Purchasing Resources for Human Resources Organizations

Academy of Human Resource Development

Association to encourage systematic study of human resource development theories, processes, and practices.

http://www.ahrd.org/

AFL-CIO

The voluntary federation of America's labor unions, representing more than 13 million working women and men.

http://www.aflcio.org/home.htm

Agricultural Personnel Management Association (APMA)

Dedicated to the advancement of human resources and safety management through education, information and interaction. Disseminates information through area meetings, workshops, newsletters, and an annual Forum.

http://www.agpersonnel.org/

Alliance of Tribal Tourism Advocates

a consortium of Tribes, American Indians and others concerned about responsible cultural tourism that maintains respect for tribal traditions.

http://www.atta.indian.com/

American Management Association (AMA)

Offers a full range of business education and management development programs for individuals and organizations in Europe, the Americas and Asia.

http://www.amanet.org/

American Savings Education Council (ASEC)

A coalition of private and public sector institutions undertaking initiatives to raise public awareness about how to ensure long-term personal financial independence.

http://www.asec.org/

Aspen Institute

Offers a seminar and policy programs to leaders from different disciplines to addresss critical issues at all levels of society.

http://www.aspeninst.org/

Association for International Practical Training (AIPT)

A non-profit organization that promotes international understanding through cross-cultural, on-the-job, practical training exchanges for students and professionals.

http://www.aipt.org/

Association For Quality And Participation (AQP)

An international not-for-profit membership association dedicated to improving workplaces through quality and participation practices.

http://www.aqp.org/

Association of Experiential Education

Develops and promotes experiential education in all settings by supporting professional development, theoretical advancement, and evaluation.

http://www.aee.org/

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)

Provides information on a wide range of HR issues: publications; articles and abstracts; courses and events; free online newsletter and directories and more.

http://www.ahri.com.au/

Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA)

Establishes national core standards for HR, foster communication and provide a collective voice on HR issues.

http://www.chrpcanada.com/

Canadian Payroll Association

Provides information on certification, workshops and seminars, conferences and events, sponsorship and marketing, and more.

http://www.payroll.ca/

Canadian Technology Human Resources Board (CTHRB)

Goals are to promote the use and continuous revision of national technology standards across Canada and to assist Canadian industrial and occupational technology organizations in identifying and resolving human resource issues.

http://www.cthrb.ca/

Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN)

Learning community of non-profits offering programs in leadership development, systemic change, continuous improvement and best practices.

http://www.cen.org/

Center for the Study of Group Processes

Center at the University of Iowa promoting basic research in the field of group processes and facilitating the development of proposals for external funding.

http://www.uiowa.edu/~grpproc/

Center for the Study of Work Teams (CSWT)

Created for the education and research in the interest of all areas of teaming and collaboration in the work place.

http://www.workteams.unt.edu/

College and University Professional Association for Human Resources

Committed to promoting the effective management and development of human resources in higher education.

http://www.cupa.org/

Colorado Springs Chapter for Human Resource Management

Serves members and our community through networking, sharing of resources, education, and leadership.

http://www.csshrm.org/

Columbia-Willamette Compensation Group

Provides educational programs, networking opportunities for compensation & benefit professionals and sponsorship of American Compensation Association Certification courses.

http://www.cwcg.org/

Consortium for Higher Education Benchmarking Analysis (CHEBA )

Provides a forum for the exchange of performance measurements and benchmarking data for all levels of higher education around the world.

http://cheba.com/

Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations

Aids the advancement of research and practice related to emotional intelligence in organizations by providing resources and research.

http://www.eiconsortium.org/

Dallas Human Resource Management Association

Fosters the professional development of members, is a forum for the exchange of ideas, and provides leadership for human resource concerns.

http://www.dallashr.org/

Drucker Foundation

Provides educational opportunities and resources, to further its mission of leading social sector organizations toward excellence in performance.

http://www.pfdf.org/index.html

Employers Resource Association

A non-profit professional membership network of companies in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana providing low cost, full service human resource management support for its members.

http://www.hrxperts.org/

Empoyers Association of New Jersey

Provides a helpline, compliance manual, seminars, advocacy, training and information on current issues to NJ employers.

