On November 19th The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) presented nine member organizations from Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, New York, South Carolina, and Wisconsin with the 2010 SHRM Pinnacle Award, the highest honor given to SHRM chapters and state councils. In Kansas, the Salina Human Resource Management Association received recognition for its “Coping with Community Tragedy - Workplace Violence” seminar.
A tragedy happened in Salina, Kansas on October 8th, 2009 when a double homicide occurred in an area workplace. After assessing the needs of its members, the Salina Human Resource Management Association (SHRMA) adopted education on workplace violence as a major initiative for 2010. SHRMA collaborated with the Salina Police Department, the City of Salina and the Kansas Highway Patrol to provide an educational seminar free for attendees. In addition to the live seminar, SHRMA underwrote the production expenses for a DVD. Proceeds from the sale of this low-cost training tool will be used for a future SHRMA community initiative. The seminar will air numerous times on the local public access television station to reach as many people as possible in efforts to continue with Salina’s “Coping with Community Tragedy” program.
The SHRM Pinnacle Award Program is designed to recognize outstanding achievements in chapter/state council development and contributions to the advancement of effective human resource management. All SHRM professional chapters and state councils are eligible to compete in this program. Winners will each receive a $1,000 grant presented at a chapter/state council meeting with special recognition in SHRM publications and during the Leadership Conference.
The Society of Human Resource Management, headquartered in Alexandria, VA includes a global membership of more than 250,000. The Society has members in 140 countries and offices in India and China. With a staff of more than 350, there are more than 30 specialized departments within SHRM to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive set of resources available. As an influential voice, SHRM is committed to advancing the human resource profession to ensure that HR is an essential and effective partner in developing and executing organizational strategy.
Congratulations to the Salina Human Resource Management Association, our public safety and our community partners in Salina for this well deserved recognition. The Patrol is proud to have participated in this important community safety effort.
Colonel Terry Maple
