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The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. For nearly seven decades, the Society has been the leading provider of resources serving the needs of HR professionals and advancing the practice of human resource management. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates.
For more information about SHRM, see the 2017 State of the Society address and News About SHRM.
The SHRM 2017 State of the Society Report and accompanying SHRM 2016 Audited Financial Statement highlight our goals, recent accomplishments and how we are delivering on our mission.
Vision, Mission & History
Our vision is to be a preeminent and globally recognized authority whose leadership, perspective, resources and expertise are sought and utilized to address the most pressing, current and emerging human resource management issues.
Our mission is to be a globally recognized
HR professional society that exists to develop and
serve the HR professional, and
advance and lead the HR profession. SHRM provides education, thought leadership, certification, community and advocacy to enhance the practice of human resource management and the effectiveness of HR professionals in the organizations and communities they serve.
Originally founded as the American Society for Personnel Administration (ASPA) by a small but visionary group of personnel administrators, SHRM has grown into the world's largest HR membership organization. SHRM has a dedicated staff of over 350 and is headquartered in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
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.
Read the full position description for Board members
Rules for 2018 Board of Directors Election
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Chair
Coretha M. Rushing, SHRM-SCP
Corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Equifax Atlanta, Ga.
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Chair Designate
David Windley
President of IQ Talent Partners
San Francisco, CA
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President & CEO
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP
Society for Human Resource Management
Alexandria, VA
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Director-at-Large
Janet Alberti
Deputy Director, Administration and Finance
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
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Director-at-Large
Melissa Anderson
Executive Vice President, Administration
Chief Human Resources Officer,
Duke Energy
Charlotte, NC
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Director-at-Large
Sally Hornick Anderson, SHRM-SCP
Organizational Development Practice Lead at Google
Chicago, IL
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Director-at-Large
Michelle Bottomley
Former Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
Staples
Framingham, MA
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Director-at-Large
Steve Browne,
SHRM-SCP
Vice President of Human Resources for LaRosa's, Inc
Cincinnati, OH
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Director-at-Large
Thomas W. Derry
Chief Executive Offier,
Institute for Supply Management
Tempe, AZ
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Director-at-Large
Donna Morris,
SHRM-SCP
Executive Vice President of Customer and Employee Experience,
Adobe Systems, Inc.
San Jose, CA
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Director-at-Large
Johanna Söderström
Senior Vice President,
Chief Human Resources Officer,
Human Resources and Aviation,
The Dow Chemical Co.
Midland, MI
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Director-at-Large
Patrick Wright, Ph.D.
Chair in Business, Darla Moore School of Business,
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
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Director-at-Large
Gretchen Zech, SHRM-SCP
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Arrow Electronics
Centennial, CO
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SHRM Board of Directors Meeting Summaries
Awards & Scholarships
SHRM Award Listing by Date
| Name Of Award | SIOP-SHRM Impact Award |
Decription
| 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 organization 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. |
| Type of Award | Organizational |
Department
| SHRM Public Affairs and SHRM Foundation
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Application Deadline |
07/15
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| Name of Award | Michael R. Losey Human Resource Research Award |
Description
| This $50,000 award is funded by the Society for Human Resource Management and the SHRM Foundation. This award recognizes experts who have made outstanding research contributions and who will use this award to facilitate continuing contributions to the HR field.
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| Type of Award | Individual |
Department
| SHRM Foundation
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Application Deadline |
01/31
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| Name of Award | The Excel Awards for Professional Chapters and State Councils |
Description
| The recognition component of the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence (SHAPE) is the Excel Awards. Awards may be earned at four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each level builds on a prescribed set of requirements and accomplishment. Chapters and state councils must submit the required SHAPE Year-End Report no later than the due date for award consideration. Winners of the award will be notified in March and will receive award podium banners and recognition in SHRM publications and at conferences.
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| Type of Award | Group |
Department
| Membership
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Application Deadline |
09/09
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| Name of Award | SHRM Pinnacle Awards |
Description
| The SHRM Pinnacle Award Program is designed to honor SHRM affiliates for high-level development and contribution that enhance the development of effective human resource management. All SHRM chapters and state councils are eligible to submit applications. Pinnacle Awards of $1,000 are awarded to state councils as well as to Small, Medium/Large, Mega/SuperMega chapters in three categories: Advancing the Profession, Serving the Profession, and Enhancing the SHRM Community. In addition to the awards and monetary grants, this impressive program provides increased prestige among your peers and enhanced recognition in the human resource industry. |
| Type of Award | Group
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SHRM Scholarship Listing by Date
Application Deadline
| 05/01
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| Name of Scholarship | SHRM Foundation Dissertation Awards | |
| Description | SHRM Foundation Dissertation Grants are given to four promising researchers in the field of human resource management at the dissertation stage of their doctoral education. This annual competition is funded by the SHRM Foundation, in partnership with the HR Division of the Academy of Management and is intended to support the dissertation research of doctoral candidates. The winners of these dissertation grants each receive a plaque and $5,000 from the SHRM Foundation and are honored at the Academy of Management's annual meeting. |
Department
| SHRM Foundation
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Application Deadline
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09/01, 10/01 New Dates!
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| Name of Scholarship | Scholarships for Graduate and Undergraduate Education (10/01)
SHRM Certification Scholarships (09/01) |
Description | The SHRM Foundation Scholarship Program awards multiple scholarships annually to SHRM members pursuing a college degree or professional certification. |
Department
| SHRM Foundation
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Application Deadline
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08/15
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| Name of Scholarship | The Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR
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| Description | The Meisinger Fellowship, named in honor of former SHRM CEO Susan R. Meisinger, is a premier source of funding for first-time master's degree students in human resources. The Fellowship is geared toward SHRM members who want to leverage significant past contributions in HR while continuing to contribute to the field by earning a graduate degree in human resource management. |
Department
| SHRM Foundation
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Application Deadline
| Various
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Name of Scholarship
Department | Professional Development Scholarships for SHRM conferences and seminars
SHRM Foundation
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