SHRM Rainier West

08/22/2026

🌳☀️ PICNIC IN THE PARK! ☀️🌳

Before summer slips away, come spend an afternoon with SHRM Rainier West for some fresh air, good food, fun, and even better company! 💙

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Columbus Park
5700 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98512

🎉 What’s waiting for you?
🌽 Yard games
🍪 Yummy snacks & desserts
🥤 Refreshing beverages
💬 Great conversation
😎 Relaxed end-of-summer fun!

And YES — partners, kids, and friends are welcome! Bring the crew and come hang out with your SHRM Rainier West community. (Just leave the furry friends at home this time. 🐾)

💥 Best part? It’s FREE!
SHRM Rainier West is even covering the park’s $10 per-car fee. Just let the parking attendant know you’re with the SHRM group. 🚗✨ Carpooling is encouraged!

Registration is free for members AND non-members, but please register ahead of time so we know how many snacks to bring! 🍪😉

👉 Grab your spot:
https://shrmolympia.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=73&ts=1786749944

Come for the snacks. Stay for the people. Leave with some new HR friends! 💙🌳

08/21/2026

🎓💙 Ready to take the next step in your HR career?

Whether you're growing your HR expertise or preparing to lead at a more strategic level, earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is a great way to invest in YOU!

SHRM certification can help you:

✨ Demonstrate your HR knowledge and skills
📈 Strengthen your professional credibility
💡 Build confidence in your HR decision-making
🚀 Prepare for new career and leadership opportunities
🤝 Join a community of SHRM-certified HR professionals

Your experience matters. Your growth matters. And your HR journey is just getting started!

💙 Learn. Grow. Lead.

Ready to explore SHRM certification?

👉 Learn more and get started: https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification

Already SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certified? Drop your credential in the comments and tell us what earning it has meant to you! 🎉

08/20/2026

🚀 Ready to Make a Difference in the HR Community? 🌟

Have you ever thought about serving on the SHRM Rainier West Board or becoming one of our valued Advisors? Now is the perfect time to get involved!

We're looking for passionate HR professionals and community members who want to help shape the future of our chapter. Whether you have leadership experience or simply want to share your talents, there's a place for you!

✨ Not sure which role is the best fit?
No problem! Apply for a General Position, and we'll schedule time to chat about your skills, interests, and goals. Together, we'll help you find the role that's right for you.

📋 View our current open positions (with more being added soon!) and apply today:
https://shrmolympia.org/2026_Board_of_Directors_-_Open_Positions

💙 Help us grow, support our HR community, and make a lasting impact across the South Sound. We can't wait to meet you!

08/19/2026

💙 Why SHRM & SHRM Rainier West Matter

HR is about so much more than policies, paperwork, and compliance. It’s about people, workplaces, leadership, and creating environments where everyone can succeed.

That’s why being connected to SHRM and SHRM Rainier West matters.

🌟 Stay informed. HR is constantly changing. SHRM helps us stay current on legislation, workplace trends, best practices, and the issues shaping the future of work.

📚 Keep growing. Whether you're working toward your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, building new skills, or simply looking for fresh ideas, professional development helps us become stronger HR professionals and leaders.

🤝 Build your HR community. SHRM Rainier West brings HR professionals together locally to learn, share experiences, exchange ideas, and build relationships with people who understand the challenges—and rewards—of working in HR.

📣 Have a voice. Advocacy matters. Together, we can stay informed about issues affecting employers and employees and help elevate the HR perspective in conversations that impact our workplaces and communities.

🌱 Find opportunities to lead. From volunteering and serving on committees to becoming an advisor or board member, SHRM Rainier West offers opportunities to get involved, develop leadership skills, and make a difference.

Most importantly, you don’t have to do HR alone.

Whether you’re new to HR, a seasoned professional, a student, a business leader, or somewhere in between, there’s a place for you in this community.

💙 SHRM connects us to the profession.
SHRM Rainier West connects us to each other.

Come learn, connect, grow, and help us build an even stronger HR community!

https://shrmolympia.org/index.php

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

**Spots are limited; reserve yours today**
🚨 Ready to take control of your to-do list? 🚨

Does your day feel like a constant juggling act? It's time to work smarter—not harder!

🗓️ Join SHRM Rainier West on Tuesday, August 18 for an engaging in-person chapter meeting where you'll discover how to Master the Eisenhower Matrix and strategically prioritize your personal and professional tasks. Learn practical techniques to reduce overwhelm, boost productivity, and focus on what matters most. 💡✅

Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or simply looking for better ways to manage your busy schedule, this session is for you!

🤝 Connect with fellow professionals, gain actionable insights, and leave with tools you can start using immediately.

🎟️ Reserve your spot today:
https://shrmolympia.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=70&ts=1784169565

We can't wait to see you there!

08/15/2026

🚀 Help Shape the Future of SHRM Rainier West! 🌟

Have you ever thought about serving on the SHRM Rainier West Board or becoming an Advisor? Now's your chance to make an impact on our HR community!

We're looking for passionate, creative, and dedicated volunteers to help us continue supporting HR professionals across our region. Whether you have leadership experience, a unique skill set, or simply a desire to give back—we'd love to hear from you!

✨ Not sure where you'd fit?
No problem! Apply for a General Position, and we'll schedule some time to get to know you, learn about your skills and interests, and help you find the role that's the best fit.

📋 View our current openings (with more positions being added soon!) and apply today:
https://shrmolympia.org/2026_Board_of_Directors_-_Open_Positions

Together, we can make a difference for our HR community. We can't wait to meet you! 💙

08/13/2026

Join today! https://shrmolympia.org/join