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SHRM is your go-to source for the latest news and resources in HR. Whether you're new to the field or digging into the trends shaping the world of work, HR Topics have something for you. Need something specific? Check out SHRM's specialized resource hub pages for niche and noteworthy topics.

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Civility at Work - Access 2024 Civility Index Research

New SHRM research highlights the urgent need for workplace civility, with U.S. workers facing millions of acts of incivility per day.

Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

​An organization run by AI is not a futuristic concept. Such technology is already a part of many workplaces and will continue to shape the labor market and HR. Here's how employers and employees can successfully manage generative AI and other AI-powered systems.

Mental Health

Depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and other mental health impairments can rise to the level of disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act that require employers to make accommodations for workers with such conditions. These resources can help employers understand their obligations and address the mental health of their workers.

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SHRM's HR Knowledge Advisors offer guidance, real-life personal/professional experiences, and resources to assist our members with their HR-related inquiries.

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Tools & Samples

Looking for resources to help you tackle a project, learn something new or just make your job easier? SHRM’s members-only tools and samples have you covered.

  • Toolkits

    When you need a high-level overview of an HR topic, SHRM toolkits include practical information that offers a general overview of a topic.

  • Policies

    Sample policies every workplace needs that you can download and customize so you don’t have to recreate the wheel.

  • Presentations

    Training presentation templates on topics like interviewing, harassment, new-hire orientation and more.

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Interactive Tools

SHRM provides members exclusive access to a suite of interactive tools that can help quickly and efficiently perform several essential HR functions. Members can easily compare state labor laws, benchmark benefits and compensation data, and much more.

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