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Employers Fine-Tune Wellness Incentives, Wait for EEOC Guidance
Financial incentives remain pivotal to workplace wellness programs and influence program participation and outcomes, new research shows, as employers await revised rules on acceptable incentives from the Equal Employment Opportunity…
OSHA’s COVID-19 Reporting Obligations Clarified
Employers will rarely have to report COVID-19-related hospitalizations due to the virus’s lengthy incubation period, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) clarification on the reporting rules for…
Exam Prep: Study Smart, Leverage Your Time and Energy
Nancy Volpe, MBA, SHRM-SCP, an HR professional who has coached and instructed thousands of candidates who have passed their exams on the first try, explains the value of the SHRM…
How I Planned, Budgeted and Prepared for My SHRM-CP
Alison Brome, SHRM-CP, an HR professional in Barbados, figured out how to finance, study for and take the SHRM certification exam--during the pandemic, under new pressures at work and via…
Certification Q&A: Qualifying Degrees, SHRM Learning System
Which college degrees confer eligibility for the SHRM certification exam? What is the SHRM Learning System? The SHRM Certification team answers questions like this in each issue of Certification Update
SHRM Webcast Recap: Exam Tips from an Expert
HR professionals gearing up for their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam received exclusive test-taking tips from a bona fide SHRM certification expert during a free webcast held last week. Nancy Woolever,…
What Does the Applicant Expect from the Organization?
Oganizations should be ready for applicants to ask some simple, direct questions during interviews: Does the company have a positive organizational culture? How is the company responding to the COVID…
Build Empathy into Your 2020 Open Enrollment Season
Effective communication has always been vital during open enrollment, but this year it's even more important, and so is expressing empathy. Employers should show that they understand the fears and…
What to Include in Policies Regarding Damage to Equipment
When employees damage their employer’s property—whether it’s a laptop used while working from home during the pandemic or machinery in the employer’s facility—how should the company respond? The answer depends…
Marijuana Legalization Is on the Ballot in 5 States
The trend to legalize cannabis consumption will continue on Election Day as voters in five states will decide whether to approve medical or recreational marijuana use. Here's how employers can…