HR Houston

ARE YOU READY TO ELEVATE YOUR HR GAME? YOUR FUTURE IN HR STARTS HERE.
2026 Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues
August 5–6 | Houston, TX | Up to 17 CE Hours

Here's a wake-up call: according to the Academy to Innovate HR, 79% of HR professionals don't feel equipped to tackle the challenges of the next five years.

GCS26 is your answer. After years of constant change and rising pressure, it's time to invest in YOU and your team. Step away from the daily grind and come back with the tools, insights, and strategies to drive real change.

At this year's Symposium, your HR team will:

• Gain in-demand skills to accelerate your company's growth
• Hear from top industry experts on emerging trends and workforce challenges
• Learn from real success stories with takeaways you can implement immediately
• Build your HR network and expand your team's influence
• Explore 120+ vendors offering innovative HR tools and solutions

What you'll gain:

✅ Up to 17 recertification credits (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
✅ 12 in-person hours + 5 on-demand hours = maximum flexibility, maximum impact
✅ 120+ top HR vendors in the Solutions Center
✅ Expert speakers and a custom agenda built around YOUR goals

This is the smartest investment you'll make this year.

Explore the Online Session Directory: https://hrhouston26.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/

Act now — secure your spot! Discounted pricing plus Buy 5, Get the 6th FREE group rates won't last. Rates increase soon! https://ow.ly/jNcY50Z7Bbe

Your future in HR starts here. Visit hrhouston.org for the full schedule, pricing, and promotional discounts.

Join us for HR in Your Neighborhood Lunch & Learn sessions this June—the best way to eat, drink, and be educated!

Inner Loop >> June 16
If you only knew . . . How to handle advanced investigations (like Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams and other great singers) - Collin Warren Esq., General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, APM
Register: https://ow.ly/8P2j50YZQlR

Westchase/Memorial >> June 16
Beyond Civility: How Learning Cultures Reduce Drama, Toxicity, and Burnout - Jay Clancy, Syleris Consulting
Register: https://ow.ly/toY850YZQlF

Northwest >> June 23
Intentional Resilience with Meaningful Results - Tamara Atkins, Managing Principal, Strategic Visions
Register: https://ow.ly/QJw350YZQlz

Galleria >> June 23
Don't Be the Reason People Stay Quiet - Elena Sarango-Muñiz, Founder & CEO, Sarango Executive Coaching LLC
Register: https://ow.ly/Hj1I50YZQly

Learn more and register today! https://ow.ly/Rnv850YZQlx

WHEREVER YOU ARE IN YOUR HR JOURNEY — THIS IS YOUR LAUNCHPAD.
2026 Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues
📅 August 5–6 | 📍 Houston, TX | 🎓 Up to 17 CE Hours

The #1 learning event for HR professionals is back — and it's built for every stage of your career.

Just getting started? Leveling up? Leading the function? It doesn't matter where you are — GCS26 meets you there. With 150+ sessions packed into 2 high-energy days, you'll walk away with practical tools, fresh insights, and expert guidance you can actually use.

Explore session tracks across every corner of HR:
🤝 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion https://ow.ly/kWrY50Z7BaM
⚖️ Employment Law & Labor Relations https://ow.ly/jHMw50Z7BaU
💡 Engagement & Retention https://ow.ly/3kjm50Z7BaI
🌎 Global HR https://ow.ly/SsGK50Z7BaG
📚 Learning & Development https://ow.ly/byjE50Z7BaF
🧭 Strategic Planning https://ow.ly/RY0f50Z7BaP
🌟 Talent Management https://ow.ly/ahcL50Z7BaX
🎁 Total Rewards https://ow.ly/szF350Z7BaE

What you'll gain:
✅ Up to 17 recertification credits (SHRM & HRCI)
✅ 120+ top HR vendors in the Solutions Center
✅ Dynamic keynote speakers who'll light a fire under you
✅ A custom agenda built around YOUR goals

Whether you're sharpening your skills, chasing the latest HR trends, or making connections that last a career — this is where it starts. https://ow.ly/IAsi50Z7BaJ

👉 Explore the Online Session Directory & register: https://ow.ly/RCIJ50Z7BaH

💰 Act now — secure your spot! Discounted pricing plus Buy 5, Get the 6th FREE group rates won't last. Rates increase soon! https://ow.ly/gLag50Z7BaV

Your launchpad is waiting!

