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FAQs
SHRM LINE Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SHRM LINE Report?

Does the SHRM LINE Report tell us anything that other economic indicators don’t?

How are SHRM LINE data collected?

How large and how representative is the SHRM LINE Report survey sample?

Who produces and publishes the SHRM LINE Report?

What is the difference between a “net rising index” and a “diffusion index”?

What are the standard errors of the estimates obtained from the SHRM LINE sample?

Are SHRM LINE data seasonally adjusted?

What cautions should I keep in mind when using the data


How large and how representative is the SHRM LINE Report survey sample?
Each data series uses a nonrandom sample of human resource professionals in more than 500 firms. The manufacturing sample includes firms from 21 sectors of the manufacturing industry. The service sector sample includes firms from over 47 sectors of service sector employment. Data are weighted according to each industry percentage of employment in the U.S.

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