Garden State Council-SHRM

Garden State Council-SHRM, also known as SHRM NJ, is a professional organization comprised entirely of volunteer leaders that supports the Human Resources profession and the eleven Society for Human Resource Management chapters based in New Jersey. Founded in 1987, the organization has built a rich history over nearly four decades, establishing itself as an influential voice of the Human Resources profession in New Jersey. The organization serves as the state-level affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management and acts as a liaison between SHRM and its 11 chapters in New Jersey, ensuring that they have the information and resources necessary to carry out SHRM's mission of Serving the Professional and Advancing the Profession. Garden State Council-SHRM provides HR professionals in New Jersey with comprehensive programs, conferences, and educational resources while supporting SHRM initiatives throughout the state. The organization also serves as an entry point for HR professionals new to New Jersey or for those in areas not covered by a local chapter. The principal public activity of SHRM NJ is the Annual Conference and Expo, which represents the largest state gathering of human resources leaders and decision-makers. The organization implements various leadership initiatives including establishing partnerships with business-oriented organizations in the state such as the NJ Chamber of Commerce and NJBiz publications. Additionally, Garden State Council-SHRM offers professional development opportunities, certification programs, scholarship initiatives, and networking events to advance the HR profession across New Jersey.

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