D Name Title Become MORE with SHRM Bhavna Dave Director of Talent SHRM member since 2005

What is SHRM? Founded in 1948, SHRM is the world’s largest global HR professional organization serving human resource professionals, governments, non-governmental organizations, businesses & academic institutions.

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Membership lets you… Save time Proven toolkits and templates in one place online or a phone call away Learn and share best practices Leverage learnings from experienced advisors and other members to raise your HR department’s effectiveness and visibility Validate decisions Lower risk and ease the change management process by accessing others’ experiences Save your organization money Easily achieve return on value with knowledge and tools applied Enhance your HR strategic skills Learn about areas of HR you may not have experience in and deepen your skills to provide leadership and expertise to existing and anticipated business needs

SHRM provides methods for safeguarding your organization Customizable policies & procedures to create employee handbooks Federal & state law guides Sample templates & job descriptions Database of interview questions

Develop successful recruiting & onboarding processes Reduce the risk of costly litigation & non-compliance fines & penalties. A variety of user-friendly Toolkits, including: Managing for Employee Retention Recruiting Internally & Externally Avoiding Adverse Impact in Employment Practices Subscribe to the Staffing Management E-newsletter Attend the SHRM ® Talent Management Conference & Exposition

Implement effective employee relations practices Create a positive work environment for employees, while meeting organizational goals, objectives & values. A database of popular resources, including: Managing Corrective Action Toolkit Employee Job Satisfaction & Engagement Survey Report What Not to Wear policies How to Handle Request for Accommodation How-to Guide Subscribe to the Employee Relations E-newsletter

When in doubt, get assistance with your specific HR questions One of the most valued member benefits is the Ask an HR Advisor service, where experienced former HR professionals provide personalized assistance with your most pressing HR-related questions and issues by phone and . SHRM's HR Knowledge Advisors are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. While they can generally discuss employment laws and regulations, they cannot and will not advise callers on application of the law to the caller's particular facts. They provide general information which is not a substitute for legal advice. Please allow up to 48 hours for some responses. Limit 25 contacts per membership period.

Member benefits are available on many HR-related topics Free for Members Publications, HR News Ask an Advisor Service Sample Forms, Policies Compliance Resources Networking Webcasts & Videos World-class In-Person and Virtual Seminars & Conferences Certification Preparation Research Tools and SHRMStore Products Discounted for Members

… and our resources really do cover nearly all HR topics Compensation HRIS Safety & Security Organizational & Employee Development Labor Relations Global HR Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility Employee Relations Business Leadership & Strategy Staffing Management Diversity & Inclusion Benefits

We listen to our members’ needs & keep an eye on the changing workplace landscape to provide… 800 Job Descriptions 450 Toolkits & Express Requests 13 e-newsletters 325 Sample Policies 550 Sample Forms 150 Spreadsheets & Calculators 325 Sample Interview Questions 43 State Law Charts 49 How-to Guides 600 HR Q&As 13 Sample RFPs

SHRM Overview On these HR Topics… Affordable Care Act ADA Adapting to Change Avoiding Litigation Background Checks Bullying in the Workplace Controlling Costs Discrimination & Retaliation Employee Engagement Approving FMLA Frontline Leadership Future of HR Generational Differences I-9 Audits Immigration Trends Investigation Interviews Leaves of Absence Managing Conflict Managing a Diverse Workforce Minimum Wage Increases New Rules for Hiring Pregnancy Disability Leave Quality of Hire Recruiting and Retaining Employees Record Retention Reference Checking Social Media Top HR Risks Wage and Hour Workplace Investigations And much more!

