Capital Area Human Resource Association (CAHRA)

Affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management

Chartered in Jackson, MS

Welcome to the Capital Area Human Resource Association

Welcome to the Capital Area Human Resource Association (CAHRA)

The Capital Area Human Resource Association (CAHRA) is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). CAHRA is committed to serving and supporting local HR professionals by enhancing development through education and resources, providing opportunities for networking, and creating strategic community partnerships.

Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development, and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.

We welcome your use of this site as a resource and encourage you to check back frequently for updated information. We also encourage your involvement and suggestions about all of our activities, on and off the web.

Monthly Meeting

Hello CAHRA Members!

Please make plans to join us virtually (webinar) Wednesday, June 10th @ 11:30 a.m. for our monthly CAHRA meeting!

Registration details pending!

Presenter: Dan Ridley

Topic: "Having the Difficult Conversation"

Please continue to check our website @ https://cahra.shrm.org/events for virtual training webinars, monthly meeting topics, and speakers.

COVID-19 Information

We ask that you continue to visit the SHRM website for information regarding the continually changing COVID-19 situation as well as many other HR related topics. The link below is to SHRM Webcasts available to anyone (not just SHRM members). Also listed is a link to a list of SHRM Certification approved books. This is a great way to continue receiving recertification credits during this time of social distancing.

https://www.shrm.org/LearningAndCareer/learning/webcasts/Pages/default.aspx

https://store.shrm.org/certification/approved-for-credit

2020 Membership Dues and Meeting Dates

Capital Area Human Resource Association chapter dues are annual (calendar year January - December). Renewal of membership is required in January every year. The cost of the lunch at the monthly meetings is included in the dues.

We normally meet on the first Wednesday of each month; however, there are exceptions. For example, in July we do not meet, and in September, we have an evening members only networking meeting.

Membership Application

/sites/cahra.shrm.org/files/2020%20Membership%20Application%20(002)_11_11_2019(1).pdf

The application can be used as an invoice, if needed, for your company's accounts payable department. To pay your dues with a credit card via PayPal, click here.

**Note: There is a $5.00 processing fee if paying via PayPal.

2020 Meeting Dates

1. Thursday - January 9th

2. Wednesday - February 5th

3. Wednesday - March 4th

4. Wednesday - April 1st - cancelled

5. Tuesday - May 5^th (Virtual meeting via webinar at 10:00 am)

6. Wednesday - June 10th (Virtual meeting via webinar at 11:30 am)

7. July – no meeting

8. Wednesday - August 5^th

9. September (Date TBD) - Night Networking Event and SHRM Foundation @ 5:30 p.m. (Location TBD)

10. Wednesday - October 7th

11. Wednesday - November 4th

12. Wednesday - December 2nd (Holiday Luncheon)

Unless otherwise noted, meeting times are 11:30 a.m. CST.

Job Postings

One of the many benefits of being a CAHRA member is the ability to post your HR related job openings for free! Please see the current job openings below:

https://cahra.shrm.org/area-job-opportunities

Not a CAHRA member and want to post a job opportunity for our members? The cost is $250.00 to post your job for 30 days. You can email your posting and information to jxncahra@yahoo.com.

Pay via PayPal here.

Updating your Membership Profile

Members may view their current membership profile and/or update your information (address, phone number, email address etc.) by clicking here.

To update your information, you will need to log in by entering your Username and Password. Once you have logged in, please click the Edit button.

Accessing LinkedIn Page

To access or join the CAHRA LinkedIn page; please click visit https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1964632.

Replacement Name Badges

Name badges are furnished to all new members upon receipt of dues. Replacement badges are available to members at a cost of $15.00. Members can mail a check to CAHRA mailbox, remit payment at meeting, or pay via Paypal @ https://cahra.shrm.org/pay-credit-card. **Note: There is a $5.00 processing fee if using PayPal.**

Upcoming Events

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Sons and Daughters Scholarship Award

April 23, 2020 - 8:00am to May 31, 2020 - 5:00pm

Location:
For details and application, click here: /sites/cahra.shrm.org/files/2020%20CAHRA%20Sons%20and%20Daughters%20Scholarship%20Award%20Application.pdf

We are now taking applications for the 2020 CAHRA Sons and Daughters Scholarship Award. Please refer to the attachment or click on the link below for more information and to access the application.

Applications need to be postmarked by May 31^st.
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