Profile: California State SHRM Council

Our Purpose: As an affiliate of the Society of Human Resource Management, the California State Council of SHRM offers HR professionals the opportunity to network with peers, find a wealth of information on chapter development and retention, learn from local and national speakers, participate in certification programs, gain volunteer experience and recognition and much more. The entire State Council meets twice a year. 

In a nutshell: Membership in a SHRM affiliated chapter means access to a local network of HR professionals, as well as, professional-development programs, products and services 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. You get the picture. Our advice: Maximize your opportunities by becoming a member of SHRM and an affiliated chapter. It’s a winning combination! Our Purpose Our MissionWhy should you join California SHRM and become a member of one of our 16 local chapters? HR professionals and companies in your community. This will create a network for you to tap into when gathering information on how other local organizations handle various human resource situations, procedures, policies, etc. Local professional development opportunities to improve your HR competencies and advance yourself professionally. Up-to-date information on pending federal and state legislation that may impact your company’s operations. HR generalists, specialists, and service providers who provide information that might otherwise be difficult and/or expensive to obtain. Relationships and contacts with other local companies. Contemporary, successful practices to make your organization more efficient, increase employee commitment, and help line managers carry out business strategy. Detailed, updated information on state and local labor market conditions and issues. The opportunity to obtain PHR/SPHR/CA/GPHR recertification credits for attending chapter programming that qualifies for HRCI credits. Leadership skills development opportunities. You can take on a volunteer leadership role in a local chapter, for example.