A Letter from the President

Welcome to our website! We invite you to tour the site to view the exciting and valuable benefits we offer. SHRM-TK is a professional organization with over 75 members and an active Board of Directors. We are one of over 575 chapters affiliated with the National Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), a worldwide organization located in 140 countries with over 250,000 members. We have consistently been awarded the Superior Merit Award for Achievement, as well as a 2006 Pinnacle Award Finalist. SHRM-TK is also a proud member of the Visalia, Tulare, and Hanford Chambers of Commerce. Our chapter is dedicated to serving and advancing the human resource profession in the Tulare and Kings County area through the networking and promotion of human resource related tools and events.

We offer a variety of member benefits including:

  • Members-only website pages including local job opportunities
  • Networking opportunities with local HR professionals
  • President’s Newsletter
  • Discounted rates for monthly luncheon meetings
  • Discounted rates for annual HR Conference
  • Legislative News
  • Government affairs and up-to-the-minute legal updates
  • PHR and SPHR Certification classes
  • California State Certification classes
  • HR Innovative Ideas Awards
  • Current HR News feed

Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to seeing you at a chapter meeting!

Cheryl Powell, President

Sharpening Your Business Savvy: HR Business Professional Conference

Submitted by Cheryl Powell on Sun, 08/15/2010 - 7:47pm

SHRM of Tulare/Kings County invites you to join us for this one-day event designed to offer a balance of professional and personal growth for the Business and Human Resource Professional. This year’s conference, Sharpening Your Business Savvy, offers timely information and insightful expertise presented in a solution-oriented format. Please join us on September 21st from 8 am - 5 pm at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore. See the following  attachments, conference schedule, registration form (including Early Bird Savings), sponsorship and vendor opportunity forms.

Thank you for your continued support of the SHRM of Tulare/Kings County chapter.We look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday, September 21st.

The HR Conference Committee

Workforce Diversity Award Winners

Submitted by Cheryl Powell on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 4:19pm

The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) of Tulare/Kings County announced at the July 20th Luncheon the recipients of the 1st Annual Workforce and Diversity Awards. The awards are presented each year to outstanding individuals and organizations who have demonstrated sustained excellence in fostering leadership and a commitment to promote and enhance equity and diversity.

It is an honor to recognize Grand Prize Winners

LaVeta Westling and Beth Hyde from San Joaquin Valley College and

Runner up Cindy Summers from Tucoemas Federal Credit Union.

The 1st Annual Workforce Diversity Awards

Submitted by Jerry Martin, Jr. on Thu, 06/10/2010 - 10:47pm

The SHRM of Tulare/Kings County will be presenting awards to our
members of Companies/Organizations who demonstrate a superior
effort in Diversity. Please fill out and submit the participation request
form by June 15th and then submit your Workforce Diversity Award
Submission Form by June 25th to be considered for an award.

Participation requests should be faxed to
Att: Fran Herr @ 559-734-7330 or emailed to fran_herr@us.aflac.com.

Award submission forms should be faxed to
Att: Cheryl Powell @ 559-584-3983 or emailed to fran_herr@us.aflac.com.

Your Diversity Effort or Best Practice should encompass at least
one of the following:

New SHRM-TK Website

Submitted by Jerry Martin on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 4:47pm

Our new website is here! Be sure to join SHRM-TK or login to access members only benefits. This includes a job board, legislative updates and more.