Top 10 Trends in Human Resources The Society of Human Resource Management revealed the top 10 human resources trends in its SHRM 2004-2005 Workplace Forecast: A Strategic Outlook. As you review these trends, consider how they might or could impact your work and chosen career paths. Is a change in YOUR future? 1. Rise in health care costs 2. Focus on domestic safety and security 3. Use of technology to communicate with employees 4. Growing complexity of legal compliance 5. Use of technology to... Sign in to see full entry.