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June 17, 2025

SHRM Excel Gold Award
We are thrilled to announce that SHRM Topeka has been awarded the 2024 Gold Excel Award by SHRM National!

This prestigious recognition celebrates the passion and hard work of our Board, volunteers, and members who go above and beyond to elevate the HR profession in Topeka.
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July 5, 2023

HR Resources: U.S. Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action & Religious Accommodation Rulings
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June 28, 2023

LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity in the Workplace
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June 13, 2023

Board Member Spotlight: Teresa Morrall, Events Committee Chair
SHRM Topeka is proud to feature our 2023 Board of Directors! Learn more about Events Committee Chair Teresa Morrall with our Q&A.

Tell us about your experience with SHRM Topeka.

Topeka SHRM is an uplifting group of experienced HR individuals that all bond together to find solutions.
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April 27, 2023

Board Member Spotlight: Lamar Leon, Finance Director-Elect
SHRM Topeka is proud to feature our 2023 Board of Directors! Learn more about Finance Director-Elect Lamar Leon with our Q&A.

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March 23, 2023

Is Wellness a Priority in Your Workplace?
It seems as though the pandemic has forced us all, especially as HR professionals, to reexamine our perceptions of personal and professional wellness. The connection between our wellness and our work is dynamic and ever-changing. But the fact remains, we tend to do our best work when we feel our best - benefiting both the employee and the employer.
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February 26, 2023

Resources Roundup: Workplace Investigations
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February 6, 2023

Board Member Spotlight: Breyanna Bickford, Membership Director
SHRM Topeka is proud to feature our 2023 Board of Directors! Learn more about Membership Director Breyanna Bickford with our Q&A.

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November 14, 2022

In Memory of Kari Lee Kelly
SHRM Topeka is saddened to hear of the passing of Kari Lee Kelly after a two-year battle with cancer. Kari worked as an HR professional at Stormont Vail Health for 32 years. She was a member of SHRM Topeka for several years as well as a national SHRM member.
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November 4, 2022

Board Member Spotlight: Karina Dixon, Communications Director
SHRM Topeka is proud to feature our 2022 Board of Directors! Learn more about Communications Director Karina Dixon with our Q&A.

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