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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Board Meeting - November
DESCRIPTION:Join the Seattle SHRM Board of Directors for our monthly meeting\, held on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00–6:30 PM. These meetings are open to all Seattle SHRM members who are interested in getting more involved or learning about our chapter’s work. \nInterested in attending? Email us at admin@shrm-seattle.com — we’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-board-meeting-november-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261001T183000
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Board Meeting - October
DESCRIPTION:Join the Seattle SHRM Board of Directors for our monthly meeting\, held on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00–6:30 PM. These meetings are open to all Seattle SHRM members who are interested in getting more involved or learning about our chapter’s work. \nInterested in attending? Email us at admin@shrm-seattle.com — we’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-board-meeting-october-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T210000
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CREATED:20260731T204616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T195918Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Night at the Seattle Storm
DESCRIPTION:Join Seattle SHRM for a fun evening at the arena as the Seattle Storm face the Las Vegas Aces! \nConnect with fellow Seattle SHRM members\, friends\, and colleagues while cheering on the Storm during one of the most exciting matchups of the season. \nThis event is officially SOLD OUT! Thank you for the incredible response. We’re looking forward to a great night with everyone who registered. \nEvent Details\nDate: September 17\nMatchup: Seattle Storm vs. Las Vegas Aces\nLocation: Climate Pledge Arena \nYour registration includes one reserved game ticket in the Seattle SHRM group seating area.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-night-at-the-seattle-storm/
LOCATION:climate pledge arena\, 334 1st Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T230344Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM September Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Session Summary: \nUsing your voice at work is often a judgment call\, not a communication skill. Sometimes the conversation is clearly yours to lead. Sometimes someone else needs to own it. And sometimes you have to decide whether using your voice is worth the potential fallout—for the relationship\, your credibility\, your influence\, or even your position. \nIn this practical\, story-rich session\, Rebecca P. Murray explores what happens when your voice meets the moment. Participants will learn how to make more intentional choices about when to speak\, how to prepare themselves and others for difficult conversations\, and how to use vocal agency without giving away influence. They’ll also explore how personal brand shows up under pressure—and how to use their influence not only to advocate for themselves\, but to help others be heard. \nExpect candid stories\, humor\, immediately usable language\, and practical tools for the conversations that don’t come with a script. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nNavigate the fallout of speaking up—or staying silent.\nHold your space with clarity\, poise\, and vocal agency.\nUse your influence to amplify others.\n\nSpeaker Bio:\nRebecca P. Murray energizes audiences through the power of voice. As founder of Showcase Your Shine\, she blends humor\, theatrical storytelling\, the social science of language\, and applied behavior science to help professionals speak with purpose\, presence\, and influence. \n\nA lifelong performer with roots in music\, theater\, and improvisation\, Rebecca transforms communication challenges into engaging stories\, memorable characters\, and actionable tools. She’s passionate about strengthening team dynamics through the skills that matter most: listening\, presenting\, facilitating conversations\, and creating Voice Equity\, equal opportunity for contribution. \nHer fascination with voice began early\, singing before she could speak. That passion evolved into a career producing and directing hundreds of audio and video projects\, including audiobooks\, commercials\, and podcasts. Today\, she helps professionals and teams find their authentic voice and expand their influence in meetings\, presentations\, and leadership conversations. \nRebecca is President of the National Speakers Association Northwest and a member of VASTA.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-september-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seattle SHRM":MAILTO:admin@shrm-seattle.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T100000
DTSTAMP:20260218T201440Z
CREATED:20260218T201440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201440Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Get to know your Seattle SHRM membership! This quick session introduces key benefits\, ways to get involved\, and opportunities to connect with our HR community. Perfect for new members looking to make the most of their experience.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/new-member-orientation-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T144445Z
