Greenville Society for Human Resource Management upcoming events

Greenville SHRM Summer Social (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Greenville SHRM New Member Orientation- "Getting on Board!" (Wednesday, August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Greenville SHRM
New Member Orientation- "Getting on Board!"

This event is reserved for
New Members ONLY.

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Location: Southern First
(6 Verdae Blvd Greenville, SC 29607)
Tickets: FREE!

We would like to invite you to our new Greenville SHRM
member orientation, "Getting on Board!" Getting on Board is a great way to learn more about Greenville SHRM and how to make the most of your new membership!

Topics include:

Benefits of membership
Networking opportunities
Professional development credits
Future events
How to get involved
And much more!

Onboarding is held immediately prior to the August Greenville SHRM Monthly Meeting and will conclude just in time for lunch.
We'll even save you VIP seating!

Greenville SHRM August 5th Membership Lunch Meeting (Wednesday, August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Sponsored by:

Recognize, Respond, Survive:
Building a Safer Workplace Through Prevention, Preparedness, and Action
Presented by: Chad Ayers and Andy Sexton
with the ProActive Response Group

Date: August 5, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Southern First

Ticket Prices:
Member: $30.00
Non-member/Non-member Guest: $60.00
Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026

Refunds: Cancellations must be made by July 31,2026 in order to be refunded.

Description:

Workplace violence prevention requires more than a policy—it requires awareness, preparation, and the confidence to act when seconds matter. In this engaging and practical session, attendees will learn how to recognize early warning signs and behavioral indicators that may precede workplace violence, understand effective response options during critical incidents, and gain insight into life-saving bleeding control principles that can improve survival outcomes before emergency responders arrive. We will also discuss what an effective workplace violence prevention training program should include, how organizations can create a culture of preparedness, and the important role HR professionals play in reducing risk, supporting employees, and strengthening workplace safety.

Meet our Speaker:

Chad Ayers

Chad Ayers served as a Sheriff’s Deputy for Greenville County in South Carolina for 12 years. During his time as a Deputy in Greenville County, Chad worked undercover in numerous federal and state investigations, performing in high-pressure environments.

Chad was a member of the SWAT team, where he served as an assistant team leader. He is experienced in hostage negotiations and rescue as well as active shooter events. Chad also assisted in the creation and implementation of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office active shooter response program.

During his tenure as a Deputy, Chad received numerous awards and commendations. In 2006, he was named Greenville County Sheriff Rookie of the Year. In 2008, Chad received a Distinguished Service Award, and in 2009, he was awarded two Letters of Commendation for undercover work. He was the recipient of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Medal of Valor in 2011 and 2012. On January 21, 2016, Chad received the 2015 Sam Simmons Award which is given to the top Deputy in Greenville County.

Chad is a 2006 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and a 2006 graduate of South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy where he received the academy’s top award, the J.P. Strom Award, given to the graduate with the highest academic average.

Chad starred in season one of A&E TV’s Emmy-winning documentary LIVEPD and is a commentator for FOX News, Law & Crime Network and Megyn Kelly Live.

HR Certification Credits: Greenville SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program has been pre-approved for 1 hour of SHRM re-certification credit. This program has also been pre-approved for 1 hour of HRCI General re-certification credit toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Certificates will be emailed to those in attendance after the meeting along with a Feedback Survey.

Solicitation at Meetings: With the exception of our meeting sponsor(s), Greenville SHRM enforces a no solicitation policy at meetings. View the policy here.

Accommodations: Please indicate any special accommodations or dietary restrictions on your reservation form, or contact greenvillehr@gmail.com by the registration deadline.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations after the deadline date are subject to the meeting fee payment. Please direct changes or questions to greenvillehr@gmail.com.

Greenville SHRM September 2nd Membership Lunch Meeting (Wednesday, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Sponsored by:

Removing Barriers to Learning:

The HR Advantage of AI Avatars
in Multilingual, On-Demand Training
Presented by: David Lynn & Caleb Lynn

Date: September 2, 2026

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Location: Flywheel

Ticket Prices:

Member - $30.00
Non-member/Non-member Guest - $60.00
Deadline: August 29, 2026

Refunds: Cancellations must be made by August 29, 2026 in order to be refunded.

Today’s HR teams are being asked to reach more employees, across more locations and languages, with fewer resources and tighter timelines. At the same time, many leaders are camera-shy, short on time, or not fluent in the languages their teams speak—creating unintended barriers to effective learning and communication.

This session explores how HR teams are using AI avatars to remove those barriers. Attendees will see how leaders can create realistic, professional avatars that look and sound like them, enabling consistent, on-demand training without the pressure of being on camera. We’ll also explore how avatars can deliver training in multiple languages, helping HR expand access, improve inclusion, and scale leadership presence—without sacrificing the human connection that matters most.

