Item: SHRM
Rating: 3
Author: Regional Manager - West

Question 1

Is SHRM a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Does SHRM pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at SHRM?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at SHRM?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Building relationships and growing with the company are great benefits" ((in 67 reviews)); "Great work family and culture" ((in 43 reviews)); "You get a lot of encouragement to make a difference and the people you work with are great." ((in 35 reviews)); "I also have the opportunity to do some work I am interested in each day with some great colleagues." ((in 20 reviews)); "Great benefits including 401k and pension, excellent location, smart and helpful colleagues." ((in 17 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"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 36 reviews)); "campaign powers on, and multiple media publications come out against CEO Johnny Taylor due to lack of support for Black Lives Matter, the LGBTQ+ community, internal management dysfunction, and a lack of Board oversight." ((in 12 reviews)); "Some bad managers go unrecognized and are allowed to linger too long." ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management and directors have poor management and people skills." ((in 9 reviews)); "Many turnovers due to management unable to communicate properly down" ((in 7 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about SHRM layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed SHRM locations?

Accepted Answer

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

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