CREATED:20260726T143926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T144445Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM August Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Session Summary: \nAn employee’s self-image plays a powerful yet often overlooked role in confidence\, performance\, decision-making\, and overall well-being. In this interactive session\, we’ll explore the psychology behind self-image and the ego\, examine the research connecting these concepts to workplace performance\, and introduce practical tools that HR professionals can use to foster healthier mindsets and more effective employee development within their organizations. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nUnderstand how self-image influences employee confidence\, performance\, resilience\, and career development.\nIdentify three common psychological barriers—conditional self-worth\, the need for validation\, and cognitive biases—that can limit growth and workplace effectiveness.\nApply evidence-based exercises designed to help employees build healthier self-perceptions\, improve self-awareness\, and adopt a more growth-oriented mindset.\nEquip members with practical tools and frameworks they can adapt for coaching\, leadership development\, and employee well-being initiatives within their organizations.\n\nSpeaker Bio:\n Bryton Ostler is a Performance Coach with Apollo Coaching LLC. As a Junior Olympic gymnast at 13 years old\, Bryton was introduced to the world of high performance at an incredibly young age. The pressure to succeed\, fear of failure\, and constant pursuit of proving his worth sparked a lifelong fascination with what drives confidence\, performance\, and well-being. That curiosity eventually became a career.\n\nOver the past decade\, Bryton has immersed himself in the science of performance psychology and helped countless individuals overcome the mental barriers that limit growth. Today\, he combines scientific research with practical strategies to help people perform at their best without tying their worth to their performance.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-august-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260806T183000
DTSTAMP:20251203T134035Z
CREATED:20251203T134035Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Board Meeting - August
DESCRIPTION:Join the Seattle SHRM Board of Directors for our monthly meeting\, held on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00–6:30 PM. These meetings are open to all Seattle SHRM members who are interested in getting more involved or learning about our chapter’s work. \nInterested in attending? Email us at admin@shrm-seattle.com — we’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-board-meeting-august-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260805T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T231231Z
CREATED:20260731T210757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T231231Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour | Seattle SHRM + LWHRA
DESCRIPTION:Join Seattle SHRM and LWHRA for an evening of networking\, conversation\, and community as we bring HR professionals from across the Puget Sound together for our Joint Chapter Happy Hour. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network\, reconnect with colleagues\, exchange ideas\, or simply unwind after work\, this is the perfect opportunity to build meaningful relationships in a relaxed setting. \nWe’re excited to partner with Brown & Brown Insurance\, our generous event sponsor\, to host an evening filled with great conversations\, new connections\, and a shared commitment to strengthening our local HR community. \nDate: Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Brown & Brown Insurance701 5th Avenue\, Suite 550Seattle\, WA 98104Columbia Tower \nRegistration \n\nSeattle SHRM & LWHRA Members: $15\nNon Members: $20\n\nSpace is limited\, so register early and bring a colleague. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/happy-hour-seattle-shrm-lwhra/
LOCATION:Brown & Brown\, 701 5th Avenue\, Suite 550\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260715T015237Z
CREATED:20260709T231327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T015237Z
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SUMMARY:Chapter Happy Hour | Seattle SHRM + LWHRA
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Seattle SHRM and LWHRA for an evening of networking\, conversation\, and community as we bring HR professionals from across the Puget Sound together for our Joint Chapter Happy Hour. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network\, reconnect with colleagues\, exchange ideas\, or simply unwind after work\, this is the perfect opportunity to build meaningful relationships in a relaxed setting. \nWe’re excited to partner with Brown & Brown\, our generous event sponsor\, to host an evening filled with great conversations\, new connections\, and a shared commitment to strengthening our local HR community. \nDate: Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM\nLocation: Brown & Brown\n701 5th Avenue\, Suite 550\nSeattle\, WA 98104\nColumbia Tower \nRegistration \n\nSeattle SHRM & LWHRA Members: $15\nNon Members: $20\n\nSpace is limited\, so register early and bring a colleague. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/chapter-happy-hour-seattle-shrm-lwhra/
LOCATION:Brown & Brown\, 701 5th Avenue\, Suite 550\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260702T024719Z
CREATED:20260701T161632Z
