Proposed Regulations for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Issued

Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal use within your organization. Please note that all such forms and policies should be reviewed by your legal... Read more »

How Can Employers Respond to Laws Legalizing Marijuana?

​Employers are trying to bolster workplace safety as the use of marijuana rises and more states legalize the recreational use of cannabis. (The latest state to do so is Minnesota, effective Aug.... Read more »

Biden Calls for Federal Workers to Return to the Office

​President Biden is asking the leaders of federal government agencies to boost the number of employees who report for in-person work this fall. Government leaders are joining many executives in the private... Read more »

Crafting Policies to Address the Proliferation of Generative AI

​A growing number of employers have moved to restrict employee use of ChatGPT, while other companies are embracing generative artificial intelligence and recognizing opportunities to streamline work processes and augment workflows. There’s... Read more »

Exchange Day Celebrates, Promotes Value of International Work Programs

​If you notice groups of international students, workers or trainees cleaning up a local park, collecting and packing donations for people in Ukraine, or enjoying a picnic on the beach on Aug.... Read more »

Survey: Work-Free Vacations Elusive for Many

“However, the fact that 28 percent of U.S. workers reported being bothered by emails during their vacation suggests that their engagement with emails goes beyond mere inbox management. It’s likely that they... Read more »

Handbooks Need Revision Following NLRB Ruling

​Many employer handbooks and policies likely should be reviewed and revised following a landmark Aug. 2 ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Stericycle. “This ruling, in a word, is huge,”... Read more »

Ask HR: How Should Employees Ask to Change Jobs at Their Current Employer?

​SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today.  Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like... Read more »

July Job Gains Below Expectations

​U.S. employers added 187,000 new jobs in July, down from 209,000 in June and below economists’ expectations, according to the latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most of the... Read more »

Viewpoint: Talent Retention Strategies for Highly Skilled Migrants

​The corporate landscape today is very competitive. Many employers are attempting to find and acquire top talent from the global market, given the rapidly aging population and skills shortages within the existing... Read more »
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