Programs

The CXR Foundation Standards Committee develops and publishes practical, evidence-based standards that define what responsible hiring looks like — including applicant closure, the obligation to notify every job seeker when they're no longer under consideration. More standards are in development.

Two scholarships supporting families and individuals in talent acquisition: the INSPIRE Scholarship for children of TA professionals or TA professionals pursuing advanced degrees, and the Russ Mountain Memorial Scholarship for rising juniors and seniors. Each up to $5,000.

The CXR Foundation's mentorship platform — bringing together talent acquisition professionals for real conversation and connection. Employed TA leaders dedicate one hour to help a peer navigating career uncertainty. Small commitment. Transformative impact.

A living research project that chronicles how talent acquisition has evolved from the 1800s to today. Teams of recruiters worldwide continue contributing milestones, legislation, tools, and the stories of the people who shaped our profession.

A curated directory of minority and women-owned industry solutions providers. Join the volunteer team collecting and promoting these businesses so employers can make values-aligned decisions — and these incredible companies get the recognition they deserve.

Where the CXR Foundation started. An opportunity to come together for a few hours and make a real difference — leading job-skills workshops for students, stocking food pantry shelves, sorting donations, working in homeless shelters. The list is practically endless.