The Oregon State Council is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and learning. THE PURPOSE OF THE OREGON SHRM (AFFILIATE OF THE SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)IS TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR MEMBERS AND TO PROMOTE OTHER NON-PROFIT PURPOSES OF THE SOCIETY OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING A STRUCTURE FOR SHRM MEMBERS IN THE STATE OF OREGON TO CONSULT TOGETHER CONCERNING THE AFFAIRS, ACTIVITIES, NEEDS, AND PROBLEMS FACED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONERS IN THE STATE. THE COUNCIL SERVES AS THE COMMUNICATION LINK BETWEEN SHRM AND THE CHAPTERS.