The SHRM Foundation Shaping the future of HR

Who we are: SHRM Foundation Vision The SHRM Foundation is the globally recognized catalyst for shaping HR thought leadership and research. SHRM Foundation Mission The SHRM Foundation advances global HR knowledge and drives practice through – thought leadership and educational support – and by funding and delivering progressive, actionable, evidence- based research.

Scholarships and awards The SHRM Foundation will award more than 225 scholarships worth a total of more than $295,000 in 2016 for academic studies, professional certification, and conference attendance to professional and student SHRM members, and doctoral students. Educational resources Research-based and complimentary products, including: effective practice guidelines, executive briefings and webinars. Strategic thought leadership initiative The SHRM Foundation is conducting a multi-phase program to identify and analyze critical trends likely to impact the workplace in 5-10 years. Innovative academic research grants The SHRM Foundation is a leading funder of HR research. Since 2005, the SHRM Foundation has funded 60 research projects. What we do:

Scholarship Programs In 2016, the SHRM Foundation will award more than 225 scholarships worth a total of more than $295,000. Scholarships for Annual Conference and Expo Deadline: March 10 Scholarships for HR Professionals: Academic & Certification Deadline: July 15 Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR Deadline: August 15 Student Scholarships Deadline: November 2016 Certification Scholarships for HR Professionals Deadline: December 2016 Jatisha Marsh, SHRM-CP 2015 Annual Conference and Expo scholarship recipient

Evidence based solutions Effective Practice Guidelines Reports: 22 DVD Case Studies: 14 Executive Briefings: 12 Thought Leadership Initiative: 3 themes 2016: Use of Talent Analytics for Competitive Advantage Complimentary, research-based resources

Thought Leadership Initiative Conducting a multi-phase program with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) to identify and analyze critical trends likely to impact the workplace in the next 5-10 years. Three themes that have been identified: 1.Evolution of Work and the Worker (2014) 2.Engaging and Integrating a Global Workforce (2015) 3.Use of Talent Analytics for Competitive Advantage (2016) Additional resources available here: Digital Hub: futurehrtrends.eiu.com Follow on twitter: #FutureHRTrends

Research Nearly $4.5 million awarded since As of March 2015: In 2015, four research grants were funded: Generation Y and Work Behavior: Are They Really That Different? A Cross Cultural Examination Using Data Mining of Social Network Websites – Pilot Study Leaders’ Role in Fostering Employees’ Recovery Enhancing Perspective and Authenticity to Improve Age-Diverse Mentoring Relationships Comprehensive Test of Generation as a Moderator of Turnover Antecedents: Are Custom Retention Strategies Needed for Millennial Talent? The SHRM Foundation is the leading funder of HR research.

How is the SHRM Foundation funded? Support from SHRM In-kind services Matching gifts Annual Campaign Donations Sponsorships Revenue from fundraising events Funds raised through the Annual Campaign are NOT used for administrative or fundraising needs.

Annual Campaign Revenue SHRM Foundation Annual Campaign State and Chapter Gifts State and Chapter Leadership Campaigns Board Gifts Leadership Circle Corporate Gifts Sponsorship Matching Gifts In Lieu of Speaker Fees Honorariums and Memorials Individual Gifts Special Events

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Contact us! (703) facebook.com/SHRMFoundation Mark Schmit, Ph.D., SPHR Executive Director Elissa Soares Foundation Administrator Beth McFarland, CAE Director, Foundation Programs Dorothy Mebane, Ph.D. Manager, Foundation Programs Ashlee Droscher Smith, M.S., CFRE Director, Development Allison Samis Associate Development Specialist Bailey Yeager Senior Marketing Specialist