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Show your appreciation for Human Resource Professionals this year on HR Professional Day - thank them for all their hard work and dedication!
It's time to recognize and celebrate the amazing work of Human Resource Professionals on Human Resource Professional Day on September 26! This day has been around since 1959, and was created to honor the important contributions human resource professionals make in organizations all over the world. HR professionals have an incredibly challenging job as they help to ensure that employees are properly nurtured, managed, and supported. So let's take some time out of our busy schedules to thank those working hard in this field and acknowledge their invaluable work!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of HR Professional Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Human Resource Professional Day was established to honor the contributions of HR professionals across the globe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>HR Education Advances</div><div class='timeline-text'>Higher education degrees specifically for Human Resource Management start becoming more popular, reflecting the growing professionalization of the field.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Blooming Career Opportunities</div><div class='timeline-text'>As businesses grow in size and complexity, the demand for skilled Human Resources professionals substantially increases.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Technology Impacts HR</div><div class='timeline-text'>The advent of personal computers and digital databases revolutionizes the way HR professionals manage employee records and company policies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>HR Professionals Embrace Diversity</div><div class='timeline-text'>Human Resources evolves with societal changes, advocating for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010 to Present</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>HR in Digitized Workspaces</div><div class='timeline-text'>With growing remote work culture, HR professionals play a crucial role in maintaining employee welfare and work-life balance in the digitized workspace.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Thank your HR team</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>A simple thank you can go a long way. Show your appreciation for all the hard work your HR team does by writing a thank you note or sending out a thank you email.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Hold an HR meet and greet</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>A great way to celebrate Human Resource Professional Day is to host an HR meet and greet. Invite people from other departments to come learn more about the work the HR team does and to personally thank them for their hard work.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize an HR appreciation day</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your appreciation for the HR team by organizing an HR appreciation day. Invite different departments to share their stories and successes due to the hard work of the HR team members.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Give out awards</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Recognize hardworking members of the HR team by giving out awards. Choose categories such as "Best Team Player", "Most Innovative Idea", or "Outstanding Customer Service" and let everyone vote for the winners.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Host a potluck in the office to show appreciation for the hard work of the HR team. Ask everyone to bring their favorite dish and enjoy lunch or dinner together.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It recognizes the value of human resources professionals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Human resource professionals play a crucial role in any organization, from recruiting and developing talent to managing employee benefits and resolving disputes. Human Resource Professional Day is an important opportunity to recognize the value of HR professionals as well as their hard work and dedication to their roles.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages the growth & development of professionals in the field</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By celebrating Human Resources Professional Day, organizations can not only recognize existing professionals but also encourage individuals to explore the field or pursue further education or training. It's a great way to raise awareness about this often overlooked profession and its importance within businesses.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes a healthy working environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>HR professionals strive to create a positive and productive workplace by crafting policies that protect employees' rights and promote diversity, fairness, work/life balance and much more. Human Resource Professional Day helps remind employers of the importance of creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all employees.</p></div></div>
Human Resource Professional Day is celebrated on September 26th every year. In 2024 Human Resource Professional Day will occur on a Thursday.
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