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The Portland Human Resources Management Association (PHRMA),is the local chapter for the national Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), PHRMA is the voice of human resources for the greater Portland metropolitan area business community. Consisting of over 1,000 active human resources professionals, PHRMA is designated a "100% Chapter" as all members are required to have dual PHRMA and SHRM affiliations.

There is a difference between talking about Fair Chance Hiring and hearing from the people doing the work.The people con...
09/02/2026

There is a difference between talking about Fair Chance Hiring and hearing from the people doing the work.

The people connecting employers with talent. Supporting individuals through reentry. Building workforce programs and employment opportunities. And the people who know firsthand what it means to rebuild after incarceration.

On September 16, we're bringing those perspectives together for Rebuilding Lives is How We Rebuild Community: An Invitation to Action.

Together, our panel brings perspectives you won't get from a policy guide or checklist.

Meet the panel:

Nancy Pance | Opportunity Oregon
Connecting employers with justice-impacted talent

Kyle Colleen Black | CREW
Lived experience of incarceration, reentry, and rebuilding

Kelly Haines | UPACT, Portland General Electric Clean Energy Workforce
Building skills and pathways into the workforce

Chase Bissett | Central City Concern
Helping people overcome barriers to meaningful employment

Michael Leslie | Central City Concern
Creating employment opportunities through social enterprise

Fair Chance Hiring isn't simple, and no single perspective can tell the whole story.

Come hear from people who know this work firsthand, ask the difficult questions, and leave with a clearer picture of what Fair Chance Hiring could look like within your organization.

September 16 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
The Standard – Auditorium | Portland
Lunch included | 1 SHRM PDC | 1 HRCI credit

We hope you'll be in the room.

Save your seat: https://bit.ly/4ptMFin

How long has SHRM certification been on your career goals list?Maybe you were waiting for work to slow down. For your sc...
09/01/2026

How long has SHRM certification been on your career goals list?

Maybe you were waiting for work to slow down. For your schedule to open up. Or for the right time to finally go for it.

But if you work in HR, you know there may never be a perfectly quiet time.

Your professional growth deserves a place on the calendar, too.

PHRMA's Fall Certification Study Group begins September 15 and gives you 13 weeks of structure, accountability, and support as you prepare for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam.

You'll have local SHRM-certified HR professionals in your corner, a community working toward the same goal, and a proven program with a 95% pass rate.*

If certification has been on your “someday” list, make this the fall you start.

Registration closes September 4.

September 15 – December 8
Tuesdays | 5:30–8:30 PM
Virtual via Zoom

Take the first step and register today: https://tinyurl.com/2s32w93m

*Pass rate is based on participants who completed the study group and sat for the exam. Individual results vary based on attendance and preparation.

A few moments from our latest PHRMA District Happy Hour Meet-Ups!Thank you to everyone who joined us across the region f...
09/01/2026

A few moments from our latest PHRMA District Happy Hour Meet-Ups!

Thank you to everyone who joined us across the region for an evening of conversation, connection, and community, and to our District volunteers who helped bring each gathering together.

Missed this one? Your next chance to connect locally is coming up soon!

District Networks Coffee Meet-Ups
October 8, 2026
Locations across the Portland metro area and Hood River

Save the date and join your local HR community for coffee!

Learn More/Register: https://tinyurl.com/3cd78cwr

A background check can tell us something about someone's past. But how much can it tell us about their potential?For ind...
08/26/2026

A background check can tell us something about someone's past. But how much can it tell us about their potential?

For individuals reentering the workforce after incarceration or transitioning out of homelessness, a criminal record or gap in employment can become a barrier before they ever have the opportunity to show an employer what they can do.

Fair Chance Hiring asks us to look closer at the decisions we make and the assumptions that may influence who gets considered.

It doesn't mean ignoring risk or lowering expectations. It means making thoughtful hiring decisions while recognizing talent that might otherwise be overlooked.

On September 16, PHRMA is bringing this conversation into the room with Rebuilding Lives is How We Rebuild Community: An Invitation to Action.

Hear from workforce development professionals, nonprofit leaders, employers, and people with lived experience as we explore the realities of Fair Chance Hiring and what it can look like in practice.

September 16 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
The Standard – Auditorium | Portland
Lunch included | 1 SHRM PDC | 1 HRCI credit

Who might your organization be overlooking?

Bring your questions. Hear from people doing the work. Leave with a clearer picture of what Fair Chance Hiring could look like at your organization.

Save your seat: https://bit.ly/4ptMFin

A big career goal deserves more than a study guide.Preparing for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP takes time, focus, and consist...
08/25/2026

A big career goal deserves more than a study guide.

Preparing for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP takes time, focus, and consistency. PHRMA's Fall Certification Study Group gives you the structure and support to keep going, even when life and work get busy.

For 13 weeks, you'll learn alongside HR professionals working toward the same goal while receiving guidance from local SHRM-certified instructors who know what it's like to prepare for the exam.

