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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?

Who produces and publishes the SHRM/Rutgers LINE® report?
The SHRM/Rutgers LINE® is a collaboration between the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations.

SHRM is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 200,000 individual members, the Society's mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available. As an influential voice, the Society's mission is also to advance the human resource profession to ensure that HR is recognized as an essential partner in developing and executing organizational strategy. Founded in 1948, SHRM currently has more than 550 affiliated chapters within the United States and members in more than 100 countries. SHRM Research produces nearly 20 survey reports each year, which provide valuable data to help HR professionals in their careers. The SHRM research staff is responsible for the management of the monthly SHRM/Rutgers LINE® surveys.

The Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations is a leading center for scholarly and applied research on Human Resource Management issues. The Rutgers Master of Human Resource Management degree is one of the top HRM programs in the nation. Steven M. Director, a member of the School’s faculty, serves as Principal Investigator for the LINE® project.

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For questions on LINE® data please contact SHRM Research at (703) 535-6301 or line@shrm.org.
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