In this episode, we get an HR association leader's take on the needs and experiences of HR pros. Hear too, about what a return to the office means for the HR department's workload. The guest in #306 is Rafael Rivera, CEO at the Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA) - an affiliate of SHRM with 5000+ members. Rafael is responsible for the strategic operation and success of PIHRA, as well as the annual California HR Conference. He leads a dedicated team of staff at headquarters and over 200 volunteer leaders across Southern California.Questions include: You recently wrapped up the PIHRA 2021 California HR Conference - tell us about itWhat have you heard from PIHRA members as to some of the biggest challenges for HR pros and leaders since Q1 of 2020?What does the easing of restrictions mean for HR? What will their workload look like for the rest of 2021? What unique challenges and opportunities are HR pros facing as they try to ease employees back to the workplace?More About Rafael RiveraSince 2010, Rafael has worked to influence greatness in human resources by engaging, elevating, and serving the Southern California HR community, which impacts the lives of more than 2 million employees. He is a tireless advocate for HR professionals leading as strategic partners in all organizations.Prior to joining PIHRA, he was the top administrative and executive officer at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. For over 20 years, Rafael demonstrated continuous progression leading nonprofit and for-profit organizations in marketing and events roles.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events