No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. void where prohibited. 

This sweepstakes is intended for participants who are legal residents and residing in the United States and the District of Columbia (excluding us territories). Do not participate if you do not reside in the United States or the District of Columbia at the time of entry.  An affidavit (or declaration) of eligibility, release of liability, and tax document(s) are required to accept the prize if requested by the sponsor.

Please read these official rules carefully before entering. By entering (or otherwise participating) in the sweepstakes, you agree to these official rules, which create a contract. without limitation, such contract includes grants of rights and indemnities to the sponsor from you, a class action waiver, and a limitation of your rights and remedies.

1. Sponsor and Social Media Disclosure

This sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management (“SHRM” or “Sponsor”), 1800 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. The Sweepstakes is administered by SHRM. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with LinkedIn or any other social media or similar platform where this Sweepstakes may be promoted, advertised, or otherwise used to disseminate information relating to the Sweepstakes. You understand that all information is being provided to Sponsor and not to LinkedIn or any other social media where the Sweepstakes may be promoted, advertised, or otherwise used to disseminate information relating to the Sweepstakes. Sponsor is not responsible for practices, terms, or actions taken by any of these or other social media and web services sites. You understand that you are required to comply with the terms and conditions of those social media platforms.

2. Eligibility

•     Open only to individuals who are registered, in-person attendees of the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2026 (“SHRM26”), held June 15–19, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, as of one day prior to the start of the Sweepstakes Period (defined below) (e.g., June 14, 2026).

•     At the time of entry, Entrants must: (i) have reached the age of majority in their state of residence at the time of Sweepstakes (19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 21 years or older in Mississippi; and 18 years or older in all other states)); (ii) are legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia (excluding United States territories); and (iii) are physically residing in the United States.

•     This Sweepstakes is only open to natural persons and the following are ineligible: corporations, businesses, non-profit organizations, governmental agencies or other entities. Employees, officers and members of the board of directors or other governing body of Sponsor and any of its affiliates, parent, subsidiaries, the prize (as set forth in Section 5) providers, contractors, advertising and Sweepstakes agencies and all other service agencies or providers involved with the Sweepstakes (collectively, the “Sweepstakes Entities”), together with the immediate families (spouses, parents, children, siblings, and their respective spouses) and those persons living in the same household (whether or not related), as such employees are not eligible to enter.

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•     Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Entrants are responsible for compliance with their own employer’s policies and any applicable laws.

3. Sweepstakes Period

The Sweepstakes entry period begins at [12:00 p.m. ET on June 16, 2026] and ends at [12:00 p.m. ET on June 19, 2026] (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Entries submitted before or after the Sweepstakes Period will not be eligible. Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device.

4. How to Enter

Standard entry method: Follow Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP — President & CEO, SHRM on LinkedIn for a chance to participate in the Sweepstakes, then complete the designated comment step below.

1.  During the Sweepstakes Period, scan the QR code on the official Sweepstakes flyer and make sure to follow Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP — President & CEO, SHRM on LinkedIn.

2.  Locate the official designated SHRM26 Sweepstakes post pinned to Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.’s LinkedIn profile during the Sweepstakes Period.

3.  Comment the word “SHRM26” on that designated post.

Each qualifying comment on the designated post during the Sweepstakes Period constitutes one (1) entry. Limit one (1) entry per person. Comments on any post other than the designated post will not be counted.

No other forms of Entry into the Sweepstakes will be permitted.

Normal internet access or device usage charges imposed by mobile carriers may apply to Entries submitted via mobile device. Messaging and data rates apply to internet access via mobile devices. Other charges may apply; check with the applicable mobile carrier for rates and details. Consent may not be a condition of purchase or imposition of messaging, data rates and other charges imposed by mobile carriers.

Limit one (1) Entry; multiple Entries will not be accepted.

5. Prize

One (1) winner will receive one (1) virtual, one-on-one leadership conversation with Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP — President & CEO, SHRM. The conversation will be conducted by video call, will last approximately thirty (30) minutes, and will be scheduled at a mutually agreed date and time within [30] days following SHRM26. The prize has an approximate retail value of US$250.

The prize is non-transferable. No cash or other substitution is permitted, except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. The prize does not include travel, lodging, or any other expense. Limit one (1) prize per person/household.

6. Winner Selection & Notification

•     One (1) winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period, on or about on June 24th, under the supervision of Sponsor.

•     Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

•     The potential winner will be notified via LinkedIn direct message and/or email within 10 business days of the drawing.

•     If a potential winner cannot be contacted within [number] business days, does not respond, or is found ineligible, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected.

•     The winner may be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release within 2 days of notification, where lawful.

7. Publicity

Except where prohibited, acceptance of a prize constitutes the winner’s consent for SHRM to use the winner’s name, likeness, and statements for advertising and promotional purposes without further compensation.

8. General Conditions

•     By entering, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all matters.

•     Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who: (i) tampers or attempts to tamper with the operation of the Sweepstakes, including the entry process or the Sponsor’s website; (ii) violates the Official Rules; or (iii) acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

•     Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users, human error, tampering, hacking or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes and assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission (including availability or accessibility of the Internet), incompatibility, communications failure, theft, loss or destruction of Entries, nor for the failure to capture Entry or other information. Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for injury or damage to Entrants’ or to any other person’s computer or mobile device related to or resulting from downloading materials from or use of any website. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes or any element thereof is not capable of running as planned by reason of, but not limited to, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, force majeure, technical or other failures or errors, or any other causes similar or dissimilar which Sponsor deems, in its sole opinion, could corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes or any element thereof, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes or element thereof and select the winner from non-suspect, eligible entries received prior to the action or as otherwise may be deemed fair and equitable by Sponsor. In the event of any discrepancy, ambiguity, inconsistency, printing or any other error or miscommunication in any communications, announcements, advertising or promotional materials relating to this Sweepstakes, these Official Rules shall govern.

