Spherion Staffing Services, a local recruiting, staffing and workforce solutions provider backed by the resources of a $2 billion global workforce leader, announced today that Michael Chalmers, owner of the Macon office in Georgia and Huntsville office in Alabama, is the recipient of the 2015 Spherion Spirit Award. 

The Spirit Award recipient exemplifies the highest standard of leadership qualities such as dedication to their community, colleagues and the clients they serve. This award winner is recognized for overall contributions to the company as well as to the local community. 

“Michael has a strong history of community stewardship as well as excellent client service and staff support,” said Sandy Mazur, Spherion president. “His passion for serving others is represented through his volunteer activities, cooperative spirit and results-oriented approach. Michael is making a difference in the industry, our company and his communities every day and his dedication is a prime example of what we hope to instill in all of our employees.”

Chalmers has been with Spherion for more than nine years, five of which were spent as a franchisee.  He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM and serves on the Board of Directors of the local Middle Georgia Chapter.  He is also a member of the Association of Personnel Services, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Chalmers currently serves on the executive committee of the Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce and on the Board of Trustees for the United Way of Central Georgia as well as on the Board of Directors of the Houston County Career Academy and the Mercer University Athletic Foundation.]