The following represent links to international associations and bodies which in some form or another have implemented initiatives to guide and direct the Human Resources function. These initiatives provide some examples of the types of actions which the South African HR practitioner and professional bodies will need to implement to achieve formal professional status.

• South African Professional Bodies
• South Board for Personnel Practice (SABPP)
• Institute for People Management (IPM)
• Human Resources Council of South Africa (HRCOSA)
• SAMDC
• PAIA
• SASLAW

Consultative Bodies

• Nedlac

Employer Bodies

• SACOB
• Business South Africa

Employee Bodies

• FEDUSA
• COSATU

Government

• Department of Labour

ILO Instruments

EEC Instruments

African Instruments

• African Human Rights Instruments
• The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

HR organisations on the move

• Tristate Human Resources
• STATEMENT ON HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Examples of Human Resource Charters

• ACCCA - Human Resource Commission Charter

Professional Status of Human Resources Function

Society / Association Committees and Focus Groups

SHRM Committee Charters

The 11 functional committees of the Society for Human Resource Management are an integral part of the organization's operation. Each committee is made up of up a chair and up to 25 SHRM members -- HR professionals like you who deal with issues that impact the HR profession on a daily basis. Committee members help direct HR trends and practices, the path of legislation, and policies that affect how you do your job. You can learn more about the SHRM functional committees including the committee goals and minutes on their web pages by using the links listed below!

• College Relations
• Compensation and Benefits
• Employee and Labor Relations
• Employment
• Human Resource Development
• Human Resource Technology Management
• Legislative Action
• Research
• Workforce Readiness
• Workplace Diversity
• Workplace Health, Safety & Security

Examples of Codes of Ethics

Society for Human Resource Management Ethics

• SHRM Code of Ethics
• Code of Ethics Toolkit: A Guide to Developing Your Organization's Code of Ethics
• Code of Ethics Toolkit: A Guide to Developing Your SHRM Chapter's Code of Ethics
• SHRM Bylaws

Lobbying Roles and Responsibilities

Position Papers

Some useful definitions

Accountability: "A situation where an individual can be called to account for his/her actions by another individual or body authorized to do so and to give recognition to the individual for those actions".

Special considerations

• Recognition of prior learning
• Black economic empowerment
• Employment Equity
• Bill of Rights
• People with Disabilities
• SMMEs, Government and NGOs

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