Video: Don't Miss the 2009 HR Southwest Conference!!!!

The vision of the Texas State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management is to be the voice of the HR Profession throughout Texas in matters relating to business, legislative issues and professional development.

Take a glimpse into the world of HR Southwest, the "Official State of Texas SHRM Conference." This 4-day HR event features fantastic, world-renowned keynote speakers, awesome networking opportunities, some of the best education sessions ever, and much muc

The Dallas/Fort Worth SMA (DFW SMA) is a Professional Special Interest Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Our mission is to serve the professional development and networking needs of human resource professionals and service providers at all levels in the employment profession by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available.

Whether you work as a generalist, in global tax, compensation, benefits , finance, or manage international assignments you will have a chance to learn something from experienced HR practitioners. This conference is designed for all size companies that deal with questions regarding hiring foreign nationals or sending employees to work in other countries for short - term or long - term project s. The TSC SHRM Global Conference offers many different opportunities to earn continuing educations credits.

For anybody looking to get into HR in Dallas there are multiple events and even education opportunities available. Sarah Warren of Hickory Trail Hospital describes just some of them.

Every-other year when the Texas State Legislature meets, members of SHRM Texas State Council have an opportunity to observe the House and Senate in action. Listen to Barbara Lyon, SPHR (Student Relations Committee Chair) talk about this event.

Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR, Student Relations Committee Chair for SHRM Texas State Council emphasizes the benefits of networking and being associated with SHRM Texas State Council for students looking to get into HR.

Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR, Student Relations Committee Chair for SHRM Texas State Council talks about the opportunities for growth and knowledge within the organization.

As a student in the HR field, where do you go to learn more and get connected? Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR, Professor at Tarleton State University, talks about the education opportunities that surround the SHRM Texas State Council.

What is it like working today? Chester Elton, co-author of the Carrot business books, talks about some of the key features to develop while pursuing that next job...and on into the future.

Buffy talks to a few HR Managers to get the skinny on what their job entails day after day. It's not just hiring and firing anymore.