SHRM’s Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., Named One of the Most Influential People in Washington, D.C.

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management

SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, was recently named on Washingtonian’s Washington, D.C.’s 500 Most Influential People list. The list features 500 authorities and advocates outside the government who are playing big roles in Washington, D.C.’s policy debates.

Being in the people business, Taylor is a sought-after expert and voice of all things work. He connects ideas to the HR profession and is sparking conversations about the future of work. Under Taylor’s leadership, SHRM has increased appreciation for the role that continues to experience transformative change and innovative thinking. Through SHRM’s policy work, he has built bridges across the political spectrum, partnering with leaders and policymakers aligned with SHRM’s vision of building better workplaces for a better world in areas such as workforce development, workplace equity, flexibility and leave, healthcare, immigration, and governance. With the two recent acquisitions of Linkage and CEO Academy, and as the world’s largest HR business and trade organization, SHRM now serves nearly 325,000 members across 165 countries, impacting the lives of more than 235 million workers and families globally.

The list recognized Taylor for his work in the business and labor category

“We as leaders must work to foster strong, intentional workplace environments that lead to cultural alignment, business success and, ultimately, a better world of work,” Taylor said. “I’m honored to be recognized by Washingtonian’s Washington, D.C.’s 500 most influential people list and will continue to work on behalf of SHRM and the profession of HR to drive change and to serve HR professionals, executives, policymakers and business leaders.”

Washingtonian is the region’s top source of information for dining, shopping, entertainment, and personalities. It has been Washington, D.C.’s most trusted guide to living, working, and playing in the area for more than half a century. The print magazine is read each month by more than 400,000 people, who spend an average of 96 minutes with each issue and save each issue for an average of five months. Washingtonian.com reaches more than a million unique readers every month. Washingtonian is a five-time National Magazine Award winner for its reporting and writing. Learn more about the 500 Most Influential People list

About SHRM [pronounced “SHERM”]

SHRM creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 325,000 members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 235 million workers and families globally. Learn more at SHRM.org