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Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource Management
The Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource Management (APFHRM) is the network of human resources and people management associations' representative countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka
CIPM Sri Lanka is the country’s premier professional body of human resource management practitioners.
Australia HR Institute
The Australian HR Institute (AHRI) is the national association representing human resource and people management professionals. We have around 20,000 members from Australia and across the globe.
Bangladesh Society for Human Resources Management
BSHRM was established in December 2001 with the mission to develop the human resources professionals and to promote the practices of modern HR systems in country.
Fiji Human Resources Institute
Like other professional institutions in Fiji, the inception of the FHRI was not by chance, but rather a well thought out initiative by a group of HR professionals with a common thought to develop our nation’s most valuable asset, its people.
Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management
As the most representative professional human resource institute in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM), a non-profit making organisation, has more than 5,000 members, with some 600 of whom being corporate members.
National Institute of Personnel Management, India
National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) is the only all India body of Professional Managers engaged in the profession of personnel management, industrial relations, labour welfare, training and HRD in the country.
Japan Society for Human Resource Management
JSHRM was established in year2000 as an association of HR professionals in Japan. Its mission is to build HRM Professionalism in Japan.
Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management
Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management established in 1975 as a national institute conducting professional training, consultation and support services for HR professionals.
Human Resources Institute of New Zealand
The Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRINZ) is the professional organisation for people who are interested or involved in Human Resource Management, performance, development and leadership of people at work.
Pakistan Society of Human Resource Management
Pakistan Society for Human Resource Management is committed to providing leadership in HR excellence. It is the professional association for HR practitioners and those involved in the business of people management.
Papua New Guinea Human Resources Institute
Papua New Guinea Human Resource Institute (PNGHRI) is Papua New Guinea’s lead HR professional body with about 1000 members and 100 corporate members.
People Management Association of the Philippines
PMAP established in 1956, it is strictly a professional, non-stock, non-profit organization of over 1,800 member-companies and individual management executives engaged or are interested in Human Resource Management (HRM) or Industrial Relations (IR) work.
Singapore Human Resources Institute
SHRI is a not-for-profit professional HR body which represents individual members and corporate members (private & public sector organisations) across diverse sectors.
Chinese Human Resource Management Association
CHRMA (the Association) was established in January 1992 as a nationwide non-profit organization comprised primarily of HR professionals.
Personnel Management Association of Thailand
The Personnel Management Association of Thailand (PMAT) is the premier organization for HRM and HRD professional association for all levels of HR professionals.
The Human Resources Association, Vietnam
HRA is a professional organization established on a voluntary and equality basis of organizations and individuals from all sectors in Vietnam who work in human resource management area or are related to human resource management on a national scale.
Who we are?
The Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource Management (APFHRM) is the network of human resources and people management associations' representative countries in the Asia Pacific region. As a collective, the Federation's purpose is to advance the standing of the HR and people management profession within the region. It does this through its member representatives regularly meeting to exchange knowledge and research on best practice in HR. From the member associations' geographical proximity to one another, the Federation's major focus is in matters relating specifically to HR in the Asia Pacific region, though it is also an active branch of the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA). The countries that form the federation are Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, New Zealand, Pakistan,
Papua New Guinea, Philippines , Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,Thailand and Vietnam.
Papua New Guinea, Philippines , Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,Thailand and Vietnam.
Our Member Countries
Constitution and governance
The APFHRM comprises a group of representatives from human resources associations within the Asia Pacific region. Below are the APFHRM’s key representatives:
To find out more about APFHRM and its affiliated member associations, download this new handbook.
APFHRM Strategy
Coming up events
Word HR Congress 2026,
23 & 24 September - Expo Santa Fe, Mexico City.
Event - Host by: HRCIThe World HR Congress 2026, organized under the auspices of the global HR community, will take place in Mexico City, Mexico, this September. This premier international event brings together HR professionals, business leaders, academics, and industry experts from around the world to discuss emerging trends, innovative practices, and the future of work.
