Google’s Refusal to Give OFCCP Information Upheld
Federal contractors do not have to succumb to unduly burdensome information requests by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), a recent decision indicates
Free Online Resource Bridges Gap Between Employers, Workers with Disabilities
Diversity Partners, a new website, provides free training resources to help connect employment service professionals and employers with job seekers who have disabilities. It was created for employment specialists, job…
DOL Puts Fiduciary Rule Provisions on Hold for Two Months
Sponsors of 401(k) and similar defined contribution retirement plans have at least an extra two months to make sure that any investment advice they help plan participants to receive is…
Employers Are Seeking Women Returning from Career Breaks
Millions of women with education and experience are trying to get back into the workforce after a long absence related to child rearing or other family issues. The financial sector…
Should Marijuana Be Removed from Pre-Employment Drug Screens?
Employers are facing a conundrum. Should they stop testing applicants for marijuana use now that more states have legalized it for medicinal or recreational purposes and popular acceptance of the…
Winning at All Costs?
HR helps to build an engaging, enticing and productive organizational culture and, at the same time—in a tough Catch-22 for the profession—has the responsibility to serve as a model for…
New Commercial Airing Nationwide Highlights Value of SHRM Credentials
SHRM’S new ad campaign promoting the value that SHRM-certified HR professionals bring to the workplace is currently airing on national news outlets. Filmed at the headquarters of Adobe Systems Inc
A Visual Summation of SHRM Certification
HR professionals seeking to earn their credentials often ask, “Which certification is right for me?” We’ve heard it on our social media platforms, at conferences—anywhere competitive, engaged people in HR…
The Power in Our Strengths
The National Hockey League teams that advance to the playoffs have one quality in common that allows them to excel: They utilize the strengths of their players every minute they…
National Poetry Month 'HRaiku' Contest Winners
The editors of SHRM Certification Update are pleased to announce the winners in the inaugural SHRM HRaiku Contest, conducted in observance of National Poetry Month in April. Winners and honorable…