HoCoHRS Wins SHRM EXCEL Bronze Award for 2023!

SHRM recently awarded the Howard County Human Resources Society (HoCoHRS) its prestigious EXCEL Bronze Award for the chapter's accomplishments in 2023. 

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.  

“SHRM’s impact on the world of work is due to the dedication and efforts of our chapters and state councils like MD SHRM. “The Bronze EXCEL Award is not only a celebration of the great work done by the Howard County Human Resources Society—it’s also recognition of their focus and determination to cause the effect to make great workplaces”, said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, president, and chief executive officer of SHRM. “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. HoCoHRS 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. 

State Council Member Accepted into SHRM Foundation HR Tomorrow Leadership Program!

Riniya Countiss, MD SHRM Social Media and Marketing Director, has been accepted into the SHRM Foundation's HR Tomorrow Leadership Program!

This program is intended to strengthen the HR field by supporting emerging professionals from groups that are currently underrepresented in the HR sector as they develop leadership qualities. In turn, this will help them strengthen the sector with greater opportunities, growth, diversity, and innovation. Riniya was one of ten HR professionals selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of this program.

Congratulations to our state council member and her fellow cohorts!