SHRM helps small businesses save time and money by providing trusted HR resources that remove the need to start from scratch. Access ready-to-use templates, policies, job descriptions, and how-to guides to handle everyday HR tasks more efficiently. When questions come up, AskSHRM delivers instant, AI-powered answers backed by SHRM expertise. Need a deeper conversation? Connect with someone from our SHRM HR Advisors team for personalized guidance.
You're Not Alone on Your HR Journey, SHRM Knows the Way
SHRM helps you see what’s ahead, prepare for what’s next, and build your influence in HR.
95%
of the Fortune 500 rely on SHRM
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Members earn $20k more annually
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Student
Kickstart your HR career with SHRM Student Membership — gain exclusive resources, networking, and career support to stand out in the field. It’s more than a membership — it’s your launchpad to becoming a future HR leader.
- Explore HR roles, salaries, and your career outlook.
- HR resources, networking, and job prep tools.
- Alerts on critical compliance and workplace updates.
- Time-saving templates and how-to guides.
- Member-only pricing on SHRM events, professional development, certifications, and more.
Build your HR foundation. Launch your career.
$49/yr
Where Career Readiness Meets Purpose.
Resume & Interview Tips
Access resources to sharpen your resume, cover letter, and interview skills for HR roles. Get expert advice to stand out in a competitive job market and land your first HR role with confidence.
Scholarships & Grants
Apply for SHRM Foundation scholarships to help fund your HR education or certification. Each year, SHRM awards thousands of dollars to students passionate about advancing the HR profession.
Student Chapter Involvement
Join a SHRM student chapter on your campus and gain leadership experience. Collaborate on real HR projects, participate in leadership development events, and build a strong support network.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with HR professionals, peers, and mentors through SHRM chapters and events. Build relationships that can lead to internships, job opportunities, and long-term career guidance.
Professional
AI, changing labor laws, and rising employee expectations are rapidly transforming HR.
That’s why 340,000 HR pros and 95% of the Fortune 500 turn to SHRM to understand what’s next, navigate change, and build influence.
With your membership, unlock $13K+ in resources including:
- Real-time help from SHRM Knowledge Advisors.
- SHRM HR Quarterly digital magazine.
- Alerts on breaking compliance and workplace news.
- Time-saving templates and how-to guides.
- 24/7 peer networking on SHRM Connect.
- AI-powered HR guidance with AskSHRM.
- Member-only pricing on SHRM events, professional development, certifications, and more.
HR’s best don’t just join SHRM. They rely on it.
$299/yr
Save 15% with a 3 year membership!
Exclusive SHRM Member® Benefits – Stay Ahead, Stay Competitive
Save Time with Ready-to-Use Resources
HR leaders don’t have time to start from scratch. Get expert-vetted templates, guides, and webinars to tackle workforce reductions, policy updates, and retention strategies — fast.
Get Expert Guidance, Instantly
When crises hit, you need answers now. Connect with certified HR experts for real-time support on compliance risks, policies, and workforce challenges.
Invest in Your Career
In a tough job market, credentials matter. Save on SHRM programs, certifications, and events to stay competitive.
Lead the Workplace of the Future
AI, compliance, and workforce trends are reshaping work. Stay ahead with insights that help you lead through uncertainty with confidence.
Executive
- Access to C-suite-level research and insights.
- Executive retreats, roundtables, and summits.
- Alerts on compliance and workplace trends.
- Real-time help from SHRM Knowledge Advisors.
- Curated research and workforce insights.
- AI-powered HR guidance from AskSHRM.
- Complimentary registration at SHRM events.
HR’s best don’t just join SHRM. They rely on it.
Built for CHROs. Designed for Impact.
White-Glove Support
A dedicated relationship manager to help members navigate benefits, make connections, and answer questions.
Research & Insights
Early or exclusive access to curated research, surveys, and executive briefings on workforce strategy, leadership, and emerging trends.
Professional Development
Invitation-only learning cohorts and facilitated discussions with other executives.
Strategic Tools
Access to premium SHRM tools, templates, and reports to guide strategic HR decision-making.
Business
95% of the Fortune 500 trust SHRM to stay ahead of AI, new regulations, and shifting workforce demands.
Falling behind can increase risk, disrupt your workforce, and leave your team scrambling to catch up. SHRM Business Corporate Membership helps your HR team prepare for what’s next with:
- Compliance and trend alerts.
- Time-saving tools and templates.
- Reliable insights and expert support.
- AI-powered HR guidance from AskSHRM.
- Exclusive pricing to SHRM events and learning.
HR’s best don’t just join SHRM. They rely on it.
Exclusive SHRM Member® Benefits – Stay Ahead, Stay Competitive
Improve Efficiency Without Adding Headcount
SHRM members with 2+ years save 7–14 hours monthly. That’s time that can be redirected from administrative work to higher-impact priorities.
