Going Beyond HR Calendar (Fall)

It has long been recognized that HR practitioners have the influence to positively impact the lives of your employees as well as those of the people in your communities. To assist you and your organization in your goal to touch the lives of those around you in unique ways, SHRM's Knowledge Center has compiled the Going Beyond HR Calendar. In choosing which events to include, we decided to focus on four areas: employee relations, health & safety, diversity, and community relations. Where possible and appropriate, we've included contact information for you to learn more about getting involved in these events.

SEPTEMBER

Labor Day
Annually, the first Monday in September

Hispanic Heritage Month
Annually, September 15 – October 15
National Museum of American Latino

National Preparedness Month
Department of Homeland Security

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Foundation

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance

Hunger Action Month
Feeding America

401(k)/403(b) Day
Annually, the first Friday after Labor Day
Plan Sponsor Council of America

National Payroll Week
Annually, the five days that start with Labor Day
American Payroll Association

American Business Women's Day
Annually, September 22
American Business Women's Association

Deaf Awareness Week
Annually, the last full week in September
National Association of the Deaf

OCTOBER

National Disability Employment Awareness Month
US DOL Office of Disability Employment Policy

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

LGBT History Month
Equality Forum

Work to End Domestic Violence Day
Annually, October 1
Futures Without Violence

Drive Safely Work Week
Annually, the first full week in October
Network of Employers for Traffic Safety

Getting Organized Week
Annually, the first full week in October
National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals

Energy Awareness Month
Federal Energy Management Program

Children's Health Month
U.S. EPA's Office of Children's Health Protection

National Fire Protection Week
Annually, the Sunday through Saturday in which October 9 falls
National Fire Protection Association

National Customer Service Week
Annually, the first full week in October
International Customer Service Association

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
American Cancer Society

Disability Mentoring Day
Annually, the third Wednesday in October
American Association of People with Disabilities
US DOL Office of Disability Employment Policy

National Boss Day
Annually, October 16

Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week
Annually, the third week in October
The Workplace Bullying Institute

Eye Injury Prevention Month
American Academy of Ophthalmology

NOVEMBER

Daylight Saving Time Ends
Annually, the first Sunday in November

National American Indian Heritage Month
Library of Congress

National Family Caregivers Month
National Family Caregivers Association

National Adoption Awareness Month
National American Council on Adoptable Children

National Flu Awareness Month
American Lung Association

National Veterans Awareness Week
Annually, Nov 5-11
US Department of Veterans Affairs

Great American Smokeout
Annually, the third Thursday in November
American Cancer Society

Additional Calendars
U.S. Federal Government Holidays
National Health Observances
U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features and Special Editions
U.S. Census Bureau Stats for Stories
U.S. Presidential Actions

Religious Holidays
Interfaith Calendar 2024
Time and Date: Holidays 2024
Multi-Faith Calendar

Available for Purchase

2024 Edition
Chase's Calendar of Events