Join us for HR in Your Neighborhood Lunch & Learn sessions this June—the best way to eat, drink, and be educated!

The Woodlands >> June 11
Lead Boldly: Transformative Communication & Feedback for Inspiring Leadership - Monique Da Sant-Crawford, Bureau Veritas
Register: https://ow.ly/IUnn50YZQlr

Inner Loop >> June 16
If you only knew . . . How to handle advanced investigations (like Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams and other great singers) - Collin Warren Esq., General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, APM
Register: https://ow.ly/8P2j50YZQlR

Westchase/Memorial >> June 16
Beyond Civility: How Learning Cultures Reduce Drama, Toxicity, and Burnout - Jay Clancy, Syleris Consulting
Register: https://ow.ly/toY850YZQlF

Northwest >> June 23
Intentional Resilience with Meaningful Results - Tamara Atkins, Managing Principal, Strategic Visions
Register: https://ow.ly/QJw350YZQlz

Galleria >> June 23
Don't Be the Reason People Stay Quiet - Elena Sarango-Muñiz, Founder & CEO, Sarango Executive Coaching LLC
Register: https://ow.ly/Hj1I50YZQly

Learn more and register today! https://ow.ly/Rnv850YZQlx

Don't miss this must-attend webinar!

Calling all HR professionals—is your organization ready to compliantly employ international student talent? Join us for an expert-led session built to strengthen your compliance strategy and safeguard your workplace.

🌐 July 14 | Managing Student Visa Employees: HR Compliance Essentials
with Steven Brown, Partner, and Emily Neumann, Managing Partner, Reddy Neumann Brown PC

🔗 https://ow.ly/IgQj50Z8UOr
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
🎟️ FREE for active HR Houston members — registration required!

As organizations compete for top talent, many are hiring international students through OPT and STEM OPT programs—but increased government scrutiny means even well-intentioned employers can face real risk. This practical, HR-focused session will help you navigate the complexities of employing F-1 student workers while protecting your organization from compliance pitfalls.

You'll learn how to:
✅ Understand employer obligations for F-1 students on OPT and STEM OPT
✅ Navigate E-Verify, Form I-983, and reporting requirements
✅ Identify compliance risks that can trigger site visits, RFEs, status violations, and enforcement actions
✅ Implement HR documentation and recordkeeping practices that support compliance
✅ Confidently support and retain international talent while minimizing legal and operational risk

Don't wait until a compliance issue becomes an investigation.

Join us for HR in Your Neighborhood Lunch & Learn sessions this June—the best way to eat, drink, and be educated!

Downtown >> June 9
Double Your Output, Halve the Hustle: Productivity Without Burnout - Mark Struczewski, Mr Productivity
Register: https://ow.ly/8p7J50YZQlI

Far West >> June 9
Early Action That Works: Practical Ways HR Can Defuse Workplace Conflict Before It Escalates - Amy McDowell Esq. & Sasha Vaikhman, Esq., Co-Founders and Principals, Inquiring Minds
Register: https://ow.ly/qz7150YZQlG

The Woodlands >> June 11
Lead Boldly: Transformative Communication & Feedback for Inspiring Leadership - Monique Da Sant-Crawford, Bureau Veritas
Register: https://ow.ly/IUnn50YZQlr

Greenway >> June 11
Wage & Hour: Paid Wrong, Investigated Long - Daniel Ramirez, Partner, Monty & Ramirez LLP
Register: https://ow.ly/3VZ550YZQlw

Inner Loop >> June 16
If you only knew . . . How to handle advanced investigations (like Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams and other great singers) - Collin Warren Esq., General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, APM
Register: https://ow.ly/8P2j50YZQlR

Westchase/Memorial >> June 16
Beyond Civility: How Learning Cultures Reduce Drama, Toxicity, and Burnout - Jay Clancy, Syleris Consulting
Register: https://ow.ly/toY850YZQlF

Northwest >> June 23
Intentional Resilience with Meaningful Results - Tamara Atkins, Managing Principal, Strategic Visions
Register: https://ow.ly/QJw350YZQlz

Galleria >> June 23
Don't Be the Reason People Stay Quiet - Elena Sarango-Muñiz, Founder & CEO, Sarango Executive Coaching LLC
Register: https://ow.ly/Hj1I50YZQly

Learn more and register today! https://ow.ly/Rnv850YZQlx

WEBINAR: Getting to Know HR Houston
Membership Has its Benefits with HR Houston!
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)

Discover the Best of HR Houston!