http://www.eanj.org/

Equal Employment Advisory Council

A nonprofit association made up of more than 315 major companies that are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity.

http://www.eeac.org/

ERISA Industry Committee

An association of America's largest employers committed to the advancement of voluntary retirement, health care coverage, and other employee benefit plans.

http://www.eric.org/

European Association for Personnel Management

Develops knowledge of personnel issues and activities, and their importance to industry, commerce and both public and private sector administration. Organizes conferences, congresses, and publications.

http://www.eapm.org/

European Human Resource Planning Society

The European HR Forum, EHRF, and pan-European HR network provides an easy means of communication and collaboration internationally between HR professionals in member companies. Activities range from information exchange to joint research initiatives.

http://www.ehrf.org/

Federation of European Employers

Provider of information, advice, research, lobbying support and representation to mulitnational human resource/personnel departments.

http://www.euen.co.uk/

Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)

http://www.hkihrm.org/

HR PLAZA Associations

Links to professional associations in Aerospace, Engineering, Diversity, Health Care, Marketing and Pharmaceuticals.

http://www.hrplaza.com/assoc/

HR-XML Consortium

Independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of standardized XML vocabularies for human resources (HR).

http://www.hr-xml.org/

HRCA - Human Resource Consultants Association

http://www.hrca.com/

Human Resource Management Association of Southeastern Wisconsin

Provides opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and networking of human resource practitioners and providers.

http://www.hrma.org/

Human Resources Association of New York

Provides human resource professionals with information, events and a listing of available HR positions.

http://www.nyshrm.org/

Human Resources Professionals Association of Northwestern Ontario

One of twenty seven chapters which make up the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO).

http://www.lakeheadu.ca/~hrpano/hrpano.html

Independent Homeworkers Alliance (IHA)

A membership organization dedicated to helping telecommunters and those who want to work at home. Provides a jobs database in various sectors.

http://www.homeworkers.org/

Information Management Forum (IMF)

An international association of business and IT executives. Provides conferences, focus groups, reports and an on-line directory of resources.

http://www.infomgmtforum.com/

Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace

A coalition of businesses, business organizations, and individuals dedicated to preserving the rights of employers and employees in drug-abuse prevention programs and to positively influencing the national debate of these issues.

http://www.drugfreeworkplace.org/

Institute for Organization and Human Resource Management

Swiss-German site also available in English.

http://www.iop.unibe.ch/

Institute of Management and Administration

The Institue of Management & Administration is located in New York city. It publishes a broad range of information products for business professionals. This site provides links to businesses in 16 industry sections.

http://www.ioma.com/

Institute of Personnel and Development

Provides services and information to those involved in the management and development of people.

http://www.ipd.co.uk/_mem_bin/nocookie.asp

International Association of Facilitators (IAF)

Encourages and supports the formation of local groups of facilitators to network and provide professional development opportunities for their members.

http://iaf-world.org/

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

A nonprofit educational association serving the needs of employee benefits professionals.

http://www.ifebp.org/

International Labour Organization (ILO)

UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights.

http://www.ilo.org/

International Organization Development Association (IODA)

Non-profit organization which operates internationally through a network of organization development professionals from over 33 countries.

http://www.ioda.org/

International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)

Dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace through the application of Human Performance Technology. Provides a job bank, conferences, publications, educational programs and more.

http://www.ispi.org/

International Telework Association and Council

Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the economic, social and environmental benefits of teleworking.

http://www.telecommute.org/

Korean American Society of Entrepreneurs

Fosters and support a growing network of Korean Americans interested in starting or playing keyroles in professionally managed high growth companies in the United States.

http://www.kase.org/

Lakeshore Human Resource Management Association

An organization of companies whose purpose is to bring together and promote the exchange of information and ideas among persons having administrative or managerial responsibilities in human resources.

http://www.lhrma.org/

Latin Business Association

Serves as a unifying voice for Latin-owned businesses throughout the United States. Its Institute (LBAI) provides research, technical assistance and access to capital for Latino entrepreneurs.

http://www.lbausa.com/

Metroplex Association of Personnel Consultants - MAPC

A non-profit organization of the employment services serving Dallas, Forth Worth and North Texas.

