Hello SESHRM Members!

Winter has finally arrived! If you believe in old wives’ tales, those foggy Fall mornings warned us that we were in for a late snowfall—looks like they were right!

January did what January does best and seemed to last forever. But amidst the winter gloom, our half-day conference was a bright spot! Wendy Alexander delivered an outstanding session on DISC, offering valuable insights on how to apply it both professionally and personally. A huge thank you to our past and current Program Co-Directors for organizing such a fantastic event!

Looking ahead, we’re excited for this month’s meeting, sponsored by the South Dakota Association of Career Counseling Centers: “Winning & Retaining Talent Simplified: Best Practices for Hiring People.” Additionally, our Student Chapter will hold its meeting on February 26th, featuring a discussion on “Landing the Right Talent – A Recruiter’s Playbook.” If you’d like to learn more or get involved with our Student Chapter, please reach out to Alyssa Bainbridge, our Student Chapter Director.

Save the Date!

• Spring Conference – March 11th: Marla Dziedzic will guide us through “Navigating Difficult Conversations.” Don’t miss this insightful session—register now to secure your spot!
• SoDak SHRM State Conference – April 30th - May 2nd: Hosted by Black Hills SHRM in Rapid City, this year’s theme is “So Much HR, So Little Time.” Check out their website for more details: South Dakota SHRM State Council.

I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming meetings and events. Stay warm and remember—Spring is just around the corner!

Lucinda Noronha