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.
DECEMBER
Safe Toys and Celebrations Month
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Telephone (415) 561-8500
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
SAMHSA
World AIDS Day
Annually, December 1
National AIDS Trust
National Hand Washing Awareness Week
Henry the Hand Foundation
Telephone (513) 769-3660
First Day of Winter
Saturday, December 21, 2024
The Old Farmer's Almanac
JANUARY
National Mentoring Month
The National Mentoring Partnership
National Blood Donor Month
American Red Cross
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Monday, January 20, 2025
Corporation for National and Community Service
Chinese New Year
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Vietnamese New Year
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
FEBRUARY
National African-American History Month
Library of Congress
U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features – 2024 edition
National Freedom Day
Annually, February 1
Time and Date
American Heart Month
American Heart Association
National Salute to Veteran Patients
Annually, the week of February 14
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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
Time and Date: Holidays 2025
Multi-Faith Calendar
Available for Purchase
2024 Edition 2025 Edition
Chase's Calendar of Events
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