Established in 1954, Raleigh Metro SHRM (RMSHRM), formerly known as Raleigh-Wake HR Management Association, is the leading HR association in North Carolina. Raleigh Metro is the proud recipient of 28 consecutive Superior Merit Awards, five Pinnacle awards, three SHRM Foundation Chapter Champion Awards and an NC SHRM Crown Award. These awards and the programs we provide recognize and further Raleigh Metro’s commitment to our mission, vision and values. Mission: To elevate and connect the local HR profession Vision: To be recognized as essential to the success of our businesses and communities. Key Values: 1. We strive for excellence, honor our commitments, and make decisions in the best interests of our members. 2. We are committed to advancing the HR profession and serving the HR professional. 3. We broaden networks, build friendships and foster a sense of community. 4. We share our skills, talents, and abilities to benefit the communities in which we live and work. You will see a consistent theme of "CONNECT, DEVELOP and CONTRIBUTE" throughout the organization's programs and communications. The Membership team's goal is to CONNECT, The Programs team's goal is to DEVELOP, and The Community team's goal is to CONTRIBUTE! Diversity & Inclusion: RMSHRM's vision is to leverage diversity and create a culture of inclusion that fosters and recognizes all unique talents and contributions of its members. We are committed to educating and empowering our members and community leaders on how the benefits of diversity and inclusion can positively impact all aspects of life , including the workplace. We are committed to the following principles: · Recognize and respect all manifestations of diversity · Educate ourselves and our colleagues on cultural awareness · Commit to social justice and equality · Deliver resources that support a workplace culture of diversity We are proud to be a 100% chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This means that every member of our chapter is a member of SHRM. This distinction shows the commitment of our members to the Human Resource profession. Explore our website and learn more about our programs, leadership team, member benefits and how you can get involved with our leading organization.