Definition

Society for Human Resource Management—the professional organization that sets standards for HR and makes sure everyone knows the acronym.

Example Usage

She has her SHRM certification, which means she knows all the legal ways to make employees miserable.

Origin

Founded in 1948, originally as the American Society for Personnel Administration

Fun Fact

SHRM has over 300,000 members worldwide and offers the PHR and SPHR certifications

Source: Industry professional organization

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