The North America Human Resource Management Association (NAHRMA) was founded in 1997 by the national human resource associations of Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Association is the North American representative body for human resource management, representing more than 350,000 human resource professionals.

 

The NAHRMA national member associations include the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia & Yukon (CPHR), the Mexican Human Resource Management Association (AMEDIRH), and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

What's Happening?

CPHR and SHRM sign CPU

18 June 2018

For a period beginning July 1, 2018 and continuing through December 31, 2018 (inclusive), SHRM will offer a SHRM certification pathway (the "SHRM Pathway") to individuals holding a valid CPHR professional certification (CPHR) in good standing at the time of application; and CPHR Canada will offer a CPHR certification pathway (the "CPHR Pathway") to individuals holding a valid SHRM certification (SHRM­ CP®, SHRM-SCP®) at the time of application (collectively, the "Pathways"). The program details shall be as follows:

A message from WFPMA president on COVID-19

16 April 2020
COVID-19 caused us all to reflect and take immediate actions to preserve workplaces around the globe, in response to one of the largest pandemics in world history. We are at a point when government, business and society must work together and develop shared solutions that effectively safeguard human lives and support economic growth.

Webinar: After the Great Lockdown

23 April 2020

Join us for a conversation with Global HR Leaders on setting the course for recovery. Read More

International Human Resources Day

20 May 2020

Over the past few months of 2020, workers and workplaces around the globe have faced very difficult times. From remote and flexible work practices to championing physical, mental health and well-being—HR professionals have led the way to keep employees and their workplaces safe and healthy. 

SHRM’s Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. Named President of NAHRMA

10 September 2020
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, SHRM President and CEO, has been named president of the North American Human Resource Management Association (NAHRMA), the representative body for human resource management in North America. He will serve a two-year term.

Mexico Amends the Federal Labor Law

28 January 2021
On Jan. 11, a decree was published in Mexico's Official Gazette of the Federation that amended Mexico's Federal Labor Law on the subject of remote work by adding a chapter that took effect Jan. 12.

UK Employment Law Predictions for 2021

28 January 2021
After what can only be described as a difficult year for employers and employees alike, we turn our attention to 2021 and look at some of the more significant legislative changes taking effect this year in the U.K.

Canadian Government Endorses Lifelong Learning for Workers

30 March 2021

The government of Canada said it is committed to making the largest investment in Canadian history to train its skilled and multicultural workforce for the 2030s and beyond.

A Future Skills Council report on behalf of the federal government from November 2020 focuses on fostering a culture of lifelong learning among Canadian workers so they can be prepared for the future of work.

Canada’s TJ Schmaltz Named President of NAHRMA

21 July 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 21, 2022 — Terrence (TJ) Schmaltz was elected president of the North American Human Resource Management Association (NAHRMA), the representative body for HR management in North America. He will serve a one-year term.