Chicago SHRM

Chicago SHRM is the largest Chicago Chapter of SHRM, with nearly 1,000 members. Join our vibrant community shaping the future of HR in Chicagoland

Since 1954, we've supported HR professionals with essential resources, networking, and growth opportunities.

10/08/2026

Joining a professional association is easy. Getting the most out of it is easier when you know where to start.

Chicago SHRM's New Member Orientation is your inside look at the chapter: what we offer HR professionals at every career stage, how to get involved, and who you'll be learning alongside. You'll meet chapter leaders and connect with other new and prospective members in a relaxed, early-morning setting.

Wednesday, October 28 | 7:45–9:15 AM
Neal Ge**er Eisenberg

Register: https://bit.ly/4Augk1o

10/06/2026

Who's guiding you through the fog? Meet the panel for "Talent Forward: Sourcing in Scary Times!" 🎃

Bojan Balaban, VP People Operations, Verano (Moderator)
Mike Aronson, VP Global Talent Acquisition, Johnson Controls
Amalie Mitchell, VP of Delivery, LHH Recruitment Solutions

They'll cover what's changing in recruiting and the sourcing tactics top teams use to find, attract, and engage quality candidates. They'll also tackle the tough parts, like candidate ghosting and shrinking pipelines.

October 21st | Virtual
FREE for Chicago SHRM members | $50 for non-members
Earn 1.0 SHRM PDC and 1.0 HRCI recertification credit

Register: https://bit.ly/4irMvYS

10/01/2026

AI is changing how work gets done. Is your organization's approach to talent keeping up?

Our next CHRO Roundtable, Redefining Work in an AI Era, brings senior HR leaders together to talk through what's changing in how work is designed, staffed, and led.

Facilitators Thiago Licias De Oliveira (Founder & Chief Talent Officer, Unmaze) and Lisa Harrison (Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry) will guide a candid, interactive session that blends practical insight with peer discussion. Bring your real-world challenges, hear how other CHROs are handling them, and leave with strategies you can put into action right away.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 | Zoom
Free for qualified Chicago SHRM members

This roundtable is exclusively for CHROs, Chief People Officers, and the most senior HR leader at their organization. All registrations are reviewed and verified.

Save your seat: https://bit.ly/3V8mBzK

09/29/2026

New to Chicago SHRM, or thinking about joining? Our New Member Orientation is the perfect place to start.

Join us to:
-Learn how Chicago SHRM supports HR professionals at every career stage
-Meet our Chapter leaders
-Connect with new and prospective Members
-Find the best ways to get involved and make the most of your Membership

Wednesday, October 28 | 7:45-9:15 AM
at Neal Ge**er Eisenberg
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4Augk1o

09/24/2026

No tricks here... just the treats your talent strategy needs. 🎃

Between candidate ghosting, shrinking pipelines, and a talent market that keeps shape-shifting, recruiting can feel downright spooky right now. The good news? The right strategies can take the fear out of it.

Join Chicago SHRM for "Talent Forward: Sourcing in Scary Times!", a Halloween-themed webinar where a panel of talent leaders breaks down the biggest shifts reshaping recruiting and the modern sourcing tactics top teams are using to find, attract, and engage quality candidates.

-FREE for Chicago SHRM members | $50 for non-members
-Earn 1.0 SHRM PDC & 1.0 HRCI recertification credit

Your guides through the fog:
Bojan Balaban, VP People Operations, Verano — Moderator
Mike Aronson, VP Global Talent Acquisition, Johnson Controls
Amalie Mitchell, VP of Delivery, LHH Recruitment Solutions

Don't let modern recruiting haunt you. Join us if you dare. 🕷️
Register: https://bit.ly/4irMvYS

09/23/2026

Join us for our next CHRO Roundtable: Redefining Work in an AI Era, an interactive conversation built for senior HR leaders who are rethinking how work gets designed, staffed, and led in the age of AI.

Facilitators Thiago Licias De Oliveira (Founder & Chief Talent Officer, Unmaze) and Lisa Harrison (Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry) will lead a mix of practical insight and peer discussion. You'll trade perspectives with fellow CHROs, work through real-world challenges, and leave with strategies you can put to use right away.

Save your seat: https://bit.ly/3V8mBzK

Thursday, October 22, 2026
On ZOOM | Free for Qualified Chicago SHRM Members

This one's exclusive to CHROs, Chief People Officers, and the most senior HR leader at your organization. All registrations are reviewed and verified.

09/18/2026

If you're a one-person HR department, or running HR at a company with under 100 employees, you know how much it helps to connect with people who actually get it. That's what this series is built for.

Join Chicago SHRM next Tuesday, September 23, for an exclusive Legal Update presented by our partners at Laner Muchin, designed specifically for HR practitioners at smaller organizations. It's a relaxed, virtual session where you can stay current on the legal landscape and swap notes with peers navigating the same day-to-day challenges you are.

A few details:
Free for Chicago SHRM members
Open to HR practitioners only
Held virtually on Zoom

Save your spot: https://bit.ly/4xFLOQq

09/16/2026

Recruiting feeling like a haunted forest lately? Shifting talent markets, candidate ghosting, vanishing pipelines… the old sourcing playbook just isn't working.

Join Chicago SHRM for "Talent Forward: Sourcing in Scary Times!", a Halloween-themed WEBINAR built to help talent professionals navigate modern recruiting with confidence. Our expert panel will unpack the biggest shifts reshaping today's talent landscape and share the innovative sourcing strategies top recruiters are using to find, attract, and engage quality candidates, without getting spooked!

FREE for Chicago SHRM members | $50 for non-members
🕸️ Earn: 1.0 SHRM PDC & 1.0 HRCI recertification credit

Featuring:
Moderator, Bojan Balaban, VP People Operations, Verano
Panelist, Mike Aronson, VP Global Talent Acquisition, Johnson Controls
Panelist, Amalie Mitchell, VP of Delivery, LHH Recruitment Solutions

Join us if you dare. 🕷️ Register now: https://bit.ly/4irMvYS

09/10/2026

Curious about Chicago SHRM membership but not sure where to begin? Want to get more involved and grow your network, but don’t know how? Our orientation is the perfect first step. You’ll learn more about our organization, meet our leaders, connect with new and prospective members, and start building your Chicago SHRM network right away. Kick off your day with fresh ideas, positive energy, and a community invested in your success.

Discover how Chicago SHRM can help move your career forward - starting now. Join us on September 17! We can’t wait to welcome you: https://bit.ly/4i6LjKl

09/08/2026

If you're the entire HR team, or navigating HR at a company with under 100 employees, you know how valuable it is to connect with people who get it. That's exactly what this series is for.

Join Chicago SHRM on September 23 for an exclusive Legal Update presented by our partners at Laner Muchin, built specifically for HR practitioners in smaller organizations. Come for a virtual, relaxed, collaborative session where you can stay current on the legal landscape and connect with peers facing the same day-to-day challenges you are.

✅ FREE for Chicago SHRM members
👥 HR practitioners only
ZOOM (Virtual)

Save your spot: https://bit.ly/4xFLOQq

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