Central Wisconsin SHRM

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06/13/2026

๐Ÿš€ Position Yourself for Whatโ€™s Next ๐Ÿš€

Ready to take the next step in your HR career? SHRM Certification can help you stand out for leadership opportunities, promotions, and higher-impact roles.

The results speak for themselves:
โœ… 93% say certification helped them find a comparable or better HR job
โœ… 71% say certification increased their likelihood of promotion

As Mike Garrett, SHRM-SCP shared:
โ€œAfter I got my certification, I got a better seat at the table with my president, CFO, and VP of finance.โ€

If certification has been on your mind, now is the perfect time to apply and plan your next career move. ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ”— Learn More & Apply: https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification

06/13/2026

โœจ Keynote Spotlight: HR Like a Boss โœจ

๐Ÿ“… Thursday, October 15, 2026
โฐ 7:45 AM โ€“ 9:00 AM

Get ready for an energizing and thought-provoking session designed to help you step into HR with a true CEO mindset.

In HR Like a Boss, John Bernatovicz challenges HR professionals to lead with two powerful drivers: ownership and passion. This engaging presentation will equip you with practical strategies to transform how people experience workโ€”and show the real impact HR can have on employees, organizations, and your broader community.

Attendees will walk away with more than inspirationโ€”youโ€™ll leave with a personalized, strategic action plan and practical tools to elevate both your personal and professional HR practice.

๐Ÿ’ก What youโ€™ll learn:
โ€ข Adopt a CEO perspective and elevate HR as a strategic business driver
โ€ข Apply the HR Like a Boss framework focused on purpose, people, process, productivity, and profit
โ€ข Build the skills and mindset behind truly exceptional HR

๐ŸŽค About the speaker:
John Bernatovicz is a speaker, author, podcast host, entrepreneur, and HR/payroll leader with 25+ years of experience and six successful ventures. As President of Willory, he leads a nationally recognized firm serving HR and payroll professionals. Heโ€™s also the author of HR Like a Boss and Payroll Like a Boss, both widely recognized in the HR community.

Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to rethink HR, reignite your impact, and learn how to truly HR like a boss.

Thank you to everyone who attended our session with Monica Lloyd! We appreciate Monica's insights on the evolving role o...
06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our session with Monica Lloyd! We appreciate Monica's insights on the evolving role of HR and the leadership competencies needed to thrive in today's workplace. ๐ŸŽ‰ Shout out to Nicole Stangl with for a great legal update!

From Change Agility and Systems Thinking to People Advocacy and Self-Management, attendees left with practical strategies to strengthen their impact and lead through change.

Thank you, Monica, for an engaging and inspiring presentation and congratulations to the winners of our gift cards! ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ“ฃJoin Ruder Ware for an informative forum on managing FMLA leave and what HR professionals need to know.  Register today...
06/11/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃJoin Ruder Ware for an informative forum on managing FMLA leave and what HR professionals need to know. Register today for the forum on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot!

โณTime: 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Location: The 5th floor conference room of the Dudley Tower. (There are designated Guest Parking spots available in the lot on the north side of the building.)

A light breakfast and refreshments will be provided.

Register here: https://cwshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=78&ts=1781037247

06/10/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration is Now Open! ๐ŸŽ‰

Looking to connect with nearly 1,400 HR professionals from across Wisconsin? Now is the time to secure your spot at the Wisconsin SHRM State Conference!

Our Sponsorship & Advertising Committee is actively working with returning partners and welcoming new organizations interested in showcasing their products, services, and expertise to HR leaders from around the state.

Why become a sponsor or exhibitor?
โœ… Increase your brand visibility
โœ… Connect directly with HR decision-makers
โœ… Build meaningful business relationships
โœ… Showcase your products and services
โœ… Support Wisconsin's HR community

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available now, but space is limited!

๐Ÿ“ฉ Interested in becoming a sponsor or advertiser? Contact the Sponsorship & Advertising Committee today. [email protected]

We look forward to partnering with you at this year's conference!

One day left to reserve your spot!  Registration closed June 4th!  OneThe HR landscape is changingโ€”and thriving professi...
06/03/2026

One day left to reserve your spot! Registration closed June 4th!

OneThe HR landscape is changingโ€”and thriving professionals wonโ€™t just follow rules, theyโ€™ll lead through them.

Join Monica Lloyd for a high-impact presentation that redefines what it takes to succeed in todayโ€™s complex workplace. Learn the five essential competenciesโ€”Change Agility, People Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Policy Competence, and Self-Managementโ€”and how to apply them at every leadership level.
Walk away with practical tools, clear frameworks, and strategies you can use right away.

๐Ÿ—“ June 11, 2026
๐Ÿ•ฅ 10:45 AM โ€“ 1:00 PM
โ€ข Lunch/Registration: 10:45
โ€ข Chapter Update: 11:15
โ€ข Presentation: 11:30
๐Ÿ“ Rothschild, WI (Holiday Inn & Suites) 1000 Imperial Ave
๐Ÿ“บ Viewing option available in Rhinelander
๐Ÿ—“ Registration closes June 4th Register here: https://cwshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php

Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to level up your HR impact!

06/02/2026

Weโ€™re celebrating BIG wins in our HR community!
Congratulations to Clint who recently earned or recertified their SHRM certification โ€“ your hard work and dedication are inspiring!

๐“๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐œ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐ž๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ? ๐“๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ง๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‡๐‘ ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ซ:
https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification

๐–๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐š ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐œ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฃ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ฒ? Stay tuned for more information regarding our next prep course! Questions? reach out to Lisa Nowak our Certifications Director, at [email protected]
Did we miss your recent certification? Email Lisa to let us know!

โœจThe June Newsletter is Here! โœจStay in the know with Central Wisconsin SHRMโ€™s latest updates - CHECK OUT THE NEW DUAL ME...
06/02/2026

โœจThe June Newsletter is Here! โœจ
Stay in the know with Central Wisconsin SHRMโ€™s latest updates - CHECK OUT THE NEW DUAL MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT COMING YOUR WAY:
๐Ÿ“Œ Upcoming events and offers you wonโ€™t want to miss
๐Ÿ“Œ Volunteer opportunities
๐Ÿ“Œ Job Opportunities, forums + resources to help you grow
Donโ€™t miss out on the tools, tips, and news shaping our HR community.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Check your inbox or read it here: https://cwshrm.starchapter.com/content.php?page=news

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