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. 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, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines , Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,Thailand and Vietnam.

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:

• 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 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, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines , Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,Thailand and Vietnam.