Foundation News We Appreciate Your Support! The SHRM Foundation gratefully acknowledges the continued support of the following corporations: Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs is again sponsoring the Donor Appreciation Breakfast, which thanks our 2007 annual campaign contributors. The event is on June 23, 2008, during the SHRM Annual Conference in Chicago. The Holmes Corporation and Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. are again sponsoring the SHRM Foundation Silent Auction, which will take place during the invitation-only Partners' Reception at the SHRM Annual Conference. Retaining Talent A new report from the SHRM Foundation One of the most critical issues facing your organization today is how to retain the employees you want to keep. This new Effective Practice Guidelines report will help you to analyze and manage employee turnover. Learn how to develop an effective retention management plan. Download your free report now. J. J. Keller Foundation Underwrites $100,000 for 2008 SHRM Foundation Regional Scholarship Program Donation will fund 100 scholarships for HR education and certification "We place great value on forging partnerships, and this one is ideal from a number of perspectives," said Robert L. Keller, President of the J.J. Keller Foundation Board of Directors. "This is a unique opportunity to invest in one of our Foundation's focus areas -- education -- in the markets and professionals we serve." Read the press release Regional Scholarship Program for SHRM Members Strategic Research on Human Capital Challenges New SHRM Foundation research identifies biggest human capital challenges. In a survey of 526 C-suite executives, 75 percent identified succession planning as a significant challenge for their organizations. Other challenges include recruiting and selection, and retaining talented employees. Read the full report Download the executive summary Read the press release Developing Leadership Talent Effective succession planning involves more than just a replacement planning process. It also includes a comprehensive employee development system. Learn how to develop talent in your organization. Download your free report now. New DVD - Trust Travels: The Starbucks Story A new SHRM Foundation DVD explores how Starbucks achieves financial success by treating employees well. Implementing Total Rewards Strategies Enhance your organization's performance and employee morale with a well-thought-out and skillfully implemented total rewards program. This new research-based report provides a concise overview of the total rewards implementation process including the four key phases: assessment, design, execution and evaluation. Download your free report now. Teaching Resource Available A 2005 Fast Company article, "Why We Hate HR," generated a lot of controversy and was widely debated within the HR community. In response, SHRM and the SHRM Foundation commissioned a teaching note that provides guidance on using the article to generate discussion in the classroom. The teaching note provides a summary of the original article, an article critique, instructor discussion points, discussion questions and additional references. Click here to download the teaching note. Employee Engagement and Commitment- free report for SHRM members. Engaged employees are a competitive business advantage. Learn how to boost employee engagement in your organization to achieve bottom-line results. Get Involved with the SHRM Foundation Periodically, the SHRM Foundation needs volunteers to assist in reviewing the content of publications and grant applications. In addition, the SHRM Foundation hires subject matter experts to write reports. To indicate your interest in these and other opportunities, please complete the Get Involved Form and return it to the SHRM Foundation.