From our Blog
December 4, 2025
Innovation Conversations: AI Enhanced HR Insights Blog
What HR Managers Are Really Doing in December?
Hint: It’s Much More than Planning the Holiday Party
As the rest of the world begins to wind down for the holidays, HR managers are doing the exact opposite. Early December is one of the busiest—and most strategic—times of the year for Human Resources. While employees are thinking about time off, festive gatherings, and wrapping up projects, HR is deep in the details of year-end operations, compliance deadlines, and planning for the new year.
December 4, 2025
What I Learned at SHRM VLBM 2025: The Top Priorities for Chapters This Year
By Sarah Bennett, Skeo Solutions
Four Rivers SHRM Chapter 2025 Vice PresidentJune 3, 2025
Murray State SHRM Chapter President Reflections
Written by: Sharik Holmes, 2025 MSU SHRM Chapter President

March 18, 2025
Recertification Provider
Four Rivers SHRM remains recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. If you have questions, please contact us at fourriversshrmchapter@gmail.com

February 27, 2025
Why Join Four Rivers SHRM?
by Melissa Yates, BFW Marcum
2025 Chapter PresidentI am excited to serve as your FRSHRM Chapter President in 2025! It is an honor to represent our ch
apter locally and on the state level with KRSHRM. I am grateful for this opportunity.August 29, 2024
Who is Responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics?
by Sarah Bennett, SHRM-CPCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and business ethics are as important today as ever. Who is responsible for establishing ethical practices, integrating social accountability, and maintaining CSR within an organization? We set out to answer this in The State of HR’s Role in Ethics and Social Responsibility research with HR.com, which I had the opportunity to participate in as an Advisory Board Member.
April 11, 2024
Moving On to the Next Chapter by Kelli Gore
Kelli Gore is the President of the Murray State University Student SHRM Chapter. She will be graduating in May 2024.
February 2, 2024
When to Call an HR Consultant
On Friday, January 26th, Four Rivers SHRM member, Jill Hobbs MBA, SHRM-SCP, received the coveted Enterpreneur of the Year Award at the Paducah Chamber of Commerce's Annual Dinner. Hobbs launched HR Consulting Solutions in November 2022. She has been a member of Four Rivers SHRM for many years and a Past-President of our chapter. We caught with her to congratulate her upon her award and understand just how companies can best utilize an HR consultant.
Lanier, SHRM-CP