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SUMMARY:The HR Lounge: What it means to be a Human-Centered Organization in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next HR Lounge where we will explore what it means to be a Human-Centered Organization in the Age of AI.  \nKylie Kusleika and Ellie Damashek\, executive strategy and learning leads at Gensler Seattle\, will share their latest findings on AI’s impact on HR roles of today and in the future. \nDrawing from recent research on human-centered AI use\, we will explore how AI is reshaping HR practice: where it’s breaking down silos\, surfacing new skill and role gaps\, and how some teams are already rethinking their org structures in response. We will also look ahead at which roles are shifting\, where new ones are emerging\, and what a well-structured HR org and workplace might look like in five years. \nKey Takeaways:  \n\nRedefine what “human-centered” means in practice. Move beyond understanding how AI drives efficiency with daily tasks\, instead focusing on what that efficiency unlocks and enables for humans.\nDiscover the benefits of making AI literacy a core HR capability. Understand AI’s potential to create new value at every level of the organization and what needs to change to operationalize that value.\nGain sharper language\, a useful framework\, and concrete examples to bring back to your own teams.\n\nSpeakers: \nEllie Damashek\, Gensler Strategy  \nEllie is a change strategist and researcher focused on equipping her clients with the right strategic frameworks\, roadmaps\, tools\, communications\, and activations to navigate challenging transitions and the future. She is also Gensler’s Northwest’s inclusion co-leader and brings a multidisciplinary and multicultural lens derived from her background in change management\, consumer trends\, hardware crowdfunding\, and advertising. \nKylie Kusleika\, Gensler Strategy \nKylie is a futures strategist and researcher operating at the intersection of cultural evolution\, emerging technology\, and systemic foresight. She specializes in demystifying complex technical shifts by converting emergent industry signals into actionable learning frameworks for evolving organizations. By bridging the gap between innovation and institutional understanding\, she builds technical literacy that scales from frontline contributors to senior management. This comprehensive approach ensures that leadership development is grounded in systems thinking\, equipping C-suite stakeholders with the technical intelligence required for resilient\, future-ready planning. \nThis event is intended for HR professionals and people leaders.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/the-hr-lounge-what-it-means-to-be-a-human-centered-organization-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:In-Person: Park Place Building\, 1200 6th Ave\, 5th Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T130000
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM July Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:HR professionals need to know what they should be measuring — where do you start? \nWhat does their CEO actually want to see?  How do you build it without a data team? This working session closes that gap. \nYou’ll leave with a decision framework for identifying the right metrics based on your CEO’s priorities and your CFO’s existing data — because the business problem should pick the metric\, not the other way around. \nYou’ll get a step-by-step walkthrough of how to set up an AI project that functions as your always-on HR analyst\, including the exact prompts that produce a CEO-ready dashboard\, a workforce risk summary\, and predictive analytics — without a data scientist on staff. It is a part time employee without the compensation and 10x the power. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify business-driven HR metrics by aligning people data with CEO and CFO priorities.\nApply AI tools and effective prompting strategies to enhance HR measurement and analytics.\n\nUtilize existing HRIS data to explore predictive analytics and anticipate workforce trends.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-july-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260702T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260702T183000
DTSTAMP:20251203T134008Z
CREATED:20251203T134008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T134008Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Board Meeting - July
DESCRIPTION:Join the Seattle SHRM Board of Directors for our monthly meeting\, held on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00–6:30 PM. These meetings are open to all Seattle SHRM members who are interested in getting more involved or learning about our chapter’s work. \nInterested in attending? Email us at admin@shrm-seattle.com — we’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-board-meeting-july/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T220503Z
CREATED:20260529T063034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T220503Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM June Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If your leaders asked\, “So what does this data actually mean for the business?” — would you have a clear answer? \nIn today’s environment\, HR is expected to move beyond reporting metrics to demonstrating real business impact. Yet many teams are overwhelmed with data and unclear on where to focus. \nThis session introduces a simple\, practical framework to elevate people analytics through three key lenses: \n\nOutcome Metrics (So What): Attrition\, mobility\, quality of hire\, leadership effectiveness\nDriver Metrics (Why): Manager effectiveness\, skills gaps\, organizational design\, workload\nExperience Metrics (How It Feels): Engagement\, intent to stay\, inclusion\, confidence in leadership\n\nKey takeaway: Outcomes tell you what is happening. Drivers explain why. Experience adds the human context. \nTogether\, these insights help HR influence stronger business decisions and drive meaningful organizational impact. \nYou’ll leave with a practical framework you can immediately apply to connect people data with business outcomes and strengthen your impact as an HR leader. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy attending this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDifferentiate between outcome\, driver\, and experience metrics\nIdentify workforce metrics that matter most to business leaders\nConnect employee experience insights to business outcomes\nUse data to uncover root causes and drive actionable insights
