Portland HR Management Association

Want to connect with other HR professionals without driving across Portland?

Start your day with coffee, conversation, and local HR connection.

Join us for PHRMA’s District Networks Coffee Meet-Ups on June 18 — casual, come-as-you-are gatherings designed to make connection easier, more approachable, and closer to where you live and work.

No presentations. No preparation. No formal agenda.

Just 45 minutes to meet fellow PHRMA members, exchange ideas, connect with familiar faces, and build relationships with HR peers in your local community.

Districts include:

☕ Downtown Portland
☕ North & Northeast Portland
☕ Southeast Portland to Oregon City
☕ Southwest Portland to Wilsonville
☕ Beaverton & Hillsboro
☕ Hood River

Love the idea of local HR connection? Help us grow it.

We’re currently looking for volunteer leaders for:

• District 3 – Southeast Portland to Oregon City
• District 6 – Hood River

Interested in helping strengthen HR community closer to home? We'd love to talk.

📅 June 18, 2026
⏰ 7:30am–8:15am

Exclusive to PHRMA Members.

https://shorturl.at/4gGSx

Which district is closest to you?

You can learn a lot about an organization from how it handles goodbyes.

The resignation that changed team dynamics.

The reorganization employees are still processing.

The leadership transition everyone is watching.

These moments shape employee experience, culture, organizational trust, and how people experience change at work.

As organizations continue navigating workforce movement, restructures, changing expectations, and uncertainty, this conversation matters.

Join us for PHRMA’s next HR in 90 session:

The Art of Saying Goodbye: Why Offboarding Is a Workforce Strategy, Not an Afterthought

Together, we’ll explore how organizations can approach departures more intentionally — and how thoughtful offboarding can support culture, reinforce values, and strengthen organizations through change.

And because some of the most valuable HR learning happens through real conversation, you’ll connect with HR professionals from organizations across Portland navigating many of the same realities.

Hear how others are approaching difficult departures, employee experience, and transition conversations in their own organizations.

Step away from your inbox for 90 minutes for lunch, conversation, fresh perspective, and a discussion worth being in the room for.

If this challenge touches your work — or conversations you know are coming — we hope you’ll join us.

📅 June 10, 2026
🕦 11:30am–1:00pm
📍 The Standard Auditorium | Portland

Register here: https://bit.ly/4jC0ppN

HR work moves fast. Having people to learn from, compare notes with, and solve challenges alongside matters.

This June, PHRMA is bringing together opportunities to learn, connect, and continue growing through programs designed for the real work HR professionals are navigating every day.

📚 LEARN — Practical ideas you can bring back to work
Explore timely workplace topics including:
• Offboarding as a workforce strategy, not an afterthought
• What happens when policies and workplace culture don’t align

🤝 CONNECT — Real conversations with people who understand your role, industry, or career stage
Join opportunities designed for:
• Executive, Mid-Level, and Emerging HR professionals
• Government, Healthcare Recruiters, and HR Departments of One
• Community connection through our District Networks Coffee Meet-Up

Alongside this month’s programs, our June calendar also highlights LGBTQ+ Pride Month and important observances including World Environment Day, Flag Day, Father’s Day, and the Summer Solstice — recognizing the experiences, communities, and moments that shape both our workplaces and our lives.

To support continued learning and awareness, we also maintain a resource page featuring articles, books, organizations, and other resources that uplift, educate, and support these movements and observances.

🔗 Event calendar + registration: https://bit.ly/4uI2RzV

The conversation doesn’t end at the Strategic Management Conference — it continues here.

Join our SMC Follow-Up Webinar Series and continue learning with conference speakers as they go deeper into the ideas, questions, and challenges explored at SMC.

These sessions are designed to help you move beyond inspiration and into real-world application through practical discussion, deeper exploration, and continued conversation.

✔ Free for SMC attendees
✔ Didn’t attend SMC? You can still register and join us!
✔ SMC attendees should have received a promo code to register at no cost.

View upcoming webinar dates, speakers, and details here:
https://bit.ly/4wZsSvV

We hope you’ll continue the conversation with us.

Someone leaves your organization.

What do your remaining employees learn from how you say goodbye?

A resignation. A layoff. A leadership transition.

How you handle departures doesn’t just affect the employee leaving. It influences morale, trust, culture, reputation, leadership credibility, and how employees experience your organization.

Yet offboarding is often treated as paperwork and process.

As organizations continue navigating workforce change, restructures, evolving employee expectations, and talent movement, this is a conversation that matters.

