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• September Virtual SHRM Luncheon

  • When
    Thursday, September 11, 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
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  • Registered
    26 registrants

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  Join us for this month's Virtual SHRM Luncheon

  "HR’s Role in Crisis Management and Organizational Development"

  Date/Time: Thursday September 11th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

  Location: Virtual - Link to meeting will be emailed once registered

  Registration Open: August 13th - September 10th

  What We'll Cover:

  In today’s dynamic business landscape, HR professionals are uniquely positioned to turn crises into catalysts for growth and transformation. This session explores how HR leaders can integrate short-term crisis responses with long-term organizational development, leveraging challenges to strengthen resilience, foster innovation, and drive cultural change. Participants will gain actionable insights into the interplay between crisis management and organizational development, learning how to align immediate responses with strategic priorities like talent development, workforce agility, and organizational redesign. Through practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will leave equipped with tools to navigate crises and emerge stronger, more adaptive, and future-ready as an organization.

  Learning Objectives:

  By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  1. Strategically Align Crisis Management with Organizational Development - Learn how to turn crisis moments into opportunities for growth by integrating immediate response efforts with long-term goals such as workforce agility, leadership development, and cultural transformation.
  2. Develop Resilient and Adaptive HR Strategies - Gain practical tools and frameworks to design HR policies and practices that not only address short-term disruptions but also build organizational resilience and adaptability for future challenges.
  3. Leverage HR’s Role in Driving Innovation During Crises - Explore how HR can champion innovation and change during crises, including adopting new technologies, rethinking processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  About Our Presenter: Jenny Locanthi

  Jenny Locanthi, SHRM-SCP, is the Membership Initiatives Director at SHRM, where she partners with volunteer leaders across the country to strengthen affiliate operations and advance the HR profession. With over 15 years of experience spanning generalist and leadership roles in construction, banking, and higher education, Jenny brings both practical insight and strategic perspective to her work. A dynamic and approachable speaker, she frequently presents on compensation, burnout, leadership, and membership engagement. As a long-time SHRM volunteer and former State Council Director, Jenny is passionate about equipping HR professionals lead with clarity, confidence, and connection.

  Proudly Sponsored By: TBD

  
  

  
  

  This program is pending approval for 1 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and 1 General HRCI credit.

    
  

  
  

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• Mt. Baker SHRM Happy Hour

  • When
    Thursday, September 11, 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    B-Town at Four Points by Sheraton
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  Please join us for our quarterly Mt. Baker SHRM Happy Hour! Come enjoy a drink and some appetizers and get to know other local HR professionals as well as our Board Members.  This is a great opportunity to make connections, share stories, and learn more about the Mt. Baker Chapter of SHRM.  We hope to see everyone there!

  Appetizers and drinks will be covered by our sponsor, Rippling.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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