Miscellaneous

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.

2025 and Beyond: What Every Employee (and Employer) Needs to Know About Benefits

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.

Decentralizing Workplace Safety and Health:
How to Build Supervisor and Employee Safety Leadership

Lauren Krimm, 2025 NHRMA Undergraduate Student Award recipient, has set a new standard for student engagement and leadership in HR across the Northwest. As Past President of Oregon State University’s HRMA chapter, Lauren built innovative programming and spearheaded community service partnerships, connecting students with both HR leaders and local nonprofits.

Celebrating Claira: 2025 NHRMA Scholarship Award Winner