Heartland of Iowa SHRM

10/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our employment law update in partnership with the Heartland of Iowa SHRM and The Johnson Law Firm.

A special thank you to attorney Stu Cochrane for sharing his expertise and valuable insights on the latest employment law trends and regulations impacting today’s workplace.

We appreciate everyone who took the time to learn, connect, and stay informed. Thank you to our partners for helping make this event a success!

10/07/2026

Heartland members - if you are at the Iowa SHRM conference please meet us at the registration desk Thursday at 530 pm.

08/31/2026

Whether you're an HR department of one, new to the profession, or a seasoned HR leader, the Heartland of Iowa SHRM Chapter has something for you!

Join us each month for:
🌟 Relevant HR topics and timely updates
🤝 Meaningful local connections with fellow HR professionals
💡 Practical ideas you can take back to your workplace
💛 A welcoming, supportive community that understands the challenges and rewards of HR

No matter where you are in your HR journey, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

Come see why so many HR professionals across central Iowa call Heartland of Iowa SHRM their professional home. We'd love to welcome you to our next meeting!

2026 Membership:
$100 Non-National SHRM Member
$55 Dual Member

08/28/2026

🎉 New Opportunity for Heartland Chapter HR Professionals!

Heartland of Iowa SHRM is excited to offer a SHRM Certification Testing Scholarship to help support HR professionals on their certification journey.
Becoming SHRM-certified demonstrates your expertise, strengthens your credibility, and shows your commitment to advancing the HR profession.

Certification can help you:
✔ Advance your career
✔ Validate your HR knowledge and skills
✔ Increase your professional credibility
✔ Stay current with evolving workplace trends
✔ Expand your professional network

If you've been thinking about earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, now is a great time to take the next step.

📩 Applications are now available!
To request an application, email [email protected].

Invest in your future. Elevate the HR profession. We look forward to supporting the next group of certified HR leaders!

08/12/2026

We’re excited to share that Heartland of Iowa SHRM Chapter is transitioning to SHRM’s Dual Membership Release (DMR) model!

What does this mean for you?
Simply put: One transaction. One profile. Double the impact.

Soon, joining or renewing your local chapter membership will happen directly through SHRM National in a single, seamless step. No more keeping track of multiple invoices, separate renewal dates, or fragmented accounts.

07/16/2026

Whether you're an HR department of one, new to the profession, or a seasoned HR leader, the Heartland of Iowa SHRM Chapter has something for you!

Join us each month for:
✨ Relevant HR topics and timely updates
🤝 Meaningful local connections with fellow HR professionals
💡 Practical ideas you can take back to your workplace
💙 A welcoming, supportive community that understands the challenges and rewards of HR

No matter where you are in your HR journey, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

Come see why so many HR professionals across central Iowa call Heartland of Iowa SHRM their professional home. We'd love to welcome you to our next meeting!

2026 Membership:
$100 Non-National SHRM Member
$55 Dual Member

07/15/2026

🎉 New Opportunity for Heartland Chapter HR Professionals!

Heartland of Iowa SHRM is excited to offer a SHRM Certification Testing Scholarship to help support HR professionals on their certification journey.

Becoming SHRM-certified demonstrates your expertise, strengthens your credibility, and shows your commitment to advancing the HR profession.

Certification can help you:
✔ Advance your career
✔ Validate your HR knowledge and skills
✔ Increase your professional credibility
✔ Stay current with evolving workplace trends
✔ Expand your professional network

If you've been thinking about earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, now is a great time to take the next step.

📩 Applications are now available!
To request an application, email [email protected].

Invest in your future. Elevate the HR profession. We look forward to supporting the next group of certified HR leaders!

07/09/2026

Looking to connect with other HR professionals, expand your knowledge, and stay current on workplace trends? Join us at an upcoming SHRM chapter meeting!

We'd love to have you join us and experience what our chapter has to offer. We hope to see you at our next meeting!

Reach out for more information!

07/06/2026

The Iowa SHRM State Conference always provides great information around the things impacting todays workplaces. This year the conference will be held in Coralville, Iowa. Join us!

At the 2026 Iowa SHRM State Conference, we'll be exploring the challenges, opportunities, and innovations impacting today's workplaces.

Attendees can expect educational sessions focused on topics such as:
🔹 Talent Acquisition & Retention
🔹 Leadership & Professional Development
🔹 Employee Relations & Workplace Culture
🔹 Employment Law & Compliance
🔹 Total Rewards & Benefits
🔹 Organizational Strategy & Change Management
🔹 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
🔹 Employee Engagement & Well-Being
🔹 HR Technology & Workforce Trends

As we celebrate HR: The Greatest Profession, we're creating opportunities for HR professionals to learn, connect, and gain practical insights that can be applied immediately within their organizations.

📅 October 7–9, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
🔗 www.iashrm.org/stateconference

Register before August 31, to receive the Early Bird Discounted rate!

07/06/2026

Join us Wednesday, July 8, at 9 a.m. as we welcome Celina Peerman as she shares Doubt as a Catalyst for Change.

Zoom links have been sent to chapter members. If interested in joining us, please send the page a message. We will get you information about the session and how to join us for future chapter speakers!