Mississippi SHRM

10/05/2026

The #1 HR conference has entered a new era: SHRM HR-X Live! comes to Chicago June 27–30, 2027, with award-winning speakers, epic entertainment, and thousands of HR experts all culminating in an earned credential that proves the value of your HR maturity. Registration is open now, and Advance Access pricing ends Nov. 19 or it could sell out early so hurry. Bring your team: groups of 5+ save 10% or more. https://annual.shrm.org/

09/26/2026

Happy HR Appreciation Day! 💙l

Today, MS SHRM celebrates the incredible HR professionals across our state who show up every day for their people, their organizations, and their communities.

For the work everyone sees—and all the work they don’t—THANK YOU.

We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re proud to be part of this amazing HR community!

09/23/2026

🏈 HR, football, and great connections—it’s the perfect game plan!

Join SHRM Golden Triangle for Tailgates & Touchdowns with HR, an evening of networking, conversation, and football-season fun.

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 5:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in Starkville

RSVP here: https://www.shrmgoldentriangle.org/events

Wear your team colors, bring a fellow HR professional, and come connect with us. We hope to see you there!

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

We are pleased to offer something special for not just our members but any HR professional in the North Mississippi area! On October 22nd, we are hosting a social event and membership drive for all professionals in North Mississippi.

Use link below to register today! See you soon!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddwcvsR6q5RmpxaoMGTWvnlabfNBvmwp2ku-CQJXCj9P6q8w/viewform

09/11/2026

We loved having Chris Vasami on the Main Stage at the Mississippi SHRM Conference this year, and we’re so excited to celebrate the release of his new book, Wake Up and Be Great!

Chris brought so much energy, inspiration, and heart to our stage, and now you can bring some of that inspiration home with you.

His new book was released this week! Click the link below, grab your copy, and help us show Chris some love and support!

Grab your copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Up-Be-Great-Somebodys/dp/1956543953

09/02/2026

We’re looking for dynamic, engaging speakers ready to take the main stage at the 2027 Mississippi SHRM Conference & Expo!

If you have fresh ideas, real-world insights, and a message that will inspire HR professionals and business leaders, we want to hear from you.

Call for Main Stage Speakers
August 9–11, 2027
Beau Rivage | Biloxi, MS

Scan the QR code to submit your proposal and join us in creating an unforgettable 2027 conference.

Share your voice. Inspire our community.

https://form.jotform.com/262424550674054

08/24/2026

We love hearing what our students take away from the MS SHRM Conference!

Caitlyn Jackson with the Mississippi College SHRM Collegiate Chapter shared how this experience filled both her notebook and her heart with new ideas, meaningful connections, and inspiration to put what she learned into action.

Investing in the next generation of HR leaders is one of the most important things we can do, and we can’t wait to see where Caitlyn and all of our student attendees go from here!

08/21/2026

WOW! What an honor for our Mississippi SHRM State Director, Brenda Barron, to be featured on the cover of HR Professionals Magazine!

And we’re not sure we’ve ever seen a better cover! ❤️

Brenda leads Mississippi SHRM with passion, heart, and a genuine commitment to the HR professionals across our state. We are so thankful for her leadership, the way she pours into others, and everything she does to make Mississippi SHRM stronger.

Congratulations, Brenda! We are so proud to see you representing Mississippi HR on the cover!