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WICHITA FALLS HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION


Mission


“Empowering people-centric leaders with the knowledge, connection, and resources to drive organizational success”

The Wichita Falls Human Resource Management Association is a local affiliate chapter of SHRM and Texas SHRM.  

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    Wichita Falls HR Management Association (WFHRMA)

    Tuesday, January 12th, 2027

    Meeting check-in & lunch service begins at 11:45am


    "Developing Equitable and Transparent Compensation Programs"


    Tom Wardrip


    Tom Wardrip, Managing Director

    Gallagher HR & Compensation Consulting


    Program Description: 


    This session examines how organizations can build equitable and transparent compensation programs that balance market competitiveness, internal equity, compliance, and employee trust. Participants will explore current compensation trends, pay equity analysis techniques, pay transparency requirements, and practical strategies for implementing and communicating fair pay practices.

    Learning Objectives

    • Understand current pay equity and pay transparency trends.
    • Evaluate compensation programs for equity and competitiveness.
    • Recognize and address pay compression and pay gap issues.
    • Develop and implement a compensation philosophy and transparent pay structure.
    • Create effective communication strategies that support compensation transparency

    Speaker Bio: 

    Tom Wardrip is a Managing Director in Gallagher's Compensation Consulting and Rewards Programs practice. He specializes in compensation strategy, pay equity, compression analysis, and broader human resources consulting, including FLSA audits, workforce planning, and performance management. Tom serves clients across healthcare, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, and other industries. He holds a bachelor's degree from Purdue University, an MBA from DePaul University, and is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).

    Recertification Credit

    SHRM Certification has approved this webcast for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webcast. The program also meets recertification credit standards set by the HR Certification Institute and other HR certifying bodies, but candidates must manually enter their activity into their records.

    • 09 Feb 2027
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

    Wichita Falls HR Management Association (WFHRMA)

    Tuesday, February 9th, 2027

    VIRTUAL PRESENTATION


    "Tackling Burnout: How HR Can Support Employee Wellbeing"

    Andrea Miller, MSW, LMSW

    Senior Mental Health Consultant, Population Health Management

    Higginbotham


    Program Description: 


    Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just not yourself lately?

    Join us for an eye-opening webinar where we’ll dive into the world of burnout—what it really is, how it differs from everyday stress or depression (and how it can trigger both), and, most importantly, how you can begin to reclaim your energy, focus, and well-being.

    Whether you’re a professional, a student, or simply navigating life’s daily challenges, this session will offer valuable insights and practical tools to help you move forward with more balance and resilience.

    By the end of the webinar, you will learn how to

    • What burnout really is
    • How burnout differs from everyday stress or depression (and how it can trigger both
    • How you can begin to reclaim your energy, focus, and wellbeing

    Speaker Bio: 


    Mental Health Professional with 25 years of successful experience in mental health and management. History of working with clients in the mental health and intellectual and developmentally delayed arenas. Skilled in leadership, program planning, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, public speaking and utilization of communication resources. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and producing results. Strengths in communication, decision-making, and leadership backed by extensive experience and graduate level education. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and the motivation to make an impact.


    Recertification Credit

    SHRM Certification has approved this webcast for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webcast. The program also meets recertification credit standards set by the HR Certification Institute and other HR certifying bodies, but candidates must manually enter their activity into their records.

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Wichita Falls Human Resource Management Association is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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