http://recruitingfirms.com/

Mid-Atlantic Personnel (MAPAC)

Chartered as a non-profit organization of public sector personnel agencies involved and concerned with testing and personnel selection issues.

http://www.ipmaac.org/mapac/

National Association for Female Executives

For professional women and women business owners. Provides resources and services — through education, networking, and public advocacy — to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security.

http://www.nafe.com/

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources

Mission is to serve as a network, resource and forum for African American Human Resource professionals and to increase the presence of African American professionals - at all levels, in all industries and throughout all regions.

http://www.naaahr.com/

National Association of Asian American Professionals

All-volunteer organization whose mission is to promote the personal and professional development of the Asian American community.

http://www.naaap.org/

National Association of College and University Business Officers

Provides information and events, news, and a resource directory to promote sound management and financial practices at colleges and universities.

http://www.nacubo.org/

National Association of Executive Recruiters

Association of Executive Recruiters with members organized by region and industry specialty.

http://www.naer.org/

National Association of Gender Diversity Training (NAGDT)

Provides services in gender diversity management and training for businesses, individuals, and organizations.

http://www.gendertraining.com/

National Black MBA Association

African-American professional association providing corporate connections, entrepreneurial and executive skill development, employment opportunities, community/educational activism and scholarship opportunities.

http://www.nbmbaa.org/

National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI)

Offers workshops for corporate, civic, government, religious and educational organizations on conflict resolution, diversity, community building, prejudice reduction and inter-group conflict.

http://www.ncbi.org/

National Employment Counseling Association

Helps people prepare for, enter, understand and progress in the world of work through legislative advocacy, establishing standards and guidelines, showcasing best practices and networking.

http://www.geocities.com/athens/acropolis/6491/neca.html

National Employment Lawyers\' Association

Professional organization that is exclusively comprised of lawyers who represent individual employees in cases involving employment discrimination, wrongful termination, employee benefits and other employment-related matters.

http://www.nela.org/

National Human Resources Association

Provides continuing education, coast-to-coast networking opportunities, and programs and services to HR professionals.

http://www.humanresources.org/

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Focuses on safety and health at work through research and prevention. Provides a database, publications, news, and links.

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html

National Leadership Institute (NLI)

Offers leadership development programs, coaching, conferences, products and information.

http://www.umuc.edu/prog/nli/nli.html

National Management Association

Through the chapter-based experience, NMA provides management and leadership development opportunities.

http://nma1.org/

National MultiCultural Institute (NMCI)

Non-profit organization which seeks to increase cultural understanding and sensitivity through diversity training, workshops and education.

http://www.nmci.org/

National Training Labs (NTL)

Not-for-profit organization which shares its cutting edge technology with individuals who effect change at all societal levels.

http://www.ntl.org/

New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC)

Trade association for employee benefits professionals in the New England area.

http://www.neebc.org/

New Jersey Human Resource Planning Group

Provides an on-line directory of consultants, events and resources to professionals committed to improving organization performance.

http://www.njhrpg.org/

Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA)

New England's premier human resources association, providing members with programs, information and relationships which stimulate professional growth and enhance workplace contributions.

http://www.nehra.com/

Northeast Pennsylvania Society for Human Resource Management

Resource providing professional development and networking opportunities.

http://www.nepashrm.org/

Northern California Human Resources Association

Provides professional development seminars and workshops, networking opportunities at regional Chapter meetings, HR job and internship listings, and an annual two-day conference and trade show.

http://www.nchra.org/

Northern Colorado Human Resources Association

Local chapter of the nationally recognized Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).

http://www.nchra.com/

Ontario Society for Training & Development (OSTD)

Dedicated to the profession of training, learning and human resources development.

http://www.ostd.ca/

Organization Development Institute

Non-profit educational association organized in 1968 to promote an understanding of the field of Organization Development.

http://members.aol.com/odinst/index.htm

Organization Development Network (ODN)

International online community of OD practitioners.

http://www.ODNetwork.org/

Personnel Testing Council of Metropolitan Washington, DC

Non-profit organization for persons interested in employment testing, employment discrimination, and the general field of industrial/organizational psychology and human resources.

