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Welcome to Western Kansas Human Resource Management Association

We are an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. 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 the web and off. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting or event!

Upcoming Events

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  • FLSA and FMLA Update (Online)
    July 14, 2021 - 12:00pm
    Location:
    Virtual

    Topic: FLSA and FMLA Update

    Our Speaker:  Susan Lang, Wage and Hour Division of the US Department of Labor. Susan has worked for Wage and Hour as an investigator since 1985. She is a Wichita State University graduate and has lived in KS all her life. During non-COVID times, her job...

  • Fair Chance Hiring (In Person)
    August 11, 2021 - 11:30am
    Location:
    The Venue - Thirsty's 2704 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601

    Topic: Fair Chance Hiring

    Our Speaker:  Cindy Villarreal, Kansas Department of Corrections, is an Offender Workforce Development and Employment Retention Specialist and certified trainer, with over 20 years’ experience in the field. She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a...

  • Diversity - Colby (Virtual Meeting)
    August 18, 2021 - 12:00pm
    Location:
    Virtual Meeting via Zoom

    RSVP Required - Register here!

    Time and Location: The program will begin at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. The link and other details will be emailed to you approximately 24 hours before the meeting. ...

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