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Hello, SHRM Michigan Family!
What a ride the last few weeks have been. If you were with us in Orlando for SHRM26, you know exactly what I mean... the energy on that main stage was electric, the sessions were packed, and the hallway conversations (you know, the real learning) were some of the best I’ve had in years. If you weren’t able to join us, don’t worry! We brought the momentum home and are infusing it into OUR MISHRM ANNUAL CONFERENCE!
Let me tell you, this year’s lineup, experience, and programming are shaping up to be some of the best yet! Save the date, clear your calendar, and get ready to bring your team. This is the event you don’t want your HR colleagues asking you about after the fact.
A quick note of gratitude as we kick off the second half of 2026. To our beloved HR practitioners and partners: thank you for making SHRM Michigan what it is. Your engagement, your passion for this profession, and your willingness to show up (literally and figuratively) is what keeps workplaces thriving across our state.
You are rockstars and I'm your biggest fan.
Let's go get em'!
XOXO, Monica | |
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Special Events for SHRM Michigan Chapters, Volunteers, & Resource Partners | |
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Your next big idea starts in Grand Rapids, MI. Join us October 21 through 23 for three days of inspiration, connection, and unforgettable experiences. | |
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Conference Registration is OPEN! | |
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Member - SHRM Members AND/OR Local Chapter Members | |
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Non- Member - NOT a SHRM Members or Local Chapter Member | |
Claim Your Booth Before They're Gone!
Exhibitor registration is open, and less than 40% of booths remain. Reserve your booth today and maximize your visibility at Michigan's premier HR conference. | |
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Take Your Brand Center Stage!
Sponsor registration is available. Reach more than 1,300 HR professionals at Michigan's largest HR conference and position your company in front of key decision makers. | |
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Contributed by: James Reid IV, Esq. SHRM Michigan Legislative Affairs Director | |
- Supreme Court Clarifies That Last-Minute Delivery Drivers May Be Exempt From Arbitration Under the FAA
Employers that rely on arbitration agreements for delivery and logistics workers may face increased challenges enforcing those agreements following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision clarifying the scope of the Federal Arbitration Act’s (“FAA”) transportation-worker exemption.
- Summer 2026 Checklist for Employers
As companies nationwide get ready for summer, we’ve already seen a high volume of employment law activity at both the federal and state levels. The summary below highlights key employment law developments that employers should be preparing to address as we move into the second half of 2026. *Learn more, here
- Federal courts continue to shape the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB” or the “Board”)
- Authority to pursue enforcement actions, including when the Board can obtain emergency court orders and how its administrative proceedings may be challenged. *Learn more, here
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Contributed by: Verna Ginyard SHRM Michigan Diversity Director | |
Food is memory, tradition, and identity. Sharing a meal is one of the simplest ways to connect across cultures.
Spotlight: Food as Cultural Connection
Employee Resource Groups (ERG) can encourage multicultural potlucks, recipe exchanges, or cooking demonstrations. These events not only celebrate diversity but also spark conversations about heritage.
Food also teaches respect. Dietary restrictions tied to faith or culture whether kosher, halal, or vegetarian must be honored. Inclusive dining policies show care for employees’ identities.
Enjoy this month’s Voice from Alejandra Juarez, Conference Committee, on the “Reflection Question” What dish from your culture tells your family’s story?
Learn more about her special cultural dish, here
Feel free to join us for the 3rd Quarter SHRM Michigan Diversity Director & Friends Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 6p. Meeting ID: 812 9100 8656; Passcode: 5sh3cm.
I look forward to connecting with you. If you’d like to present during a quarterly Diversity Director & Friends meeting or have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me: Verna Ginyard at v2ginyard@gmail.com. | |
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Contributed by: Sharon Ragland-Keys SHRM Michigan SHRM Foundation Director | |
Upcoming SHRM Foundation Grants: Time to Prepare for Your Next Career Milestone
Professional growth doesn't happen by chance—it happens when you take advantage of the right opportunities.
The SHRM Foundation is committed to helping HR professionals grow their careers through grants that support certification and specialized professional development. While the current application window may have closed, now is the time to prepare for the next opportunity.
Whether you're pursuing your first SHRM credential or looking to expand your expertise through a specialty credential, these grants can help reduce financial barriers while accelerating your career.