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-june-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:In-Person: TBD
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T100000
DTSTAMP:20260218T201152Z
CREATED:20260218T201101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201152Z
UID:986-1781254800-1781258400@seattleshrm.org
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Get to know your Seattle SHRM membership! This quick session introduces key benefits\, ways to get involved\, and opportunities to connect with our HR community. Perfect for new members looking to make the most of their experience.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/new-member-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T183000
DTSTAMP:20251203T133944Z
CREATED:20251203T133944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T133944Z
UID:938-1780592400-1780597800@seattleshrm.org
SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Board Meeting - June
DESCRIPTION:Join the Seattle SHRM Board of Directors for our monthly meeting\, held on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00–6:30 PM. These meetings are open to all Seattle SHRM members who are interested in getting more involved or learning about our chapter’s work. \nInterested in attending? Email us at admin@shrm-seattle.com — we’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-board-meeting-june-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T201536Z
CREATED:20260412T003812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T201536Z
UID:1009-1779989400-1779998400@seattleshrm.org
SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Future-Ready HR: Career Strategies in an AI-Driven World – Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Seattle SHRM for an in-person networking event focused on helping HR professionals leverage LinkedIn and stay competitive in an AI-driven market. Gain practical insights from talent leaders at Intuit\, PitchBook\, and Amazon\, and connect with peers across the local HR community. \nA featured session\, ‘Navigating Career Change: Practical Resources and Local Layoff Support for HR Professionals\,’ will showcase local layoff support resources\, upskilling opportunities\, and programs designed to help HR professionals navigate career transitions. \nEnjoy networking opportunities\, complimentary professional headshots\, and food and beverages while building meaningful connections with fellow HR professionals.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-future-ready-hr-career-strategies-in-an-ai-driven-world-networking-night/
LOCATION:In-Person: Park Place Building\, 1200 6th Ave\, 5th Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T235657Z
CREATED:20260421T154213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T235657Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM May Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benefits strategies are evolving quickly—and HR leaders are under increasing pressure to ensure their plans remain competitive\, cost-effective\, and aligned with what peer organizations are doing. \nThis session takes a practical\, market-driven approach to both health insurance and 401(k) plan design\, highlighting current industry trends and how employers are adapting their strategies in real time. Attendees will gain insight into how similar organizations are structuring their benefits\, where they are investing\, and which plan features they are prioritizing to attract and retain talent. \nUsing ERISA as a unifying framework\, this session will also explore the key “levers” HR leaders can adjust across both health and retirement plans—from contributions and plan design features to emerging fringe benefits—to drive stronger outcomes. \nIn addition\, we will cover key legislative updates impacting plan sponsors\, including SECURE 2.0 and the evolving requirements under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026\, which expands upon Health & Welfare plan regulations introduced in the CAA of 2021. Attendees will gain clarity on how these changes affect compliance\, fiduciary responsibility\, and overall plan strategy. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of how their current offerings compare to peers\, along with actionable ideas to refine and elevate their overall benefits strategy. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy attending this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify current trends in health insurance and 401(k) plan design across industries\n Evaluate how peer organizations are structuring benefits to remain competitive\n Understand key fiduciary considerations under ERISA as they apply to both health and retirement plans\n Apply strategic “levers” within plan design (e.g.\, contributions\, plan features\, ancillary benefits) to improve outcomes\n Interpret key provisions of SECURE 2.0 and their impact on plan sponsors and participants\n Understand expanded compliance and transparency requirements under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 for Health & Welfare plans\n Develop a more integrated and aligned approach to total benefits strategy
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-may-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153630Z
CREATED:20260421T153016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T153630Z
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SUMMARY:HR Lounge: Conversations and Connections - Leading with Authenticity and Purpose in a Changing Workplace
