Mission Statement
SHRM serves the needs of the human resource management professional by providing the most essential and comprehensive set of resources available. In addition, the Society is committed to advancing the human resource profession and the capabilities of all human resource professionals to ensure that HR is an essential and effective partner in developing and executing organizational strategy.
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 175,000 individual members, the Society's mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available. As an influential voice, the Society's mission is also to advance the human resource profession to ensure that HR is recognized as an essential partner in developing and executing organizational strategy. SHRM was founded in 1948 and currently has more than 500 affiliated chapters within the United States and members in more than 100 countries. You can visit the official SHRM website at
www.shrm.org.
The Society for Human Resource Management is the leading voice in the human resource profession. SHRM is committed to serving the HR Leaders of Tomorrow by providing the tools necessary to educate and advance the HR profession, build strong and active student chapters, and provide career information. As a K-State SHRM member, you will learn about the "real world" of human resource management (HRM) through award-winning publications and educational opportunities. Through interaction with local HR professionals, you will make contacts today that could help you find a job tomorrow.
Benefits of SHRM Membership
- HRMagazine: 12 issues of this award winning magazine
- HRNews: 12 issues of this newspaper that features that latest trends and issues in the field
- Echoes: 4 issues of this student newsletter featuring chapter news and articles geared to student members
- Annual Conference: features over 150 educational sessions, and a one day student conference
- Member Directory Online: Searchable database helps you locate SHRM professional members all over the world
- SHRM Online HR Talk: Go online and discuss HR issues with SHRM members around the world
- Nationally Recognized Résumé Builder: Impress future employers by belonging and being active in the premier HR organization
- Opportunity to compete: Join the HR Games team and have fun while preparing for the PHR exam!
Last Updated: Spring 2008
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