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
SHRM Members' Survey
Tell us what you think about the Express Request self-service feature in a few quick questions.
An organization run by AI is not a futuristic concept. Such technology is already a part of many workplaces and will continue to shape the labor market and HR. Here's how employers and employees can successfully manage generative AI and other AI-powered systems.
Related Content
HR must always include human intelligence and oversight of AI in decision-making in hiring and firing, a legal expert said at SHRM24. She added that HR can ensure compliance by meeting the strictest AI standards, which will be in Colorado’s upcoming AI law.
The proliferation of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and the ensuing expected increase in productivity and efficiency, could help usher in the four-day workweek, some experts predict.
Learn how Marsh McLennan successfully boosts staff well-being with digital tools, improving productivity and work satisfaction for more than 20,000 employees.