About Us
History
This chapter was previously known as the St. Joseph Management Club. In the mid-1970s, the organization changed the emphasis to human resources. The Human Resource Management Association was formed and is currently operating under the same name. We also became an affiliate of the national Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). We currently have 72 members.
Purpose
- To provide opportunities for conferences, cooperative exchange of information and research among members.
- To raise the standards of performance in all phases of Human Resource Management.
- To encourage adherence to Association and SHRM Code of Ethics.
- To assist the community in civic affairs, which might encourage the development and progress of the Human Resource profession and employment in the area?
Chapter Membership Benefits
- Monthly luncheon meetings with a educational program and a chance to network with other professionals.
- Low membership costs.
- Access to a network of professionals and specialist providing human resources information that might otherwise be difficult and or expensive to obtain.
- Availability of up to date information on pending legislation that may impact your company’s operations.
- Opportunity to become acquainted with your business community.
- Access to current best practices to make your organization more efficient, increase employee commitment and help managers carry out business strategy.
- ¨ Opportunity to develop leadership skills by taking on a volunteer role in the chapter
