Utah SHRM

05/12/2026

Investing in Mental Health is a Team Effort. 💚

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health isn't just a personal matter, but rather a professional priority that impacts how we lead, collaborate, and grow.

Swipe through the images below for actionable tips you can use today:

✅Practice Self-Compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you'd give a friend
✅Mindfulness: Reduce stress and improve focus with daily meditation
✅Physical Activity: Movement is a powerful tool for your mind.
✅Support: Never hesitate to speak up and seek help when you need it.

Let’s work together to create workplaces where everyone feels supported.

04/29/2026

Central Utah SHRM's FuelHR is under a month away!

Meet Raechel Duplain, VP of Marketing at Motivosity ✨

She’ll be speaking on “The State of Culture in 2026: Rebuilding Connection, Re-Engaging Managers, and Reinforcing the Right Behaviors.”

Culture is changing fast—and this session will help you stay ahead of it.

📍 FuelHR Conference
⏳ Less than a month away—secure your spot now👇
https://lnkd.in/eFBffran

04/27/2026

Utah SHRM also stopped by Senator John Curtis & Chief of Staff Cory 🏛️

Remember, the decisions made in Washington don't stay in Washington. Caregiver burnout, workforce skills gaps, and AI disruption are reshaping workplaces across the country and Utah is no exception. Our employers feel it. Our employees live it.

We went to make sure Utah's voice was heard in that conversation. We can assure you that real advocacy means that Utah SHRM stands up for all employers and employees who make our state's workforce strong.

What else is important for Utah employers? Comment down below. 👇

04/27/2026

Our Salt Lake Chapter is looking for a Social Media Pro to join the chapter (shared post):

🚨 We’re Hiring: Volunteer - Associate Director of Social Media 🚨

Ready to help shape the voice of Salt Lake SHRM? 📣

We’re looking for a strategic, creative, and detail-oriented leader to work alongside our Director of Social Media and elevate our presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and beyond. You’ll drive engagement, amplify our brand, and collaborate with board leaders to connect and grow the HR community.
(*note: This is a volunteer position)

💡 What you’ll do:
• Plan, create & schedule engaging content
• Promote events, resources & HR insights
• Collaborate across teams + manage workflows (using Asana)
• Track performance and continuously optimize strategy

✅ Requirements to apply:
• Active SHRM National + Chapter member in good standing
• Attend ≥75% of board meetings (3rd Tues, 8–9:30am)
• Attend monthly programs (2nd Tues, 10 am–1 pm)
• Participate in events + subcommittee collaboration
• Commitment ~10–15 hours/month

If you’re passionate about storytelling, community-building, and HR impact—this is your seat at the table!

👉 Apply here: https://utahshrm.applicantpro.com/jobs/4062452-843402.html

04/27/2026

Utah SHRM took a visit to Washington...

We didn't just talk about Utah's workforce, but we talked to the people who can do something about it. 🤝🏛️

Utah SHRM sat down with:
📍Senator John Curtis & Chief of Staff Cory
📍Senator Mike Lee's Legislative Team
📍Representative Celeste Malloy's Office
📍Representative Burgess Owens' Office

Our commitment is simple: if it impacts Utah's employees and employers, Utah SHRM will be there to advocate for them.

Can we all commit to keep having conversations when we cross paths with our elected officials? 👇

04/24/2026

We in HR talk a lot about culture.

But culture doesn't start at onboarding. It starts with the very first conversation a candidate has with your organization.

Recruiters are the first human face of your culture — before the offer letter, before Day 1, before any of us get involved.

That conversation belongs to a recruiter.

Inside HR, it's easy for recruiting to become transactional. A pipeline to manage. A req to close.

But the best recruiters aren't filling jobs. They're shaping who your organization becomes.

As Utah HR professionals, we have the ability — and the responsibility — to recognize that. Starting with the recruiters in our own ranks.

How does your organization recognize the impact recruiters have on culture — not just headcount? Share below. ⬇

04/23/2026

Great event taking place in less than a month with our Central Utah chapter👇👇

Meet Raechel Duplain, VP of Marketing at Motivosity ✨

She’ll be speaking on “The State of Culture in 2026: Rebuilding Connection, Re-Engaging Managers, and Reinforcing the Right Behaviors.”

Culture is changing fast—and this session will help you stay ahead of it.

📍 FuelHR Conference
⏳ Less than a month away—secure your spot now

04/06/2026

Bridging the gap between military service and the private sector remains a top priority for leadership teams across the country.

A recent SHRM article explores the "commitment paradox"—the reality that while many companies have robust veteran hiring initiatives, long-term retention remains a significant challenge. As Utah organizations look toward the current landscape, there is a growing need to evaluate how to support service members beyond the initial offer letter.

When it comes to veteran hiring, what is the one "soft skill" you’ve seen translate most effectively from military service to your organization’s culture?

Insights into how local organizations are successfully tapping into and supporting this talent pool are invaluable as we move forward.

Read the full SHRM analysis here: https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/insights/commitment-paradox-veteran-retention-remains-crisis

Discover five things HR leaders can do to support retention of military members from an active-duty U.S. Navy HR Officer. Plus, the military identity triad.

03/24/2026

Not every great HR topic is flashy.

Some are practical. Some are complex. Some even sound a little “boring.” But the right topic, delivered well, can completely change how someone works, leads, or solves problems.

That’s what we’re looking for at the 2026 Utah SHRM Work Elevated Conference, presented by BambooHR.

If you have expertise that can help Utah’s HR professionals think differently, lead better, or navigate change with confidence, we want to hear from you.

📅 September 21-22, 2026
📍 Provo, Utah

Don’t keep your insights to yourself. Share them with Utah’s HR community.

Apply to speak: https://forms.gle/YooV3cBRaUosJRZV8

Learn more: https://www.utahworkelevated.com/

03/18/2026

A huge thank you to Utah State University MHR and Momentum Employer Group for sponsoring the 2026 Utah SHRM Case Competition! Your investment in the next generation of HR professionals makes events like this possible. We're grateful for your partnership!

We could use a few more judges, so if you are interested, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR5uLamvZMedtMJCxDf9geZOctFWyiNSmzd9OYUn0uMyJ-_w/viewform

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