Unemployment Claims Hold Below 300K
States reported that 290,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending October 16, the lowest level during the pandemic era. New claims are down
Pandemic-Era Halloween Parties? Workforce Pitfalls to Avoid
Office parties are great opportunities for employee engagement, communication, team building and fun. But things can go awry wherever they are held
Recertification Q&A: Advance Your Education
Have questions about the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credentials? In every issue, the SHRM Certification team will answer some of your most frequently asked questions. Have
New SHRM Recertification Providers for October 2021
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
Virginia Updates Wage and Hour Requirements
Virginia has adopted a prevailing wage statute and amended its wage theft law. Contractors risk significant liability and penalties for noncompliance
Certifications Can Provide the Specialization Employers Seek
The pandemic opened the eyes of one emerging professional, who found that developing a specialty, not just earning a degree, can make a job candidate stand out to an
Arkansas Seeks to Amend President Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Gov. Asa Hutchinson recently allowed a new law addressing mandated COVID-19 vaccines for employees to go into effect without his signature
How to Approach Federal and State Conflicts on Workplace Vaccine Mandates
When the White House announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees and contractors—and a pending vaccine-or-testing rule for certain private
How To Negotiate In Tough Times
Tough times, such as the various crises happening around the world today, give rise to tough conversations. Here's how to navigate them
Foster Strong Team Collaboration Using These 4 Project Management Techniques
Arguably, a key leadership challenge is cultivating highly productive and collaborative teams, and many leaders could learn alot by embracing project management best practices in that regard. Here are four…