Established in 1937, the Human Resource Association (HRA) of Greater New Haven is a local affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The purpose of the HRA is to further the profession of human resources management by providing a forum for the interchange of ideas and experiences for human resource professionals.

WHERE AND WHEN

Our calendar year runs from January to December, with dinner programs held in: January, March, May, July, September and November, which includes our annual business meeting. We hold a "networking" event in June. Meetings are generally held at Eli's on Whitney in Hamden on the third Tuesday of the month.

ABOUT OUR MEETINGS

Our meetings provide opportunities for members to develop professionally, and build professional networks and relationships. Through our programs and workshops, the association attempts to facilitate thought, learning, and improved practice in traditional and emerging HR practices.

Recent program titles include:

• Leadership on the Edge

• Effective Networking

• Implementing HRIS

• HR Legislative Update

• Procrastination:  The Silent Killer

• Delivering Training Content Effectively

• Low Cost Employee Recognition Program

• 360° Feedback

• Innovative Employee Compensation

• Gender Issues in the Workplace

• Tim Management and Personal Productivity