Reduced Risk in a Complex Environment
Up-to-date, vetted compliance guidance helps HR act with confidence, minimize exposure, and keep the business protected as regulations change.
Proven ROI: Productivity Gains That Let HR Do More
Overcome tighter budgets and leaner teams. SHRM members report an 89% productivity boost, helping organizations deliver greater impact with the same resources.
Stronger Strategic Impact
With reliable insights and expert support, HR leaders make better decisions and earn greater trust from senior leadership. Members report higher productivity and increased influence across the organization.
Global
HR is evolving fast—AI, new labor laws, shifting expectations. That’s why 340,000 HR pros and 95% of the Fortune 500 turn to SHRM for expert-backed guidance, tools, and trusted answers.
With your membership, unlock $13K+ in resources:
- Real-time help from SHRM Knowledge Advisors
- The SHRM HR Quarterly digital magazine
- Alerts on compliance and workplace trends
- Time-saving templates and how-to guides
- 24/7 peer networking on SHRM Connect
- Member-only pricing on top HR events and learning
HR’s best don’t just join SHRM. They rely on it.
118/yr
Save 15% with a 3 year membership!
Exclusive SHRM Member® Benefits – Stay Ahead, Stay Competitive
Save Time with Ready-to-Use Resources
HR leaders don’t have time to start from scratch. Get expert-vetted templates, guides, and webinars to tackle workforce reductions, policy updates, and retention strategies—fast.
Get Expert Guidance, Instantly
When crises hit, you need answers now. Connect with certified HR experts for real-time support on compliance risks, policies, and workforce challenges.
Future-proof Your Career
In a tough job market, credentials matter. Save on SHRM programs, certifications, and events to stay competitive.
Lead the Workplace of the Future
AI, compliance, and workforce trends are reshaping work. Stay ahead with insights that help you lead through uncertainty with confidence.
AskSHRM: Your AI-Powered HR Assistant
Get instant HR guidance backed by SHRM expertise so you can make confident decisions faster.
- Get cited answers to HR, workplace, and compliance questions.
- Find relevant resources faster with personalized recommendations.
- Upload documents for quick analysis and actionable insights.
- Keep conversations organized with searchable chat history and saved questions.
Confident decisions start with trusted answers. AskSHRM helps you find them faster.
Need a deeper conversation? Connect with SHRM HR Advisors.
Why SHRM Membership Matters
Work is changing faster — and with higher stakes — than most organizations are prepared for. HR leaders are expected to protect the business, support the workforce, and drive performance at the same time.
SHRM exists to help you do that — with clarity, foresight, and real-time guidance when decisions matter most.
On-Demand HR Advisors
Stay ahead of the constant compliance changes with HR Advisors for instant, trusted answers. 97% of members report improved readiness and confidence.
Templates & Toolkits
Stop wasting time writing policies. Our vast library of templates and toolkits saves you 7-14 hours per month.
AskSHRM: Your AI HR Assistant
Get trusted AI answers to your HR questions, personalized resources, quick document analysis, and actionable insights. Unlock 75 inquiries each month.
Research & Benchmarking Data
Avoid the retention struggles. Members who use SHRM benchmarking save thousands in turnover costs.
Executive Briefs & Research
Prove HR's value every day. 69% of SHRM members get the high-impact projects that lead to promotions. Get noticed, get ahead.
Peer Community & Events
You're not alone with SHRM. Connect with 340,000+ HR professionals worldwide, build your network at leading HR events, and exchange advice, insights, and ideas on SHRM Connect.
Membership Pays for Itself
Unlock unlimited access to over $13,000 worth of research, thought leadership, custom toolkits and templates.
That's a return worth 25x the cost of membership!
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The SHRM Mobile App
Your Membership, Always Within Reach
Work doesn’t stop when you step away from your desk. The SHRM Mobile App puts expert HR guidance, timely insights, and the resources you rely on within reach, so you’re ready to lead wherever work takes you.
- Get AI-powered HR guidance through AskSHRM, with SHRM-backed answers and quick document analysis.
- Connect with a live SHRM HR Knowledge Advisor when you need a deeper conversation.
- Stay informed with real-time alerts on regulatory, policy, and workforce shifts.
Your membership is most powerful when it’s with you. Download the SHRM Mobile App Now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to your questions about SHRM membership.
Your email address is your username. If you have forgotten your password, go to the login page and click "Need Help Signing In?" to have your password reset.
Visit the login page to log in or reset your password. If you still need assistance, please call the SHRM Customer Experience Team at 800-283-7476 (US only) or +1.703-548-3440 (Int'l), or email shrm@shrm.org between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET.
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- When joining by mail: 4-6 weeks
No. SHRM membership is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
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