With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have experienced a lack of energy, lower job satisfaction and perhaps being irritable. People who work in Human Resources have multiple demands placed on their time and energy by their roles as supportive professionals. This crisis has added another layer of stress given the prospect...
Welcome to Illinois Fox Valley SHRM
2020 ILFVSHRM Board
Welcome to Illinois Fox Valley SHRM’s website.
Illinois Fox Valley SHRM is a not-for-profit organization committed to provide resources and opportunities that engage, develop, educate and inspire individuals in all phases of Human Resources Management.
We are excited about presenting our members with programs that will engage, develop and inspire you!
If you are not a member yet please take a walk through our website, view our events, learn about our board members, and reach out to me or any board member with questions you have about our chapter. All of our emails addresses are listed on our website. We welcome you!
Illinois Fox Valley SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
SPONSORS

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Jason Amato
President & CEO
630.776.6799
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Paul Leonhard | Strategic Development Manager - Illinois
Direct: 312-590-2777
4052 Michelline Lane, Northbrook, IL, 60062
Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/paul_leonhard
Upcoming Events
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March 18, 2021 - 12:00pmLocation:Online
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April 15, 2021 - 12:00pmLocation:Online
With the advent of the pandemic many, organizations are moving towards remote work either temporarily or permanently. While there are many advantages to virtual teaming, managing the remote workforce presents new challenges for HR practitioners.
John Newton, a well-known HR expert, will lead this interactive workshop to...
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May 20, 2021 - 12:00pmLocation:Online
Many organizations have strong diversity and inclusion initiatives as their commitment to a more open and accepting environment. Now it is time to take a deeper look at the issues and explore how implicit bias works, how it can create inequitable structures and what actions organizations can take to eliminate it.
In this...
Affiliate News
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March 3, 2021
Click here for more information on the SHRM Dual Membership coming August 2021!
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December 2, 2020
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November 4, 2020

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WELCOME to the IL Fox Valley Society of Human Resource Management group. We are a 100% chapter of the National SHRM organization. We currently meet in Elgin and cover the entire Fox Valley Area including the Randall Road Corridor. To learn more about the history of our chapter, click here.
We’re here to help you!
If you are actively engaged as a Human Resource Practitioner in the Fox Valley Area, we invite you to join us. Affiliation with this dynamic group at the local and national levels provides you access to a wealth of services and programs to broaden your skills and make you more valuable to your organization. If you’d like to join our chapter or wish to attend one of our meetings as a guest, you can email us at illinoisfoxvalleyshrm@yahoo.com or click on the join button.
The Illinois Fox Valley SHRM’s mission is to provide essential resources and opportunities through educational programs and to prepare individuals for their roles as leaders and decision makers within their organizations.
How will we accomplish our mission?
- Monthly Programs: Luncheon meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Guest speakers address a variety of subjects that cover a wide range of HR issues. Most meetings will qualify for HRCI re-certification credit.
- Networking: Exchanging ideas, developing professional relationships, increasing your knowledge base.
- Career opportunity services: We provide assistance for those looking for employment and companies looking for qualified applicants.
- Legislative Updates: Keeping abreast of important changes in employment laws.
- Volunteer Leadership Opportunities: Serve on committees to help determine the future direction of the association.
- Professional Growth and Development: Preparing HR Professionals for their roles as leaders and decision makers within their organizations.
- Visibility: Raising the standards and recognition of the Human Resources Profession.
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