The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM), the HR Regulator in Ghana, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the trusted global authority on work, workers, and the workplace, to advance human resource management excellence in Ghana.

This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in empowering HR professionals in Ghana. SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

Through this partnership, HR professionals in Ghana will gain affordable access to SHRM’s world-class resources, including cutting-edge research, globally recognized certification programs, and advanced educational opportunities. This collaboration is designed to strengthen the HR community, foster professional development, and enhance global connectivity.

Over the past two years, SHRM has played a pivotal role in the Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA) in Accra, Ghana—bringing together African HR leaders, business executives, and technology innovators to discuss global trends shaping the future of work.

“This partnership is a significant milestone for the HR community in Ghana. By joining forces with SHRM, we are equipping our members with essential tools and resources to drive progress and empower our workforce,” said Dr. Francis Eduku, Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM).

Partnership Highlights

• Three-year agreement formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SHRM.
• Strengthened collaboration among HR professionals in Ghana.
• Enhanced professional development and global connectivity.
• Access to SHRM’s global network of nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries.

CIHRM, established under the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana Act, 2020 (Act 1020), is the only legally mandated HR Professional Body established by law to regulate the practice of human resource management and set HR standards to guide effective workforce management and development in Ghana.

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.