Attending the Congress provides a unique opportunity to build global professional networks, exchange knowledge with international peers, and gain insights from renowned thought leaders shaping the future of human resources and people management. The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions covering a wide range of contemporary HR topics.
As members of APFHRM-affiliated organizations and WFPMA Associate Members, participants are eligible to register at the preferential rate offered to AMEDIRH members.
Registration Fee (June 1 – September 18, 2026):
Congress Information: https://www.hrworldcongress2026.com/
Participant Registration: https://www.hrworldcongress2026.com/
We encourage HR professionals and practitioners interested in global HR developments to take advantage of this opportunity to participate in one of the world's leading HR events and connect with the international HR community.
National HR Conference 2026,
14 - 15 October - Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka.
Event - Host by: CIPM SLOur Team
President & First delegate to WFPMA Board
Kavita Khanna
Vice President East Asia
Selina Hsin
Vice President South East Asia
Rene M. Gener
Vice President Oceania
Sarah McCann-Bartlett
Secretary General / Director
Dhammika Fernando
Vice President Indian Sub-Continent
Ahamed Ibrahim
APFHRM desires to uplift the human resource management professional within the Asia Pacific Region. By improving the quality of professional people management within the region, it seeks to empower human resource management professionals in leading business effectively. Through its member countries, APFHRM hopes to contribute to nation-building. With its sphere of influence in the Asia Pacific Region, the Federation hopes to make a big difference in the lives of people.
The federation adheres to the highest standards of professional behaviour. We follow the law at all times. We advance the HR profession by engaging in value-adding, meaningful and responsible activities. We are accountable for all our actions as we carry with us the names of the Federation, our respective corporate organisations, and HR institutes.
We strive to be effective role models in the federation. We will champion the development of other people through teaching, mentoring and setting a good example. We will inspire other people to be committed to whatever tasks and undertakings they have for the growth and success of the Federation.
We treat all employees fairly regardless of race, sex, status, creed, religion, etc. All our actions are governed by what is fair and just to all concerned. We will support decisions which are fair, legal, moral, just and consistent even if it would mean sacrificing our personal interests.
We try to maintain open lines of communication with all members of the Federation and in the process, build trust among them by not only maximising the open exchange of information but also eliminating concerns in the handling of information. We will keep in confidence classified information at all times. We will take all appropriate steps that will ensure that all information we provide to others are complete, accurate and appropriate.
We are cognizant of the need to further develop ourselves. We need to enhance our competencies so that others will benefit from the knowledge, skills and attitudes that we share with them. We commit to our own continuous learning and knowledge, skills and attitudinal development.
We strive to achieve core values by creating a network of communities of practices in the federation. We will encourage national HR associations to identify, research and report on invaluable lessons and stories of human capital management practices, that will impact personal, organisational and business effectiveness through the creation of values by different groups of human capitals.
Publications
Magazine of the World Federation of People Management Associations Worldlink
Worldlink is the official e-newsletter of the WFPMA published five times a year providing members of the WFPMA and other global HR professionals with news and features about developments in the field, and news from and about the World Federation.
Australian Human Resources Institute, Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources
Official journal of AHRI 4 issues a year
Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management, Human Resources
Official journal of HKIHRM 10 issues per year
Personnel Management Association of Thailand, HR Magazine
Bi-Quarterly, 4 issues per year
Japan Society for Human Resource Management, JSHRM Insights
JSHRM publishes a bimonthly membership magazine called “JSHRM Insights“.
Personnel Management Association of the Philippines, People Manager
People Manager is the official monthly publication of PMAP. Soft copies of the magazine can be downloaded at www.pmap.org.ph
Singapore Human Resources Institute, Human Capital
Human Capital is the official bi-monthly publication of Singapore’s only professional HR body – Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI).
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka, People Power
Three issues per year/ Website : http://peoplepower.cipmlk.org/
APFHRM HR Best Practice 2015-2016
Click here to download the APFHRM 2015-2016 compilation of best practice HR case studies. This book is a product of the collaboration among the men and women of Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource Management (APFHRM).