http://www.ptcmw.org/

Personnel Testing Council of Northern California

Focused on exploring the latest innovations in personnel assessment, advocating the understanding and use of sound selection practices and exchanging information.

http://www.ipmaac.org/ptcnc/

Personnel Testing Council of Southern California

Serves as a forum for the discussion of current issues in personnel selection and testing; to encourage education and professional development in the field of personnel selection and testing; to advocate the understanding and the use of fair and non-discr

http://www.ipmaac.org/ptcsc/

Personnel Testing Council/Arizona

Provides a forum for the discussion of current issues, encourages professional development, and advocates the use of fair and nondiscriminatory employment practices. Provides a directory, workshops, and resources.

http://www.ipmaac.org/ptca/

Professionals in Human Resources Association

Provides information, events, marketing opportunities, jobs, and a resource library to members.

http://www.pihra.org/

Project Management Institute

Non-profit professional association that establishes Project Management standards, provides seminars, educational programs and professional certification.

http://www.pmi.org/

Public Administration Forum

non-profit organization that seeks to improve the quality of public administration through training and related educational activities.

http://www.paf.org/

Ray Marshall Center for the Study of Human Resources

The Center conducts multi-disciplinary action research designed to improve workers' earnings and quality of life and to demonstrate better ways of delivering human resource development services.

http://www.utexas.edu/research/cshr/

Recruitment and Employment Confederation

Site provides a business resource for existing members, prospective members, job seekers, HR staff and others with an interest in recruitment issues.

http://www.rec.uk.com/

Sector Councils\' Steering Committee

Brings information together from the many Canadian Sectoral Human Resource Councils, and analyzes human resource issues across sectors.

http://www.councils.org/

Singapore Human Resources Institute

http://www.shri.org.sg/

Singapore Training and Development Association - STADA

Committed to the development of Human Resource Development (HRD) practitioners in Singapore. Providers networking and learning opportunities to the best human resource practices.

http://www.stada.org.sg/

Survey Research Center (SRC) at the University of Michigan

Conducts interdisciplinary social science research involving the collection and analysis of data from scientific sample surveys.

http://www.isr.umich.edu/src/

Tavistock Institute

An independent social science research, advisory and training organization.

http://www.tavinstitute.org/

The National Academy of Public Administration

Consortium of human resource professionals providing consulting services to individual public organizations.

http://www.napawash.org/

Tri-State Human Resource Management Association

Serving the HR profession in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

http://www.tristatehr.org/

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

To advocate, promote and facilitate the success of Hispanic business. Includes information on policy issues and access to capital.

http://www.ushcc.com/

United States National Labor Relations Board

Conducts secret-ballot elections to determine whether employees want union representation. Investigates and remedies unfair labor practices by employers and unions. Site provides information and links.

http://www.nlrb.gov/

US Internet Industry Association

Trade association for Internet commerce, content and connectivity. Provides education on the Internet and technology, advocates public policy for the Internet, and provides business news, information, support and services.

http://www.usiia.org/

Washington Business Group on Health (WBGH)

A non-profit organization working to foster corporate leadership and partnership in promoting performance-driven health care systems and competitve markets.

http://www.wbgh.org/

Welfare to Work Partnership

A national, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization created to encourage, educate and assist businesses to hire individuals from public assistance.

http://www.welfaretowork.org/

Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA)

Helps member organizations build world-class wellness programs by providing a comprehensive step-by-step wellness blueprint and other resources.

http://www.welcoa.org/

Western Region Intergovernmental Personnel Assessment Council

Has developed both a "long" and a "short" job analysis method. Provides manuals and on-site training.

http://www.ipmaac.org/wripac/

Women in Technology International (WITI)

The portal provides customized news feeds, weekly polls, shopping and information on WITI events.

http://www.witi.com/

Workplace Forum

A research and learning association studying global best practice in the design and management of the workplace

http://www.workplaceforum.com/

World Federation of Personnel Management Associations

Lists member organizations, provides quarterly newsletter of global HR issues and details of research projects and international conferences.

http://www.wfpma.com/