Join us for PHRMA’s next HR in 90 session:

The Art of Saying Goodbye: Why Offboarding Is a Workforce Strategy, Not an Afterthought

Together, we’ll explore how thoughtful departures can protect culture, reinforce values, strengthen employer brand, and support business continuity.

And because some of the best HR learning happens through real conversation, you’ll also have the opportunity to compare notes with peers navigating many of the same challenges you are.

Leave with practical ideas, fresh perspective, and approaches you can bring back to your organization.

Lunch, meaningful conversation, and learning — without committing your entire afternoon.

If this is a challenge your organization is navigating — or one you know may be ahead — you’ll want to be part of this conversation.

📅 June 10, 2026
🕦 11:30am–1:00pm
📍 The Standard Auditorium | Portland

Register here: https://bit.ly/4jC0ppN

What a day.

Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, attendees, volunteers, and everyone who helped make PHRMA’s 2026 Strategic Management Conference such a meaningful experience.

From big ideas and bold questions to honest conversations, new connections, and shared challenges, we’re still thinking about the energy in the room and the incredible HR community that came together.

If you attended, keep an eye on your inbox. Your follow up email with conference resources, webinar information, and our survey has been sent.

The conversation doesn’t stop here. Our follow up webinars with all six speakers are coming up soon. Weren’t able to make the conference? You can still join us and continue the learning and conversation.

https://bit.ly/4fAHBqX

We’d love to hear from you — what was your favorite part of the day?

And if you snapped photos or shared moments from the conference, make sure to tag us. We’d love to see your memories from the day.

Sponsor Spotlight: Xenium HR

Helping Businesses Focus on Growth

Navigating HR and payroll challenges can quickly pull focus away from what matters most, which is why we’re proud to spotlight Xenium HR as a sponsor of the 2026 Strategic Management Conference.

Xenium HR partners with small to mid-sized businesses to simplify HR and payroll through expert support, integrated solutions, and technology designed to create more efficient and people-focused workplaces. Backed by more than 20 years of experience and a team of HR and payroll professionals, Xenium helps organizations stay compliant, support their employees, and continue growing with confidence.

We’re grateful for their partnership and support as we bring HR professionals together for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and practical ideas shaping the future of work.

If you want to be part of the conversations shaping workplaces and leadership in our region, we’d love to have you in the room on May 20.

Register today: https://cutt.ly/YthYHaR7

Sponsor Spotlight: Revive Health

Crafted for Forward-Thinking Employers

Supporting employees starts with creating benefits people actually want to use, which is why we’re proud to spotlight Revive Health as a sponsor of the 2026 Strategic Management Conference.

Revive Health is reimagining healthcare benefits through an integrated care model that combines primary care, mental health, pharmacy, urgent care, and everyday support into one connected experience. Their people-centered approach helps employers create more accessible, coordinated, and meaningful healthcare experiences for employees.

We’re grateful for their partnership and support as we bring HR professionals together for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and practical ideas shaping the future of work.

If you want to be part of the conversations shaping workplaces and employee experiences in our region, we’d love to have you in the room on May 20.

Register today: https://cutt.ly/YthYHaR7

Sponsor Spotlight: UKG

Put Workforce Understanding to Work

Creating better workplaces starts with understanding the people behind the work, which is why we’re proud to spotlight UKG as a sponsor of the 2026 Strategic Management Conference.

UKG is a leading workforce technology platform helping organizations connect people, data, and insights to navigate today’s workplace challenges. From empowering frontline employees to supporting business leaders with real-time workforce visibility, UKG helps organizations build more connected, informed, and people-centered workplaces.

We’re grateful for their partnership and support as we bring HR professionals together for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and practical ideas shaping the future of work.

If you want to be part of the conversations shaping workplaces and leadership in our region, we’d love to have you in the room on May 20.

Register today: https://cutt.ly/YthYHaR7

Sponsor Spotlight: HR Answers, Inc.

Your Partner in HR

Today’s workplace challenges require thoughtful guidance, practical support, and trusted expertise, which is why we’re proud to spotlight HR Answers as a sponsor of the 2026 Strategic Management Conference.

HR Answers provides consulting, training, tools, and resources designed to help organizations navigate complex HR matters with confidence. Backed by decades of experience and a people-first approach, their team partners closely with businesses to support compliance, strengthen workplaces, and help organizations move forward successfully.

We’re grateful for their partnership and support as we bring HR professionals together for meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and practical strategies that help shape stronger workplaces.

If you want to be part of the conversations shaping the future of work in our region, we’d love to have you in the room on May 20.

Register today: https://cutt.ly/YthYHaR7