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Florida Prepares for Hurricane Irma
As Hurricane Irma swirls toward Florida, HR professionals are helping employees too busy at work to get ready for Hurricane Irma at home
Trend Against Noncompetes Continues in New York
A recent New York federal court decision and a proposed bill by the New York City Council may impact all New York employers who use noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements
Court Upholds T-Mobile’s Positive Workplace Environment Rules
It was unreasonable for the National Labor Relations Board to strike down T-Mobile USA Inc.'s workplace policy requiring employees to maintain a positive work environment, according to the 5th Circuit
What Should Employers Do Now that DACA Is Ending?
As the federal government winds down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, HR professionals may have questions about how the decision affects their workforce. Immigration attorneys told SHRM…
How to Comply with Bans on Queries About a Candidate's Salary History
Basing new-hire salaries on local market value, retraining recruiters and hiring managers on screening and interviewing, and conducting internal wage audits are a few of the ways employers can get…
Most Workers Still Prefer E-Mail
Not so fast, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, WhatsApp and Instagram. E-mail isn't going anywhere
Expulsion and Arrests Were Lawful for ‘Fighting Union’
An employer's threats of removal and the subsequent arrest of union members for criminal trespass do not violate the National Labor Relations Act, the
SHRM Initiative Speeds HR Students Toward Certification
This fall, HR students may be able to obtain SHRM certification sooner, better positioning them for the jobs and promotions they want. The new SHRM Academic Eligibility Program, launched in…
September Dates of Interest to HR Professionals
Highlight these dates on your September 2017 calendar to recognize the contributions of businesswomen, register to vote and update your resume
Communicating with Two Ears and One Mouth
Listening is not just hearing, or perceiving sounds. Listening is about tuning out distractions and tuning in to what is important