SHRM reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(425 total reviews)
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Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.

55% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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).

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425 reviews
1.0
Feb 7, 2026
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Pros

There are a few dedicated and talented employees doing their best in a very difficult environment. Some teams genuinely try to support one another, but those efforts are often overshadowed by broader cultural issues.

Cons

In my experience, the work culture here relies heavily on fear, extreme control, and psychological pressure. Many employees report feeling undermined or demoralized. The turnover rate is remarkably high, with teams frequently losing people within months. SHRM has faced significant public discrimination lawsuits resulting in multimillion-dollar settlements, and from my perspective, nothing has changed internally since then. In fact, leadership deflects the criticism rather than address it, creating a deep disconnect between stated values and actual behavior. I strongly recommend that prospective applicants research recent public online articles,and reports about SHRM before making a decision. Based on my experience, those discussions accurately reflect many of the issues employees have faced here.

2.0
Feb 6, 2026
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Pros

Hybrid work schedule. Pension plan. Large budgets. Diverse teams.

Cons

Junior executive team. Toxic work culture internally. No strategy within department - constant pivots. Heavy meeting culture with little time for execution.

5.0
Jan 15, 2026

Great Place to Work

Recommend
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Pros

SHRM is a great place to work if you’re smart, collaborative, aligned with the mission and like to move fast. There’s tons of opportunities to grow your skills and experience. The people I work with are some of the best I’ve ever worked with — that was not always the case, but the level of talent increases year over year. It’s not for everyone and I think that’s the best part about it. There’s no room for complacency and status quo. The benefits are terrific, lots of support for professional development, and you can’t beat the hybrid work schedule. In December, we work remotely though mid-January. Johnny is a firm, but wise leader. He’s very clear about his expectations and commitment to SHRM’s mission, employees members, and other stakeholders.

Cons

There really aren’t any cons, except there are some managers who don’t hold people accountable or aren’t clear about expectations. This can be frustrating for those high performers who put in the work and are dedicated to SHRM’s and the team’s success.

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