(February 16, 2009)The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) honored 15 of its members for creating HR solutions that are successfully helping their companies survive the current economic crisis by avoiding layoffs, saving money and maintaining morale.
Called the SHRM Economic Stimulus Prize, prizes were awarded to individual HR professionals, whose HR strategies produced a measurable and positive impact on business operations.
The winning case studies highlight best HR practices to:
--attract and retain talented employees through leadership training and career development;
--create cost cutting strategies to avoid layoffs;
--reduce health care costs through employee wellness programs; and
--implement financial literacy programs that help employees cope with the difficult economic circumstances.
The 15 winners are from nonprofits, private companies, State and local governments, and universities. They also represent every region of the United States, which shows that HR professionals across the country are implementing innovative, results-based solutions to combat the economic downturn.
And the winners are:
Juliann Brown HR Director, Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc. (CSO); Diana Buckley HR Director, Ellis County, Texas; Mark Fogel VP of HR and Administration, Leviton Manufacturing Corporation; Catherine Harris Organization Development Specialist, Toyotetsu America Inc.; Timothy Hess AVP of HR, McLeod Health; Todd Hunter Workforce Training Coordinator, Arkansas State University-Beebe (ASUB); Kim Jackson Senior HR Staff, Noblis; Mary Klein VP of HR, Westminster Services; Jennifer Mason HR Manager, Oakland County, Michigan; Rodney Pasch HR Director, City of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; Curtis Powell VP of HR, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Judy Samples Regional Director, Providence Health & Services; Steve Sturm HR Consultant, American Family Insurance; Sally Wojcieszyn Workforce Development Representative/Recruiter, Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) Karen Wolf HR Manager, Dorner Mfg. Corp.
Detailed summaries of the winning case studies can be accessed online.
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