SHRM Blue Mountain

03/07/2026

Yesterday's event was well attended with staff from 15 local organizations - thank you to all who registered. Watch for our next event on April 14 with Lauri Cousineau, Vocational Specialist with L&I. 👷‍♀️

02/26/2026

Join us and our speaker, Joyce Newmyer, on March 5. Registration ends Friday, February 27. Great tips for managers about leadership and workplace culture, packaged into a 3-hour seminar.

Located in the heart of Southeast Washington’s wine country, Walla Walla is known for its wine, sweet onions, historical downtown, higher education opportunities and its family-friendly environment .

02/20/2026

Leadership and workplace culture - sounds great! Join our in-person event on Thursday, March 5 from 2 to 5 p.m.

You will leave with:
- New ideas for communicating with employees

- How to lead human resources and people strategies without inadvertently misleading employees

- How to develop new strategies that provide clarity around the purpose of our work.

DETAILS & REGISTRATION AT OUR WEBSITE, registration ends Feb. 27:

Located in the heart of Southeast Washington’s wine country, Walla Walla is known for its wine, sweet onions, historical downtown, higher education opportunities and its family-friendly environment .

02/15/2026

This is an incredible event, perfect for business leaders and HR pros.🤩

✨2026 WA SHRM Annual Conference✨
KEYNOTE SPOTLIGHT | Leadership & Mental Fitness

We’re thrilled to welcome 🎤Dorice Horenstein, International Keynote Speaker Positive Intelligence Expert, Author, Oy to Joy Champion Catalyst, as an opening keynote speaker at the Washington State SHRM Annual Conference.

🧠 Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind

Harnessing Mental Fitness to Lead with Clarity, Calm, and Connection
In today’s always-on, high-pressure workplace, disconnection shows up as stress, imposter syndrome, burnout, and reactive decision-making. Left unchecked, it erodes engagement, trust, and leadership effectiveness.
In this energizing, science-backed keynote, Dorice draws from Positive Intelligence® and neuroscience to help leaders:

✔️ Build mental fitness and emotional resilience
✔️ Shift from reactive survival mode to calm, confident leadership
✔️ Strengthen connection, trust, and engagement
✔️ Lead with clarity, purpose, and joy

Through joyful storytelling, audience engagement, and her CHOOSE framework, Dorice helps leaders reconnect with themselves—and with each other—so they can show up as the leaders they’re truly meant to be.

📅 March 26, 2026
📍 Meydenbauer Center | Bellevue, WA
🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.wastateshrmconference.org/

02/05/2025

Join us this upcoming Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM for an evening of fun, networking, light bites and good vibes at the Hop Thief Taphouse and Kitchen (Upstairs). It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow HR professionals, share experiences, and unwind after a long day at work.

RSVP via the Eventbrite link, we can't wait to see you there!

Get ready to mix, mingle, and have a blast at the BMHRMA Winter Social - the ultimate winter connection for our local HR group and guests!

06/06/2024

See the NHRMA 2024 Conference agenda now! It is time to reserve September 23-25 in 2024



Register to be part of this unparalleled opportunity: enhance your HR leadership & skills while having fun with HR friends! https://www.nhrmaconference.org/2024/

06/06/2024

Sharing this great upcoming event!

Hire-A-Vet job fair on July 25 at Clover Park Technical College.

National Hire-A-Vet Day Military Job and Resource Fair
https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/washington/e/p7qb8

04/26/2024

Friday's Today Show includes an interview with Johnny C Taylor, President of SHRM!

07/15/2023

What a great evening with BMHRMA members and guests at Hop Thief!

Networking, catching up, sharing SHRM Student Membership with a university student, and talking about SHRM Certifications.

A big shout out to our raffle winners - especially Shelly of Baker Boyer Bank! She won a complimentary registration to Carol Bowser's upcoming presentation on August 10.

The SHRM Foundation will receive a $90 donation from BMHRMA, thanks to the raffle.

Many thanks to all who were there!