Stop. Don’t read any further until you watch the video of
the February 2016 Illinois State HR Games and Case Competition hosted by
Illinois State University (@ISU-SHRM).
After watching, you’re either thinking 1) my team and I had a great time
networking and learning from others or 2) Why did I miss that? If you didn’t catch us this time, there’s
always next year. The Illinois State
Council of SHRM (ILSHRM) gives all student chapters the opportunity to host the
event on their campus annually. Sounds
like fun, doesn’t it?
Teams from Illinois State University (ISU), Northern
Illinois University (NIU) and Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) competed in two
events; HR Games Jeopardy style, and a Case
Competition solving a real HR Case. The day wasn’t only about the competition.
The students also enjoyed the comedic style of the IMPROV Attacks entertainment
group. These geniuses made the
#puppymonkeybaby Superbowl commercial (which I never understood in the first
place) even funnier than the original.
Teams ISU 2 and 1 placed first and second in the Jeopardy
competition, respectively. Another ISU
team won the Case Competition and team NIU 2 placed second. Each member of the winning ISU Case
Competition team received a complimentary registration for the Young
Professionals workshop at the ILSHRM State Conference, which will take place on
September 25, 2016. Way to go team ISU!
So who was the big winner of the day, you ask? Kudos goes to
all involved. The ISU-SHRM chapter planned a great event that brought together
the talents of the Jeopardy team(s) and the Case Competition winner. Let’s not
forget the chapter advisors, professors, and ILSHRM volunteers conference
attendees. The day couldn’t have
happened without them. We’re seeing the next generation of HR leaders. The
future is so bright.
Help us host the 2017 HR Games and Case Competition!
#SHRMstudent
Nikki Bolden, PHR, SHRM-CP