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch HR Lounge: Conversations and Connections\, a new in-person event series designed to bring our HR community together in a relaxed\, interactive setting. Each session will feature dedicated networking time along with a facilitated conversation with a guest speaker\, creating space for meaningful dialogue and audience participation. \nJoin us for our first HR Lounge on May 13 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at The Collective. Cyndi Donahue\, Director of Leadership Training & Development at Gonzaga University\, will lead a conversation on Leading with Authenticity and Purpose in a Changing Workplace. \nIn today’s workplace—where technology is accelerating change and reshaping how we work—authenticity begins with clarity around what drives you and how you lead. Grounded in Simon Sinek’s Know Your Why\, this interactive session will help participants identify their purpose and apply it to leadership\, decision-making\, and team engagement. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nIdentify personal values and experiences that shape individual purpose\nBegin to articulate a personal “why” that strengthens authenticity and presence\nApply purpose to everyday decisions\, employee engagement\, and organizational culture\n\nSpeaker: Cyndi Donahue \nCyndi is living her purpose to connect people with themselves and others for the betterment of our global community as a leadership facilitator. She is a three-time DisruptHR speaker who provides workshops and keynotes on Listening Like a Leader\, Authenticity & Purpose\, Women in Leadership\, and Speaking with Confidence. She founded the Amplifying Women’s Voices speaker series in 2021 to increase workplace equity and serves on the Spokane Women in Leadership Committee and the Forward Fairchild Committee to support regional military members and their families. Cyndi was honored as a 2026 Top 25 People of Influence and a 2019 Top 20 Women in Business Leadership by the Spokane Journal of Business. This summer\, she has a daughter getting married\, another daughter graduating high school and heading to UW\, and is completing her master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/hr-lounge-conversations-and-connections-leading-with-authenticity-and-purpose-in-a-changing-workplace/
LOCATION:The Collective Seattle\, 400 Dexter Ave N\, Suite 100\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T183000
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Board Meeting - May
DESCRIPTION:Join the Seattle SHRM Board of Directors for our monthly meeting\, held on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00–6:30 PM. These meetings are open to all Seattle SHRM members who are interested in getting more involved or learning about our chapter’s work. \nInterested in attending? Email us at admin@shrm-seattle.com — we’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-board-meeting-may/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260325T214630Z
CREATED:20260325T213110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T214630Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM April Chapter Meeting - Lead Like You Mean It: The New Rules of Leadership
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to throw the old leadership playbook in the garbage. The world has changed\, the workplace continues to shift\, AI showed up uninvited\, and somehow we’re still leading like it’s 2015. \nThis session is a direct conversation about what leadership actually requires right now — and why leadership confidence is more important than ever. \nWe’re not talking about BS bravado\, we’re talking about building real confidence capacity that drives decision-making\, instills psychological safety (especially important in a rapidly changing environment)\, and deepens the trust that every organization needs to thrive in any circumstance \nWe’ll explore what it looks like when leaders operate from confidence versus when they’re running on uncertainty — because the difference shows up everywhere: how decisions get made\, how change initiatives live or die\, how teams follow (or don’t). \nWe’ll call out the confidence blockers nobody talks about in leadership development budgets. And we’ll connect confidence to commitment\, because one without the other is just a good intention. \nWhether you’re doing this work on yourself or trying to figure out how to help the people leaders you support actually lead — you’ll leave with something real to work with. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nName what leadership actually requires today — beyond the buzzwords — and recognize why the old approaches are losing traction in a world that won’t stop shifting.\nSpot the difference between leading from confidence and leading from uncertainty — and understand how that difference plays out in real decisions\, real change initiatives\, and real team dynamics.\nIdentify you own confidence blockers (and help the leaders you support do the same) — the specific patterns\, habits\, and narratives that quietly keep capable leaders stuck in second-guessing mode.\nBuild a personal confidence development approach — for yourself and as something practical they can bring to the people leaders they support.\nUnderstand why confidence and commitment go together — and what it takes to lead consistently when the environment is anything but.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-april-chapter-meeting-lead-like-you-mean-it-the-new-rules-of-leadership/
LOCATION:In-Person: Park Place Building\, 1200 6th Ave\, 5th Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260402T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260402T183000
DTSTAMP:20251203T133815Z
CREATED:20251203T133815Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Board Meeting - April
