Conduct research on the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). What is the role of this organization and its purpose as it relates to the guidance it provides to human resource (HR) professionals? Explain how SHRM assists HR professionals effectively and efficiently complete their tasks/duties and support leadership within the organization.
SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally.
For more information about SHRM, see the 2020 State of the Society address and News About SHRM.
The 2021 SHRM Annual Report highlights our recent accomplishments and how we are delivering on our mission.
Purpose, Mission & Vision
Our purpose is to elevate the HR profession.
Our mission is to empower people and workplaces by advancing HR practices and by maximizing human potential.
Our vision is to build a world of work that works for all.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides leadership for SHRM by:
- Upholding SHRM’s vision, purpose and values;
- Setting the broad policies, direction and priorities of the organization;
- Ensuring that SHRM has highly effective leadership;
- Providing fiduciary oversight; and
- Maintaining the integrity of SHRM services and products developed for the benefit of SHRM members.
Awards & Scholarships
The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), together with the SIOP Foundation and the SHRM Foundation, are co-sponsoring the first international award to honor organizations that have outstanding evidence-based HR management practices.
The competition will select winners based on HR practices and initiatives that have been measured and determined successful through evidence-based, data-driven analysis. One or more winning organizations will be recognized publicly each year. Any for-profit, not-for-profit, or government organization located anywhere in the world may apply for this award. Further information and application instructions can be found at www.hrmimpactawards.org.