LET`S MAkE HR BETTER By COMING TOGETHER

Merge the local
advantage with the
national advantage
for the best results
merge
Now that you know more about how SHRM works locally and nationally, it’s easy to see the value in
becoming both a local and national member. When you are considering whether to join a SHRM
and/or a SHRM-affiliated local chapter, you will probably have many questions, such as:
Q: H ow do I join a chapter or obtain
more information on the location
of a chapter?
A: C ontact the chapter via its website
(see inside for details). Links and
contact information can also be found
at http://shrm.org/Communities/
SHRMChapters/Pages/default.aspx. Select
“Professional” or “Student Chapters” on
the left bar, then click on your state to view
all SHRM-affiliated chapters. Also, don’t
forget to check out the Missouri State
Council of SHRM at mo-shrm.org!
Q: A s a SHRM member, am I
automatically a member of
a local chapter?
A: N o. SHRM membership is separate
from membership in your local chapter.
Each chapter has its own membership
application process and dues structures.
While there are more than 575 locally
affiliated SHRM chapters, they are
autonomous entities in their operations
and membership requirements. To become
a member of your local chapter, you will
need to apply for membership directly
with that particular chapter.
Q: As a member of my local
chapter, am I automatically
a SHRM member?
A: N o. Please see the previous answer. To join
SHRM, please visit www.shrm.org/join.
Q: When I join a local chapter,
should I notify SHRM?
A: Y es! Upon membership in your
local chapter, please contact the
SHRM Member Relations Team at
SHRM.memberrelations@shrm.org or
(800) 283-SHRM to update your member
record. This is important because your
local chapter receives financial support
from SHRM based on your membership.
Q: Can I belong to more than one
SHRM chapter?
In summary: Membership in SHRM and
your local SHRM-affiliated chapter means
access to a local network of HR professionals,
as well as professional-development
programs, products and services through
SHRM and in your community that can
broaden your skills and make you more
valuable to your organization.
The bottom line: There are resources and
services available through SHRM that local
chapters can’t possibly duplicate, and there
are resources and services available through
your local chapter that SHRM can’t provide.
Maximize your opportunities by becoming a
member of SHRM and an affiliated chapter.
Please visit the Missouri State Council of
SHRM at http://mo-shrm.org to find out more.
Also, join us on LinkedIn (Group Name:
Missouri State Council of SHRM) and Twitter
(@MOSHRM) to receive information about
news and events that may be of interest
to you.
A: Y es. You can belong to as many chapters
as you desire, but one will be considered
your “primary chapter” for receiving
financial support from SHRM.
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Let’s make HR better
by coming together
You’ve heard it many times before—networking is a great tool for you as a professional.
And, when it comes to HR, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has
a lot to offer you on both the local and national level. This brochure will help you to
understand the benefits of being both a local and a national member.
Join the largest HR community
SHRM has more than 250,000 members and is headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area.
It is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management.
Points of
distinction
Being a member of a SHRM-affiliated
local chapter is not the same thing
as being a national SHRM member.
Both memberships have their own
unique benefits, and belonging to
both increase your resources
exponentially. Read on to learn
more about the advantages of
each membership!
As a human resource professional, I know the power and support that comes
from professional affiliation. That’s why I strongly encourage you to consider the national Society
for Human Resource Management and its affiliated local chapters.
Whether you are just starting out on your path as an HR practitioner, or whether you are a seasoned veteran,
joining ranks with other HR professionals can help to make your career more fulfilling and enable you to
expand your network. SHRM provides unique support to you as an HR professional. You’ll have resources
to keep you up-to-speed on the latest HR-related laws and trends, and you’ll also have the opportunity to
give back to the profession to which you are dedicated.
If you’re not familiar with SHRM and its affiliated local chapters, let the Missouri State Council of SHRM
help you to understand them better.
Patricia Tornatore
State Director
Missouri State Council of SHRM
The local advantage
The National advantage
Local chapters provide you with exposure to other HR professionals in your community.
As a local member, you benefit from having:
National SHRM provides you with exposure to other HR professionals nationwide. As a national member,
you benefit from having great tools, research and opportunities.
• More insight into how other local
organizations handle various HR
situations, procedures, policies, etc.
Access to a wealth of HR tools and resources to keep you well informed.
• Greater access to HR information that
might otherwise be difficult and/or
expensive to obtain.
• Increased professional development
opportunities to improve your HR
competencies and leadership skills.
–M
any chapters have presentations that
are pre-approved for PHR/SPHR/GPHR
recertification credits through the HR
Certification Institute, which are a great
way to enhance your knowledge and
advance professionally.
– P lus, local chapter membership can
provide you with the opportunity to
take on a volunteer leadership role,
all while developing your reputation
and credentials in the HR field.
• Opportunities to attend membership
meetings and events, which give you
access to current best practices to make
your organization more efficient, increase
employee commitment and help line
managers carry out business strategy.
Additionally, meetings and presentations
provide you with up-to-date information on
pending federal and state legislation that
may impact your company’s operations.
