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Welcome to the South Puget Sound Chapter of SHRM

Welcome!  We are an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.

We welcome your use of this site as a resource, and encourage you to check back frequently for updated information. We also encourage your involvement and suggestions about all of our activities, on the web and off.  To reach us, email spsshrm.membership@gmail.com.

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  • Not yet a member of our local chapter? Membership is free and provides great benefits to you as a HR professional. Complete and submit your Chapter Designation Form today!   Learn more about joining here.
  • Looking for upcoming events?  Check our the Meetings and Events tab to stay on top of chapter meetings, conferences, and other special events.
  • Trying to navigate an everchanging sea of rules and regulations?  Check out our Employment Law page for the latest news on legislative developments at the state and federal level.  
  • Learn more about your 2020 Board here! We are all eager and ready to serve our membership and open to hearing from each of you!

COVID-19

Looking for information on COVID-19? Visit our Helpful Links page for employer resources!

 

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YesVets Initiative Update

WA State SHRM, Proud Partner of YesVets since March 2018.  As an affiliate chapter of WA State SHRM, we are also included in the partnership as YesVets Ambassadors.

Currently, there are 1074 participating YesVets employers and 4,670+ veterans hired. 

We encourage all businesses to become a YesVets employers and continue hiring veterans.

It is super easy to sign up.  Just click on the following link:  www.yesvets.org.  You will also find additional information about the YesVets program.

        

Need SHRM or HRCI Certification Credits?

        

SPS SHRM provides monthly breakfast programs, that in most occassions, are pre-approved for 1.0 SHRM & HRCI Cerfitication credit hour.  You can see our upcoming events by clicking here.                   

Become a Chapter Sponsor!

We invite you to be part of our organization by taking advantage of our marketing and sponsorship opportunities.  We will give you as many opportunities as possible to partner with our members so you will get a positive return on your investment.  Click here for more information.

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  • Support continued education within our industry
  • Network, network, network
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