Inclusion & Diversity
At SHRM, we believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving organizational success, fostering innovation, and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. Our resources empower HR professionals and business leaders to embrace every individual’s unique perspectives and talents.
2026 TRENDS
I&D: A 2026 Performance Driver
In 2026, I&D is all about ROI. Shifting policies and economic pressures mean leaning on diverse teams to drive results. See how top organizations unify workforces, stay compliant, and maximize impact — plus, explore all seven 2026 trends to get ahead.
What is Inclusion & Diversity?
Inclusion: creating structures within which every employee — regardless of role or background — can contribute, be heard, and succeed based on merit and performance.
Diversity: Reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and identities.
Together, they form the foundation for legally compliant, workplace unifying, and business accretive organizations.
Turn Inclusion into Impact
Discover practical strategies, BEAM Framework guidance, and member-exclusive tools to unify your workplace and elevate leadership.
Take the first step toward an inclusive and compliant workplace with the SHRM Inclusion & Diversity Playbook.
EO Impact Zone: A Guide for HR Leaders
Inclusion and diversity are essential for creating thriving workplaces and communities. These principles drive innovation, foster collaboration, and ensure every individual feels valued and empowered.
I&D Pressure is Rising under New Executive Orders
To help you move from intention to action, SHRM developed the BEAM (Belonging Enhanced by Access through Merit) Toolkit for I&D.
The BEAM Framework provides:
Step-by-step guidance for assessing and enhancing inclusion efforts
Customizable tools to address unique organizational challenges
Best practices and case studies from industry leaders
Latest News
Flexible work and the health effects from the COVID-19 pandemic have expanded disability inclusion, driving record employment for people with disabilities.
Former EEOC leaders Jenny Yang and Victoria Lipnic will share insights on compliance, risk, and workplace inclusion at SHRM BLUEPRINT.
Discover how accretive inclusion and diversity strategies drive business value, improve innovation, boost retention, and align leadership with market needs.
Political protests can disrupt employee relations and business operations. Find six actionable steps HR can take to prepare for workplace issues and support teams.
Diversity Drives Innovation — and Results
From compliance guidance to cutting-edge I&D strategies, SHRM membership empowers you to create workplaces where everyone thrives.
Become a SHRM Member and unlock the business power of inclusion.
Latest Member Resources
Employers must reasonably accommodate employees' sincerely held religious beliefs or practices unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A reasonable religious accommodation is any adjustment to the work environment that will allow the employee to practice his or her religion.