HRMA of Central Massachusetts

10/14/2026

Are you spending too much time rescuing managers instead of coaching them?

Join HRMA of Central Massachusetts for our October meeting as Kim Laughlin, CC introduces the APEX Method! This practical session will explore how HR professionals can help their leaders take more ownership of difficult conversations, employee concerns, conflict, communication, and performance: freeing HR to focus on more strategic work.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026

⏰ 8:15 AM – 10:30 AM

📍 Worcester Technical High School

🎟️ FREE for HRMA of Central MA members! | $50 for guests

Come connect with fellow HR professionals, pick up practical tools you can bring back to the workplace, and learn when to step in vs when to have leaders take charge.

👉 Register today and join us in Worcester! https://lnkd.in/gxnkFW5F

Attendees can earn 1.25 SHRM PDCs and 1.25 HRCI recertification credits.

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10/14/2026

🍂 Two November Events, two great opportunities to connect!

November is shaping up to be an exciting month for HRMA of Central Massachusetts! Whether you're looking to connect with fellow HR professionals, enjoy a little Thanksgiving cheer, or grow as an HR leader, we have something for you:

November 12 | HRMA Thanksgiving Education Program

Join us for an afternoon of professional development, networking, and a fabulous Thanksgiving feast! More program details are coming soon, but you can still reserve your spot today.

📍 Worcester Technical High School | 11:15 AM – 1:15 PM

👉 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gtjpwJJ2

November 13 | Mass SHRM State Council Volunteer Leadership Event

Calling all HRMA volunteer leaders and committee members! Join the Mass SHRM State Council for a day of learning, connection, and fun, featuring speaker Kim Kenny Rockwal.

📍 Sturbridge Host Hotel | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

👉 Interested in attending? Reach out to [email protected]

We hope to see you at one (or both!) of these events!

10/14/2026

🔎 HRMA of Central MA is looking for organizations who are interested in becoming a sponsor or advertiser! Whether you're looking to build brand awareness, recruit top talent, promote your product or services, or establish meaningful relationships within the HR Community, HRMA offers a variety of partnership and advertising opportunities designed to help you achieve your goals.

Connect with over 200+ HR professionals and businesses leaders across Central Massachusetts - Partner with HRMA of Central MA today!

Learn more here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eNunMGbt

Or reach out to our Programming and Sponsorship Committee directly: ✉️ [email protected]

10/14/2026

Can't wait for the next Tri-State SHRM Conference!

💡 Great ideas are even better when they're shared!

There's something special about being surrounded by HR professionals who understand your challenges, share your passion, and bring fresh perspectives to the conversation.

At the 2027 Tri-State SHRM Conference, we're bringing together HR professionals from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island for three days of learning, collaboration, and meaningful connections. 🙌

Whether you're looking for fresh ideas to bring back to your workplace, opportunities to grow professionally, or connections with fellow HR leaders, there's a place for you at Tri-State SHRM!

📅 April 19–21, 2027
📍 Mohegan Sun | Uncasville, CT

🎟️ Early Bird rates are available through November 15!

Register today: https://tristateshrm.com/

05/11/2026

Come join us for our last event before our summer break at our Networking Social & W**e Tasting at Total W**e in Shrewsbury on Wednesday, June 10th from 5:00-7:30pm. Members and Non-Members are welcome. Hope to see you at this relaxing and fun event!
Register athttps://hrmacentralmassshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=168&ts=1777656591

04/24/2026

Please come celebrate, learn, and have fun with HRMA at our 80th Anniversary Annual Meeting.

Enjoy Lenore Abare’s interactive workshop—The Quit-It Pivot™—it will challenge the way you think about growth and leadership.
Together, you’ll:
✔ Identify what’s quietly draining your energy
✔ Reframe “quitting” as a strategic advantage
✔ Build a realistic path forward aligned with your goals

Thank you to our Sponsors! Employers Association of the NorthEast, RISLA | Rhode Island Student Loan Authority, AssetAlign, William James College

Register before it's too late! https://lnkd.in/eG86-sms

04/10/2026

Please join us for our HRMA Annual Event on May 14th at Cyprian Keyes in Boylston! We will be celebrating HRMA's 80 years with networking, learning, great food, fun, and prizes.

We’re excited to welcome Lenore Abare, behavior change strategist and creator of Unstuck to Unstoppable™, as our featured speaker.
Lenore helps high-performing professionals identify the patterns that stall momentum—and shows how to shift them in a way that creates real, lasting progress. If you’ve ever felt stuck despite doing everything “right,” this session will resonate.
You won’t just leave inspired—you’ll leave with clarity and direction.

🔗 Learn more & register:

Registration Open!