Members are accepted under the following categories:

A. Professional Members

Individuals engaged in Human Resource Management with at least three years of experience at the exempt level; or any individual certified by the Human Resource Certification Institute; or any faculty member with three or more years experience holding assistant or full professional rank in Human Resources; or a full-time consultant who is not primarily involved in recruiting. Professional members have voting rights and may hold office on the Board of Directors.

B. General Members

Individuals engaged in Human Resource Management at the exempt level but who do not meet the requirements of Professional Membership. General Members have voting rights and may not hold office on the Board of Directors.

C. Honorary Members

Individuals who demonstrate a bonafide interest in Human Resource Management and the objectives of the chapter, upon the sponsorship of a Director with the concurrence of the Board of Directors, may be granted Honorary Membership status subject to annual review by the Board of Directors. This status is reserved for long standing friends of the chapter or retired WHRMA members.

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It is the policy of the WHRMA to consider all applicants for membership and to develop all policies without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin.