About SHRM
We work alongside today’s leaders — guided by what CEOs and boards are preparing for next, to build a better workplace and a better world.
OUR MISSION
Empower people and workplaces by advancing HR practices and by maximizing human potential.
OUR VISION
Build a world of work that works for all.
This is what to expect from SHRM.
SHRM exists to tell the truth about the world of work — clearly, calmly, and ahead of the moment. We study the forces shaping work long before they arrive, so leaders can prepare with confidence rather than react under pressure.
The role we play is simple and serious. We read the horizon. We track the signals. We bring discipline to complexity and clarity to change. Like a meteorologist, we help you understand what’s coming and how to stand ready for it.
From SHRM, you will get data that matters, guidance you can rely on, and insight into the conversations shaping work behind closed doors — from regulatory bodies to boardrooms. You’ll understand not just what is changing, but why it matters and how to respond.
Some changes will be hard. AI will reshape jobs. Workforce expectations will continue to shift. Laws and regulations will evolve, requiring organizations to remain legally compliant, workplace unifying, and business accretive at the same time. We will speak plainly about all of it.
This is the role SHRM has always played.
We’ve helped leaders navigate defining moments before – from the rise of inclusion and diversity to changes in where and how work happens. Experience gives us perspective. Scale gives us sight. Responsibility guides our voice.
When practices no longer serve the future, we say so. When new approaches are required, we help leaders move forward with confidence and care. We work alongside today’s leaders, informed by what CEOs and boards are preparing for next.
You may not welcome every forecast. But when the future of work is at stake, clarity matters more than comfort.
Turn to SHRM. We’re here to help you see what’s coming – and stand ready for it.
Our Commitment to Advancing the HR Profession
The intertwined HR mark represents SHRM’s strategic commitment to advancing the practice of human resource management and driving organizational success. It underscores SHRM’s role as a trusted leader in setting professional standards, supporting workforce innovation, and strengthening the business impact of HR across industries.
Press Room
Work at SHRM
Partner with SHRM
SHRM Leadership
Annual Impact Report
In our 2023 annual report, we highlight the impactful outcomes of our collaborative efforts with members, business leaders, and policy makers in shaping the world of work. Through empowering our members with resources and networking opportunities, collaborating closely with industry leaders to champion best practices, and influencing policy makers to enact modern workplace policies, we've driven tangible change. Additionally, our proprietary research provides valuable data-driven insights that enable professionals and organizations to make informed decisions about talent management, workforce development, and organizational strategy. Take a look inside for more!
Financial Transparency
SHRM is a mission-driven organization that makes available for public inspection its annual information return via Form 990. Here we provide the organization’s finances and activities, including grants, fundraising fees, program service revenue, and employee salaries as required by the IRS filings.