We Provide Professional Development & Networking Opportunities

Founded in 1949, Philly SHRM has provided professional development and networking opportunities for the area’s human resource practitioners for over half a century. This organization is considered Super-Mega within the SHRM community and has been recognized as a Superior Merit chapter.

Today, we are comprised of over 1,300 members consistently each year from over 500 of the Philadelphia region’s finest companies. Ranging from students just entering the profession to the most senior human resource executives, the Chapter is committed to developing our people and our profession.

Our vision is to be the leading HR organization for connecting and developing professionals in the greater Philadelphia business community. Here’s how we plan to do that for you:

• Provide knowledge, services, and leadership to you and the professional community by promoting current trends, best practices and new models that will stimulate individual and organizational success.
• Offer a variety of programs to give you professional development on cutting edge human resource issues and networking opportunities to forward your thinking and career.
• Afford opportunities for professional development through our volunteer committee chair positions, which allow you and SHRM to play an important role in the Philadelphia human resource community and the business community at large.
• Host a website and distribute a quarterly newsletter that is a robust resource of information and interaction for HR professionals.
• Create value for our members by introducing mentoring programs, certification study sessions and other resources that set you up for success in your job.
• Draw on the resources of SHRM to provide discounted fees for national and local membership, scholarships, and access to a variety of information resources.

To our current members, we say thank you. To our future members, we say join us! Browse our website or give us a call. Let us support you and your success as a strategic business partner in the Human Resource profession!

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Dear Philadelphia HR and Business Community,

I am thrilled to be writing this letter as I begin my role as President of Philly SHRM. As excited as I am to begin this new chapter with an amazing organization, I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that I have some pretty big shoes to fill!

Under the leadership of my predecessor, Jackie Linton, Philly SHRM has not only survived but thrived in some of the most challenging times our profession has ever faced. Despite those challenges, our chapter has continued to forge ahead and remain focused on being a hub of information, guidance, and support for area HR and business professionals alike. And while I am still in awe of some of the work that was done over the past two years in terms of quality programming, introduction of new initiatives, and the leveraging of technology to network in new ways, I am also very excited and committed to keep that momentum going.

At this point, you may be wondering, “What comes next”? This is where I share my commitment to you, our members. I am committed to continuing the great work that has been set in motion by our past presidents and board members. I am committed to meeting the needs of our members, area businesses, and the community. I am committed to continuing our efforts in workforce development and readiness. I am committed to our DEI work and building inclusive workplaces, including new initiatives around supporting business in hiring and retaining employees of all abilities. I am committed to helping to bridge the gap from school to work for new and transition professionals. I am committed to the overall health and success of this extraordinary chapter, and I am committed to you – our members.

With all that said, there’s nothing but to ask you to buckle up and join me on this incredible journey – it’s going to be quite a ride.

Onward!

Theresa Velykis

President of Philly SHRM