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What Managers Need to Know About the FMLA
Failure to understand their role in Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance efforts may be why managers so often fail to alert HR to employees’ FMLA leave requests and…
English-Only Policies in California Are Tough to Justify
California employers need to make sure they’re complying with strict new regulations governing English-only policies and national-origin discrimination
Update on SHRM Specialty Credentials
Earlier this year, SHRM Education launched two new specialty credential programs, California Employment Law and Talent Acquisition, and a new credential will be introduced in People Analytics by the end…
Try Harassment Audits as a Change Agent
Harassment audits—a combination of culture surveys, identification of harassment risk factors and recommended changes—can help employers weed out inappropriate conduct
The Role of HR in Cybersecurity
Every year in October, in observance of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), SHRM senior IT security specialist Robert Chavez shares his passion for security and privacy. In coordinating activities and…
Resume-Writing Essentials: Introduce Yourself with a Powerful Headline
When hiring managers spend only a few seconds reviewing each resume they receive, you have to make those seconds count by instantly communicating who you are and the value you…
'Inclusion at Work' Framework Helps HR Empower All
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), HR professionals around the country can find help building inclusive workplaces and make this year's theme, America's Workforce: Empowering All, a reality
Recertification Q&A: Does This Activity Count?
Have questions about recertifying your SHRM credential? The SHRM recertification team answers them here. In this edition, the team addresses how to determine if professional development activities count for recertification…
Putting Humanity into HR Compliance: Down with Documentation
Documenting behavior and performance problems can be a chore--and a liability when not done correctly. Does this mean never put anything in writing? No, says columnist Jathan Janove
Amazon’s Wage Hike Comes with Strings
Amazon workers in the