Allowing members to develop their own vital network of human resource professionals — people with different specialties who can help each other with the challenges we all face on the job — is one key advantage of membership. Some of that takes place informally, but a lot can be accomplished wherever professionals gather.

For CCSHRM, monthly meetings are particularly valuable. Other opportunities occur at special events, planning sessions and on the CCSHRM Facebook page.

To learn more about the local business scene, here are some places to begin:

Society for Human Resource Management

North Carolina State Council SHRM

HR Certification Institute

Chatham County Economic Development

Harnett County Economic Development

Lee County Economic Development

Moore County Partners in Progress

North Carolina Division of Employment Security

Lee County JobReady