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Join Holly Morreels at the PA SHRM Annual Conference for her breakout session: Meeting Employee Needs During Workplace Crises. Register today: https://www.pashrm.org/annual_conference.php

📝 Ready to elevate your HR career?

Fall certification prep is officially underway, and it’s the perfect time to invest in your growth. Whether you’re pursuing SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR, Fox School of Business at Temple University will help you build confidence, sharpen your expertise, and take the next step in your professional journey.

Enroll now at https://noncredit.temple.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=14173696

We are excited to share that one of Philly's own Krystina Daniels, Ed.D., SPHR will be a featured breakout session speaker at the 2026 PA State Council of SHRM Annual Conference!!

Is your organization learning fast enough to keep up with change?

In today's rapidly evolving workplace, organizations that prioritize continuous learning are better positioned to innovate, engage employees, and adapt to new challenges.

Join Krystina Daniels, Ed.D., SPHR, for an engaging breakout session:

Growth & Engagement – Becoming a Learning Organization

Designed for HR professionals, leaders, and executives, this session explores what it truly means to become a learning organization and why it matters more than ever in today's competitive business environment.

Attendees will learn how to:
✅ Define the characteristics of a successful learning organization
✅ Increase employee engagement through continuous learning
✅ Build a culture that supports collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation
✅ Create effective feedback loops that drive improvement
✅ Develop practical strategies that strengthen organizational resilience and adaptability
✅ Align learning initiatives with organizational goals and long-term success

Through real-world examples and actionable insights, you'll leave with practical tools to help transform your workplace into an environment where learning, growth, and innovation thrive.

📅 September 10-11, 2026
📍 Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center, Lancaster, PA

Ready to invest in your growth and the future of your organization?

Register today at: https://www.pashrm.org/annual_conference.php

The organizations that learn together grow together.

***New Episode Drop***

🎙️Data informs. People transform.

In Part 3 of HR Fresh Take podcast's special series, The Future of HR: Beyond Tech, we continue the conversation with our amazing guests, Samantha Bussard, Talent Officer at Compass Business Solutions, Kristi Straw, MBA - Executive Strategist, Founder of Lighthouse Leadership Consultants, and Jennifer McSherry, Senior Vice President and Client Advisor with Lockton Companies, to explore how HR is changing in a rapidly evolving workplace.

From AI and data to trust, empathy, and experiential leadership, we discuss people-centered leadership, business impact, data-informed decisions, and the power skills HR professionals need to create workplaces where people can thrive.

You can listen to the podcast using the link below or on your preferred podcast platform. 🔗https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054840/episodes/19592109

Part 3 - The Future of HR - Beyond Tech - HR Fresh Take Data informs. People transform. That's the future of HR.In Part 3 of HR Fresh Take’s special series, The Future of HR: Beyond Tech, recorded live at the 2026 Philly SHRM Symposium, host Dr. Jo continues the conversation with her guests,  Sama...

💛 August is National Wellness Month, and it’s the perfect reminder to slow down, recharge, and prioritize what keeps you grounded.

From building healthier routines to managing stress with intention, small daily choices can make a big impact on your overall well‑being.

Take time this month to invest in yourself — whether that’s a mindful break, a walk outside, better sleep habits, or simply saying “no” when you need to protect your energy.

Wellness isn’t a luxury. It’s a practice. And it starts with you. ✨

Mark your calendar for the 2026 PA SHRM Annual Conference!!

Enjoy three outstanding keynote presentations:
• Avish Parashar – Say "Yes, And!" to Empowering People and Driving Change
• Dr. Jeffrey Bullock – AI That Actually Works: Live Demos HR Can Use Monday Morning
• Kimberly Brown – Fear Means Go: Why Your Next Level Requires a Mindset Shift

Then customize your experience with breakout sessions covering today's most important workplace topics, including:
• AI in HR
• The future of work
• Change leadership
• Workplace culture
• Burnout prevention
• Crisis management
• Respectful communication
• Workplace inclusion
• Menopause in the workplace
• Legal and compliance updates
• FMLA
• Psychological safety
• Learning organizations
• Healthcare navigation
• Leadership growth and self-leadership
• Building high-performing cultures

And that's not all! You'll also enjoy:
✔ Networking with HR professionals and business leaders from across Pennsylvania
✔ An exhibitor marketplace featuring valuable resources and solutions
✔ Professional headshots benefiting the SHRM Foundation
✔ A networking reception
✔ An evening at the Lancaster Stormers baseball game

Take a look at the agenda and start planning your conference experience. The hardest part may be deciding which sessions to attend!

Register today and join us September 10-11 in Lancaster: https://www.pashrm.org/annual_conference.php

Healthcare costs are rising fast — but small- and mid-sized employers finally have real alternatives.

Join HUB International on Wedenesday, July 29, 2026, from 1–2 PM EDT for Beyond Fully Insured, a quick-hit webinar on smarter benefits funding strategies that give employers more control and transparency.

If you’re an HR or finance leader exploring options beyond the fully insured model, this session is for you.

🔗 Register now at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8344226083246797406?source=PHILLY+SHRM

🌟 Happy National Love is Kind Day! 💖 Philly is known as the "City of Brotherly Love". Let's celebrate the beauty of love and kindness today. Whether it's a warm hug, a heartfelt note, or simple acts of love, share joy with those around you! ✨ Spread good vibes and remember: kindness costs nothing but means everything.

Level-funded plans, medical stop-loss captives, reference-based pricing, self-funded plans & professional employer organizations are becoming more accessible to small- & mid-sized organizations, not just large corporations.

This Wednesday, July 29th, join HUB International benefits experts for a panel discussion on what it takes to move beyond fully insured model & leave with a clearer picture of what the path forward could look like.

Whether you're a finance or HR leader just starting to ask questions or actively evaluating your options, this session is for you.

Reserve your virtual seat today! https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8344226083246797406?source=PHILLY+SHRM