What Is SHRM?
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 individual members in more than 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 has subsidiary offices in China and India.
SHRM Membership Will Enhance Your Career
Establish a Career Partnership
Whether you are looking for your first job, have just been promoted to your first management position or are setting your organization’s strategic HR direction, SHRM is the one professional HR association that provides the depth and breadth of HR resources that all human resource professionals need. As your career partner, SHRM is dedicated to providing the resources you, your HR department and your organization need to make important decisions that impact your organization’s profitability and your most important resource—people.
Earn Professional Recognition
Employers, professionals and academics recognize SHRM as the leading HR organization. By affiliating, you demonstrate your commitment to the profession and your own continuing professional development. SHRM is the world’s largest professional society dedicated to serving human resources professionals at all levels and functions. SHRM also serves as an important resource for professionals in other business units that work closely with HR or handle HR issues.
Establish a Network of Highly Respected HR Professionals
Whether you are looking for advice, new ideas or even a new job, opportunity abounds within SHRM. You’ll be able to network with other leaders in the profession at seminars and conferences and through our online community platforms. Membership provides you with a listing in the online Member Directory, a virtual “Who’s Who” of the human resource profession, and access to SHRM Connect, an evergrowing social networking tool.
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Membership with Local Chapters
Establish a close network of local professional level peers by joining an affiliated SHRM chapter. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters. Membership in a SHRM affiliated chapter means access to a local network of HR professionals, as well as professional development programs, products and services in your community that can broaden your skills and make you more valuable to your organization. SHRM-affiliated chapters each have their own dues structures, bylaws and application processes. In addition, SHRM has launched several international Member Forums in select countries to encourage local networking among SHRM members.
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