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The Birmingham Society for Human Resource Management (BSHRM) is a non-profit, professional association of individuals sharing an interest in the practice of human resource management. Founded in 1943, BSHRM's membership now includes more than 700 Human Resources professionals employed in many industries as specialists and generalists, individual contributors and managers. BSHRM is an affiliated chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the national professional association for HR professionals, based in Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM, with a membership of more than 165,000, serves as the leading voice of the human resource management profession, representing the interests of professional and student members around the world. The society provides educational and information services, conferences and seminars, government and media representation and publications that equip HR professionals to be business leaders. To apply for membership in SHRM click here. BSHRM's mission is to promote the professionalism of the human resources management field by providing a wide variety of professional development opportunities and a common forum in which to share ideas and experiences. The Chapter offers members networking opportunities, programs, workshops and current information about the ever-changing human resource management profession. BSHRM is governed by a ten-member volunteer Board of Directors, elected annually by the membership. HR professionals may choose to join one or both associations; membership is separate and membership criteria differ. BSHRM strongly recommends membership in both associations to take full advantage of the benefits of professional association.