SHRM Overview California-specific Resources Have employees in CA? SHRM has the resources you need: 100+ California workplace FAQ Toolkits How-To-Guides State Law Charts and Forms Monthly California Workplace Law e-Newsletter Compliance resources at the state and federal level

SHRM Overview More about SHRM More than 275,000 professional and student members in 160+ countries More than 580 chapters in the US and member forums in more than 15 countries 400+ full-time staff 5,000+ volunteer leaders HQ in Alexandria, Virginia Offices in India, China and UAE

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SHRM Overview SHRM Foundation Fund and award scholarships Host annual Thought Leaders retreat Fund and award research grants, including proposals from academic institutions globally SHRM Affiliated Chapter Network More than 580 chapters in the US and member forums around the world. Provides access to: A network of HR professionals and companies in your community Local professional development opportunities to improve your HR competencies, advance yourself professionally and gain recertification credit Detailed, updated information on pending federal/state legislation and state/local labor market conditions Leadership skills development opportunities through a chapter volunteer role. And much more! Chapter Directory: SHRM Affiliates

SHRM Overview SHRM Affiliates Council for Global Immigration Formerly American Council on International Personnel, this SHRM affiliate is a leading voice and resource for employers working worldwide to advance employment-based immigration of highly educated professionals Member organizations are companies, universities, and research institutions throughout the world striving to ensure compliance with and advocate for better immigration policies HR People & Strategy (HRPS ) Founded in 1977, HRPS is a strategically focused network of influential HR executives and innovative human resource management professionals representing the world’s most prominent organizations. HRPS is regarded by many as the premiere professional organization focused on the intersection of people and strategy Publishes a renowned journal, People & Strategy

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SHRM Conferences SHRM and its affiliates hold 15 conferences each year, ranging in size from 100 to more than 15,000. Employment Law & Legislative Conference Talent Management Conference & Exposition HRPS Global Conference California Legislative Conference (in partnership with the SHRM California State Council) Council for Global Immigration Symposia SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition Emerging Lead(HR) Conference SHRM Volunteer Leaders Summit (invitation only) Three Divisional Student Summits

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Training and Professional Development CERTIFICATION PREPARATION Professionals who use the SHRM Learning System to prepare for the exams consistently beat the national pass rate In-person, online, or hybrid delivery options POPULAR SEMINAR OFFERINGS : SHRM Essentials ® of HR Management HR Generalist Strategic Human Resources: Delivering Business Results HR Business Partners: Consulting Skills Model HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics New Virtual Seminars available in 2015!

SHRM Overview The New SHRM Credentials We’ve created the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP to: o Encourage HR professionals to acquire the knowledge and behaviors required for effective performance and career success; o Establish a certification that is highly relevant to employers, and meets the needs of business; o Grow certification in the HR profession; and o Create a new and universal standard for HR. We believe these new credentials will become the globally-recognized standard of excellence in HR.

SHRM Overview Eligibility Requirements The SHRM certification program recognizes the value of formal HR education, makes certification accessible to professionals with less-than-full-time work arrangements, and provides a pathway from SHRM-CP to SHRM-SCP.

SHRM Overview For Existing Certificants Credential holders will complete a simple three-step process: 1.Agree to abide by the SHRM Code of Ethics; 2.Affirm that you hold a valid HR credential; and 3.Complete the online tutorial on HR competencies. Beginning January 5 – December 31, 2015, holders of a valid HR generalist certification can be eligible to obtain the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. Note: PHR, SPHR, GPHR, HRBP and HRMP are registered trademarks of the HR Certification Institute and are not SHRM certifications. You are not required to give up your existing credentials. Holders of credentials like PHR and HRBP will be eligible for: Holders of senior-level credentials like SPHR, GPHR, HRMP will be eligible for: Credentials must be earned by January 31, 2015, in order to be eligible for the three-step pathway process.

SHRM Overview Special Membership Offer for New SHRM Members $15 discount on membership: Pay just $175 when you designate your chapter and use promotion code 0118 at shrm.org/join. (Regular dues are $190) –Need to split up the payments? Call SHRM’s Member Care Center at , option 3 and request quarterly installment payments for membership. You can also save $ off SHRM Membership and the Learning System when you buy together at learningsystem.shrm.org.

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