Upcoming Grant Opportunities
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification Grant #2
Application Window: August 10 – October 16, 2026
Who Should Apply:
• Emerging HR Professionals
• HR professionals preparing to earn their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification
The SHRM certification is recognized globally as the premier credential for HR professionals. Earning your certification demonstrates your knowledge, commitment to the profession, and readiness to lead today's workforce.
For more information on these scholarships and awards please visit, here, or the SHRM Foundation
If you have any questions about the SHRM Foundation or need assistance with fundraising ideas for your chapter, feel free to reach out! Call: 734.576.0867 | Email: sragland_keys@jovie.com Looking forward to supporting you! | |
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Free Leadership Webinar Series
| Grow your leadership impact in 2026. Join AG Collaborative’s FREE webinar series – practical & engaging sessions on leadership, communication, and workplace effectiveness. Grab your lunch, invite colleagues, and earn SHRM credits!
Next up:
August - The Human Edge: Leading in the Age of AI
September - Get Curious: How to Lead Through Conflict & Pressure
October - Make It Stick: Designing Experiences To Remember
December - Built to Belong: Creating Connection at Work |
Learn more/register, here | |
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Drug Discount Programs Help Members Save on Their Out-of-Pocket Costs | |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network now offer four programs that help your members save money on their prescriptions so that they can keep taking the medications they need to stay healthy. In 2025, the four programs combined saved our members more than $100.3 million on their out-of-pocket costs. Learn more, here | |
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The Real Reason People Won't Use AI
Block out your diary for September 10 at 12pm, where Alon Lits (CEO of October, a workplace platform operating across the UK, US, and South Africa) unpacks the human side of AI adoption — why resistance is rarely about the technology, and often about identity, value and pride in work.
Most conversations about AI adoption treat resistance as a problem to be solved — through training, change management, mandates, or incentives. But the people quietly refusing to use these tools aren't being irrational, fearful, or behind the curve. They're responding to something real: AI threatens the specific tasks that make them feel competent, valuable, and proud of their work. You don't get adoption by overriding that signal. You get it by listening to what it's telling you.
In this webinar, Alon will share what his team is seeing about the identity dimension of AI adoption—why the people resisting are often your best people, what they're actually defending, and how companies getting this right are using AI to give people more of what they care about, not less.
Then we turn it over to the table: bring the resistance you've encountered, the team member you can't figure out, or the change you're trying to make. Expect a direct conversation about the human side of a technology shift.
Register, here | |
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Did you know, many working adults earn too much to qualify for public assistance but not enough to cover the basics like housing, childcare, transportation or unexpected car repairs? This population is ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
United Way has an accessible program for employers called United for ALICE at Work, and People Forward® is helping spread the word. It's a structured workforce approach that teaches you how to help your employees build financial stability while giving HR leaders and decision-makers practical tools to better support their teams. More informed strategies here help increase employee engagement and retention, reduce absenteeism and turnover-related costs, strengthen workplace culture and morale, and improve customer satisfaction through a more supported workforce.
SHRM certification holders earn 12 PDCs upon completion.
If you've been looking for a meaningful way to invest in your workforce and your community, this is worth a closer look.
To register for the upcoming cohort with United Way of South Central Michigan, or learn more, here | |
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| Retirement Expectations vs. Reality: What Workers May Be Getting Wrong |
Many of your employees believe they're on track for retirement, but the numbers often tell a different story. That gap between expectation and reality affects more than individual savings accounts; it shapes your workforce planning, benefits strategy, and the financial wellness of your entire team. Understanding these common misconceptions helps you design plans that genuinely prepare people for the future and strengthen recruitment and retention along the way.
Learn more about your key takeaways, here
Contact Elizabeth Williams, Elizabeth.Williams@Rehmann.com, to get started with a Retirement Plan Health Review.
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Enhance Your HR Expertise with Legal Knowledge
Ready to advance your career? Join Wayne Law for a virtual information session on Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. or Friday, July 30 at 12 p.m. EST to learn about our Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program with a concentration in Human Resources. This 100% online, flexible degree is designed to strengthen your legal knowledge and expand your career opportunities.
Register/learn more, here
*The Wayne State University MSL program is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
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