SC SHRM State Council

Welcome to the South Carolina SHRM State Council

We are an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.

We welcome your use of this site as a resource, and encourage you to check back frequently for updated information. We also encourage your involvement and suggestions about all of our activities, on the web and off.

Attendee Registration Link: 

https://www.eventsquid.com/register/28521

Legislative Conference 2026 - Agenda

8:00 – 8:45 AM
Conference Registration & Breakfast

8:45 – 9:00 AM
Opening Remarks – Bryan Gates

9:00 – 9:45 AM
Steve Nail (SC SHRM Legislative Director)– SHRM 2026 Workplace Legislative Initiatives

9:45 – 10:00 AM
Break

10:00 – 11:00 AM
Alan Wilson (SC Attorney General)– Legislative Initiatives to Help SC Businesses Grow

11:00 – 11:15 AM
Break

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Mary Kate Littlejohn (Senior Counsel, Office of the Chair, EEOC)– What to Expect from the EEOC in 2026 and Beyond

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 PM
William Floyd (Executive Director, SCDEW) – SC Workforce Update: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

2:00 – 3:00 PM
Pamala Evette (Lt. Governor) – Workplace Challenges Facing South Carolina

3:00 – 3:15 PM
Break

3:15 – 4:15 PM
Bill Duda (Managing Shareholder, OD)– Legal Update: What Employers Must Know in 2026

4:15 – 4:30 PM
Closing Comments – Bryan Gates

Sponsorship Registration:

 https://www.eventsquid.com/register/28549

Save the Date:

2026 SC SHRM STATE CONFERENCE

September 16 - 18, 2026

Presented by:

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We are thrilled to announce that Pee Dee SHRM has been recognized as the 2025 SHRM South Carolina Chapter of Excellence Award! 🎉 This honor reflects the chapter’s outstanding commitment to advancing HR, fostering professional growth, and strengthening workplaces across our region.

In addition, a huge congratulations to Kaitlyn Tilson, SHRM-SCP, President of Anderson Area SHRM, on receiving the 2025 President’s Award! 👏 Kaitlyn’s leadership, passion for people, and dedication to SHRM’s mission continue to inspire HR professionals across the state.

These awards highlight the incredible impact of HR leaders and chapters who go above and beyond to shape the future of work in South Carolina. 💼✨
Please join us in celebrating Pee Dee SHRM and Kaitlyn Tilson on their well-deserved achievements! 🙌

2024 SHRM EXCEL AWARD | PLATINUM

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