BUILDING A WORLD OF WORK THAT WORKS FOR ALL

The SHRM Foundation elevates and empowers HR professionals as a force for social good so that all talent workplaces can prosper and thrive.

Discover SHRM Foundation’s impact on the world of work. Uncover answers to the most crucial questions, propelling us forward in creating inclusive and thriving work environments.

To expand access to work and help workers and workplaces thrive, SHRM Foundation focuses on three interconnected pools of work.

Widening Pathways To Work

STRENGTHENING THE HR
FIELD

TACKLING SOCIETAL CHALLENGES

3 out of 4

HR professionals report work from employees hired from untapped talent pools perform the same or better than other employees.

Source: SHRM Foundation (2021), Beneath the Surface: A Unified Approach To Realizing The Value Of Untapped Talent
2X

The HR profession is expected to grow nearly twice the average rate of growth for ALL other occupations.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
76% of People

believe companies should be doing more to support the mental health of their workforce.

Source: Dan Schawbel, in partnership with Oracle (2020), Workplace Intelligence

Together we can break down barriers and create opportunities

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Aug 8 - Oct 11
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification Scholarships
Aug 8 - Oct 11
Specialty Credentials
Aug 8 - Oct 11
Employment Law Event Grant

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This scholarship allows for me to focus on that task, do high-caliber research, and know that I have the support of a prestigious society of people with the same values behind me. That being said, this scholarship is worth far more to me than its amount.

Naomi Samuel
Graduate Scholarship Recipient
University of Texas at Arlington

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