BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:
* Monthly meetings featuring speakers on topics of current interest to HR professionals. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.
* Networking opportunities are available to share ideas and develop professional relationships with others in the human resources field.
* Give back to the community by participating on a committee or becoming a member of the Board.
The Central Valley SHRM Board of Directors encourages you to join your local chapter. A CVSHRM membership is included with a SHRM membership! By joining both organizations, you will immediately begin receiving the exceptional benefits that will enhance your human resources career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the Dual Membership partnership between CVSHRM and National SHRM take effect?
- As of Dec. 11, 2024, CVSHRM is a 100% SHRM membership chapter, which means you must be a member of the national SHRM organization (www.shrm.org) to become a member of Central Valley SHRM.
Q: How much will the total membership transaction cost me?
- 1 year of National SHRM dues are $264 (as of Jan. 2025)
SHRM National Membership Options – Pricing by Term length
- 1 year: $264 Membership
$ 0 Local Chapter - 2 years: $475 Membership (10% savings)
$ 0 Local Chapter - 3 years: $673 Membership (15% savings)
$ 0 Local Chapter
CVSHRM dues are $0, but you must be a SHRM member to be a local member.
The total cost of SHRM & CVSHRM (dual) membership will be paid on SHRM.org.
Q: How will I pay for my membership?
As of Dec. 11, 2024, all members will now pay for their national SHRM membership and CVSHRM in one transaction through National SHRM:
- For brand new to SHRM, or to renew SHRM: Join/Renew SHRM
Click the top right “Join Now” button. - To add CVSHRM to existing SHRM membership: Add Chapter
Q: I am already a member of National SHRM. What can CVSHRM offer me in addition to my National SHRM membership?
- Being a local chapter member provides you with an amazing local network and community of HR Professionals. You will meet other local professionals who are facing the same challenges that you are and can assist you with answers to your questions.
- You will receive invitations to CVSHRM’s Annual HR Conference, webinars, seminars and professional development opportunities. Our programs have been approved for HRCI and SHRM certification credits.
- Additionally, there are leadership and volunteer opportunities to assist in your professional development and to give back to the HR community.
Q: How does National SHRM and CVSHRM identify me?
- Both your National and CVSHRM memberships will identify you by your email address.
- It will be important for you to ensure your email address is the same with both National SHRM and CVSHRM.
Q: Can I belong to more than one local chapter at a time?
- Yes, you can belong to more than one local chapter. However, only your Primary receives financial support from SHRM National.
- Please consider designating CVSHRM as your primary chapter when joining or adding CVSHRM Chapter membership to your existing SHRM membership using the SHRM Dual Membership (SHRM Store) portal.
Q: Why should I join National SHRM when CVSHRM gives me all I need?
CVSHRM can do more to help the local HR community with a tighter relationship with national SHRM. CVSHRM joined DMR so we have more resources to provide HR education and certification to the greater Modesto community.
- National SHRM membership offers many resources to save time and money as they strive to stay compliant and create a great workplace for their organizations.
- SHRM has an Ask an Advisor service that gives personalized advice on your specific HR questions or challenges.
- SHRM provides how-to guides, sample policies, job descriptions and interview questions, and more.
- SHRM members also get discounts on many professional, personal and travel services plus HR labor law posters, employee handbook builders, and much more.