You’ll leave with practical examples, real use cases, and clear guidance on where AI avatars fit into an HR-led learning and development strategy.

Learning Objectives

Identify common barriers to effective training delivery (such as camera discomfort, language limitations, and limited leader availability) and explain how AI avatars can help HR reduce or eliminate those barriers.
Describe practical use cases for AI avatars in HR and L&D, including multilingual training, leader communications, and scalable on-demand content.
Recognize how AI avatars can help HR extend leadership presence and consistency across teams, locations, and schedules—without increasing leader workload.

Speakers:

David Lynn & Caleb Lynn

DAVID G. LYNN, CSP, is a professional speaker and published author with experience at OSHA, Duracell, Owens Corning, Fluor, and Peak Safety Performance.
He has worked on construction projects, managed plant-level safety, and led corporate safety initiatives as a Corporate Safety Director.
He is the Owner and Founder of Peak Safety Performance, LLC, a full-service safety consulting and staffing company.
Peak Safety Performance focuses on developing safety leaders, evaluating safety performance, and leading safety improvement processes.
David is a Furman University graduate with 30+ years in safety, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), ASSP member, and NCCER Master Trainer.

CALEB LYNN, Director, Peak Productions, is a 28-year-old video editor from Greenville, SC.
He began editing videos at age 14 by creating YouTube content with friends.
At 22, he grew a social media following to 100K+ in three months, now 200K+ across platforms.
In 2023, he partnered with his father, David Lynn, to provide video services to construction and manufacturing companies.
Today, he specializes in onboarding and training videos using AI avatars and AI-powered editing tools.

Solicitation at Meetings: With the exception of our meeting sponsor(s), Greenville SHRM enforces a no solicitation policy at meetings. View the policy here.

Accommodations: Please indicate any special accommodations or dietary restrictions on your reservation form, or contact greenvillehr@gmail.com by the registration deadline.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations after the deadline date are subject to the meeting fee payment. Please direct changes or questions to greenvillehr@gmail.com.

Greenville SHRM October 7th Membership Lunch Meeting (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Sponsored by:

Anticipating and Adjusting
to the Future Now

Presented by: Ross Robinson

Date: October 7, 2026

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Location: Southern First

Ticket Prices:
Member - $30.00
Non-member/Non-member Guest - $60.00
Deadline: September 30, 2026

Refunds: Cancellations must be made by September 30,2026 in order to be refunded.

Many leaders find themselves constantly reacting to the latest iterations of just about everything. Before we see visible change, however, something is already shifting. Leaders who can notice this movement early are poised to proactively choose what they want to create for themselves and their organizations. This workshop will teach you how to practice more fully discerning the present as a path to designing positive steps into the future.

More details coming soon...

Solicitation at Meetings: With the exception of our meeting sponsor(s), Greenville SHRM enforces a no solicitation policy at meetings. View the policy here.

Accommodations: Please indicate any special accommodations or dietary restrictions on your reservation form, or contact greenvillehr@gmail.com by the registration deadline.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations after the deadline date are subject to the meeting fee payment. Please direct changes or questions to greenvillehr@gmail.com.

Greenville SHRM New Member Orientation- "Getting on Board!" (Wednesday, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Greenville SHRM
New Member Orientation- "Getting on Board!"

This event is reserved for
New Members ONLY.

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am

NEW Location: Flywheel Coworking Greenville

(25 Goldsmith St, Greenville, SC 29609)

Tickets: FREE!

Topics include:

Benefits of membership
Networking opportunities
Professional development credits
Future events
How to get involved
And much more!

Onboarding is held immediately prior to the November Greenville SHRM Monthly Meeting. If you would like to attend the lunch meeting, please be sure to purchase your ticket once the event page opens.

This session is for new GSHRM Members ONLY

Greenville SHRM November 4th Lunch Meeting (Wednesday, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Sponsored by:

Save the Date!

Greenville SHRM Monthly Membership Meeting:

Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Location: Flywheel

Speaker:

Ticket Prices:
Member: $30.00
Non-member/Non-member Guest $60.00
Deadline: TBD

Refunds: Cancellations must be made by TBD in order to be refunded.

Description: More Details Coming...

Solicitation at Meetings: With the exception of our meeting sponsor(s), Greenville SHRM enforces a no solicitation policy at meetings. View the policy here.

Accommodations: Please indicate any special accommodations or dietary restrictions on your reservation form, or contact greenvillehr@gmail.com by the registration deadline.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations after the deadline date are subject to the meeting fee payment. Please direct changes or questions to greenvillehr@gmail.com.