Is SHRM a good company to work for?

SHRM has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 473 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at SHRM to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about SHRM have been left by employees working as Senior Specialist , Director and Manager .

Does SHRM pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SHRM employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SHRM. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SHRM?

57% of SHRM employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SHRM 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SHRM?

Manager (33) , Director (22) , Specialist (14) , Senior Specialist (13) , Intern (10) , Marketing Specialist (10) , Marketing (6) , Senior Consultant (5) , Executive (4) , Individual Contributor (4) , Sr Specialist (4) , Coordinator (3) , Executive Assistant (3) , Field Services Director (3) , Management (3)

What are the pros of working at SHRM according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits for those with families like time off for mothers and fathers having new children." ((in 69 reviews)); "Great work family and culture" ((in 44 reviews)); "You get a lot of encouragement to make a difference and the people you work with are great." ((in 30 reviews)); "Great Pension and year end bonus" ((in 18 reviews)); "I also have the opportunity to do some work I am interested in each day with some great colleagues." ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SHRM according to real employee reviews?

"As a female BIPOC, I was frequently called the names of other women in my minority group by other employees and even senior leadership." ((in 33 reviews)); "Some bad managers go unrecognized and are allowed to linger too long." ((in 12 reviews)); "Unfortunately the CEO has created a toxic culture of fear and competitiveness." ((in 11 reviews)); "Many turnovers due to management unable to communicate properly down" ((in 7 reviews)); "There was virtually no training in place for new employees, at least not in my department, and my supervisor was completely impatient with me as I attempted to teach myself my job." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about SHRM layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SHRM layoffs and their outlook for job security at SHRM in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SHRM locations?

Alexandria , Washington , Arlington , Chicago , Metropolis , Springfield , Vienna , Woodbridge , Philadelphia , Tampa , Atlanta , Roanoke , Maryland City , Tysons Corner

SHRM reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(425 total reviews)

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.

55% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

SHRM has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 425 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SHRM employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.6 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

425 reviews

5.0

Aug 24, 2021

An Amazing Organization

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- A global society/organization that makes you feel loyal/powerful working for them. - A multi-culture org. with staff from all over the world, believing in diversity and equality. - No. 1 in the world in HR domain.

Cons

- If only they started long way earlier in the other regions, reserving the market share for themselves. - They don't concentrate at other regions like they do in the US.

SHRM Response

4y

We love to hear feedback from our employees as we continue to elevate the employee experience at SHRM. Thank you for your dedication to SHRM and for helping us create Better Workplaces, Better World!

3.0

Jul 15, 2021

It is okay

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It has a good team management

Cons

The employee relationship management needs to improve

SHRM Response

4y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We believe in continuous improvement and appreciate the feedback.

5.0

Feb 16, 2021

Great company, great boss, great colleagues, great experience

Senior consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Employee first approach. 2. Flexible work culture. Trust employees. Employee friendly. 3. Promotes collaboration. No hierarchy. 4. Great leadership. Leads by example. 5. Encourages to question, challenge, innovate, take decisions, lead and grow. Rewards performance. 6. Great colleagues. Supportive, cooperative and helpful. Encourages each other. 7. Great values and culture.

Cons

None. We have a great team.

SHRM Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. As we continue to grow and evolve as an organization we appreciate your dedication as a SHRM employee.

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