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Tips for Managing Workers’ After-Hours Use of Mobile Devices
Technology has made it easy for workers to stay connected all the time, so what can businesses do to ensure nonexempt employees aren’t working off-the-clock hours on their mobile devices?…
100 Books Approved for SHRM Recertification Credits
A great way to broaden your HR knowledge and receive recertification credit at the same time is by reading books that SHRM has identified as worthy for their appropriate subject…
Recertification Q&A: Self-Paced Educational Activities
Have questions about recertifying your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential? Twice a month, the SHRM Certification team will answer some of the frequently asked questions they receive from certification holders
SHRM Leader to Employers: ‘Don’t Just Prefer—Require’ Certification
How can business best leverage the talents of the HR profession? Make SHRM certification mandatory for your HR staff, said SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr
South Africa: Political Insignia Doesn’t Belong in the Workplace
A South African employer's rule against political clothing in the workplace recently was upheld
Ukraine: Supreme Court Defines ‘Employees’
The Supreme Court of Ukraine has issued a decision, where it for the first time focused on the distinctive features between employees and independent contractors
NLRB Gives Employers More Freedom with Employee Handbooks
Employers can expect the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to subject their employee handbooks to far less scrutiny following the issuance of a general counsel memo approving common handbook provisions
Know the Top Causes of Disability Leave to Provide Needed Support
In planning disability coverage as well as health and safety strategies, it's important to understand the top causes of disability absences. By understanding the top causes of disability leave, employers…
Navigating Anti-Discrimination Law in the Hiring Process
Employers may be wondering if it’s OK to only hire
Viewpoint: Confront Sexual Harassment Through a Culture of Mentoring
Because mentoring, coaching and networking are so crucial to professional development at all staff levels, it is vital that HR managers don't overreact in a noble attempt to protect the…