Today we presented the first IDEA Impact Award—a new recognition launched to celebrate bold, strategic, and meaningful efforts to advance IDEA in the workplace and beyond. The 2025 winner is Melvyn Smith Jr. - Director of Diversity & Inclusion with Genworth.

New to HR and already making an impact? Nominate yourself or a colleague for the 2025 Rising Star Award! Winner gets: Recognition, $1,000 PD credit, Networking, Awards Committee invite Nominate by June 6! Learn more + nominate: ow.ly/Oxiv50VN5ln

We're exited to announce Bruce W. Waller is speaking at our 2025 Strategic Leadership Conference on Thursday, October 16! The HR profession is evolving, and those who lead with purpose will shape the future of work. Learn more and register at ow.ly/LA6N50W4rFa.

We're excited to announce that Velera Wilson will be speaking at our 2025 Strategic Leadership Conference on Thursday, October 16. She'll provide strategies to assess change effectively and anchor on what matters most. Learn more & register at ow.ly/gjXf50W4rWW.

Congratulations to Bridget Bender, a Richmond SHRM member, who participated in our Spring 2025 Study Group and obtained her SHRM Certification!

🎉 Congrats to our July Faces of HR Member Spotlight – Simonne Clay! For 2 years, she’s shown amazing dedication through her work on the Rising Professionals & College Relations Committee. 👏 Know someone great? Nominate a Spotlight Member today! ow.ly/i5sY50WkCMH

We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Alcott HR Stewardship Award. Nominate someone today and help us spotlight those who elevate the HR profession through integrity, stewardship and service. Deadline: Friday, August 29 Nomination Form - ow.ly/YNLI50WlGow

Listen to Richmond SHRM Board Members, Tiffany Fortune and Carol Bensusan, as they share highlights from SHRM25 San Diego. This is the first "Short Takes" episode. Check out RSHRM Voices Podcast Episodes on Amazon Music - lnkd.in/en8h8Kr7

We're excited to welcome Urs Koenig to Richmond for our Strategic Leadership Conference on Thursday, October 16! His session - Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader AND a Good Human - will provide a toolkit to create high-performance culture. Register at ow.ly/MPAv50W4spo.

Don't Miss Out - Register Now! This Summer Social is where HR professionals come together to unwind, reconnect, and expand their networks in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. This event is open to all HR pros—members and non-members alike. Register - lnkd.in/dA7gZQGv

🌟 Honoring the future of HR! 🌟 We’re inspired by this year’s Rising Star Award nominees—HR pros with <5 years of experience already making a BIG impact. Join us in celebrating these emerging leaders! #HR #RisingStars #HRAwards #FutureOfWork

We're excited to announce that Alex Zea will be speaking at our 2025 Strategic Leadership Conference on Thursday, October 16. Alex's session will focus on positioning HR as a strategic AI partner, navigating readiness and risk. Learn more & register at ow.ly/gjXf50W4rWW.

We're appreciative of the continued support Incentive Services Inc. provides to Richmond SHRM and our Awards Programs. Check them out. Thank you Brian Sands and Jacqui Sands!

Congrats to our 2025 Rising Star Award winner: Nya Tarry, HR Generalist at Dominion Due Diligence Group! In just a few years, Nya has led wellness & intern programs, built inclusive pipelines, and driven innovation. A true rising star in HR! #HR #RisingStar #RSHRM

Register Today! HR on Mock Trial – Sept. 11 What happens when a DEI initiative is challenged as discriminatory? Join us for a live legal training led by Woods Rogers attorneys, where we explore a “reverse” discrimination case based on real events. richmondshrm.org/events/EventDe…

Congratulations to Portia Ford, RSHRM member, for her recent SHRM Certification! Portia shared these words of inspiration for others interested in certification - "If I can do it, you absolutely can too. Keep going. Trust the process. You are more capable than you realize."

Nominate a leader for the 2025 Alcott HR Stewardship Award! Help us spotlight folks who elevate the HR profession through stewardship and service. Submit a nomination by August 29. Find our more ow.ly/xCYb50WHRFo.

AI is transforming industries. Join VCU Continuing & Prof Ed this fall for the Ethics of AI course—perfect for leaders, tech pros, and anyone interested in AI ethics. Discounts for alumni, faculty, & staff! Enroll today! ocpe.vcu.edu/ai/ #AI #Ethics #VCUD

Medicare is the specialty of Boomer Insurance Group. We appreciate the continued support they provide to Richmond SHRM. Check them out. ow.ly/aIUi50WHSpW

Final session confirmed @ 2025 Strategic Leadership Conference — Forecast for the Future of HR in 2026. Senior HR leaders will share the strategies, mindsets, and tech that will define HR next year. Agenda & bios: ow.ly/Lfp950WHS8N #FutureOfWork #HR #HRTech