"SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, 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 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally."

In today's competitive job market, it is crucial to stand out.  With SHRM, you can:

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• Expand your HR Knowledge

• Get Involved and Make Connections

• Transition from Classroom to Workplace

In 2020, the SHRM Foundation will award more than $500,000 in certification, academic and professional development scholarships and grants to HR professionals and students.  All eligible SHRM, student and chapter and state council members are encouraged to apply.

"Graduating SHRM student members may upgrade to professional membership at a special 50% discounted rate, so $109.50 this year and next year (compared to professional dues of $219.)

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You’ll get immediate access to all of the professional member benefits and extend your

membership 12 months."

"The SHRM Competency Model identifies what it takes to be a successful HR professional—across the performance continuum; around the globe; and across all career levels, job roles and job functions. SHRM worked with HR professionals around the globe to create the model, which: defines the competencies and knowledge necessary for effective practice as an HR professional, supports HR practitioners in their career and professional development, and helps

organizations build approaches to identify and cultivate high-quality HR leaders, individual

contributors and teams."