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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:…
When a Foul Mouth Might Get You Fired—And When It Might Not
In today’s workplaces, which may seem more relaxed and casual than those of decades past, how acceptable is it to curse on the job? Fired White House communications director Anthony…
U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls to 16-Year Low
The unemployment rate dipped down to percent in July, approaching full employment and matching the 16-year low also seen in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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…