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Corporate social responsibility, employee wellness and global HR initiatives – what do these three things have in common? Other than being on your mind as an HR professional (and likely on your C-suite’s minds as well), these are the latest topics in a long list of educational resources produced by the SHRM Foundation. In part because of your generous donations alongside corporate sponsors, the SHRM Foundation is able to provide complimentary cutting-edge HR research and educational products on organizational issues affecting our world today. 

New! HR's Role in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability.

A new report produced in partnership with the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA) and the North American Human Resource Management Association (NAHRMA). 

New! Promoting Employee Well-Being

Research shows that employee health status directly influences work behavior, attendance and on-the-job performance. Learn how to assess your organization's health risk, lower your health care costs and develop a healthier workplace culture. 

New! Doing Well by Doing Good

The SHRM Foundation traveled to Mumbai, India to learn how a global conglomerate well-known for supporting its community translates global sustainability into concrete local actions. This 20-minute film describes the Aditya Birla Group's ongoing investment in social and economic development in the communities in which they operate.

If you’re not already familiar with the SHRM Foundation, it is a 501(c)(3) non-profit affiliate of SHRM. The Foundation is a legally separate organization and relies solely on donations. A leading funder of HR research grants, the Foundation produces publications and educational resources to advance the HR profession. Their work is made possible by your generous tax-deductible donations.

In addition to producing educational resources as mentioned above (note that their DVDs are eligible for HRCI recertification credits), the Foundation is also a leading funder of HR research and supports those seeking to further their education or credentials in the HR field through scholarships. Over the past three years, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.8 million in grants to fund rigorous, original academic research with practical implications for HR management practice. And, the Foundation awards $170,000 annually in education and certification scholarships to professional and student SHRM members, and doctoral students. Your donations have helped support HR professionals seeking HRCI certifications, SHRM affiliated chapters beginning HRCI certification study groups and your colleagues and future colleagues seeking to further their educations with HR degrees.

Thank you to all who have donated and supported the future of HR! As of October 31, altogether Texas has raised $17,699 for the Foundation in 2011 (in 2010 as a state we donated $29,721)!

If you haven’t already donated, it’s not too late! You have until December 31 to submit any individual or chapter donations for the 2011 fund year. And don’t forget, this is also a goal on your chapter SHAPE plans (a monetary contribution from the chapter’s funds to the SHRM Foundation is a requirement for any award level on the SHAPE).

Every dollar donated is a dollar invested toward the future of our profession and is much appreciated! For more information about the SHRM Foundation, please visit www.shrm.org/foundation or click here to donate now.