Join Your Local Chapter
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Access to HR professionals and companies in your community. This will create a network for you to tap into when gathering information on how other organizations handle various HR situations, procedures, policies, etc.
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Be in the know on best practices to make your organization more efficient, increase employee commitment, and help line mangers carry out business strategy. Obtain up-to-date information on pending federal & state legislation that may impact your organization's operations.
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The opportunity to obtain certification, & recertification credits for attending chapter programming that qualifies for HR Certification credits.
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Leadership skills and development opportunities. You can take on a volunteer leadership role in a local chapter, for example. There are also many local professional development opportunities to improve your HR competencies and advance yourself professionally.