The Strategic Mindset conference is right around the corner and we're celebrating our tenth year! Join us for our annual, all-day conference that focuses on strategy and delivers seven business credits for holders of both HRCI and SHRM certifications. The value of the conference comes from its speakers, each knowledgeable and experienced in their professions, offering to share their expertise with you. Their insight will help you become your company's topnotch business partner. Learn from them and your peers as we celebrate a decade of strategic development at our 2019 TSM.

Jon Evans

President, FWHR

The conference is being held on September 13th, 2019 at the Amon Carter Center in Fort Worth. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and socialize with other HR professionals!

Headline speakers will tackle a number of topics including:

• Cyber-Security Strategy
• Change Management
• Planning and Accountability Tools
• Creating an Ethical Workplace
• Leadership Programs
• Implementing an HRIS System
• Global Trends

Click here to learn more and register!

Member Spotlight: Danyelle Ackall

#FWHR interviewed Danyelle Ackall for this edition of our member spotlight. Danyelle is an instructor for the Neeley School of Business at TCU and a longstanding member of FWHR. Learn more about her below!

Q: Describe your current role at TCU.

A: For the 2019-2020 school year I'll be teaching our new freshman seminar for pre-business majors. We hope to teach new students how to think beyond the traditional 'memorize and regurgitate' learning they were used to in high school.

Q: How did you discover Fort Worth HR?

A: I joined FWHR in October of 1998 after I was handed personnel responsibilities for our manufacturing facility. I contacted SHRM to find a local chapter for guidance and information. The programming and support from FWHR was much appreciated as I started out in the profession.

Q: What's your favorite part about being a member of Fort Worth HR?

A: The education opportunities are wonderful! When HRCI changed the SPHR re-certification requirements, we quickly put together The Strategic Mindset conference to answer that need. Leading that initiative and first conference was a privilege for me.

Q: The HR world has changed dramatically in the past few years. What have you experienced, and how do you expect it to evolve in the future?

A: Although the language has changed, the call for HR professionals to have more business knowledge continues to be on the lips of business leaders. Limiting one's education to an HR focus may prevent you from advancing into senior management.

Q: What advice would you give to those interested in a career in HR?

A: Get a management degree and experience in operations before you move into HR. You'll be thankful for the knowledge!

Q: What's your favorite animal and why?

A: That's tough. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats at home. I could never pick one over the other!

Q: If you could allow or forbid one thing at work, what would it be?

A: Since I work with college students every day, I'd forbid the really short shorts our coeds favor. No one but a proctologist should see that many butt cheeks in one day!

Q: What books are you currently reading?

A: I usually have 3 or 4 in progress. I'm trying to finish Michelle Obama's Becoming. I'm reviewing a book on curriculum theory, and I just finished Jana Deleon's last book in the Miss Fortune series.

Q: What are you passionate about?

A: Lifelong learning. No matter your formal education level, you should continue to increase your knowledge. This applies to your professional pursuits and general knowledge, like current political issues. Go beyond the headlines and seek to understand the 'why' behind the click bait.

Q: If you could go back in time, what's the best piece of advice you'd give yourself?

A: Don't stress about trying to learn every legal tidbit you can imagine about HR. If you are fair and consistent, you rarely go wrong. Employees know less about employment law than you do, so do the right thing and don't sweat the details!

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