Conduct research on the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) website. What is the role of this organization and its purpose as it relates to the guidance it provides to human resource (HR) professionals? Explain how SHRM assists HR professionals in effectively and efficiently completing their tasks/duties and supporting leadership within the organization. Additionally, discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on human resources and how SHRM has adapted its guidance and resources to help HR professionals navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Solution
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is a member driven organization. Their purpose is to provide research and data-driven insight to help professionals and organizations make informed decisions about talent management, developing their workforce, and organizational strategy (SHRM, 2025). Their mission is to empower individuals and organizations by advancing human resource practices and maximizing human potential. The society not only supports HR professionals, but helps to advance the profession by providing the resources and advocacy to help manage workforce challenges and align HR strategies with organizational goals. They provide tools, such as templates, toolkits, and best practices. They have over 340,000 members in their organization which is a valuable opportunity to network through their conferences, local chapters, and online community.
COVID-19 significantly impacted the entire workforce which created new challenges. These included transitioning to remote work, talent retention and colleague well-being. SHRM helped by providing resources to help implement and manage remote work effectively. It also helped with mental health support, as it recognized the new pressures that colleagues were faced with. SHRM also helped to ensure that workplaces were safe and guided health and safety protocols (New SHRM Research on How COVID-19 Is Changing the Workplace, n.d.).
SHRM. (2025). About SHRM | building a world of work that works for all. Www.shrm.org. https://www.shrm.org/about
New SHRM Research on How COVID-19 Is Changing the Workplace. (n.d.). Www.shrm.org. https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/new-shrm-research-how-covid-19-changing-workplace
