The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in Alexandria, VA has awarded the Superior Merit Chapter designation to the Mobile Society for Human Resource Management (MSHRM) for its scope of work in perpetuating and supporting the mission of the organization in 2008.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. The Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 250,000 members in over 130 countries, and more than 575 affiliated chapters.

Mobile Society for Human Resource Management is one of 93 chapters receiving the distinction in SHRM’s Southeast Region comprised of 10 states, DC, the Atlantic Council and 160 affiliated chapters.

“This recognition demonstrates both the leadership and the successful partnership the chapter has with SHRM to serve the networking and professional development needs of human resource professionals and to the advancement of the human resources profession” noted Pamela J. Green, SPHR, Chief Membership Officer for SHRM.

Jeanine WilsonREADY TO GET CERTIFIED?

If you are interested in obtaining your PHR/SPHR, the Mobile SHRM is now offering the PHR/SPHR certification classes for the 2009 winter test window.  The class will meet Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:45 pm September 8, 2009 through December 8, 2009. The class location is Mobile Technical Institute, which is located at 1301 Azalea Road in Mobile AL.  The class will cost $835.00 and includes the latest issue of the SHRM Learning System. If you are a Mobile SHRM member, and are successful in passing the exam after completing the chapter sponsored prep course, the chapter is currently offering reimbursement of part of the testing fee (up to $125.00).  Please contact Mary White, SPHR at membership@mobileshrm.org or Jeanine Wilson, SPHR certification@mobileshrm.org for further details or if you have questions. 

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WHAT A DEAL ON HRCI RECERTIFICATION CREDITS!

2009 Gulf Coast Human Resource Conference

Presented by: 
Mobile Society for Human Resource Management

Friday, November 13, 2009

Mobile Convention Center, Mobile, AL

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

(check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.)

The Mobile Society for Human Resource Management presents the 2009 Gulf Coast Human Resource Conference on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Mobile Convention Center, with a pre-conference reception and silent auction fundraiser for the SHRM Foundation scheduled the evening before at the Heron Lakes Country Club.  

The conference will feature a wide variety of sessions of interest to business owners, managers, HR practitioners, and other professionals.  Topics and speakers include:

Mobile SHRM 2009 Mini-Seminar   
HR Metrics That Matter
Presented by Cathy Missildine-Martin SPHR

June 12, 2009

Location: Heron Lakes Country Club
Time: 7:30 am -1:00 pm

This program has been pre-approved for 2.75 strategic credit hours by HRCI.

Pre-registration is required.

See "attachment" for the registration form and instructions.

Fee: 

Mobile-SHRM Members $45.00 (Breakfast and Lunch included)

Non-Member Mobile-SHRM: $55.00 (Breakfast and Lunch included)

Make plans today to attend the 2009 SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition, slated for June 28 – July 1, 2009 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

For details and registration information, click here.  

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We would like to invite every area HR professional to attend our local chapter meetings. Mobile SHRM is not only a professional organization, but also provides members and guests with a great place to meet new friends and learn new ideas for professional growth. We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.