Garden State Council SHRM Awarded for Elevating Human Resources, Improving Workplaces
The National SHRM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management, recently awarded Garden State Council-SHRM its prestigious EXCEL Platinum Award for the Council’s accomplishments in 2022. The EXCEL award is given to state councils and chapters to recognize major accomplishments, strategic activities, and tactical initiatives that elevate the profession of human resources.
In 2022 Garden State Council-SHRM accomplishments included delivering a dynamic annual state conference for 350 attendees with 40 sessions covering critical human resource topics impacting organizations. The Council in partnership with the SHRM Foundation facilitated virtual mentoring experiences for emerging professionals and college students. The Workforce Readiness group provided 10 virtual sessions, averaging 50+ attendees focused on talent acquisition and retention. Finally, receiving national recognition as one of the top 10 State Councils supporting the SHRM Foundation.
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, president, and chief executive officer of SHRM, said, “SHRM’s impact on the world of work is due to the dedication and efforts of our chapters and state councils like Garden State Council-SHRM. The Platinum EXCEL Award is not only a celebration of the great work done by Garden State Council-SHRM—it’s also recognition of their focus and determination to cause the effect to make great workplaces. Their HR leadership is exemplary.”
The EXCEL Award can be earned at four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Each level has a prescribed set of requirements and accomplishments that must be met. Garden State Council-SHRM will receive recognition in SHRM publications and at conferences, a logo to display on its website, and information to share with its members about the significance of this award.
For more information about Garden State Council-SHRM, visit www.gscshrm.org.
Media: For more information, contact Edward Burke, at Edward.Burke@shrm.org or 703-535-6036.
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