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About Us

    SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Discover more at SHRM.org.

    Our Chapter

    SHRM of SWKS formed in Garden City to serve small business owners, human resource professionals and anyone else who deals with human resource issues in South West Kansas. We became an affiliate of Society for Human Resources Management on April 14, 2011. We also hold the honor of becoming the first Dual Member Release (DMR) Chapter in KS as of April 8, 2024.

    Our Mission

    To provide opportunities for professional growth through shared knowledge and networking.  We serve the businesses, communities and HR professionals in Southwest Kansas.

    Our Vision

    Empowering our members and communities by advancing Human Resources best practices.

    Chapter Meetings

    SHRM of SWKS strives to meet our mission & vision goals by hosting high-level presenters speaking on topics affecting businesses of any size. Interesting programs and round table discussios keep our members informed about current topics in human resources. We also sponsor area seminars on human resource-related issues.

    Join us on the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.  Our meetings begin with lunch and our presentations typically run from noon to 1:00 pm. We meet in the Endowment Room of Garden City Community College, which can be found at the Beth Tedro Student Center. (Located on the north side of Spruce Street between Campus Dr & JC Street.)

    Annual Conference

    Our Annual Business Leadership Meeting is typically held in October of each year in lieu of our regular monthly chapter meeting. This all-day event features 3+ guest speakers, as well as our annual fundraiser for the SHRM Foundation. Please see Meetings & Events for program and schedule details.

    Recertification Credits

    Chapter programs typically offer pre-approved PDCs towards recertification of both SHRM and HRCI credentials.

         

    Participation Fees 

    Please note that our participation fees have recently changed.

    Chapter Meetings:
    $  0  Chapter Members
    $15  Students
    $35  Non-Members

    Annual Conference:
    $125  EarlyBird (By Sept 30th)
    $150  Late Registration (Oct 1 or later)

    Non-Solicitation Policy

    SHRM of SWKS is committed to fostering a positive and collaborative environment for professional development and relationship building. To ensure a respectful and productive experience for all members, we encourage a focus on building connections and sharing expertese, rather than direct solicitation.

    Misuse of the Member Directory for overt solicitation and/or the sharing of member information with non-members without prior approval of the chapter leadershhip are strictly prohibited. Violations are subject to immediate cancellation of membership, without refund, and loss of all rights and priveleges. 

    Those interested in business development through marketing to chapter members are encouraged to take advantage of the partnership opportunities available.