HR Impact Day: Insight, Inspiration & Appreciation

Lower Columbia SHRM is an affiliate chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Association meetings are currently held the first Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Anyone with an interest in the topic is invited to attend!

Lower Columbia SHRM

Join us for an unforgettable event filled with:
✨ Inspiring Professional Speakers
✨ A Dynamic Panel on Employment Law Hot Topics
and more!

Fort George Brewery Lovell Room

🌟 Join Us for LC SHRM’s Fall Professional Development Event! 🌟Date: October 8, 2025, 10am to 2pm Location: Fort George Brewery, Astoria, ORGet ready for an engaging and informative session with top HR experts and legal professionals covering the most pressing topics in today’s workplace:Some of the Featured Speakers: <ul><li>Laurie Grenya, HR ANSWERS – Respect in the Workplace / DEI Learn practical strategies to foster respect, inclusion, and equity at work. Laurie Grenya is President of HR Answers, Inc. and a trusted expert in human resources with more than 20 years of experience. She leads a consulting team focused on classification, compensation, compliance, and practical HR support. Known for her no-nonsense, human-first approach, Laurie brings clarity and humor to even the most complex HR topics. Whether mentoring new HR professionals or advising executive teams, she prioritizes communication, curiosity, and consistent as the foundation for strong HR partnerships. </li><li>Fisher Phillips, LLP – Ethics in the Workplace Exploring ethics in unique and emerging areas, including AI use, unpaid interns, toxic work environments, accident reporting, politics in the workplace, family/nepotism, and privacy concerns. </li><li>Jeff Burgess, BOLI Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is a state agency that enforces employment and civil rights laws in Oregon. It protects workers’ rights by investigating complaints, ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws, and promoting fair labor practices through education and outreach.</li></ul>Panel Discussion: Moderated by Stacey Brown, SHRM-SCP All speakers come together for a dynamic discussion on legal and ethical considerations in today’s workplace.Food &amp; Refreshments: Sponsored by Fisher PhillipsMember Perks:<ul><li>Free book</li><li>Free digital business card</li></ul>Raffles:<ul><li>Day-of Raffle: Prizes benefiting the LCHRMA Foundation</li><li>SHRM Online Raffle: Prizes benefiting the SHRM Foundation (Board members are collecting items now!)</li></ul>3.5 PDC's for SHRM and HRCI Cost: $75 for SHRM members, $95 for non-membersDon’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and grow professionally!

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