Hone your leadership skills...contribute to NEHRA as an Association by participating in the planning of educational programming.

To join a committee, click on your committee of interest and email the chair(s). Becoming a member of a committee requires this contact.

Advanced HR
This committee plans programs geared toward senior level HR professionals, and those who aspire to become an HR leader. The committee develops the topics and selects the speakers. The committee also looks for ways to provide valuable information to members via NEHRA.com postings and white papers. Meetings are held monthly, from September to May.

Awards and Recognition
This committee selects the recipients for the Humanitarian Award, in memory of Cheryl Troy and Craig Wood, as well as the annual Volunteer Excellence Award, and provide ongoing guidance around member recognition.

College Relations
This committee plans an annual event for area college students who are planning a career in HR, or those just wanting to learn more about the HR profession. The committee also maintains connections with area colleges and universities and with any SHRM student chapters in the area. Being a member of this committee is a great way to help discover and develop new talent for the HR profession. Monthly meetings, September to May.

Conference Series - Steering Committee
This committee plans the programs for the three one-day conferences that comprise NEHRA's conference series. Meets year-round in the NEHRA office.

Conf. Series - Fall Sub-Committee
This sub-committee plans the Fall Conference in NEHRA's new Conference Series.

Conf. Series - Spring Sub-Committee
This sub-committee plans the Spring Conference in NEHRA's new Conference Series.

Conf. Series - Winter Sub-Committee
This sub-committee plans the Winter Conference in NEHRA's new Conference Series.


Diversity and Inclusion

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is committed to educating ourselves and our membership to the different dimensions of diversity that reflect the extraordinary differences found in today's workplace. We provide multiple opportunities to explore diversity and inclusion by examining attitudes, behaviors, strategies and visions that contribute to productive workplaces. We hold monthly Learning Forums from September through June. We give input to the annual NEHRA Diversity Dinner and the Diversity Seminar and we interface with AIM - a NEHRA project that partners with diverse professional communities. Monthly meetings are held September to May from 7:30 - 9:30 am in NEHRA office.

HR Metrics
This committee plans one 3/4 day seminar annually, usually in the first quarter of the calendar year. The committee identifies the topics for the seminar, selects speakers, and designs the format. Most meetings are held by conference call and most work occurs in the fall to plan for the event.

International
This committee plans one half-day seminar each year, usually in September. They also plan three smaller meetings, one each in the fall, winter and spring - with a presentation and open discussion around a relevant topic.

Legal & Legislative
Plans a winter event on emerging legislation and new regulations, a spring update, and a fall event as needed. Meets monthly September through May in NEHRA office.

Professional Development
NEHRA has earned an excellent reputation for the Professional Development Seminar series of 16 full-day programs annually. This committee plans eight programs at a time by creating a request for proposal and then evaluating the submissions. Six to eight planning meetings are held annually.