DESCRIPTION:Join the Seattle SHRM Board of Directors for our monthly meeting\, held on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00–6:30 PM. These meetings are open to all Seattle SHRM members who are interested in getting more involved or learning about our chapter’s work. \nInterested in attending? Email us at admin@shrm-seattle.com — we’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-board-meeting-april/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260313T174244Z
CREATED:20260313T173846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T174244Z
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SUMMARY:WA SHRM Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Meydenbauer Center\, Bellevue\, WA\, March 26\, 2026
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/wa-shrm-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Meydenbauer Center\, Bellevue\, WA
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260224T180800Z
CREATED:20260224T175717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T180800Z
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SUMMARY:March Chapter Meeting: Batten Down the Hatches! 2026 Employment Law Action Items
DESCRIPTION:Don’t fall overboard!  An active legislature\, plaintiff-friendly judges\, and a loose cannon plaintiff’s bar have increased the risk of being swamped by employment law mistakes.  Errors with job postings\, outside employment policies\, and meal and rest periods now risk staggering class action damages. \nLearn where the dangerous waters lie. We’ll also chart some unmarked reefs to comply with new 2026 laws on background checks\, paid family medical leave\, personnel files\, reductions in force\, sick leave\, and more.  Employment law attorney Catharine Morisset will help us weather the storm: attendees will learn key compliance requirements and develop a list of immediate action items to take back to their crew. \nLearning Goals:\n\nReview job postings\, outside employment policies\, and meal and rest period compliance requirements for class action mitigation\, including both the statutory requirements\, but also new cases interpreting them\nDevelop of list of policies that must be updated to avoid automatic liability – including PFML\, personnel files\, sick leave\, and background checks\nDetermine areas where immediate management training and procedural updates are needed for internal compliance with the new laws\n\n 
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/march-chapter-meeting-batten-down-the-hatches-2026-employment-law-action-items/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260218T201136Z
CREATED:20260218T195305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201136Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Get to know your Seattle SHRM membership! This quick session introduces key benefits\, ways to get involved\, and opportunities to connect with our HR community. Perfect for new members looking to make the most of their experience.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/new-member-orientation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T183000
DTSTAMP:20251203T133740Z
CREATED:20251203T133740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T133740Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Board Meeting - March
DESCRIPTION:Join the Seattle SHRM Board of Directors for our monthly meeting\, held on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00–6:30 PM. These meetings are open to all Seattle SHRM members who are interested in getting more involved or learning about our chapter’s work. \nInterested in attending? Email us at admin@shrm-seattle.com — we’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-board-meeting-march/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260218T201959Z
CREATED:20260129T195039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201959Z
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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting: Expanding Employment Opportunities in Underserved Communities
DESCRIPTION:Seattle SHRM invites members and guests to join an engaging panel discussion featuring organizations that are breaking barriers and creating employment pathways for individuals in underserved communities. This session will highlight how local agencies and programs—such as the Washington Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)\, the Washington Workforce Association (WWA)\, and Washington State Department of Services for the Blind —are helping connect employers with diverse\, skilled talent while supporting inclusive hiring practices. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nHow to partner with community agencies to broaden candidate pipelines\nResources and funding opportunities to support inclusive employment\nReal-world examples of successful employer collaborations\nWays HR professionals can champion equitable workforce development
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/february-chapter-meeting-expanding-employment-opportunities-in-underserved-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T183000
DTSTAMP:20251203T133655Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T133655Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Board Meeting - February
DESCRIPTION:Join the Seattle SHRM Board of Directors for our monthly meeting\, held on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00–6:30 PM. These meetings are open to all Seattle SHRM members who are interested in getting more involved or learning about our chapter’s work. \nInterested in attending? Email us at admin@shrm-seattle.com — we’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-board-meeting-february/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260130T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260113T204025Z
CREATED:20260113T202640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T204025Z
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SUMMARY:Join WA SHRM for HR Day on the Hill!
