SHRM Foundation |
The SHRM Foundation is the philanthropic side of SHRM. Its resources, meaningful partnerships, and programs that educate and empower HR professionals to hire diverse talent, build inclusive workplaces, and prioritize workplace mental health and wellness. It supports and develops HR Professionals who help employees find purpose at work. The Foundation increases access to trainings, conferences, and mentorship for students, emerging and advanced HR professionals through scholarships and grants. |
| Building a World of Work that Works for All.The SHRM Foundation elevates and empowers HR professionals as a force for social good so that all talent and workplaces can prosper and thrive. Join us in positively impacting the world of work, uncovering the answer to crucial questions, and propelling us all forward to create more inclusive and thriving work environments. Learn more about the SHRM Foundation HERE. |
| RI SHRM ScholarshipAwardIf you are striving for a leadership role in Human Resources or a related field, then this scholarship would be helpful in turning your professional goals into reality. Many employers seek to hire professionals with HR degrees and/or certifications, which creates competitive job market for professionals. RI SHRM offers scholarships for aspiring professionals seeking HR certification, undergraduate or graduate degrees, and/or other credentials with relevance to the Human Resources profession. Learn more about the RI SHRM Scholarship HERE. |
| David L. Taton Scholarship AwardIf you are aiming for leadership positions in an organization’s human resources department to serve as an essential link between the management and employees, scholarships for human resource management majors can go a long way towards guaranteeing your professional dreams become a reality. Since today’s increasingly complex and competitive global business marketplace is creating the need for more qualified human resources managers, we are offering two scholarships to aspiring professionals seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree in human resources. Learn more about the David L. Taton Scholarship Award HERE. |
| Roxane Rusnak, SHRM-CP, RI SHRM's Foundation DirectorRoxane Rusnak, SHRM-CP, works at the Whitmarsh Corporation as an HR Generalist. Roxane is a strategically focused HR Professional with 20 years of experience in compliance, recruitment, employee retention, employee relations, and training. She is committed to helping companies create winning work cultures and top-performing teams. Roxane takes pride in providing value-adding advisory and support services to her employers and strive to serve as a catalyst for continuous improvement. Contact Roxane to learn more about local SHRM Foundation initiatives and to join the SHRM Foundation Committee. Email Roxane at ri.shrm.foundation@gmail.com. |