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“A lot of companies don’t know that they need help,” Pressley said.
She gave an example: "If you have 20 or more employees, you are subject to COBRA compliance, and there are certain notifications required for new and terminating employees, and a lot of companies aren’t aware of this.
The dues for joining the national organization are $160 a year. Dues for the local chapter are $60 until Oct. 22, $75 after that.
The organizers of the local chapter said SHRM provides many valuable tools and activities.
“There are training seminars, information on the Web site that is invaluable, a monthly magazine ... you can even call a person (at the* national organization) and say, ‘Help!’ ” Allen said.
Pressley said that — considering the alternatives — joining SHRM is something that can benefit all companies, even the smaller ones.
“It’s the best preventative care possible to protect a company from liability,” she said.
Those interested in joining the local chapter of SHRM should call Caren Taylor Pressley at (540) 347-4304 or e-mail her at caren@taylorpressley.com.
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