Why Should I Join a SHRM Affiliated Chapter?

• It is tough in our fast paced work environment to maintain top performance as a human resource management professional. You need all the help you can get!
• As a member of a SHRM affiliated local chapter you will develop a network that can help you in many ways:
• Exposure to other HR professionals revealing how other organizations handle various human resource situations, procedures, policies, etc.
• Access to a network of professionals and specialists providing HR information that might otherwise be difficult and/or expensive to obtain.
• Opportunity to develop relationships and contacts in other companies to share information on HR concerns.
• Access to current best practices to make your organization more efficient, increase employee commitment and help line managers carry out business strategy.
• Availability of up-to-date information on pending legislation that may impact your company's operations.
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills by taking on volunteer leadership role in the local chapter.
• Availability of local professional development opportunities to improve your competence.
• Development of a reputation and credentials in the HR field through your involvement in the local chapter.
  

I am already a national SHRM member, why should I join the local SHRM chapter too?

• Membership in both local and national level gives you full access to a wealth of service and programs that can broaden your skills and make you more valuable to your company. You will also be a part of the largest professional organization in the world dedicated to the advancement of the human resource management profession.