Recently, I was finally able to do something I wondered if I would ever do again — attend a live, in-person HR conference. The fact that I managed to … Read more
Why we’re actually witnessing ‘The Great Aspiration’
You can’t look at an HR journal right now without hearing a lot about the so-called ‘Great Resignation’. Sure, people are indeed resigning. But the … Read more
The Problem With SHRM: Why HR Professionals Feel Disappointed, Disillusioned, and Deserted
Why do employees hate HR? Notice I’m not asking if they do. They do. OK, maybe “hate” is a strong word. Many workers might simply dislike, feel suspicious … Read more
The Legal Lounge: 4 Reasons to Ask About Salary History — and Why They Are Wrong
Over the past few years, an increasing number of states (17 to date) and localities have banned employers from asking candidates about their salary … Read more
SHRM CEO Hank Jackson to Retire
Henry Jackson, leader of the Society for Human Resource Management since 2010, will retire at the end of the year. “Hank Jackson has made lasting … Read more
OK, You’re an HR Leader and Have HR Data. Now What?
It’s no secret that HR organizations traditionally have lagged their finance and sales brethren in their use of data analytics. According to analyst Josh … Read more
When Did HR Certification Start Focusing on Who Has the Bigger Pin?
I must admit, when SHRM announced that it was going into the certification business last year, I was one of many who were skeptical, even feeling deceived, … Read more
SHRM, U.S. Chamber Sue to Block NLRB “Quickie” Election Rules
By Eric B. Meyer It’s on now! Yesterday, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that it had filed a complaint in federal court against the National … Read more
SHRM Announces 2 New Board Members, Brian Silva as Board Chair
The Society for Human Resource Management, which touts itself as “the world’s largest association representing HR,” has announced two new … Read more
11 Burning Questions I Have About SHRM’s New Certification Program
Can someone in-the-know please answer my questions? What’s the real difference between HRCI’s certification program and SHRM’s certification program? Per … Read more