Contact: Rafael Rivera

Executive Director

(310) 416-1210 x820

rafael@pihra.org 

 

For Immediate Release

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in Alexandria, VA has awarded the Merit Chapter designation to the Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA) of Southern California for its scope of work in perpetuating and supporting the mission of the organization in 2009.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. The Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, and more than 575 affiliated chapters. 

The Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA) is one of 20 chapters receiving the distinction in SHRM’s Pacific West Region comprised of 9 states, the Pacific Council and 68 affiliated chapters.

“This recognition is a distinct indication of the chapter’s successful partnership with SHRM to serve the networking and professional development needs of human resource professionals and to the advancement of the human resources profession” noted Pamela J. Green, SPHR, Chief U.S. Membership Officer for SHRM.

The Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA) receives a Certificate of Recognition, a specialized banner to display at its meetings and events, and is being recognized in SHRM’s publications and at its conferences.