Professional Organizations

Do you belong to a professional organization? Do you actively participate in that group?

There are a number of local organizations affiliated with SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) and if you are an HR professional, I recommend that you join a chapter near you. I had the opportunity to present to VSHRM (www.vshrm.org), a chapter based in Michigan on the topic of "Marketing to Your Internal Customers." This group provides an educational forum and the opportunity to network on a regular basis. I met some great people with great ideas doing great things.

No matter what your interests are, I believe that it is important to stay in touch with your peer group and interact outside of your workplace with professionals in your field. The exchange of ideas can be a spur to growth!