Welcome to EPSHRM.org!
| Recent Updates |
| 07/01/09: Added Recertification Credit information to the DOL/EPSHRM Special Event on July 17th. |
| 06/28/09: A new position was posted to the EPSHRM Career Center. |
| 06/23/09: A new position was posted to the EPSHRM Career Center. |
| 06/10/09: Registration information for a very special Southern New Mexico SHRM presentation has been posted. Christina Almanza's presentation from today's meeting, "Wellness at Work," has been posted. |
EPSHRM Scholarship Program
We are pleased to present the 2009 EPSHRM Scholarship Program. Click on the links below to download the Scholarship Program Information and Application.
EPSHRM Scholarship Program Information
EPSHRM Scholarship Application
Please note: Postmark Deadline is August 15, 2009. Applications with a postmark date after August 15, 2009 will not be accepted.
Summer Youth Program
Workforce Solutions of the Upper Rio Grande in conjuction with The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – Stimulus Package, have put together a summer program for El Paso youths. The program has two goals:
- Assist eligible youth in acquiring the necessary education and skills needed to successfully transition into the workforce.
- Develop work readiness skills, teach basic life skills, set personal goals and match youth with mentors.
For more information, or to participate in the program, click on the links below.

Work Experience Agreements
Ten Challenges that keep HR and Diversity Professionals up at Night
Southern NM Society for Human Resource Management invites you to a special program – Wednesday July 15th - Ten Challenges that keep HR and Diversity Professionals up at Night, presented by J. Robert Carr, an attorney and human resources professional in addition to being the Chief Professional & Business Development Officer for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in Alexandria, VA. He is active in a number of legal and professional societies, and served on the Conference Board Council of Human Resource Executives. He makes numerous presentations on a wide range of labor and employment matters and is the recipient of several professional and civic awards. Participants will leave this session with new strategies and new ideas for engaging senior leadership and building a strategic business case for diversity and inclusion. Other areas include establishing a pipeline of leadership capability, linking HR/Diversity and globalization strategies to business objectives, and addressing emerging issues such as healthcare, immigration, and religion/spirituality.
General Public is invited as well as members - Cost for non SNMSHRM chapter members is $25.00. PLEASE RSVP no later than July 13, 2009 to Meg Haines, PHR, haines@nmsu.edu or visit the chapter website www.mysnmshrm.org to RSVP/Pay Online. This feature has the option of a simple RSVP and you will pay at the door OR option to RSVP and pay for the meeting with credit card. Meeting will start at 11:30 am at the Workforce Center 2345 E. Nevada Street.
This program has been pre-approved for one (1) hour HRCI Strategic recertification credit!
EPSHRM Presents: DOL Special Event
EPSHRM, EPCC, and the DOL will partner for the 2nd Annual DOL Special Event. Mark your calendars for July 17th. Click the picture below to download a flyer and registration form. Click here to download a Letter to Employers for more information from the DOL. Update 07/01/09: The DOL Forum has been certified by HRCI! You can earn 3.75 recertification credits!


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"2009: HR Rocks!"
The Largest Regional HR Conference in the Nation
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Sign up Now - Early Bird Registration Ends on June 15, 2009!
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Victoria
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Conference Sponsors:

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The HR Southwest, Human Resources Conference & Exposition is the official State of Texas SHRM
Conference.

4100 Spring Valley Road Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75244
Questions?
(214) 631-7476
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HR SOUTHWEST is the cost effective answer that exceeds your
HR Education needs!
- Rates starting at $520 (compare that to other HR Conferences @ $1000+!)
- 100+ HR Certified Educational Sessions
- A Variety of Pre-Conference Workshops
- Evening Networking Opportunities
- See who's Exhibiting! Plan Your Route through the Exhibit Hall.
- Customize Your Education Schedule.
Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration Available!
Conference Sponsorships:
Want to have a larger fan base for your HR product or service? Click here for more information on
sponsorships – which includes exhibit booth space in a high traffic area and a variety of benefits
and recognition before, during and after the Conference. Sponsorships start at just $3,500.
Exhibit Booths:
Thirteen hours of exhibit hall time has been scheduled for this year’s Conference attendees,
including beverage breaks and lunches. Don’t miss an opportunity to have a booth in the exhibit
hall. Exhibit booth spaces start at $1,400. Click here for more information and to register.
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Program Presentations
Presented here are the program presentations from recent meetings. Click on the links below to download the PowerPoint files.
June
Wellness at Work - presented by Christina Almanza
April
Employee Background Checks and Social Networking Sites - presented by Gilbert L. Sanchez
ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - presented by Michael McQueen
New and Improved? The 2009 FMLA Regulations - presented by C.B. Burns
U.S. Immigration Law Update - presented by Susanna Visconti
What's New on the Horizon - Legislative Update - presented by Charlie High
Employment Case Law Update - presented by Randy Grambling
Legislative Update (Visit to Capitol Hill) - presented by Debra Curry, SPHR
March
What's New at SHRM?
February
How to Conduct a Sexual Harassment Investigation - presented by Rodney Klein, EEOC
How to Respond to an EEO Charge - presented by Rodney Klein, EEOC
EPSHRM Exchange
Click here to view the April issue of the EPSHRM Exchange newsletter.
Upcoming Events
2009's going to be quite a year! Click here to view all 2009 Upcoming Events.