This article outlines the evolution of the human resources management (HRM)
function in Australia between 1941 and the early 1990s. It also describes and
illustrates the interrelationship between the evolution of the HRM function and
the development of the institute representing practitioners of HRM. The specific
contributions of the institute are summarized under the headings: mission and
objects, membership, education, publications and research. The characteristics
of professions and professionalism are outlined and an assessment made of
the professional status of HRM in Australia.
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