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Washington State SHRM\nSeattle SHRM is pleased to share the upcoming HR Day on the Hill 2026 event\, a full-day virtual program designed to connect HR professionals with Washington policymakers\, legal experts\, and agency leaders to discuss key legislative and compliance issues shaping the HR landscape in 2026. \n\nLearn more and register here!\n\nTopics Covered\nProgramming will include insights and updates related to: \n✔ Washington legislative and regulatory priorities✔ Employment law developments and Supreme Court updates✔ New retail sales tax (ESSB 5814) compliance implications✔ Pending workforce & labor committee legislation✔ Enforcement and litigation trends for 2026 \nWho Should Attend\nIdeal for HR directors\, HR business partners\, compliance & legal professionals\, policy leads\, and anyone responsible for navigating HR legislation within their organization. \nCommunity Note\nSeattle SHRM members and HR professionals from across the region plan to attend\, and we encourage you to join us! \nWhen registering\, please select Seattle SHRM as your local chapter in the “Which local SHRM Chapter are you affiliated with?” field — we appreciate your support! \n\nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/join-wa-shrm-for-hr-day-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20251119T170652Z
CREATED:20251110T195903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T170652Z
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SUMMARY:January Chapter Meeting: Presence Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:Presence Reimagined: The New Workplace Currency  \nCost: Members- $15 Non-Members $30 \nDiscover how executive presence—the clarity\, conviction\, and alignment leaders embody—has become today’s workplace currency. This session equips leaders with practical tools to elevate communication\, influence\, and culture\, creating measurable impact for both people and organizations. \n3 Key Takeaways: \n\nUnlock the Currency of Presence\nLearn why presence—not just skills or experience—is the differentiator that shapes culture\, accelerates promotions\, and depletes toxicity in workplaces.\n\n\nShift from Survival to Strategic Influence\nThrough the IMPACT™️ framework\, attendees will discover how to move beyond stress and distraction into a state of clarity\, conviction\, and alignment.\n\n\nEmbed Sustainable Leadership Habits\nLeaders will walk away with practical tools to cultivate authentic influence\, elevate communication\, and create cultural ripple effects across their teams.\n\nAttendee Credits\nAttendees who participate for the full duration of the educational session will be eligible to earn 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI recertification credit. \n\n \nKathryn Ficarra brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience\, having held VP roles across start-ups\, gaming\, and e-commerce. Today\, she serves as a transformational architect for high-performing leaders\, executives\, and entrepreneurs — helping them decode the true DNA of extraordinary leadership. \nThrough her proprietary IMPACT™ Framework\, Kathryn delivers a neuroscience-backed approach to executive presence that goes far beyond traditional leadership training—integrating identity alignment\, nervous system mastery\, and purpose-driven growth. She pairs this with a custom-built AI bot that supports clients between sessions and a tailored assessment designed to pinpoint readiness gaps and accelerate results. Her focus is working with organizations and bringing this work in the form of an interactive workshop. \nShe is also a licensed facilitator of the Purpose Assessment\, a science-backed diagnostic that helps leaders integrate personal purpose with professional performance — creating fulfillment that drives results. \nKathryn has spoken to a variety of organizations including Starbucks\, Dreamworks\, Women in Tech\, DisruptHR\, and Airbnb. Her work has also been featured in multiple publications and spotlighted on Office Hours on Apple TV. \nShe also has collaborated in several books\, including her own title “Your Presence is your Power”. She hosts the Leadership On Purpose podcast\, where she showcases leaders who are using their purpose to create meaningful impact in the world. Learn more at www.thecgroupstudio.com
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/presence-reimagined-the-new-workplace-currency/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251218T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T130000
DTSTAMP:20251211T193657Z
CREATED:20251110T200659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T193657Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle SHRM Annual Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Seattle SHRM for our Annual Business Meeting\, a year-end gathering to reflect on 2025 accomplishments and share our vision for 2026. Hear updates from board leaders\, learn about chapter initiatives\, and see what’s ahead for our HR community in the coming year. \nThis meeting is open to all Seattle SHRM members. Your participation helps shape the direction of our chapter as we continue to advance the HR profession and strengthen our community of leaders and learners.
URL:https://seattleshrm.org/event/seattle-shrm-annual-business-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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