The document discusses trends identified by SHRM's Special Expertise Panels for 2014. It provides an overview of the panels, which are composed of HR subject matter experts. The panels identified top trends in areas like corporate social responsibility, employee health and safety, employee relations, ethics, and global HR. Some cross-cutting trends included the impact of the economy, competition for skilled workers, technology developments, and demographic changes. The document lists and summarizes the specific trends identified by each panel.