The EAPM is a network association and the body for European human resource management and the people profession. It forms a European umbrella body of national HR related organisations and facilitates experience exchange without profit or commercial gain. It is a purely professional, not-for-profit organisation independent of all employers’, trade union, state or political bodies.
EAPM members share a commitment to the value of the people management profession; this commitment is to support the development and performance of individuals, companies and societies.
The EAPM pursues the goal of improving the quality of HR management and development and improving professional standards of practice. EAPM members are deeply and directly involved with the implementation of the reforms of labour markets and have to address issues of globalisation and an ageing population. EAPM encourages strong leadership and the exchange of best practices in Europe.
The EAPM’s purpose can be summarised as:
- Connection and collaboration
- Supporting National Association Members
- Developing and promoting the profession in Europe
EAPM promotes HR across Europe and has the following powers, to:
- support and develop knowledge of human resource issues and activities, and their importance to industry, commerce and both public and private sector administration,
- provide encouragement and support to the organisational development of national HR associations in European countries,
- facilitate contacts, association links, information sharing and networking events among its members,
- establish, develop and maintain links and partnerships with other European and international organisations active in the same or similar fields,
- undertake pan-European or international activities, which directly or indirectly contribute to the objectives of the EAPM, and
- raise funds for the promotion of pan-European HR projects.
