For over 100 years, HRMAC (Human Resources Management Association of Chicago) has been regarded as the leading provider of best practice resources, real-life applications and a connector to Chicago area HR peers and industry leaders.
With an unmatched tradition of fellowship, education and leadership, HRMAC is the oldest human resources organization in the country. The HRMAC Institute at the Executives’ Club of Chicago is where passionate leaders come together to connect, learn, and grow.
HRMAC Institute programming is designed to tackle conversations that impact workplaces and employees every day. Through the work of the HRMAC Institute, members connect with their peers in our diverse community as well as with fellow leaders in talent and organizational management.
“The HRMAC Institute is an open and vibrant Chicagoland community of professionals who are passionate about talent and building the best organizations of the future. We are excited about continuing the HRMAC vision by combining with the Executives’ Club of Chicago. The historical combination of these two great associations amplifies our mission to connect and grow the region’s business community.”
Hear from top leaders who are creating inclusive cultures and tackling important issues affecting employees.
Build relationships with other HR professionals through the Institute’s forums and interest groups.
Grow yourself as a leader through a variety of programs designed for executives at all levels of the organization.
The Talent and Culture Forum has transitioned to our Summit format. Our Summits are half day events that provide a deeper diver into cross industry topics and latest business trends.
“We believe that the joining of these two important organizations will provide an enhanced experience for members of both organizations to engage in robust thought leadership and unique membership experiences. The HRMAC Institute at the Executives’ Club of Chicago will continue to serve as THE leader in relevant HR programming for members across industries and functions as well as experiences that support the growth and development the Chicago business community.”
HRMAC began in 1915 with a group of seven people who met informally to discuss common problems, but within a few months, it had grown considerably and became known as the Employers’ Advisory Group. This group became formally organized and instituted corporate memberships.
The Employers’ Advisory Group had several more names and for a very short period, was a chapter of a national group. The chapter hosted the national organization meeting in Chicago in 1921 for 2,000 people. In fact, on the first day of the event, the wait staff at the conference hotel went on strike. Bag or box lunches were obtained and lunch was eaten at the delegates’ seats in an auditorium.
The organization then became known as the Industrial Relations Association of Chicago and kept that name until 1982 when it became known as the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago.
HRMAC officially became a part of the Executives’ Club of Chicago in October 2021 resulting in the creation of the HRMAC Institute at the Executives’ Club of Chicago.
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