The Connecticut Public Employer Labor Relations Association is a non profit association formed as a resource for labor relations professionals working for municipalities, state agencies, boards of education and other public agencies. ConnPELRA is an affiliate of NPELRA, the premier national public employer labor relations group. Through their newsletter, trainings and online activities, NPELRA provides the latest national information and networking opportunities to members.
Serving HR professionals since 1906, IPMA-HR is a resource for comprehensive and timely HR industry news, jobs, policies, resources, education, and professional development opportunities.
The Connecticut Chapter of IPMA-HR strives to: enhance professional development, recognition and partnerships; provide quality, cost effective programs for continuing education on current HR issues; and develop opportunities for professional growth and networking.
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association's more than 20,000 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. GFOA's mission is to advance excellence in public finance.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. Visit their website to find HR news, state and local legal updates, resources and tools including sample interview questions, job descriptions, policies and guides, learning and career opportunities, upcoming event information and so much more!
The Connecticut SHRM HR Council is an affiliate organization of the Society for Human Resource Management, serving SHRM National Members, Local Chapter Members, and HR Professionals in Connecticut. Visit the site for a statewide calendar of events as well as information on obtaining HR professional certification and available study courses.
An affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the largest chapter in the state, HRACC serves all of Greater Hartford, and the broader Central Connecticut area. Its website is an on-going service to its members and visitors and provides a wealth of information about HRACC, including a review of upcoming monthly programs, volunteer opportunities, an up-to-date membership directory (for members only), various committees, and much more.
The Bureau's Occupational Outlook Handbook is a source of career information covering duties, education and training, work environment (including physical demands), pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
An online information center for workforce services and programs. Download and print Connecticut and Federal labor posters here.
DAS' Human Resources page highlights HR business rules and regulations, including statewide policies and notices that apply to all state employees. From here, you can link to: DAS/Statewide HR Management statutes, regulations, manuals and memos, Office of Labor Relations (OLR) memos and contracts, and Comptroller's memos.
Visit the site to sign up for training sessions and find municipal labor resources, HR related research bulletins, infokits and other statewide program opportunities.