New Membership Offerings 2027
We're thrilled to share some exciting news regarding the future of our chapter and the incredible benefits it will bring to each of you. After careful consideration and collaboration, we are transitioning to a dual membership relationship with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective December 1, 2026.
This strategic partnership is a significant step forward, designed to streamline your membership experience and unlock even greater value. Here's how this transition will benefit you:
- Simplified Membership: No more separate renewals! With dual membership, joining and renewing with our chapter will automatically include your SHRM national membership. This makes it easier than ever to maintain your connection to both our local HR community and the leading global HR organization.
- Enhanced Programming Focus: This transition will allow our chapter leadership to dedicate even more time and resources to what matters most to you: delivering high-quality, relevant, and engaging programming. By simplifying administrative processes, we can sharpen our focus on bringing you cutting-edge insights, professional development opportunities, and invaluable networking events.
- Seamless Access to SHRM Resources: Your dual membership grants you immediate access to the vast array of SHRM national resources, including their comprehensive HR knowledge base, exclusive research, certification pathways, legal compliance tools, and a global network of HR professionals. This powerful combination of local and national resources will elevate your professional growth.
- Strengthening Our Partnership: This formal dual membership solidifies our already strong partnership with SHRM. It ensures that our chapter remains deeply integrated with the national HR landscape, allowing us to leverage SHRM's influence and resources to better serve your needs and advance the HR profession in our community.
We believe this transition will significantly enhance the value of your membership, making it easier to join, more rewarding to participate, and ultimately, more impactful for your professional journey. We will be sharing more details about the specifics of this transition in the coming weeks, including information on how your current membership will transition. Frequent communication is important as we navigate through this journey together.
Frequently Asked Questions
A professional journey to growth and opportunity is best done with trusted partners alongside you—all advancing together. In this spirit of partnership, and with the goal of long-term maximization of membership benefits and growth for our members, Delaware SHRM is excited to announce that we are fully aligning ourselves with SHRM by implementing the Dual Membership program.
Q: When does the Dual Membership partnership between Delaware SHRM and National SHRM take effect?
A: December 1, 2026
Q: How does National SHRM and Delaware SHRM identify me?
A: Both your National and Delaware SHRM memberships will identify you by your email address. It will be important for you to ensure your email address is the same with both National SHRM and Delaware SHRM.
Q: How will I pay for my membership?
A: As of December 1,2026, all members will now pay for their national membership and Delaware SHRM in one transaction through National SHRM:
For brand new to SHRM, or to renew SHRM: Join/Renew SHRM
To add Delaware SHRM to existing SHRM membership: Add Chapter
Q: How much will the total membership transaction cost me?
A: National SHRM dues are $229, and Delaware SHRM dues are $50, making the total cost $279, which will be captured in one transaction.
Q: What if my National SHRM and Delaware SHRM membership expire at different times?
A: If your Delaware SHRM membership expires after your SHRM membership: When you go to renew your SHRM membership, you will need to pay the full amount for both memberships, and then you may be offered a pro-rata credit for the Chapter membership you already paid for by Delaware SHRM.
A: If your Delaware SHRM membership expires before your SHRM membership: You may receive an additional invoice from Delaware SHRM to cover the gap or Delaware SHRM may just absorb the loss. Your following membership renewals will then be at the regular price and your expiration date will be the same for both organizations.
Q: I am already a member of National SHRM. What can Delaware SHRM offer me in addition to my National SHRM membership?
A: Being a local chapter member provides you with an amazing local network and community of HR Professionals. You will meet other local professionals who are facing the same challenges that you are and can assist you with answers to your questions. You will receive invitations to Delaware SHRM’s Annual HR Conference, webinars, seminars and professional development opportunities. The majority of our programs have been approved for HRCI and SHRM certification credits, and we typically host over 20 events throughout the year. Additionally, there are leadership and volunteer opportunities to assist in your professional development and to give back to the HR community.
Q: Can I belong to more than one local chapter at a time?
A: Yes, you can belong to more than one local chapter. However, only your Primary receives financial support from SHRM National. Please consider designating Delaware SHRM as your primary chapter when joining or adding Chapter membership to your existing SHRM membership using the SHRM Dual Membership (SHRM Store) portal.
Q: Why should I join National SHRM when Delaware SHRM gives me all I need?
A: National SHRM membership offers many resources to save time and money as they strive to stay compliant and create a great workplace for their organizations. SHRM has an Ask an Advisor service, that gives personalized advice on your specific HR questions or challenges. SHRM provides how-to guides, sample policies, job descriptions and interview questions, and more. SHRM members also get discounts on many professional, personal and travel services plus HR labor law posters, employee handbook builders, and much more.
