at https://lnkd.in/gQBuFevx. #HRProfessionals #SHRM

We had a great meeting yesterday with Yvette Black Marsh, Ph.D. looking at practical ways to elevate HR impact and shifting perspectives. Thanks to Ochsner for joining us as a community partner and Jacqueline Walls with Edward Jones for being our meeting sponsor! #HRProfessionals #SHRM

Some of our board and members wore pink at today's chapter meeting for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth! #HRProfessionals #SHRM

As a part of Substance Abuse Awareness month, we are proud to offer our members this virtual special programming update to discuss the issues and impacts of Fentanyl in our community. Login to your member account at gbrshrm.org to register for the link. #HRProfessionals #SHRM

This week’s #MemberMonday Spotlight: Kim M Wyble, M.S., SPHR! How long have you been a GBR SHRM member? 5 years What is your functional HR role? HR Consultant What has been your favorite Chapter Meeting topic and why? I really enjoyed Melissa Thompson’s talk on “Planting Seeds for Success & Goal Setting.” I feel that it is important to have goals and a strategy as you progress through your career. What do you like most about being a part of GBR SHRM? I enjoy making connections with other HR practitioners and learning more about their impact on their companies. Why did you join GBR SHRM? Professional development has always been important to me and GBR SHRM is a great way to keep up my certifications and learn more about current HR topics. #HRProfessionals #SHRM