The BSU Department of Management Bulletin Board in front of Room 313 of the College of Business and Economics has copies of the student membership application. There are two membership fees: the Boise State Human Resource Association fee is $5 and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student membership fee is $35.
Membership Eligibility
1. You are a student taking the equivalent of at least six semester hours.
2. You have a demonstrated interest in human resource management.
3. You are not employed full time in an exempt position or as an officer on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces.
Applications to join the national SHRM may be filed on their secure application website.
National SHRM Activities and Benefits
1. HRMagazine. It is the leading publication in human resource management, delivering in-depth articles, practical case studies, analysis of legal issues, and book and product reviews. Every month you will receive a thorough analysis of a major HR issue, plus additional coverage of specific areas such as compensation and hiring.
2. HRNews. This bi-monthly e-newspaper brings you all the trends in HR including late-breaking hot topics. Special sections like Legal Report and Washington Scoreboard analyze how court decisions and legislation will affect the human resource field.
3. HR Legal Report. It provides in-depth analysis of current legal issues.
4. Other Services:
- SHRM/BNA surveys of human resource topics
- BNA Quarterly report of job absence and turnover
- BNA Quarterly report on the employment outlook
- SHRM Learning System (to study for certification)
- Books
- HR salary surveys
- World Federation affiliation
- Certification program
- Employment service
- rental car discounts
- group insurance
- HR links
- credit card services
- Job Bank