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SHRM ADVOCACY TEAM: SHAPING HR PUBLIC POLICY 

As an HR professional, you are uniquely positioned to shape the development of federal and state workplace laws and regulations.   This presentation takes you through the basic steps of becoming involved in the public policy process;  best practices for contacting, meeting, and building lasting relationships with elected officials and their staffs;  and effective ways to communicating the HR professional’s perspective on key workplace issues.    You will also learn about the initiative SHRM has launched to create a nationwide member advocacy network of HR Advocates, collectively known as the Advocacy Team, or A-Team.

Bob Carragher, SHRM Senior State Affairs Advisor

With over 25 years experience in both the public and private sectors, Bob began his career in government affairs as a personal staff member to U.S. Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA).  He later served as a legislative liaison for a national labor law firm representing clients before Congress and the Executive Branch.

Before joining the Society for Human Resource Management back in 2006, Bob managed the government relations and member advocacy programs of two business trade associations representing the automotive aftermarket and the steel service center industries.  He also worked for an Alexandria-based public affairs firm, representing Fortune 500 and industry groups before federal, state and local governments.

As SHRM’s Senior State Affairs Advisor, Bob’s responsibilities include coordinating SHRM’s state legislative affairs activities and supports SHRM’s member advocacy operations.  He is a graduate of the University of Rochester in Upstate New York with a BA in American History.