•     The prize is awarded “as is” without any express or implied warranty or guarantee from Sponsor, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Only the Prize as described herein is available to be awarded; in no event will the Sweepstakes Entities be responsible for awarding more or different prizes than stated herein. A Prize cannot be assigned, transferred, or substituted, except by Sponsor who may, at its sole discretion, substitute a Prize or any part thereof with a prize of equal or greater value. If applicable, a Prize is not redeemable for cash; any difference between the actual value and ARV of a Prize will not be awarded as cash, or otherwise unless otherwise stated.

•     If the Sweepstakes cannot run as planned, Sponsor reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate it, and to select the winner from eligible entries received before such action.

•     The winner is solely responsible for any and all federal, state, municipal and local taxes, fees and other government assessments associated with receipt and use of a prize or participation in this Sweepstakes. Federal and state withholding laws are subject to change without notice. The withholding laws in effect at the time the prize is claimed will be followed, and the winner may be issued a Form 1099-MISC (if required) showing prize ARV as income to winner, which the winner will be required to sign at a time and in a manner determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.

•     The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall in no way affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of any other provision hereof. Any invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be deemed severed from these Official Rules and the balance of these Official Rules shall be construed and enforced as if these Official Rules did not contain such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision.

9. Limitation of Liability, Release and Force Majeure

By entering, Entrant agrees to accept and abide by these Official Rules and agrees that any dispute with regard to the conduct of this Sweepstakes, rule interpretation, or award of a Prize shall be submitted to Sponsor, whose decision shall be binding and final. By participating, Entrant agrees to release and hold harmless Sponsor, any Prize providers, distributors, and promotional and other vendor agencies, their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, service agencies, independent contractors, and the officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives of any of the above organizations from any injury, loss, or damage to person, including death, or property due in-whole or in-part, directly or indirectly, to the acceptance or use/misuse of a Prize, participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity, or participation in the Sweepstakes.

Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of this offer, administration of the Sweepstakes, or in the announcement of a Prize, including erroneous appearance of qualification for a Prize, and under no circumstances will more than the stated number of Prizes be awarded. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to modify, cancel, or suspend this Sweepstakes, or to amend the Official Rules at any time, without prior individual notice, should any factor interfere with the administration, security, or proper play of this Sweepstakes as contemplated by these Official Rules. If Sponsor in its discretion elects to so abbreviate the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation, to award a Prize from among all eligible entries received to date. All Entries are the property of Sponsor and are not returnable.

This Sweepstakes is intended for viewing in the United States only and shall be construed and evaluated only according to United States law. Do not enter this Sweepstakes if you are not located in the United States and, more specifically, comply with eligibility requirements in Section 2. The use of any automated devices in connection with this Sweepstakes is prohibited. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for computer system, hardware, software, or program malfunctions or other errors, failures, delayed computer transactions, or network connections, whether human, technical, or otherwise in nature. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend this Sweepstakes should viruses, bugs, or other causes beyond its control corrupt the administration, security, or proper play of this Sweepstakes. Sponsor is not responsible for any injury or damage to any person’s computer or related equipment resulting from or relating to participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading/uploading any material related to this Sweepstakes. Entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of Entry. In the event of a dispute, the Potential Winner may be required to provide proof that he or she is the authorized holder of the identified e-mail account.

Sweepstakes Entities shall not be liable to Entrants, the winners or any other person or entity for failure to execute the Sweepstakes, supply a Prize or any part thereof or the integrity and/or feasibility of the Sweepstakes is severely undermined by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity (whether or not the action, regulation, order or request proves to be invalid), equipment failure, terrorist act, cyber-attack, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, unusually severe weather, hurricane, epidemics, pandemics, embargo, labor dispute or strike (whether legal or illegal), labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot, cancellation or delay of any event, or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In connection with the foregoing, Sponsor shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to abbreviate, modify, suspend, cancel, or terminate the Sweepstakes without further obligation

10. Disputes, Limitation of Liability and Governing Law

Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this promotion or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by state or federal courts situated in florida, (2) florida law, without reference to choice of law rules, governs the promotion and all aspects related thereto, (3) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, but in no event attorneys’ fees, (4) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including, without limitation, lost profits, may be awarded (collectively, “special damages”), and (5) entrant hereby waives all rights to claim special damages and all rights to such damages multiplied or increased.

11. Privacy

Information submitted in connection with the Sweepstakes will be treated in accordance with these Official Rules and the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, which may be amended from time to time and are currently located at https://www.shrm.org/legal/privacy-policy and https://www.shrm.org/legal/terms-of-use, respectively. By participating, you agree to be contacted by Sponsor with Sweepstakes-related communications. The information you provide will be used as stated herein and the aforementioned policies, and for purposes of this Sweepstakes.

12. Winner List & Questions

For the name of the winner or questions about these Official Rules, contact Roy Abdo at social@digitalrevamp.com within 60 days after the drawing.

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