SHRM Colorado State Council

We’re thrilled to welcome our 2026 State Conference Presenting Sponsor, Ogletree Deakins! A longtime supporter of the SHRM Colorado State Council, Ogletree Deakins is a client-first employment law team with 60 offices across 32 U.S. states, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in Canada, Mexico, and Europe. They advise employers of every size—from small businesses to the Fortune 50—across industries and the full spectrum of labor and employment matters, delivering experienced, efficient, and practical counsel. Join us in Keystone on September 9-11 to meet this amazing team. Special shoutout to Mike Bell for the partnership!

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Hey SHRM Colorado State Council and SHRM New Mexico members Join us in Orlando for our Colorado and New Mexico Member Dinner at Planet Hollywood! Send us your contact information and register here: https://lnkd.in/dFdbFyC3 #SHRMCO #SHRM26 #HRProfessionals

AI is changing HR. Don’t just watch it—lead it. Introducing AI Essentials for Human Resources on the SHRMCO's eLearning platform: a 10-course series qualifying for 5.5 CEUs built to make AI practical, ethical, and effective in your day-to-day HR work. What you’ll get: - Clear view of what AI can—and can’t—do in HR - Hands-on skills across recruiting, onboarding, L&D, and performance management - Prompting frameworks and generative AI tools you can use immediately - Ethical guardrails to maintain fairness, compliance, and transparency - Data-driven thinking that elevates decisions and outcomes Ready to modernize your HR practice? Register now and start your course today: https://lnkd.in/gHz4Ycmh #HR #TalentAcquisition #PerformanceManagement #EthicalAI #SHRMCO #eLearning

One day left: lock the lowest rate—$799 preview rate ends May 15. The 2026 SHRM Colorado State Conference returns to Keystone, Sept 9–11. Reconnect with peers and dig into culture, employee relations, compliance, AI, leadership, and organizational change—real, Colorado‑rooted conversations that move workplaces forward. Emerging leaders get practical coaching and change tools. Senior leaders join peer roundtables and receive legislative updates. Bring a team: split sessions, regroup, and leave with one shared plan. Teams of 3+ save an extra $100 per registration. Head to the SHRM Colorado home page to register and secure the preview rate. #SHRM #HR #Colorado #Leadership #FutureOfWork #HRConference #EmployeeRelations #Compliance #AIinHR

⭐ Attention all Colorado HR Professionals ⭐ Are you headed to the SHRM 2026 National Conference in Orlando, FL? Let's stay connected while we are there! ☀️ SHRM Colorado is all about connections, so let's grab a coffee, take some pictures, grab some food, and attend some sessions together! We all know how impactful our community is together, so let's take our Colorado connections on the road for a week of fun, education, and networking! ☀️ Stay in contact with us by filling out our form here: https://lnkd.in/gbkRgMVt or by scanning the QR code! See you in Orlando! 😁 #ColoradoHR #SHRM26 #HRNetworking #SHRM #HumanResources SHRM Northern Colorado Mile High SHRM SHRM Southern Colorado SHRM High Country SHRM Western Colorado Kirstin Guptill, MHRM, SHRM-SCP Lara Makinen, SHRMCP, PHR Nicole Davies, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Adam McCoy, MBA, SHRM-SCP, CPHR Kirk Wyman Dee Anna L. Cosby SPHR, ODCP, SHRM-SCP Rustin Tonn Lindsay Powers Jim Molloy Galen Gaarder, SHRM-CP Monica Knickerbocker, SHRM SCP Hanna Tull, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Shannon Root, SHRM-CP Tanesia Leflore, MBA, SPHR Josh Evans Denise Basler, SPHR Mikki Gates, SHRM-SCP, GPHR Jess Beauchamp, SHRM-SCP Karen Piper, PHR/SHRM-CP, CPSP Micki Giardino Alma Sekulich

Ready to spring into your next HR role? Explore the Colorado HR Job Board from SHRM Colorado State Council to find positions that match your skills and goals. Visit the SHRMCO homepage and click “Colorado Jobs” to get started. #ColoradoHR #SHRMCO #HRJobs #JobSearch #SpringHiring #HRCommunity

Colorado HR leaders: Belonging takes center stage in Keystone, Sept 9–11 for the SHRMCO State Conference and we are thrilled to announce our keynotes: 🔵 Wednesday, Sept 9: Steve Browne, SHRM-SCP — Chief People Officer at LaRosa’s and author of HR on Purpose!!, HR Rising!!, and HR Unleashed!! Champion of culture, trust, and people-first leadership. 🔵 Thursday, Sept 10: Jeff Harry — Rediscover Your Play. Positive psychology + play to build psychological safety, creativity, and resilient teams. 🔵 Friday, Sept 11: Ken E. Nwadike Jr. — The Free Hugs Guy. Founder of the Free Hugs Project; viral storyteller on empathy, unity, and courageous conversations. Don’t miss the SHRMCO State Conference in Keystone. Sept 9–11. Head to the SHRM Colorado State Council home page and register today. #SHRMCO #ColoradoHR #HR #Belonging #Inclusion #DEI #Culture #Leadership #PlayAtWork #FreeHugs #HRCommunity #KeystoneCO #SHRM

Check out this great event with SHRM Northern Colorado! Workplaces change quickly and HR Leaders know how important it is to stay ahead of the trends and prepare for the future!

What a great way to get involved with one of the great #ColoradoSHRM chapters! Check out more details with SHRM Southern Colorado and help shape the next generation of #HRLeaders #volunteer #humanresources