Learn how to Better Manage & Optimize your Company's Retirement Plan (5 CE Credits)! The mission of TPSU is to enable Plan Fiduciaries to improve their retirement plan through education and training. This half-day program covers essential topics pertaining to retirement plan leadership. TPSU welcomes HR Professionals, benefits specialists, business owners and retirement plan committee members who serve in any of the following capacities for their own company's retirement plan - Plan Fiduciaries, Plan Trustees and Plan Administrators. Click here to read more.

We would like to officially welcome our newest members! We hope to see you at our upcoming meetings! View new members here.

We are looking for talented mentors and eager proteges for our Spring 2019 mentoring program. Participating in the program is a great way to strengthen your connections with other HR professionals as well as to grow your career. Also, mentors have a chance to earn 5 HRCI credits serving as a mentor. Click here for more information and to apply.

SHRM St. Louis Conference planning is underway! Our Annual Conference is happening on October 18, 2019 at Ameristar Casino Hotel Resort Spa. Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., CEO of SHRM, will be the keynote speaker. Stay tuned for more information about speakers and sponsorship opportunities!

Contributed by Hannah Hayes, Inclusion & Diversity Committee

You are always working to ensure your company's success and inclusion. But you might not realize at times you inadvertently discriminate in your interactions or hiring choices with job applicants or employees. As we remember National Deaf History Month from March 13-April 15, we spoke with attorney Brian Flieg to ask how he accommodates his clients. This can be applied to employees and how to provide nondiscriminatory access for them. Click here to read more. As shared here, you may need to hire a sign language interpreter or provide another specific access to be compliant with the ADA. There is always the possibility of a lawsuit if effective communication is refused; but more importantly, you want to bring the value of diversity to your workplace! (Ex. Accommodations for Deaf Prisoners) NOTE: SHRM supports nondiscrimination in a work environment. ( SHRM Nondiscrimination Policy)

The Young Professionals Committee hosted a happy hour for YPs on March 7th at Urban Chestnut. With over 40 HR professionals in attendance, the event was a big success! Stay tuned for an announcement about the next YP event.

Have you, or your organization, done something truly innovative in the HR space? Have you implemented new and trending HR technologies that are driving successful outcomes for your organization? Each month our newsletter will begin featuring an HR professional, or an organization, that is paving the way for a more strategic HR by implementing new programs or technology. If you are interested in sharing your success story, lessons learned and/or tips and tricks that are supporting a future forward RH, please reach out to Maggie Schrock at maggie.schrock84@gmail.com.

The St. Louis Industry Liaison Group has joined with the St. Louis Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to bring you the 5th Annual Vendor Fair on April 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Click here for more information.

Missouri SHRM has opened the call for 2019 LEAD Award Nominations! This prestigious award is given to recognize and honor a Missouri Human Resources professional who has achieved the highest level of Leadership, Excellence, Achievement and Dedication in the field of Human Resources. Is there a Human Resources professional that comes to mind when reading the above description who you feel should be recognized? There are only a few requirements for individuals to be eligible. Click here for more information.