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Recertification Q&A: College Courses
Are courses for degree programs accepted for recertification credit? How about audited classes? The SHRM Certification team answers your questions
Congress Weighs Last-Ditch Effort at Pooled 401(k)s
The bipartisan Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act (RESA) now before Congress would make 401(k) plans less burdensome to administer, especially for small businesses. A key provision would allow pooled retirement…
I Decided That Now Was the Time
Briana Heuston felt she was kind just floating along in her career. She decided she needed to do something to change the trajectory
Make Your Summer Reading Count
Make the most of your summertime reading: Choose books approved for SHRM recertification credits
Viewpoint: Why Smart Employers Are Hiring Employees Without the Skills They Need
By focusing on the skills that individuals already have, employers may overlook the potential of new hires who can quickly upskill or reskill to meet the demands of a particular…
Your Career Q&A: Reassessing Your Options
Don't feel bad: We learn much more from our mistakes than we do from our successes, and what you can learn from this one situation can help you throughout your…
Company-Led Travel Planning Gives Vacations a Boost
Helping employees to plan their vacations—or to combine business and leisure travel—is a valued and cost-effective benefit that encourage workers to take earned time off and recharge
Will Vermont’s Remote Worker Incentive Attract Residents?
Employers aren’t the only ones trying to attract people by offering benefits to mobile workers. Vermont is offering $10,000 to a limited number of telecommuters who relocate to the state…
6 FAQs on California’s Meal and Rest Break Rules
California’s meal and rest break rules are extremely technical and nuanced—and a failure to properly comply with them can result in penalties. Here are answers to six frequently asked questions…