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Looking for an Applicant with Great Soft Skills? Ask Their Co-Workers
New research suggests that co-workers tend to emphasize interpersonal behaviors, like being helpful or compassionate, when providing references for job candidates, as opposed to managers, who are more likely to…
Bill Aims to Retrain Industrial Workers with In-Demand Cybersecurity Skills
Companies that offer their employees cybersecurity training and education would receive tax breaks under a new legislative proposal
Senate Confirms Kaplan to NLRB
Now that the Senate confirmed Marvin Kaplan to serve on the NLRB with a 50-48 vote, the board is evenly divided—with two pro-union board members and two pro-management members
In Focus: NAACP’s Missouri Travel Warning Prompted by Workplace Law
A Missouri law that takes effect on Aug. 28 will make it harder for workers in the state to prove employment discrimination claims
Summer Outing Fiascos: Raucous Pool Parties, ‘Pin the Tail on the Intern,’ Lost in a Scavenger Hunt
HR typically has its guard up for end-of-year holiday parties but not as much for summer outings, even though both often have the same culprit responsible for sexual harassment claims:…
SHRM Approves New Recertification Providers
Take the guesswork out of the recertification process for maintaining your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential. When you see the SHRM Recertification Provider seal, you know that these programs have been…
Spelling out the Value of SHRM Certification
Hear what your colleagues have to say in this compelling testimonial video about the importance of their SHRM certification in their professional lives, and the meaning of SHRM's next-generation credentials…
In Focus: Female Employees Are Still Asked About Pregnancy Plans
Many people might think an employer asking a female employee if—or when—she plans to have children is a thing of the past. However, it's still a practice in some parts…
Add Value with Subtraction
When people think of adding value, they typically think of "more products" or "increased profit." But that thinking doesn't always work; more doesn't always mean better
Answers to Recertification Questions: What's Your Biggest Quandary?
Readers’ top 10 questions about SHRM recertification will be addressed in a future article. What’s bugging you the most about maintaining your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential? Answers await! Send your…