Upcoming events

    • November 13, 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • November 15, 2025
    • 3:30 PM
    • Holiday Inn Express – Macon North 240 North Macon Street, Macon Georgia 31201 (478) 812-8989
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    Are you ready to elevate your career with a SHRM certification?  The best HR certification is the one that sets you apart from the crowd. The SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® are recognized and valued by employers in all industries as the premier HR certifications.  Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field. 

    • Enhance Your HR Expertise - HR professionals who earn the SHRM Certification report significantly higher levels of credibility as HR professionals.
    • Increase Your Earning Potential - Those who earn the SHRM Certification report earning salaries 14% to 15% higher than peers who have not earned the SHRM Certification.
    • Advance Your HR Career - HR professionals who earn a SHRM certification report it was a key factor in their career advancement.
    • Demonstrate Your Commitment - SHRM Certified HR pros report significantly higher levels of career success, respect from colleagues and commitment to the HR profession. 

    Join the SHRM Georgia "ExpressPrep" SHRM Certification Prep Course for a high-energy dive into the learning materials.  Over our 3 days together, our experienced instructors will take you through the SHRM Learning System including the 9 Behavioral Competencies & 14 Technical Competency functional areas identified by SHRM as essential to success in the HR field.  This session occurs just prior to SHRM's certification December 1 - February 15 testing window.  This testing window is based upon the 2025 SHRM Learning System; you will have the most current learning materials!

    Your instructors, with combined experience of over 15 years of teaching the SHRM Certification Prep Course, are:

    • Lisa Hughes, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR, and
    • Craig Southern, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP

    Register by October 1st for the best value.  The registration fee includes the SHRM Learning System books and on-line learning system, a $820 value, and 3-days of in-person course instruction.  Note:  Upon sign up, your SHRM Learning System will be shipped directly to you at the address you enter in the registration form. Register early to ensure to receive your materials prior to the course starting!

    If you would like accommodations at the Holiday Inn Express - Macon North, please contact them directly at (478) 812-8989 to make a reservation.  This is fully optional and not required for participation in the course.

    • January 30, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Lodge at Little Ocmulgee State Park 80 Live Oak Trail, McRae, McRae-Helena, GA 31037
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    Event: 2026 SHRM Georgia Volunteer Leadership Meeting

    and First Quarter 2026  SHRM Georgia Quarterly Meeting

    When:  January 30th, 2026

    Where:  Lodge at Little Ocmulgee State Park 80 Live Oak Trail, McRae, McRae-Helena, GA 31037

    Cost:   

    ·       FREE for Chapter President/Designee + 1 additional board member

    ·       FREE for SHRM Georgia State Council Volunteers

    ·       Only $49 for additional Chapter Board Members or other volunteer               leaders! Your entire Board is invited!


    We are pleased to announce registration for the 2026 SHRM Georgia Volunteer Leadership Meeting is now open!  In coming together at our annual SHRM Georgia Volunteer Leadership Meeting, we will:

    ·       Learn the newest initiatives and priorities from SHRM;

    ·       Discover chapter operations best practices;

    ·       Connect with CLA (Core Leadership Area) Leaders

    ·       Build relationships with other chapter leaders around the state;

    ·       Connect to resources so you will feel equipped in your new role;

    ·       Seek guidance from SHRM, the State Council, and your peers; and

    ·       Become energized for our year of service to the HR profession!

    Chapters are welcomed and encouraged to register as many of your Board members as you would like.  This is important for connections, education on chapter best practices and leadership succession planning.

    Please note this meeting is the Q1 Quarterly Meeting of the SHRM Georgia State Council for 2026.  Each chapter needs to be represented by the Chapter President or Chapter Management Professional (CMP).  It is also important that all SHRM Georgia State Council members attend. We are pleased to be able to facilitate your attendance with FREE registration for these roles.  (In the event the Chapter President or CMP is unable to attend, please determine a designee to attend to represent the chapter.)

    You will hear from:

    ·       Paula Humber, SHRM Members & Community Director

    ·       The SHRM Georgia Leadership Team,

    ·       SHRM Georgia Core Leadership Area Leaders, and

    ·       more !!!

    Meeting Opening: 9:00 AM, Friday, January 30, 2026

    Closing: 4:30 PM, Friday, January 30, 2026

    A Breakfast Buffet will be available on Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  Lunch is also included.

    Make your lodging reservation by Friday, January 9, 2026.  On-line at www.littleocmulgeelodge.com   Enter Group Code 06484 under “rate options”  Or, call 1-877-591-5572 and specify SHRM Georgia to obtain the block rate.

    We look forward to seeing you in January as you prepare to excel as a leader in 2026!

     

    Lisa Hughes                    Ron Williams                            Janeann Allison

    SHRM-GA Director           SHRM-GA Director-Elect           SHRM-GA, V.P., Operations

    • September 30, 2026
    • October 02, 2026
    • Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 W. Bay St., Savannah, GA
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