VSHRM Valley Society for Human Resources Management

10/19/2026

Who's excited!? SHRM Day is almost here!

10/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended and shared feedback!

We're thrilled to hear that networking, audience participation, movement activities, and Dr. Kathy Snyder's presentation made such a positive impact.

We appreciate your engagement and look forward to seeing you at our next ValleySHRM event.

If you haven't provided your feedback, you can do so below ⬇️

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KWTQRXW

10/14/2026

Great conversations. Meaningful connections. A community that continues to grow. 💙

Yesterday, Valley SHRM brought HR professionals and people leaders together for our October meeting, Struggling Well, featuring Dr. Kathy Snyder.

Beyond the valuable discussion around stress, resilience, and wellbeing, we’re reminded of something equally important—the value of having a professional community to learn from, lean on, and grow alongside.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to make Valley SHRM such a great community!

Here’s to learning, connecting, and growing together!

10/06/2026

During the month of October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM is an annual recognition of the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce. This year’s NDEAM theme is "Celebrating Value and Talent," carrying the spirit of last year's celebration forward through 2026 in honor of America's 250th birthday.

We want businesses to understand who Michigan Rehabilitation Services is and how they help support them. Celebrating NDEAM gives them another opportunity to do so. During this month, they are presenting to businesses in their region.

See the flyer below: How We Help Support Business. The presentation takes place on October 26th, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. It is a TEAMS webinar, and they are offering 1.5-hour SHRM credits for those who need/want them.

Register here: ad5a85b0-74bf-4133-b434-0cacd7be58a9@d5fb7087-3777-42ad-966a-892ef47225d1?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad5a85b0-74bf-4133-b434-0cacd7be58a9@d5fb7087-3777-42ad-966a-892ef47225d1?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog

10/05/2026

🌿 Spark YOUR Wellness at the 2026 MISHRM State Conference!

A great conference experience includes taking care of YOU! Between sessions, networking, and all the excitement, make time to recharge, move your body, and find a little balance.

✨ Make Wellness Part of Your Conference Experience

🧘 Start Your Morning with Movement

Thursday, 10/22 | 6:15–7:00 AM: Yoga or High Intensity Workout + Grab & Go Breakfast
Friday, 10/23 | 6:45–7:30 AM: Yoga or High Intensity Workout + Grab & Go Breakfast

🚶 Get Outside & Connect

Wednesday, 10/21 | 5:45–6:30 PM: Networking Walk
Thursday, 10/22 | 5:00–6:00 PM: Networking Walk

🤫 Need a Quiet Moment? Visit the Quiet Room in River Overlook E to step away, reset, and recharge.

💚 Your Wellness Checklist
✔️ Stay hydrated
✔️ Move often
✔️ Pace your schedule
✔️ Make time for downtime
✔️ Step outside for fresh air
✔️ Wear comfortable shoes
✔️ Enjoy balanced meals

🥂 Cheers to Balance! Look for mocktails and non-alcoholic beverage options at the Exhibit Hall Kick-Off on 10/21 and the HR Extravaganza on 10/22.

📲 Find all the details! Search “Wellness” in the Whova Agenda for session information and ways to participate.

A little movement, a moment of quiet, or a refreshing connection can make a big difference. Spark YOUR wellness and make the most of your conference experience!

🧘 Yoga sponsored by Inspiring Inner Growth

10/05/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐧𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫!
Stress is something we all experience, but understanding how it affects the way we think, communicate, and interact with others can make a difference in how we navigate challenging moments at work.

On October 13, Valley SHRM will welcome Dr. Kathy Snyder, Director of the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition, for: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥: 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠
Dr. Snyder will lead an interactive conversation focused on understanding our natural stress response and using regulation, perspective, and connection to help ourselves and the people we support move through difficult moments.

For HR professionals and people leaders, this conversation is especially relevant. We’re often supporting others through change, conflict, uncertainty, and everyday workplace pressures while navigating our own stress along the way.
The goal isn't to eliminate stress. It's to build the skills to struggle well.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
📍 DoubleTree, Bay City
Join us! Registration is open ⬇️
https://lnkd.in/ghyveEfi

09/30/2026

HR professionals spend a lot of time supporting everyone else, but who supports HR?

We’re the ones employees come to with questions. Leaders call when situations get complicated.

We navigate conflict, change, compliance, culture, hiring, performance, and sometimes all before lunch. 😅

That’s one of the reasons having an HR community matters.

A place to connect with people who understand the work.
To exchange ideas.
To learn from each other.
To sometimes simply hear, “Yep, we’re dealing with that too.”

That’s what we hope Valley SHRM continues to be for HR professionals throughout our region. 💙

What do you value most about having a community of fellow HR professionals?

Share below; we’d love to hear from you. ⬇️

09/24/2026

What if you could plan your professional development for the entire year with one registration? 👀

Introducing the 2026–2027 Valley SHRM Pass!

One pass gives you access to 9 monthly meetings + 2 half-day seminars throughout the program year—giving you more opportunities to learn, connect, and grow alongside HR professionals from across our region.

And there’s something NEW this year 🎉

Pass holders can bring a non-Valley SHRM member guest FREE to one regular monthly meeting.*

Valley SHRM members save even more:
Members can use their discount code at checkout to purchase the pass for $325—a $70 savings.

If Valley SHRM is already on your professional development calendar, why register one meeting at a time?

Grab your 2026–2027 VSHRM Pass:

https://affiliate.shrm.org/vshrm/en/announcements/2026/2026-2027-vshrm-fast-pass

Who will you bring as your guest this year? Tag them below! ⬇️

*Seminars excluded.

09/21/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐧𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫!

Stress is something we all experience, but understanding how it affects the way we think, communicate, and interact with others can make a difference in how we navigate challenging moments at work.

On October 13, Valley SHRM will welcome Dr. Kathy Snyder, Director of the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition, for: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥: 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠

Dr. Snyder will lead an interactive conversation focused on understanding our natural stress response and using regulation, perspective, and connection to help ourselves and the people we support move through difficult moments.

For HR professionals and people leaders, this conversation is especially relevant. We’re often supporting others through change, conflict, uncertainty, and everyday workplace pressures while navigating our own stress along the way.

The goal isn't to eliminate stress. It's to build the skills to struggle well.
📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
📍 DoubleTree, Bay City

Join us! Registration is open ⬇️

https://lnkd.in/ghyveEfi

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09/16/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬.

Sometimes it looks like impatience. A shorter-than-usual response.
Difficulty focusing. Withdrawing from a conversation. Becoming defensive.
Or reacting more strongly than the situation might normally warrant.

In the workplace, those moments can easily be interpreted as an attitude, communication, or performance issue without considering what may be happening beneath the surface.

That doesn’t mean we excuse behavior or avoid accountability. But understanding how stress can influence the way people think, communicate, and interact can help us respond more effectively both as HR professionals and people leaders.

That's part of what we'll explore at our next Valley SHRM program ⬇️
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹: 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴
📅 Tuesday, October 13
📍 DoubleTree, Bay City
🎤 𝐃𝐫. 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐧𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

We’ll explore practical strategies for navigating stress, responding to difficult moments, and helping ourselves and others regain enough steadiness to move forward.

Registration is open: https://lnkd.in/ghyveEfi

How have you seen stress show up in the workplace in ways that weren’t immediately obvious?

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