The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has a rich sixty-year history and currently has well over a quarter of a million members in its ranks across 140 countries worldwide. With 575 chapters across the nation, SHRM has grown to become the 9th largest association based on revenue in the US and is considered the go-to association for human resource professionals to gain professional development, certification, education, and networking opportunities.
Over the past decade, First Contact HR has been an avid supporter of SHRM through sponsorship, donations, and volunteer efforts. First Contact HR has contributed primarily at the local level by supporting various SHRM chapters in the greater Philadelphia community – for example the Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association.
The financial contributions made by First Contact HR have supported the growth and vitality of local human resource management and charitable associations like the Montgomery County Foundation, and on a national level the SHRM foundation.
In 2013, Leon Singletary, President and CEO of First Contact HR served as a panelist on Villanova’s Annual Networking Reception, and in 2012 he moderated this event. During the PA State Council Conference held in State College, PA, Leon presented the well-received topic, “Strategies for Improving Generational Differences in the Workplace.” This conference attracted hundreds of human resource professionals from across the state as a platform for enhancing their professional development.
In March 2014, First Contact HR will be a sponsor of Villanova’s Annual Networking Reception, hosted by the Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development and the Villanova Society of Human Resource Management (VU SHRM).
Villanova’s Annual Networking Reception typically features a panel discussion of distinguished HR professionals on a trending topic in the field. This year’s networking reception for HR professionals will address one of the most important and interesting challenges in the business world today – “Navigating HR Practices Across Global Markets”. Click here to learn more.
About SHRM
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India. Visit SHRM Online at www.shrm.org.
About GVFHRA
The Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association, Inc. (GVFHRA) is a non-profit, individual membership association for human resource management professionals.
GVFHRA provides leadership, motivation, and education through chapter activities and affiliation with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) in order to equip our members for their roles as leaders and decision makers within their organizations.
To learn more about GVFHRA, visit them online at www.gvfhra.org/about.asp.
About First Contact HR
First Contact HR is an award winning nationwide background screening, drug testing, and HR consulting company based just outside of Philadelphia in Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania. More information about First Contact HR can be found here or through our partners at SHRM here.
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