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Welcome to the Berks County PA Chapter

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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  • September 26, 2023 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
    Location:
    Virtual via Zoom

    ADA Accommodations & Undue Hardships

    Can we accommodate that?  This session will walk through the steps to evaluate an employee’s request for an accommodation due to their disability under the framework of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  We will discuss:...

  • October 10, 2023 - 7:30am to 9:00am
    Location:
    Berkshire Country Club

    Post COVID: The Rules of Engagement for

    Recruiting have Changed

    Has your Company adapted to new recruitment models post COVID in order to attract top talent?

    Post COVID: The Rules of Engagement for Recruiting have Changed

    ...

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