activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 9
- Conferences and Networking Events Industry Conference & Networking EventsOrganizes major events including the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo, Visionaries Summit, and AZSHRM State Conference, offering complimentary registration to members and credentialed journalists.
- Direct HR Support Services for Members HR Advisory and Resource SupportOffers members unlimited access to SHRM’s HR Knowledge Advisors for personalized guidance and insights on HR matters through phone, email, or chat.
- HR Knowledge Advisor Support HR Advisory and Resource SupportOffers unlimited support from SHRM’s HR Knowledge Advisors to members, providing guidance and HR-related insights via call, email, or chat.
- Media Engagement and Expert Commentary HR Research & Thought Leadership CommunicationsConnects media with experts to share trends from its research and explain its point of view. Provides press releases on workforce news, data and trends, access to its conferences, and explanations of workplace issues through tip sheets and media advisories. Offers experts on work, worker, and workplace trends, as well as inclusion and diversity, for interviews and provides commentary through op-ed pieces.
- Media and Public Communications HR Research & Thought Leadership CommunicationsConnects journalists with HR experts, issues press releases and media advisories on workforce trends, and provides expert commentary through interviews, op-eds, and tip sheets to shape public understanding of workplace issues.
- Member and Executive Networking Events Industry Conference & Networking EventsHosts the Executive Network Experience (ENX) at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo and Visionaries Summit, provides complimentary registration for members and credentialed journalists, and organizes state-level conferences such as the AZSHRM State Conference focused on the future of work.
- Member and Media Support Services HR Advisory and Resource SupportOffers unlimited HR advisory support to members via call, email, or chat; provides free newsletters, press resources, and expert commentary; and connects media with HR experts for interviews and op-eds.
- Providing Conference Registration Industry Conference & Networking EventsProvides complimentary registration to the Executive Network Experience (ENX) at SHRM Annual Conference & Expo and Visionaries Summit for members. Provides complimentary conference registration to credentialed journalists.
- Providing HR Newsletters and Publications HR Research & Thought Leadership CommunicationsProvides free newsletters covering workplace news, HR topics, and strategic business insights. Offers the People + Strategy Journal, EN:Brief newsletter, and a library of executive content to members to help them stay updated on workplace trends and strategies. Publishes a globally acclaimed publication offering news, features, and in-depth analysis on HR's strategic significance.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy and Public Policy Engagement Collective Bargaining Agreement NegotiationOperates an Advocacy Team (A-Team) with over 340,000 members across all 435 congressional districts to influence workplace policy and drive change through sustained engagement on labor and HR issues.
- Advocacy and Public Policy Engagement Collective Bargaining Agreement NegotiationMaintains an Advocacy Team (A-Team) with over 340,000 members across all 435 congressional districts to influence workplace policy and drive change through sustained advocacy efforts spanning over 75 years.
- Workplace Advocacy and Thought Leadership Collective Bargaining Agreement NegotiationWorks to drive change in the world of work by serving as an expert, convener, and thought leader on workplace issues for over 75 years. Maintains an Advocacy Team (A-Team) with over 340,000 members representing all 435 congressional districts.
research · 2
- Research Publication and Dissemination HR Research & Thought Leadership CommunicationsConducts and publishes globally acclaimed research and in-depth analysis on the strategic role of HR, disseminated through journals like People + Strategy and other executive content.
- Workplace Research and Publications HR Research & Thought Leadership CommunicationsPublishes a globally acclaimed journal (People + Strategy), research-driven newsletters (EN:Brief), and in-depth analysis on HR trends, workforce data, and strategic workplace issues.
capacity building · 10
- Corporate HR Partnerships and SolutionsDelivers comprehensive HR solutions and strategic partnership to more than 95% of Fortune 500 companies, supporting the creation of next-generation workplaces through expert guidance and resources.
- Equipping HR Professionals with Resources and Skills HR Advisory and Resource SupportEquips HR professionals with knowledge, resources, skills, and support to positively impact the workplace. Provides essential tools such as handbook guides, HR forms, checklists, and leadership development resources to HR professionals.
- HR Certification Programs Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification programs to help individuals and organizations succeed in HR, with over 130,000 SHRM-certified professionals transforming the workplace.
- HR Certification and Professional Development Programs Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification programs, along with award-winning career advancement programs, including savings on exam fees and over 300 annual scholarships and grants to support HR professionals.
- HR Certification and Professional Development Programs Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification programs, along with award-winning career advancement initiatives, including fee savings for members and over 300 annual scholarships and grants to support HR education and certification.
- HR Resources and Tools Provision HR Advisory and Resource SupportProvides HR professionals with essential tools including handbook guides, forms, checklists, leadership development resources, and access to expert knowledge through publications and digital content libraries.
- HR Resources and Tools Provision HR Advisory and Resource SupportProvides HR professionals with practical tools such as handbook guides, forms, checklists, leadership development resources, and access to expert HR Knowledge Advisors via call, email, or chat to support workplace decision-making.
- Professional Development Programs Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers award-winning programs to help individuals build skills and advance their careers, including savings on exam fees for members.
- Providing HR Solutions and Expertise to Fortune 500 CompaniesProvides comprehensive HR solutions and expertise to 95% of Fortune 500 companies, helping them create next-generation workplaces.
- Scholarships and Grants Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAwards over 300 academic, certification, and professional development scholarships and grants annually.
strategies · 27
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any to see the full field of orgs running the same approach.
- Compliance Support compliance supportProvides resources and guidance for compliance, including employment eligibility verification and error reduction.
