SHRM Research & Insights
Our mission is to advance the HR profession by providing evidence-based insights, recommendations and innovations at the intersection of people and work. Our research helps you understand emerging challenges, make informed decisions, and stay ahead to advance work, workers, and workplaces.
FEATURED RESEARCH
2026 State of the Workplace
2026 marks a critical moment for organizations and workplaces worldwide. Amid economic uncertainty, rapid technological advancements, and shifting worker expectations, 2026 presents a pivotal moment for organizations to address complex challenges. Success hinges on understanding workplace dynamics, fostering adaptability, and prioritizing employee well-being.
FEATURED RESEARCH
2026 Global Workplace Culture Report
SHRM Thought Leadership sought to understand the core components of organizational culture and how they interact to form distinct culture types, with data from 27,159 workers in 25 countries. This research provides a nuanced understanding of organizational culture and identifies eight distinct culture types, highlighting the diversity and complexity of workplace cultures across regions, industries, and organizational sizes.
FEATURED RESEARCH
The State of AI in HR 2026
Discover AI's transformative role in HR: streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and balance innovation with the irreplaceable human touch.
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SHRM MENA Research
HR Priorities with AI in Workplace (GCC Edition)
HR Priorities with AI in Workplace (KSA Edition)
Annual Recognition and Rewards Report (UAE) 2024-2025
Functional Acceleration
Maximizes people and technology resources through effective strategies and efficient operations
Get a data-driven snapshot of today’s workplace, with insights from HR professionals and employees to inform strategy, performance, and workforce priorities.
Gain access to key HR and business metrics you can use at your own organization to craft stronger recommendations and make better decisions.
Talent Optimization
Drives performance, engagement, and retention through innovative talent management approaches
Get a data-driven look at today’s recruiting challenges, skills gaps, and strategies to build a resilient talent pipeline.
Elevate HR impact with SHRM's HRX framework: align talent strategies, boost leadership, and enhance employee experience for measurable success.
Market Discernment
Possesses deep understanding of the business and labor market to both find and reward top talent
Explore how labor market conditions are shaping recruiting, including talent shortages, candidate expectations, and challenges in attracting talent.
Get a data-driven look at today’s recruiting challenges, skills gaps, and strategies to build a resilient talent pipeline.
Organizational Impact
Drives organization outcomes by shaping the future of work, engaging the C-suite, and managing change
Discover AI's transformative role in HR: streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and balance innovation with the irreplaceable human touch.
See how workers perceive job displacement risk from automation and AI, including expectations, concerns, and the near-term impact on work.
Want to help shape the future of work?
Join the SHRM Voice of Work (VoW) Research Panel! The VoW panel is a diverse group of HR professionals and leaders who volunteer to participate in SHRM research. Panel members are rewarded for providing their insights, thoughts, and opinions, to help SHRM understand important topics and trends around work, workers, and workplaces.