1. ©SHRM 2011 Thought Leaders Retreat Survey Results Managing Business Risk October 4, 2011

2. Survey Conducted Prior to Retreat Sent to 81 executives registered to attend > 67 responses > 83% response rate Range of company sizes Cross-section of industries > 88% For-profit > 11% Not-for-profit > 2% Government ©SHRM Foundation 20112

3. 3 Select the top three trends that will have the greatest impact on your business in the next 12-24 months. (Choose from list.) #1 Economic recovery #2 Keeping/attracting top talent #3 Growth in international markets Government regulation Housing market Health care reform Banking regulation/financial reform Competition from Europe and/or Asia Federal budget cuts Work-life flexibility Immigration laws Union organizing Increasing use of social media Unemployment rate Interest rates

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6. What business/human capital issues are you struggling with that you can't find answers to? (Check all that apply.) How to do more with less/operate a lean org. (56%) Succession planning/leadership dev. (50%) Workforce planning/optimal workforce model (46%) Securing needed talent (39%) Culture change (38%) ROI of human capital investments (36%) ROI of wellness programs (32%) How to use social media effectively (24%) Global competition/cost pressures (21%) International data benchmarking (20%) How total rewards have changed due to the recession (20%) Changes/increases in regulation (20%) ©SHRM Foundation 20116