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Practice Makes Proficient: Developing Business Acumen
Now that companies realize their employees differentiate them from their competitors, HR professionals have to expand their understanding of and capabilities in business. This makes the SHRM-defined competency Business Acumen…
Recertification Q&A: Credits Earned During Grace Period
A recent change in policy allows SHRM-certified professionals a little more time to record their professional development credits. As of Aug
Ace Your SHRM Certification Exam: Recognizing the Symptoms of Anxiety
Most test-takers experience only mild symptoms of anxiety that they can manage easily by understanding what causes it and learning how to reduce it. You'll find that the strategies in…
Cannabis Oil Complicates Drug Testing
The growing popularity of cannabis oil is leading to more positive tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component in marijuana. But what exactly is cannabis oil? Can workers get high…
Are California Employers Required to Have Formal Policies for Meal and Rest Breaks?
Under California law, businesses must provide employees with meal and rest breaks and relieve them of all duty during those times. A federal appeals court asked the California Supreme Court…
How to Gather Documents Overseas in a Global Investigation
How companies conduct internal investigations has evolved considerably, partly due to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation
Dartmouth Agrees to Settle Sexual Misconduct Claims for $14 Million
Dartmouth College will pay $14 million to settle class-action claims brought by female students who alleged that school officials didn't take appropriate measures to address sexual harassment, misconduct and sexual…
How to Stomp Out (Most) Workplace Pettiness
According to SHRM's 2019 Pettiness in the Workplace Survey, 97 percent of people report having engaged in petty behavior. Pettiness is downright ubiquitous
Do You Really Know Why Employees Leave Your Company?
In the rush to fill in for employees who quit, managers and HR professionals seldom take the time to figure out why they left. Researchers have discovered seven ways workers…
Tapping into the Senior Market
As the unemployment rate continues to hover at record low levels and employers are increasingly challenged to fill positions, especially those requiring specialized skills and experience, the senior labor market…