SHRM Foundation empowers Human Resources as a force for social good. We are the 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of SHRM, the world’s largest HR professional society, which globally represents nearly 340,000 HR members and touches the lives of over 362 million individuals. We mobilize and equip HR to ensure that talent and workplaces can prosper and thrive.
BUILDING A WORLD OF WORK THAT WORKS FOR ALL.
Learn more at shrmfoundation.org.
SHRM Foundation works in three ways: widening pathways to work for skills-first candidates and untapped talent; strengthening the HR field with even more diversity, growth and readiness; tackling societal challenges, with a current focus on workplace mental health and wellness.
TACKLING SOCIETAL CHALLENGES
WIDENING PATHWAYS TO WORK
STRENGTHENING THE HR FIELD
20X MORE TALENT
78,700 NEW HR JOBS ANNUALLY The demand for HR professionals is skyrocketing! The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an average of 78,700 new human resources specialist jobs opening annually for the next decade. 2
45% EMPLOYEE DEMAND FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Nearly half (45%) of U.S. employees expect more mental health support from their employers compared to last year. Highlighting the growing importance of prioritizing employee well-being. 3
A skills-first approach can significantly expand your hiring options, with research by LinkedIn showing it can increase eligible candidates by up to 20 times. 1
1. LinkedIn, Skills-First: Reimagining the Labor Market and Breaking Down Barriers, 2023 2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022 3. SHRM, Work is Negatively Impacting Employee’s Mental Health, 2023
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