Whether you’re brand-new, considering membership, or a long-time member looking to tap into more benefits — this session is for YOU!

Join us for a fun and interactive Webinar Panel Discussion with our HR Ambassadors Committee and learn how to:

• Connect with chapter leadership & see how we support HR professionals
• Explore educational programs to level up your career
• Discover volunteer opportunities that make an impact
• Maximize your membership for the very best experience

This is your chance to ask questions, meet fellow HR professionals, and unlock everything HR Houston has to offer. Don’t miss it — we can’t wait to see you there!

Panel Moderator:
• Myree Francis, SHRM-CP

Panel Members:
• Scharlene Brooks, SHRM-SCP, GPHR
• Amanda Scott, SHRM-CP, PHR
• Michelle Silva, PHR, SHRM-CP

Learn More & Register >> https://ow.ly/CkiU50Z7MFg

YOUR HR GAME PLAN STARTS WITH ONE QUESTION: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO MASTER?
2026 Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues
📅 August 5–6 | 📍 Houston, TX | 🎓 Up to 17 CE Hours

150+ sessions. 8 tracks. 2 days. One personalized learning experience built entirely around YOU.

GCS26 isn't a sit-and-listen conference — it's a build-your-own-blueprint experience. Pick the tracks that match your goals, stack your credits, and walk out with strategies you can put to work Monday morning.

Choose your focus:
🤝 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
⚖️ Employment Law & Labor Relations
💡 Engagement & Retention
🌎 Global HR
📚 Learning & Development
🧭 Strategic Planning
🌟 Talent Management
🎁 Total Rewards

Mix, match, and map it out. Search the Online Session Directory by topic, credit type, or speaker to build the agenda that moves YOUR career forward. https://ow.ly/fgZc50Z7n0m

🎓 Earn up to 17 recertification credits (12 in-person + 5 on-demand) toward SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, and GPHR with a full conference ticket.

💰 Act now — secure your spot! Discounted pricing plus Buy 5, Get the 6th FREE group rates are available before rates increase. https://ow.ly/5OAf50Z7n0l

👉 Build your agenda & register: https://ow.ly/YBbq50Z7n0i

Your next-level HR learning experience starts here.

GET EQUIPPED. GET INSPIRED. GET AHEAD.
2026 Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues
📅 August 5–6 | 📍 Houston, TX | 🎓 Up to 17 CE Hours

The session lineup is LIVE — discover what's next in HR at GCS26!

The HR landscape is shifting fast, and it's time to move from reactive to ready. At the 2026 Gulf Coast Symposium, you'll get ahead of the curve with real-time updates, expert insights, and actionable tools designed to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and strategy.

Here's what's waiting for you:
✅ 150+ cutting-edge sessions tailored to today's HR challenges
✅ Real-time legal and compliance updates
✅ Tools to sharpen your decision-making and elevate your impact
✅ SHRM & HRCI recertification credits — up to 17 total (12 in-person + 5 on-demand)
✅ Powerful networking with 120+ top HR solution providers
✅ Two dynamic keynote speakers to fuel your passion and purpose as an HR leader

🗓️ Browse the full Session Directory and build your personalized learning agenda now! https://ow.ly/E89650Z7n0n

💰 Act now — secure your spot! Take advantage of discounted pricing plus Buy 5, Get the 6th FREE group rates before rates increase. Register now: https://ow.ly/75Ar50Z7n0j

👉 Full schedule, pricing & promotional discounts: https://ow.ly/X0Nq50Z7n0k

Get Equipped. Get Inspired. Get Ahead at GCS26!