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6 Tips for Developing a Sexual-Harassment Training Program
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, more states and cities are mandating sexual-harassment training for all workers—not just managers. But even where training isn't required, employers should consider the…
Background Checks Are Viewed Skeptically in Some Parts of the Globe
In many countries, employers and universities don’t understand why background screening is needed
Summer Is a Great Time for Recertification
To keep your valuable SHRM designation current, you need to recertify—by either earning 60 professional development credits (PDCs) every three years or by retesting. Summer is a great time to…
Recertification Q&A: Credits for Professional Memberships
Does SHRM award recertification credits for professional memberships? Which kinds of organizations are acceptable? Get answers to your recertification questions here
Aspiring Writers: We Want to Hear from You!
Are you a SHRM credential-holder who has a way with words? Have you been involved in an interesting project or had a notable experience that has been influenced or enhanced…
Labor and Employment Law Overview: District of Columbia
District of Columbia labor and employment law overview provided by XpertHR
Employers Eye Changing Pay Practices to Curtail Bias
Growing pressure to ensure fair pay throughout the workplace is sparking changes to corporate America's employee compensation and performance management programs to keep bias—whether it's conscious or not—from seeping into…
7 HR Questions (and Answers) About Employment Screening
Employment background checks are an essential step in the candidate selection process—they identify risks and validate claims made by prospective new hires. But background screening can seem daunting to employers…
Your Career Q&A: Learning from Your Mistakes
Having an unsettling experience with a new job not working well or something suddenly seeming off in a job that had been going fine can happen to anyone. Here's what…