Sumter SHRM

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

The Sumter SHRM extends our deepest gratitude to those who served and to the families who carry on their legacy.

We remember. We honor. We are thankful.

05/22/2026

Join the Sumter Chapter by July 31 and receive 50% off the membership fee! Don’t miss this great deal and the opportunity to connect, grow, and get involved.

05/15/2026

📸 May Meeting Recap | Sumter SHRM

Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 14 for an insightful discussion on Building a Stronger Workforce Through Apprenticeship!

A special thank you to our speaker, Christopher O'Neill, Apprenticeship Consultant with Apprenticeship Carolina, for sharing how organizations are leveraging registered apprenticeship programs to develop skilled talent and strengthen workforce pipelines.

Key takeaways included:
✔️ How apprenticeship supports workforce development and retention
✔️ The value of targeted, skills-based training strategies
✔️ Real-world impact from employers using apprenticeship programs
✔️ Benefits such as tax credits, U.S. Department of Labor credentials, and long-term ROI

It was a great opportunity to connect HR and operational leaders around innovative, practical workforce solutions, especially for our manufacturing community.

05/13/2026

If you have not yet RSVP-ed, there's still time. We'd love to see you there on Thursday!

✨ Sumter SHRM Meeting | May 14 ✨

Build a stronger workforce with apprenticeship.

Join us as Christopher O’Neill from Apprenticeship Carolina shares how registered apprenticeship programs help employers develop skilled talent, strengthen pipelines, and support long-term growth, plus the added benefits of tax credits and nationally recognized credentials.

👥 Manufacturing HR pros: invite your Plant, Training, Quality, or Manufacturing Manager to attend!

📅 May 14
📢 Register here: https://sumtershrm.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=5

04/24/2026

✨ Sumter SHRM Meeting | May 14 ✨

Build a stronger workforce with apprenticeship.

Join us as Christopher O’Neill from Apprenticeship Carolina shares how registered apprenticeship programs help employers develop skilled talent, strengthen pipelines, and support long-term growth, plus the added benefits of tax credits and nationally recognized credentials.

👥 Manufacturing HR pros: invite your Plant, Training, Quality, or Manufacturing Manager to attend!

📅 May 14
📢 Register here: https://sumtershrm.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=5

04/14/2026

If you have not yet RSVP-ed, please do so. This is a meeting you do not want to miss. https://lnkd.in/eYz6r7dU

📣 SHRM Monthly Meeting – Featuring Guest Speaker Steve Love

Join us for our next SHRM meeting with Steve Love, REBC, RHU, GBDS,
Area Vice President, Benefits & HR Consulting at Gallagher.

Today’s employee benefits landscape is rapidly evolving as organizations work to attract and retain talent while managing rising healthcare costs, high-cost medical claims, and specialty drugs.

In this session, Steve will discuss how employers are:
✅ Managing benefit costs more strategically
✅ Enhancing traditional benefits with voluntary and creative options
✅ Supporting employees’ physical, financial, and emotional well-being
✅ Taking a more holistic, strategic approach to benefits design

This is a must-attend session for HR and business leaders navigating today’s benefits challenges.

👉 Register today! https://sumtershrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=4&ts=1774961536

03/31/2026

📣 SHRM Monthly Meeting – Featuring Guest Speaker Steve Love

Join us for our next SHRM meeting with Steve Love, REBC, RHU, GBDS,
Area Vice President, Benefits & HR Consulting at Gallagher.

Today’s employee benefits landscape is rapidly evolving as organizations work to attract and retain talent while managing rising healthcare costs, high-cost medical claims, and specialty drugs.

In this session, Steve will discuss how employers are:
✅ Managing benefit costs more strategically
✅ Enhancing traditional benefits with voluntary and creative options
✅ Supporting employees’ physical, financial, and emotional well-being
✅ Taking a more holistic, strategic approach to benefits design

This is a must-attend session for HR and business leaders navigating today’s benefits challenges.

👉 Register today! https://sumtershrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=4&ts=1774961536

03/10/2026

🌟 Vendor Spotlight: Mc Griff 🌟

We are excited to welcome McGriff, a Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) as a vendor for the upcoming LeadWell Summit! Their team brings unparalleled expertise in helping organizations protect their people, strengthen their operations, and prepare for what’s ahead.

Global resources. Local specialists. Endless opportunities.
As a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), MMA delivers the best of both worlds, local, relationship-driven service backed by the global strength of the world’s leading risk, strategy, and people advisory firm.

Across the U.S. and Canada, MMA provides:
🔹 Business insurance solutions
🔹 Employee health & benefits strategies
🔹 Retirement & wealth services
🔹 Private client insurance support

As part of Marsh McLennan’s global network, they are connected to:
🌍 130 countries served
💼 90,000+ colleagues worldwide
📈 $24B+ in annual revenue
✨ Deep expertise in risk management, reinsurance, people strategy, and organizational resilience

Their mission is simple: to help organizations thrive through the power of perspective.

We’re grateful to have McGriff, a Marsh McLennan Agency join us at the 2026 LeadWell Summit on March 11, offering leaders the chance to connect with specialists who understand today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

03/04/2026

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Connor Shaw 🌟

We are thrilled to announce a special guest appearance from Connor Shaw at the 2026 LeadWell Summit!

After an incredible football career, Connor has shifted his leadership talents into a new arena, partnering with organizations to build cultures of wellbeing. As a Health & Welfare Consultant with Gallagher, he helps companies and employees prioritize health, performance, and long‑term wellbeing with a fresh, strategic playbook.

🏈 Investing in the Next Generation
Beyond his professional work, Connor is passionate about youth development. He hosts football skills camps across South Carolina in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs, encouraging physical fitness, healthy competition, and leadership—while inspiring young athletes through the power of sports.

At home, Connor and his wife, Molly, enjoy life with their three children: Mila (Me‑la), Decker, and Cutler.

We’re excited to welcome Connor to the LeadWell Summit on March 11, you won’t want to miss the insights and inspiration he’ll bring to our leadership community!

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewtwpb_E

11/20/2025

Last week, our team wrapped up a successful Round Robin HR session where we dug into several important topics — from ADA accommodations to navigating challenging employee situations and sharing best practices across our teams. These conversations help us grow stronger as leaders and continue creating a supportive, inclusive workplace for all.

A big thank-you to everyone who joined, contributed, and made the discussion so meaningful. Your engagement is what makes these sessions valuable.

We’re already looking forward to seeing everyone again next month at our Holiday Party! It will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, celebrate the year, and enjoy time together.

Here’s to continued learning, collaboration, and community! 🎉