Community Outreach & Awards

Together We Thrive: Building a Stronger Community Tomorrow.

Committed to People Beyond Payroll

Where HR Excellence Meets Social Responsibility

Awards - First HR Connect

Our Accolades

2024
Best HR Firm Award

Best HR Consultancy

Global HR Awards

2018
Innovation Leader Award

Innovation Leader

HR Tech Review

2022
Top Workplace Award

Best HR Company

Airiodion Global Services

2016
Service Excellence Award

Service Excellence

Customer Choice Awards

2017
Best HR Firm Award

Best Entrepreneurial Company

Prestigious HR Awards

2023
Innovation Leader Award

Fastest-Growing Private Company

160% Revenue Growth

2023
Top Workplace Award

Best Workplace

Great Place to Work®

2025
Service Excellence Award

Best Human Resources Firm

Employers Choice Awards

2024
Best HR Firm Award

Interim Executive Service

Awarded by Manage HR Magazine

2019
Innovation Leader Award

Top HR Consulting Leaders

Innovation Meets Technology

2022
Top Workplace Award

Top 10 CHRO - 2022

2022 CHRO of the Year Awards

2020
Service Excellence Award

Top HR Products of 2020

Empowering Organizations with Innovations

Our Community Impact

At First HR Connect, we believe businesses thrive when communities thrive. In 2023 alone:

5,000+ Hours

Pro bono HR support to nonprofits

$1.2M

Workforce development investment programs

250+ Employees

Volunteered in local initiatives

92% Participation

Our annual giving campaigns

Community Initiatives

Pro Bono Services

  • Nonprofit capacity-building workshops
  • Small business HR health checks
  • Disaster relief workforce support

Education & Workforce Development

  • Veteran Hiring Initiative: 1,000+ veterans placed since 2020
  • Career Programs: Resume workshops in 50+ high schools
  • Future HR Leaders Scholarship: $500K awarded to underrepresented students

Environmental Stewardship

  • Carbon-neutral operations since 2022
  • Paperless HR systems saving 12 tons of paper annually
  • Green office certifications in 8 locations

Partnerships That Drive Change

  • UN Global Compact: Signatory since 2020
  • Local First: Supporting minority-owned businesses in 15 cities
  • TechBridge: Digital skills training for underserved communities

Employee Stories

"Our ‘HR for Good’ team helped 50 nonprofits streamline hiring – seeing their impact fuels my passion daily."

- Jamal R., HR Consultant & Volunteer Lead

"Mentoring first-gen college students through our scholarship program is the most rewarding part of my job."

- Priya S., DEI Director

Join Us in Building Better Communities

Download CSR Report Contact us for Volunteer Roles

Great HR Builds Great Communities

Credibility – Combines hard metrics with prestigious awards
Authenticity – Features real employee voices
Actionability – Clear paths for engagement
Transparency – Detailed reporting and FAQs
Values Alignment – Connects community work to HR expertise

FAQs

How do you select nonprofit partners?

Through annual RFP process focusing on education, workforce development, and equity.

Can clients participate in your initiatives?

Absolutely – 60% of our projects involve client partnerships.

Are donations tax-deductible?

Yes, through our 501(c)(3) foundation.

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