SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 215,000 individual members, the Society's mission is both to serve human resource management professionals and to advance the profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM currently has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and members in more than 100 countries. Your membership in SHRM reflects your commitment to the human resource profession and your need for accurate, up-to-date information, educational and networking resources and more. For more information and to join SHRM visit http://www.shrm.org/join/benefits.asp
Some of the FREE benefits of SHRM membership are:
SHRM Online - Premier HR Internet site with features such as daily news updates, an online bulletin board, HR job openings, surveys on HR topics and more. SHRM Online, your search now powered by Google. http://shrm.org
HR Career Guide - An interactive career mapping tool that enables SHRM members to plan their HR career. http://shrm.org/hrcareerguide
HR Toolkits - Collection of resources, articles, links and other resources related to a specific HR topic. http://shrm.org/kc/tools
Samples - Sample corporate documents on various HR topics http://shrm.org/kc
- HR Forms
- Job Descriptions
- Mission Statements
- Policies
- Requests for Proposals
- Spreadsheet Templates
Information Center - Receive assistance with your HR issue or question via e-mail, Live help, assistance request form or by phone. http://shrm.org/hrinfo or (800) 283-SHRM, opt 5/(703)548-3440
Express Requests - Instant information and resources on current issues impacting HR. http://shrm.org/kc/express
SHRM White Papers - Collection of articles written primarily by SHRM's Expertise Panels, focusing on specific areas of HR management. http://shrm.org/kc/whitepapers
SHRM Focus Areas - Online communities for specialized HR information. http://shrm.org/focusareas
Governmental Affairs - Information and member involvement opportunities on pending legislation. http://shrm.org/government
HR Basics - Database of basic HR information, checklists and forms, and brief explanations of employment law suitable for the novice HR professional or anyone who needs a refresher. http://shrm.org/kc/basic
HR Jobs - Online HR job listings with customized job alerts. http://shrm.org/jobs
Webcasts - Free webcasts including presentations by noted experts followed by Q & A sessions. http://shrm.org/webcast
Membership Directory - Online database searchable by name, title, company, company size, job function or location. http://shrm.org/members
HRVoice - Member legislative outreach program. http://www.shrm.org/government
HR Talk - Forum for sharing information and best practices with SHRM member. http://shrm.org/hrtalk
Volunteer Opportunities Center - Information on volunteer opportunities with SHRM. http://shrm.org/volunteer
Publications
HR Magazine - Monthly award winning magazine. http://shrm.org/hrmagazine
Staffing Management Magazine - A magazine that has the latest techniques and trends in recruiting and retaining employees. (Online version is free to members. Print subscriptions are available.) http://shrm.org/ema/staffing
HR Week - Free weekly e-newsletter highlighting critical HR issues. http://shrm.org/hrweek
Workplace Visions - Bimonthly report on emerging workplace issues. http://shrm.org/trends
Mosaics - Monthly online publication on workplace diversity. http://shrm.org/diversity
SHRM Legal Report - Bimonthly HR legal and compliance updates. http://shrm.org/legal
Washington D.C. & State Insider - Monthly national and state legislative updates. http://shrm.org/government
Echoes - Monthly (Sept - May) e-newsletter exclusively for SHRM student members. http://shrm.org/students/echoes
Managing Smart - Quarterly online articles to help line managers supervise effectively and legally. http://shrm.org/managingsmart
Research
SHRM Foundation - Supports research and educational activities that promote the HR profession. http://shrm.org/foundation
SHRM Research Reports and Surveys - Original research on emerging workplace issues and their implications on the profession. http://shrm.org/research
2006-2007 Workplace Forecast - A Strategic Outlook - Identification of emerging environmental issues that may ultimately affect the workplace. http://shrm.org/trends
Briefly Stated Series - Overviews of HR-related topics in an abbreviated format. http://shrm.org/research/briefly
Research Quarterly - In-depth quarterly reports examining current issues in HR. http://shrm.org/research/quarterly
HR Salaries Surveys - SHRM/Mercer annual survey summary article provided in HR Magazine. http://shrm.org/hrmagazine
SHRM/Rutgers LINE - Monthly indicator of national employment. http://shrm.org/line
For more information and to join SHRM go to http://www.shrm.org/join/benefits.asp
