Next concept hr association (nchra) brings human resources professionals and the greater hr community what’s next in the hr profession, the workplace, and their careers. serving hr since 1960 gives us the experience and insight to provide the best for our community, putting us at the forefront of what’s next. we have our finger on the pulse of the latest in human resources developments as the second-largest hr association in the country. delivering over 100 engaging programs annually, we are dedicated to connecting human resources professionals with timely, relevant hr news, tools, trainings, legislative developments, and fellow hr leaders. our hr community is an active, passionate community of professionals in tune with workplace culture, hr compliance issues, and moving forward with the next best decisions for their companies and organizations. they turn to nchra to share and educate them on the most important topics and concerns for their hr role. we equip hr professionals that build up their employees and greater communities. through our professional networks, we are empowering the hr community to stand up, claim their seat at the table, and cultivate better workplaces for better employee experiences and more meaningful engagement. our hr community is a community of change-makers, creating better companies and happier employees. nchra serves a community of more than 40,000 hr professionals across the west coast and country. we offer a variety of online seminars, trainings, and recertification opportunities such as our nchra virtual book club, webinars, and hr certification preparation. our community networks and attends in-person programs around the san francisco bay area, one of the most innovative and challenging sectors of the country to practice hr and keep up with workplace trends. our members enjoy a full suite of exclusive benefits and perks, including access to our hr360 platform with legal tools, templates, and updates, as well as subscriptions and discounts on events and resources, like headspace mindfulness, career center, and more. for more information visit www.nchra.org. ___________________________________________________________________________ nchra produces the hr west conference--where you go to find out what’s next. convening annually for 34 years in the san francisco bay area, the event takes place in the most innovative place on earth—home to the world’s leading-edge companies. practicing hr here requires skills beyond the ordinary. join us for three eventful, inspiring days of learning, networking and reinvigoration for your hr career. experience more than 80 concurrent sessions (most for recertification credit) to address your specific company needs march 11-13, 2019. follow #hrwest19 on twitter, facebook, and instagram for the latest online conference buzz. for more information visit hrwest.org.