SHRM Online
HR website with features such as daily
news updates, online bulletin boards,
HR job openings, surveys on HR topics
and more.
www.shrm.org
HR Knowledge Center
Receive assistance with your HR issue
or question via e-mail, assistance
request form or by phone.
www.shrm.org/assistance
Express Requests
Instant information and resources on
current issues impacting HR.
www.shrm.org/expressrequests
What is the SHRM Missouri State Council
Each state and designated territory within the United States is governed by a state council, headed by a state council
director who is automatically a member of one of the seven regional councils. State councils provide a structure for key
volunteer leaders in the state to consult together on the affairs, activities, needs, and problems of the Society in the state (or territory) and
to adopt programs to promote the progress and welfare of the Society as a whole. This includes providing channels of communication
between chapters, state councils, and regional councils; services to members of the human resource management profession within the
state, and leadership training at the state level.
HR Toolkits
Collection of articles, links and other
resources related to specific HR topics.
www.shrm.org/toolkits
Video Interviews
View interviews with HR practitioners
and industry experts discussing a wide
variety of HR hot topics.
www.shrm.org/video
Sample Documents
– HR Forms
– Job Descriptions
– Mission Statements
– Policies
– Requests for Proposals
– Spreadsheet Templates
– PowerPoint Presentations
www.shrm.org/samples
HR Disciplines
Online communities and specialized
HR information.
– Compensation
– Benefits
– Business Leadership
–O
rganizational & Employee Development
– Employee Relations
– Staffing Management
– Safety & Security
– Global HR
– Consulting
– Technology
– Ethics & Sustainability
– Diversity & Inclusion
– Labor Relations
www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines
How-to-Guides
Step-by-step instructional guides
for completing day-to-day human
resources tasks.
www.shrm.org/howtoguides
Vendor Directory
Search through more than 2,000
companies offering products
and services to the human
resource community.
www.shrm.org/HRVendorDirectory
Advocacy
SHRM, along with members, advocates
on behalf of the HR profession at the
federal and state levels.
www.shrm.org/advocacy
Legal & Compliance Resources
Regular e-mail alerts and analysis on
employment law at the federal and
state levels.
www.shrm.org/legalissues
HR Magazine®
Award-winning monthly magazine.
www.shrm.org/hrmagazine
HR Week
Free weekly e-newsletter highlighting
critical HR issues.
www.shrm.org/hrweek
Workplace Visions®
Report on emerging workplace issues.
www.shrm.org/visions
SHRM® Legal Report
HR legal and compliance updates.
www.shrm.org/legal
Supervisory Newsletter
Online articles to help line managers
supervise effectively and legally.
www.shrm.org/supervisor
Discipline-Specific e-Newsletters
Discipline-specific e-newsletters
highlighting new articles, research and
other related content.
www.shrm.org/enewsletters
SHRM Chapters in Missouri
St. Louis
http://hrmastl.org/
Branson/Tri Lakes
http://branson.shrm.org/
Columbia/Central Missouri
http://hracmo.shrm.org/
St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren Counties
http://lewisandclark.shrm.org
Springfield
http://www.sahramo.org/
Northwest Missouri/St. Joseph
http://hrmanwmo.shrm.org/home
Sikeston/Southeast Missouri
http://semohra.shrm.org/
Tri State HRA, serving the corner
communities of Missouri, Kansas
and Oklahoma
http://tristatehra.shrm.org/
Sedalia/West Central Missouri
http://hrmawcmo.shrm.org
Kansas City
http://hrma-kc.org/
Access to research reports to keep you up-to-date on the latest HR trends.
Research Articles & Surveys
Original research on current and
emerging workplace issues and their
implications for the HR profession,
domestically and globally.
www.shrm.org/research
Jobs Outlook Survey
Quarterly Report
Explores hiring trends across a
six-month spectrum based on select
public- and private-sector human
resource professionals.
www.shrm.org/lmo
Customized Benchmarking
Service
$
Customize reports for your organization
with critical benchmarks on human
capital, health care, and retirement
and welfare.
www.shrm.org/benchmarks
SHRM® Leading Indicators of
National Employment (LINE)
Monthly employment indicators that
measure change in job vacancies,
recruiting difficulty, new hire
compensation and employment
expectations for the upcoming month.
www.shrm.org/line
SHRM Compensation Data
Center
$
Information on compensation available
for job positions covering a variety
of industries, job families and
functional areas.
www.shrm.org/compensationdata
Member Directory
Online database searchable by name,
title, company, company size, job
function or location.
www.shrm.org/members
Volunteer Opportunities
Information on volunteer opportunities
within SHRM.
www.shrm.org/volunteer
SHRM Foundation Research
Supports research and educational
activities that promote the
HR profession.
www.shrm.org/foundation
Networking opportunities.
SHRM Connect
Social network built specifically for HR
professionals to collaborate around
communities of interest and network
with other HR professionals.
community.shrm.org
HR Talk
Forum for sharing information and best
practices with SHRM members.
www.shrm.org/hrtalk
Approved for HR Certification Institute credit.
$ Fee-based product/service. Discounted for members.