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 Employee Benefits Survey
The SHRM Employee Benefits Survey is one of the longest-running annual research reports covering trends in employee benefits among organizations in the United States.
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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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
SHRM’s quarterly pulse survey measuring the impact of incivility on business, the workplace, and society.
Get a data-driven look at today’s recruiting challenges, skills gaps, and strategies to build a resilient talent pipeline.
Market Discernment
Possesses deep understanding of the business and labor market to both find and reward top talent
Financial wellness is increasingly shaping workforce performance, engagement, and retention. This SHRM and Raymond James research uncovers critical gaps between employee needs and employer offerings, helping leaders strengthen workforce resilience and improve business outcomes.
Explore how labor market conditions are shaping recruiting, including talent shortages, candidate expectations, and challenges in attracting talent.
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.