- Data-Driven Insights data-driven insightsOffers data-driven insights from HR professionals and employees to inform workplace strategy and performance.
- Data-Driven Insights for Workplace Strategy data_driven_insightsThe organization offers data-driven insights from HR professionals and employees to inform workplace strategy, performance, and workforce priorities, ensuring decisions are based on evidence.
- Fostering Workplace Civility and Inclusion workplace_civility_and_inclusionThe organization aims to nurture civility in the workplace by providing a strategic roadmap and training for candid, civil dialogue and mental health support, and by implementing frameworks and toolkits for inclusion and diversity to ensure fair and legal inclusion for business performance and workforce unity.
- Framework Implementation framework implementationUtilizes the SHRM BEAM Framework to address HR challenges.
- Framework Implementation for Inclusion & Diversity beam_frameworkThe organization utilizes and provides toolkits for the SHRM BEAM (Belonging Enhanced by Access through Merit) Framework to address HR challenges and implement fair and legal inclusion for business performance and workforce unity.
- HR as Workplace Intermediary hr_as_workplace_intermediaryLeverages the position of HR professionals at the intersection of work, workers, and the workplace to inform advocacy with technical expertise and policy perspective.
- Information Dissemination information_disseminationDistributes free newsletters and reports to keep HR professionals informed on workplace trends, specialized topics, and strategic insights.
- Informed Guidance informed guidanceProvides data, guidance, and insights into conversations shaping work to help leaders understand changes and respond effectively.
- Leader Collaboration leader collaborationWorks alongside leaders, informed by the preparations of CEOs and boards for future challenges.
- Networking and Professional Development networking_and_professional_developmentFacilitates networking and learning among HR executives through events and peer cohorts.
- Nonpartisan Advocacy nonpartisan_advocacyConducts nonpartisan public policy advocacy to elevate the role of HR in shaping workplace policies.
- Nonpartisan Policy Advocacy nonpartisan_advocacyThe organization influences legislation affecting the world of work by focusing on policy rather than politics, conducting nonpartisan advocacy, and leveraging HR professionals' expertise at the intersection of work, workers, and the workplace.
- Nurturing Civility nurturing civilityAims to nurture civility in the workplace by leveraging the experience of its Executive Voices in navigating organization-wide conflict.
- Nurturing Workplace Civility workplace_civilityThe organization aims to nurture civility in the workplace by leveraging the experience of its Executive Voices in navigating conflict and providing a strategic roadmap and training for candid, civil dialogue and mental health support.
- Policy Not Politics policy_not_politicsFocuses on policy rather than politics to influence legislation affecting the world of work.
- Proactive Foresight proactive foresightStudies forces shaping the world of work in advance to help leaders prepare rather than react.
- Proactive Foresight and Informed Guidance proactive_foresightThe organization studies forces shaping the world of work in advance to help leaders prepare rather than react, providing data, guidance, and insights into conversations shaping work to help leaders understand changes and respond effectively.
- Proactive Foresight and Informed Guidance proactive_foresightThe organization studies forces shaping the world of work in advance to help leaders prepare rather than react, providing data, guidance, and insights into conversations shaping work to enable effective responses.
- Professional Development and Information Dissemination professional_development_and_informationThe organization facilitates networking and learning among HR executives and professionals, while also distributing free newsletters and reports to keep them informed on workplace trends, specialized topics, and strategic insights, including Supreme Court rulings and compliance support.
- Strategic HR Alignment strategic_hr_alignmentThe organization aligns HR functions with strategic business objectives to drive measurable impact, ensuring HR practices contribute directly to organizational goals.
- Strategic HR Alignment strategic HR alignmentAligns HR functions with strategic business objectives to drive measurable impact.
- Strategic HR Alignment and Advocacy strategic_hr_alignment_and_advocacyThe organization aligns HR functions with strategic business objectives and leverages the position of HR professionals to inform nonpartisan public policy advocacy, focusing on policy rather than politics to influence legislation affecting the world of work.
- Technology Integration technology integrationExplores the transformative role of AI in HR to streamline processes and enhance decision-making.
- Technology Integration for HR Efficiency technology_integrationThe organization explores the transformative role of AI in HR to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and balance innovation with human interaction, providing resources and guidance for compliance and efficiency.
- Toolkit Provision toolkit provisionProvides the BEAM Toolkit for Inclusion & Diversity to implement fair and legal inclusion for business performance.
- Workplace Civility Training workplace civility trainingProvides a strategic roadmap and outlines for equipping employees to have candid, civil dialogue and support mental health in the workplace.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
SHRM Advocacy Team (A-Team)
Nationwide network of members advocating for HR-related policies in all 435 congressional districts.
SHRM BEAM Framework
Toolkit and framework focused on inclusion and belonging through merit-based access, designed to help organizations build equitable workplaces.
SHRM Certification
Offers competency-based HR certification programs (SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP) to validate professional expertise and increase earning potential.
SHRM State Conferences
Annual conferences hosted by state chapters to provide networking, education, and professional development for HR practitioners.
relationships · 6
who they work with
- AZSHRM Network — State affiliate organizing the AZSHRM State Conference in Glendale, AZ.
- BRT Partner — Trusted by as a strategic partner
- Bank of America Partner — Trusted by as a strategic partner
- Fortune 500 companies Partner — Relies on SHRM as a go-to resource and business partner in creating next-generation workplaces.
- Fortune 500 companies Partner — Relies on SHRM for comprehensive HR solutions and expertise
- SHRM Network — Member of the Society for Human Resource Management network