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Inspiring leaders to elevate their organizations through people! MAHRA was affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management in 1973.

The Manchester Area Human Resources Association was originally formed in 1954 by a small group of local professionals who were interested in sharing information and experiences about personnel issues. MAHRA currently maintains a membership of over 170 members representing a diverse range of professionals working in the interests of human resource management for private and public organizations of

all types and sizes, as well as education and various service firms that contribute to the needs and goals of the profession. To satisfy this professional diversity, and as a means of responding to the ever-changing demands of the field, the chapter serves its members by conducting monthly program meetings, seminars, professional accreditation opportunities, and social events. In addition, MAHRA provides information on legal and legislative matters and representation to state and national human resources associations. MAHRA is a local to the Greater Manchester Area serving HR Professionals, Business Professionals with HR Management responsibilities, and the only NH Master’s level HR Student Chapter. MAHRA is a Non-Profit 501(c)(6) and one of seven local chapters across New Hampshire. MAHRA has been recognized over the years for the SHRM Excel Chapter and SHRM Foundation Chapter Champion. MAHRA continues to give back to the Greater Manchester Area through a 2-year Non-Profit Partnership commitment with Families in Transition. Some top considerations for those that join MAHRA:

HR or Business Professional with HR Interest within the Greater Manchester Area
Strengthening your HR Professional Network
Maintain HRCI Accreditation
Expanding knowledge of the HR Field
Giving back to other HR Professionals via volunteer leadership
Join a leading HR association to advance your career
Enjoyment of the entire experience

05/29/2026

Don’t miss the FINAL event of the program year!

Join us at the beautiful Oscar Barn Venue for an evening of post-work collaboration, cocktails (or mocktails), and great conversation as we wrap up an incredible year together.

Let’s celebrate, connect, and head into summer with a bang!

This is one event you won’t want to miss!

Both/And HR: The power of holding tension instead of picking sides

How many times has your organization swung from one extreme to the other? Rigid structure to total flexibility. Data obsession to gut decisions. Flat teams to steep hierarchy. And how many times have you, as an HR professional, been asked to "fix it" by pushing everyone to the opposite side?

Here's what we've gotten wrong: most of our toughest challenges aren't problems to solve. They're paradoxes to manage.

In this highly interactive session, we'll explore the concept of polarities (what Brené Brown calls "paradox" in her new book Strong Ground) and discover why trying to eliminate tension often makes things worse. Together, we'll identify the polarities showing up in your organizations, map them using a simple visual tool, and practice introducing "nudges" that help you get the best of both sides instead of swinging wildly between them.

You'll walk away with practical language and tools to use with your leaders, helping your organization move from either/or thinking to both/and solutions. Because the goal isn't to pick a side. It's to stand in the tension and leverage what both sides offer.

Join Kate Soucise https://www.joydrivenconsulting.com/ for a MAHRA both/and event- an interactive program followed by networking! https://mahra.org/event-6516187

05/27/2026

We are so excited to announce our MAHRA Membership Drive in Partnership with Pivot Creative!

05/26/2026

Kate Soucise helps leaders and teams fall in love with their work and working together. As Founder of Joy Driven Consulting, she brings 15+ years of HR and organizational development expertise from companies like Novartis, Vertex, Bottomline Technologies, and Apellis Pharmaceuticals.

Serving both corporate and non-profit/faith-based organizations, Kate’s approach is different. Instead of focusing on what’s broken, she amplifies what’s already working. With a Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, she’s led teams through rapid growth, restructuring, and transformation

But credentials only tell part of the story. Kate’s true gift is fostering open, trusting, and collaborative relationships that bring out the best in people. Her energy and co-creative facilitation style help teams discover refreshingly creative solutions, even in the face of difficult decisions.

When she’s not helping teams thrive, Kate can be found crafting, baking, and creating memories with her husband and two sons in Plaistow, NH. She believes that joy at work starts with joy in life - and that teams who can be authentic and have fun together achieve extraordinary results.

05/20/2026

We are so excited to announce our MAHRA Membership Drive in Partnership with Pivot Creative Management!

05/19/2026

We are excited to partner with the GMC and support Business Unboxed presented by ACCESS! Earn SHRM and HRCI credits while connecting with community members and leaders! First up in the series is Elizabeth Edwards, Chief Influence Officer of Affective Intelligence.

Register here: https://ow.ly/esLF50Z1iX1

05/18/2026

MAHRA Network Job Posting Alerts!

Sheehan Phinney
- Receptionist - Manchester, NH
https://ow.ly/TiPv50Z1cn0

Arcadia
- Director of Operations - https://arcadiafinancialgroup.bamboohr.com/careers/48
- Director of Client Experience & Hospitality - https://arcadiafinancialgroup.bamboohr.com/careers/45

05/14/2026

Both/And HR: The Power of Holding Tension Instead of Picking Sides- join Kate Soucise, Founder of Joy Driven Consulting (https://www.joydrivenconsulting.com/) an interactive program followed by networking! https://ow.ly/E4tc50Y1t4G

Both/And HR: The power of holding tension instead of picking sides

How many times has your organization swung from one extreme to the other? Rigid structure to total flexibility. Data obsession to gut decisions. Flat teams to steep hierarchy. And how many times have you, as an HR professional, been asked to "fix it" by pushing everyone to the opposite side?

Here's what we've gotten wrong: most of our toughest challenges aren't problems to solve. They're paradoxes to manage.

In this highly interactive session, we'll explore the concept of polarities (what Brené Brown calls "paradox" in her new book Strong Ground) and discover why trying to eliminate tension often makes things worse. Together, we'll identify the polarities showing up in your organizations, map them using a simple visual tool, and practice introducing "nudges" that help you get the best of both sides instead of swinging wildly between them.

You'll walk away with practical language and tools to use with your leaders, helping your organization move from either/or thinking to both/and solutions. Because the goal isn't to pick a side. It's to stand in the tension and leverage what both sides offer.

05/11/2026

Be Intentional with your HR Leadership! Don't miss our virtual May Lunch & Learn with Danielle Shroyer, Founder of Engage HR and an Intentional HR Leader (www.engage-hr.com).

Register here: https://www.mahra.org/event-6516179

05/06/2026

Thank you sponsors! You don't want to miss our 3rd Annual Healthcare Forum 'Good Disruption' - there is still time to register https://ow.ly/hFzv50YOvkg

05/05/2026

We are excited to introduce our 'Good Disruption' Keynote Speaker at our 3rd Annual Healthcare Forum - John Chabot, VP of Sales at Surest! You don't want to miss this!

Register Here: https://www.mahra.org/event-6516193

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