Pictured from left to right: Sgt. Benson, Joseph Zesski, Resources for Independent Living, Suzi Sena, PHR, WFR Chairperson, Morris County-SHRM (Coaching Program Coordinator), Gerry Crispin, SPHR, Guest speaker, Sgt. First Class Taylor, Sherrill Curtis, SPHR, WFR Director, Garden State Council-SHRM, Carl Blum, Co-Founder Tip of the Arrow, Staff Sgt. Witherspoon, Candee Marrone, Ultimate Warrior Career Workshops & Job Fair Committee, Bob Deissig, Co-Founder Tip of the Arrow, Sgt. Major Clark, Chairman Ultimate Career Workshops & Job Fair Committee

PRESS RELEASE

Garden State Council-SHRM Wins 2009 Pinnacle Award
Creating Innovative HR Solutions for War Veterans

New Jersey, December 14, 2009 - The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently recognized Garden State Council-SHRM based in New Jersey as one of nine 2009 SHRM Pinnacle Award winners, the highest honor given to HR organizations for innovative programs.

Created in 1991, the SHRM Pinnacle Award annually recognizes state councils and chapters for creating programs that solve local workforce challenges and surpass the standard activities of SHRM affiliates. Among the nine 2009 SHRM Pinnacle Award winners is the Garden State Council-SHRM Workforce Readiness program "Mission Career Success," supporting Veterans in employment transition. Read about this unique full service program at: www.gscshrm.org.

"The winning projects exemplify the kind of HR leadership that our chapters and state councils engage in on a daily basis," said SHRM President and CEO Laurence G. O'Neil. "These programs not only make a difference in our local communities, but also serve as HR examples for organizations around the country."

According to Garden State Council-SHRM State Director, Ed Dougherty, SPHR "The 'Mission Career Success' program is a great example of how HR expertise can make a critical difference in people's lives - in this case, returning service men and women. Workforce Readiness Director, Sherrill Curtis, SPHR and her team have created something truly special that will hopefully be implemented nationwide in the near future."

Each winning program received a $1,000 prize during the SHRM Leadership Conference held in Arlington, VA. The 2009 awards are sponsored by Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP).

"ADP extends its congratulations to this year's SHRM Pinnacle Award winners for pioneering value added programs to help with current and evolving workforce challenges," said Benito Cachinero, ADP Corporate Vice President of Human Resources. "The organizations honored share ADP's commitment to HR management and embody the qualities of leadership and innovative practices that are critical in helping to create employment opportunities."

Fort Dix Commander, Colonel Slowey, cites this program's services as "the Ph.D. of support for our soldiers".

Workforce Readiness Director, Sherrill Curtis, SPHR agrees. "This unique program fills the employment transition gap by offering all Veterans, across the US personalized, ongoing career guidance from HR and coaching professionals. With the continued support of Tip of the Arrow and the military, we are pursuing our goal to have the onsite program mandatory at all demobilization sites."

The winners were selected from more than 50 applications. For additional information about the SHRM Pinnacle Award, visit: http://www.shrm.org/Communities/VolunteerResources/Pages/2009PinnacleAwardUpdate.aspx.

For additional information on the winning programs, please see below, or visit the online press release at http://www.shrm.org/about/pressroom/Pages/default.aspx.

About the Garden State Council-SHRM

The Garden State Council - SHRM (GSC-SHRM) is a state level affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. It acts as a liaison between SHRM and its 11 New Jersey chapters, ensuring they have the information and resources necessary to carry out SHRM's dual mission of "Serving the Professional" and "Advancing the Profession."

Garden State Council - SHRM draws its strength from the many dedicated members who serve to advance the cause of the HR profession by volunteering for chapter, statewide, and national SHRM positions; networking with peers to discuss issues and share best practices; and taking advantage of educational opportunities to advance their HR and business knowledge.

In addition, the GSC-SHRM establishes partnerships with NJ business-oriented organizations and hosts the annual GSC-SHRM conference held each year in the fall. For more information on the Garden State Council - SHRM, visit www.gscshrm.org or contact Ed Dougherty, SPHR at ed@effectivehr.com.

About the Society for Human Resource Management

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India. Visit SHRM Online at www.shrm.org.

About ADP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in revenue and about 570,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging 60 years of experience, ADP offers the widest range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. For more information about ADP or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1.800.225.5237 or visit the company's Web site at www.adp.com