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SHRM/Rutgers LINE® Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SHRM/Rutgers LINE?

Does the SHRM/Rutgers LINE® tell us anything that other economic indicators don’t?

How are SHRM/Rutgers LINE® data collected?

How large and how representative is the SHRM/Rutgers LINE® sample?

When and how is the SHRM/Rutgers LINE® report released?

Who produces and publishes the SHRM/Rutgers 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/Rutgers LINE® sample?

Are SHRM/Rutgers LINE® data seasonally adjusted?

What cautions should I keep in mind when using the data?

When and how is the SHRM/Rutgers LINE® report released?
Data are released on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 8:30 am (Eastern time). Click here for the current release calendar.

For questions on LINE® data please contact SHRM Research at (703) 535-6301 or line@shrm.org.
Members of the media should contact SHRM Media Affairs at (703) 535-6356 or press@shrm.org.