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F a l l 2 0 17 • forwardHR | 5 A s HR professionals we are all too familiar with the competition or "war" for talent. Talent is human, it is people and it is not a popularity contest, or at least it shouldn't be, but rather a demonstration of your competence, aptitude, skill or expertise. It's how we are perceived by the C-Suite and valued business partners for delivering results in our area of discipline and beyond. is requires a deep business acumen, especially for the specific business we support, combined with a strong set of consultative skills. e combination allows our profession and those who practice it to tangibly demonstrate that HR's Got Talent. How do we ensure that we are staying on top of our game individually? ere is no one tactic. Learning can come from unexpected places. An option is obtaining or staying current with your SHRM certification or other certifications. Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM- SCP credentials demonstrates you are a recognized expert and leader in the HR field. ese credentials set you apart from your colleagues, proving that you have the talent. Another opportunity to grow and enhance your skills is by becoming involved in a local SHRM chapter. Visit www. wishrm.org/chapters to find out who to contact to get involved. In March, human resources students across Wisconsin formed 27 teams to demonstrate their talent by participating in the Student HR Conference and HR Games Competition. Congratulations to all students for investing in their development by participating in this fun, competitive event — you are all winners! Our first-place winner was Western Technical College, second place UW-Milwaukee, third place UW-Eau Claire and fourth place UW-Platteville. Congratulations! A special thank you to our hosting school, Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Advisor Beth Chambers and our college relations director, Ashly Woosypiti, who did a marvelous job managing logistics. Events like this couldn't happen without our HR volunteers who are committed to growing and developing future talent. ank you! Your Wisconsin SHRM State Council is continuing to serve as a When Work Works Community Partner. When Work Works is an initiative of SHRM that has been recognizing model United States employers for their best practices in providing effective and flexible workplaces that yield positive business results and help employees succeed at work and home. Congratulations to our WI SHRM winners at our annual Leadership Conference in August: Wellbe, Inc. in Madison; QBE in Sun Prairie; PAi in De Pere; KerberRose, S.C. in Appleton; JA Counter in New Richmond and BDDO USA, LLP with locations in Milwaukee and Madison. Another important recognition will be taking DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE Letter from the Wisconsin SHRM State Council Director Joanne Krueger, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant at the Medical College of Wisconsin Talent takes center stage Talent is human, it is people and it is not a popularity contest, or at least it shouldn't be, but rather a demonstration of your competence, aptitude, skill or expertise. It's how we are perceived by the C-Suite and valued business partners for delivering results in our area of discipline and beyond. { continued }