You Can Make a Difference

What is HRVoice?
As an SHRM member, you are automatically enrolled in HRVoice. HRVoice assists you in taking proactive steps to shape public policy affecting the HR profession. SHRM members, through the HRVoice program, can play an instrumental part in influencing legislation on the national and state levels.

What Effect Will My Involvement Have?
As an HR professional, your voice provides a unique perspective that your member of Congress may not have considered. By joining forces with other HR professionals, you directly affect the outcome of pending legislation and regulations. Your actions will ultimately benefit employers and employees all across the nation.

Do I Have To Be a Political Expert?
No. HRVoice is for political novices and seasoned professionals alike and is nonpartisan. HR professionals with an interest in the continued viability of the profession are the best representatives of the field to Congress. Tools to help you educate Members of Congress, such as SHRM Fact Sheets, quarterly newsletters featuring lobbying tips and legislative updates, and an HRVoice toolkit are available through this section of SHRM Online.

How Does It Work?
Members of HRVoice receive monthly legislative updates through the Washington and State Insider, a publication written by SHRM Governmental Affairs staff. You also periodically receive legislative alerts on bills introduced in Congress that will affect the workplace and require your professional input through phone calls, letters, faxes or meetings. Talking points and/or sample letters included in the alerts will serve as a guide for communicating with members of Congress. What you decide to do with this information is up to you. Other activities available include attending political media events, giving legislative updates at chapter meetings and state conferences, and even testifying before Congress.

Because most communications from SHRM are via e-mail, it is critical that we have your correct current e-mail address. Please visit our Member Services Guide to update your membership information.

How Can I Help?
Visit the Governmental Affairs web page and send an e-mail or letter to your Congressional representatives on any or all of the sample letters that are listed. If you do not know who your member of Congress is, just enter your zip code to find out. Additionally, take a moment to review the legislative fact sheets. Then, be ready to respond to legislative alerts that you may receive from SHRM. It is that easy. If everyone contacts his or her member of Congress, we will make a difference.

If you have further questions about HRVoice, please contact Amani Council in the SHRM Governmental Affairs Department at (703) 535-6029.