From our Blog
February 17, 2026
Considering a SHRM-CP or SCP?
Should I Earn a SHRM-CP or SCP? Can NHRMA help?
Certification is valuable because the process allows for the comparison of knowledge and skills against a standard. Part of its value is the effort required to review one's knowledge and skills before taking the exam; the other part is seeing how you compare with others in the field.
Blog Categories:February 13, 2026
Costs, Benefits, and Solutions for Employers in 2026
Cost pressures in an unsettled economic environment will prompt employers to search for optimal benefits solutions. Innovative insurance strategies, improving employee mental health, and putting financial well-being at the center of retirement plans will be priorities. Technology and AI-powered HR platforms will help deliver benefits that are both cost-effective and can attract and retain talent.
Blog Categories:January 24, 2026
Learning Something New for the New Year?

Are you constantly upgrading your skills? NHRMA and AIHR make it easier to achieve your learning goals through programming that provides quality and credits.
Here’s a concise, engaging draft tailored for HR professionals at all experience levels:
Blog Categories:January 6, 2026
Should I Earn a SHRM-CP or SCP?
Should I Earn a SHRM-CP or SCP?
Certificaiton is of value, as the process allows comparision of knoweldge and skill against a standard. Part of its value is the effort required to review one's knoweldge and skill before taking the exam; the other part of the value is seeing the compairson between yourself and others in the field.
Blog Categories:December 29, 2025
Call for Presentations for the 2026 NHRMA Conference
December 28, 2025
HR Certification - Part of Your Career Plan?
HR certifications are a great way to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in the field and stay up to date with the latest trends and practices in HR. Being certified can help you advance your career and increase your earning potential. It also gives employers confidence in your abilities and gives you an edge over other applicants.
Blog Categories:December 20, 2025
Presents for You and For Your Colleagues - Training in 2026!
Gift Yourself an HR Skills Upgrade Through NHRMA and AIHR
Gift yourself something special this holiday season: an HR Skills Upgrade! As 2025 comes to a close, why not focus on prioritizing your continuous development by keeping up with the latest HR skills in 2026. Our partners at the Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR) would love to gift you with a special 40% discount on their top 3 most in-demand programs this holiday season.
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The New Year is Fast Approaching: What Every Employee and Employer Should Know About Benefits
2025 and Beyond: What Every Employee (and Employer) Needs to Know About Benefits
Blog Categories:December 10, 2025
A Message for the NHRMA Community
A Message for the NHRMA Community
We recognize that the recent announcements from SHRM and the news surrounding the legal decision involving SHRM’s recent lawsuit, which SHRM has stated it intends to appeal, have prompted many conversations within the HR community in the Pacific Northwest. This statement clarifies NHRMA’s role and commitments. It does not comment on or represent any position regarding SHRM’s legal matters. We want to clarify what this situation means for NHRMA.
Blog Categories:November 6, 2025
Workplace Safety Takes Leadership!

Decentralizing Workplace Safety and Health:
How to Build Supervisor and Employee Safety LeadershipBlog Categories:
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