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About Us

     

    MISSION, VISION, & CORE VALUES

    • Our mission is to elevate HR in Southwest Michigan.
       

    • Our vision is to create a vibrant, connected HR community in Southwest Michigan where professionals thrive through lifelong learning, shared expertise, and a commitment to elevating the impact of human resources in every organization.

     

    Core Values:

    • Community – We strengthen the HR community in Southwest Michigan through connection and engagement.

    • Connection – We foster a vibrant, inclusive community that supports collaboration and shared growth.

    • Leadership – We inspire and develop HR professionals to lead with integrity, influence, and purpose.

    • Advocacy – We champion the HR profession and promote workplace practices that value people and drive organizational success.

     

    Our History:

    Our Chapter was created in 1965 and went by the name of The Personnel Roundtable of Southwestern Michigan, part of ASPA (now known as SHRM) until 2005, when we changed it to the Human Resource Council for Southwestern Michigan.  Once again, starting in 2013, we became the Southwest Michigan SHRM, an affiliate chapter of SHRM.