You'll get:

• Approximately 39 hours of live instruction
• The official SHRM Certification Prep System
• Practice questions and test-taking strategies
• Built-in structure and accountability
• A flexible, 100% virtual format
• A program with a 95% pass rate*

You bring the goal. We'll help you build the plan.

Fall Study Group: September 15 – December 8
Registration closes September 4.

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/2s32w93m

*Pass rate is based on participants who completed the study group and sat for the exam. Individual results vary based on attendance and preparation.

This month, we're recognizing Shari Henry as PHRMA's Volunteer of the Month!Shari found PHRMA while navigating a career ...
08/21/2026

This month, we're recognizing Shari Henry as PHRMA's Volunteer of the Month!

Shari found PHRMA while navigating a career transition and looking for something many HR professionals spend their careers helping create for others: connection.

She found it at her very first HR Think Tank. Before long, Shari was giving back herself, helping plan the Strategic Management Conference and stepping into her role as District 4 Lead.

Today, she helps create the same welcoming experience for other HR professionals, especially those walking into a room where building new connections can feel a little uncomfortable.

As Shari puts it, "When you're with your people and you're connecting from shared values, it doesn't have to be daunting or uncomfortable. It's actually joyful and inspiring."

Thank you, Shari, for the warmth, energy, and commitment you bring to the PHRMA community.

Read more about Shari's journey and what volunteering with PHRMA has meant to her: https://bit.ly/4q6cSVU

One week to go!The best HR conversations don't always happen in a conference room—they happen around a table with people...
08/20/2026

One week to go!

The best HR conversations don't always happen in a conference room—they happen around a table with people who understand exactly what you're navigating.

Next Thursday, PHRMA's Industry Networks are bringing together HR professionals for three unique, peer-led conversations:

🏛 Government Industry Network
Measuring HR Impact in the Public Sector

🏥 Healthcare Recruiters Industry Network
Hard-to-Fill Roles: What's Working?

👤 HR Department of One Industry Network
AI Strategy & Leave Compliance

These are informal, member-exclusive conversations designed to help you build connections, exchange ideas, and leave with fresh perspectives from peers who understand your work.

📅 Thursday, August 27
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM

Reserve your spot today:
https://ow.ly/r5FB50ZvfcI

We all see the challenges facing downtown Portland. As HR professionals, we're in a unique position to be part of the so...
08/19/2026

We all see the challenges facing downtown Portland. As HR professionals, we're in a unique position to be part of the solution.

A stable job can be one of the most powerful tools for helping someone rebuild their life and their community.

On September 16, PHRMA is bringing together nonprofit leaders, workforce development professionals, and people with lived experience for Rebuilding Lives is How We Rebuild Community: An Invitation to Action, an HR in 90 panel on Fair Chance Hiring.

We'll go beyond why this work matters and talk about what it actually takes for employers to do it thoughtfully.

How do you navigate background checks, insurance, and compliance? Address bias? Gain stakeholder buy-in? And once someone is hired, how do you build the onboarding and support needed for long-term success?

These aren't always easy questions. That's why we're bringing the people doing this work into the room.

September 16 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
The Standard – Auditorium | Portland
Lunch included | 1 SHRM PDC | 1 HRCI credit

Come hear the perspectives, ask the difficult questions, and explore the role HR can play in creating opportunity and strengthening our Portland community.

Save your seat: https://bit.ly/4ptMFin

Next week, you'll have the opportunity to build an AI assistant designed specifically for your HR work.Join AI enablemen...
08/18/2026

Next week, you'll have the opportunity to build an AI assistant designed specifically for your HR work.

Join AI enablement expert Julie Scotland for an interactive workshop focused on practical AI tools for Total Rewards and HR professionals.

You'll leave with:
✔ Your own AI coach
✔ Reusable prompts
✔ Practical workflows
✔ Confidence using AI responsibly

📅 August 26
💻 Zoom

Reserve your spot today:
https://tinyurl.com/5n823w28

Is this the year you become SHRM certified?You've built experience. You've tackled complex workplace challenges. Now it'...
08/18/2026

Is this the year you become SHRM certified?

You've built experience. You've tackled complex workplace challenges. Now it's time to earn the credential that showcases your expertise.

Whether you're looking to grow your career, increase your confidence, or prepare for your next opportunity, PHRMA's Fall SHRM Certification Study Group is designed to help you succeed.

✔️ 95% pass rate*
✔️ 13-week guided study program
✔️ Weekly instruction from local SHRM-certified HR professionals
✔️ Official SHRM Certification Prep System included
✔️ Live online sessions designed for busy HR professionals

📅 September 15 – December 8
💻 Virtual via Zoom
⏰ Registration closes September 4

Don't put your goals off another season—invest in yourself this fall.

🔗 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/2s32w93m

*Pass rate is based on participants who completed the study group and sat for the exam. Individual results vary based on attendance and personal preparation.

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