Founded in 1946, HRMA is one of New England’s strongest and most vital human resources organizations. The group is comprised of over 150 practitioners and human resources consultants who are committed to developing their skills and advancing the human resources profession. Its goal is to foster adherence to higher standards of performance and greater professionalism in all phases of the human resources profession. HRMA is an affiliate of SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, which is one of the largest internationally recognized human resources organizations. The expansion of the human resources function and the changing environment in which human resources professionals work require ongoing professional development. Being a member of HRMA provides an edge in managing and anticipating critical human resources issues which allows for the implementation of business strategies that add overall value to the organization.