Built for organizations navigating complex workforce challenges with lean HR teams and rising expectations.
89%
productivity increase attributed to SHRM resources over membership lifetime
7-14
hours per month saved by HR teams using SHRM tools, templates, and compliance resources
The Reality Facing HR Teams
HR is expected to operate as a strategic partner to the business. Leaders look to HR for guidance on risk, workforce planning, and performance while expecting faster decisions and measurable impact.
The challenge is not that HR lacks expertise, it’s that too much of that expertise is consumed by administrative work. Compliance questions, policy updates, and urgent issues pull HR into reactive mode, leaving little room for strategic focus, especially on lean teams.
The organizations that get more from HR ensure administrative overload doesn’t bog down teams. By giving HR fast access to trusted guidance and ready-to-use resources, they free up capacity for higher-impact work that actually moves the business forward.
Why Corporate Membership Pays Off
When HR teams have faster access to trusted expertise and ready-to-use resources, they work differently. Less time is spent searching, second-guessing, or reworking decisions. More time is spent advising leaders, solving workforce challenges, and driving outcomes.
SHRM Corporate Membership delivers ROI in three clear ways:
1. Efficiency without added headcount.
Members save 7 to 14 hours per month by using SHRM tools, templates, and compliance resources. That time is redirected from administrative work to higher-impact priorities.
2. Reduced risk in a complex environment.
Up-to-date, vetted compliance guidance helps HR act with confidence, minimize exposure, and keep the business protected as regulations change.
3. Stronger strategic impact.
With reliable insights and expert support, HR leaders make better decisions and earn greater trust from senior leadership. Members report higher productivity and increased influence across the organization.
The Resources Behind a Stronger HR Function
HRM Corporate Membership gives HR teams everything they need to move faster, act with confidence, and focus on higher-impact work without adding complexity or headcount.
Time-Saving Tools and Resources
Build policies, programs, and processes faster with ready-to-use toolkits, guides, and templates that minimize rework and speed up decision-making.
Simplified Compliance Management
Eliminate guesswork with expert-backed tools and policy guidance designed to help HR stay compliant and reduce risk as regulations evolve.
Actionable Insights from Workplace Experts
Stay current with trusted research and expert perspectives on the issues shaping today’s workforce, including compliance, AI, talent strategy, and employee experience.
Advanced Learning and Development
Strengthen your HR team’s capabilities with training and development resources designed to help them tackle today’s workforce challenges.
On-Demand HR Expertise
Gain unlimited access to SHRM HR Knowledge Advisors for expert on-demand guidance regarding your toughest workplace issues.
Flexible Membership Tiers That Fit Your Business
Choose from flexible membership tiers built to match your team’s size, structure, and priorities. Explore a clear breakdown of features and benefits to find the option that delivers the most value for your organization.
Elevating HR’s Role Across the Business
When HR has the right resources, their role changes. Instead of reacting to issues as they arise, teams are able to anticipate risk, guide leaders with confidence, and contribute to decisions that shape the organization’s future.
SHRM Corporate Membership helps HR move beyond administration and into true partnership with the business. When HR leaders are equipped with trusted insights, expert guidance, and time-saving tools, they are better able to advise executives, support managers, and drive workforce strategies that align with business goals.
The result is an HR function that is not only more efficient but more influential — one that earns trust, strengthens decision-making, and delivers meaningful impact across the organization.
Research Leaders Rely On
Corporate Membership delivers research designed to move HR from reactive to strategic, with evidence leaders use to guide action and investment.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the priorities, challenges, and trends defining HR in 2026, with actionable insights built for today’s HR leaders and professionals.
Get a snapshot of the current state of the workplace, offering valuable insights to inform and shape organizational and HR strategies for 2026 and beyond.
This data brief highlights key results from SHRM’s 2025 benchmarking data collected from HR executives and leaders.
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