About WISHRM

Join a Local SHRM Affiliated Chapter Today
"If you are not a member of a local chapter you are only half way there!"

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India.

If you are a SHRM member then you already know the importance of SHRM membership.  You know you can utilize a wealth of services and programs that give you that extra edge of HR knowledge to help you be a valuable resource to your organization.
Well, did you know that there are also local resources available to you as well?  Being a member of a local SHRM affiliated chapter will enhance your current SHRM membership in so many ways.

• You will develop a local HR network of other HR professionals in your area who can share how their organizations handle HR situations, policies & procedures
• You will learn about current best practices to make your organization more efficient
• You will gain access to the latest information on local legislation that may impact your business operations
• You may receive SHRM Certification Institute credit for attendance at various chapter meetings which have obtained SHRM approval
• You will have an opportunity to develop your leadership skills by volunteering in your local chapter

Visit the Wisconsin State SHRM Council website at:  http://www.wishrm.org/Chapters or Contact Colleen Koerth, WISHRM Membership Director, ckoerth@blackhawk.edu to find the chapter in your area and learn more about the benefits of joining a local chapter.