British Columbia: Anti-Racism Data Act and the Changing Approach to Data Privacy

?British Columbia’s (B.C.’s) privacy legislation has typically meant that employers have avoided or limited the collection of demographic data from applicants and employees. However, the province’s recent introduction of the Anti-Racism Data... Read more »

Episode 352: Three Elements for Growth, Change, and Strategy With Noelle Burke, Chief People Officer at ESW

Every move that I’ve made across organizations since the beginning of my career has been about a new team, a new challenge, and a new learning opportunity. I suppose I’m big on... Read more »

Viewpoint: In Person Is Important—Even Now

?According to SHRM research conducted in 2021, 80 percent of HR professionals report that at least some part of their workforce is back in the office, following the widespread long-term lockdowns necessitated... Read more »

Developing the Next Generation of HR Leaders

?Now more than ever, HR professionals are essential to the growth and health of an organization. As the profession evolves, we are tasked to be multidimensional and ever more creative in our... Read more »

Illinois Equal Pay Act’s Certification Requirement Extended to More Employers

?Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed into law an amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act (IEPA) requiring companies with 100 or more employees in Illinois to obtain an equal pay registration... Read more »

The Risks and Rewards of Substance-Misuse Benefits

Human resource professionals say substance misuse by employees worsened due to the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, though employees were better able to hide addictions when working in hybrid and remote settings. Lisa Bertola, a... Read more »

Measuring Organizational Effectiveness

Organizational effectiveness comes from strong workplace culture, open communication, competent leadership, reliable succession planning and plenty of opportunities for growth. All of those factors can and should be measured. To begin setting... Read more »

Cause the Effect You Want: Part III—The Five Steps of Certification

?This three-part series provides an overview of the professional development options available through SHRM Educational Programs and how they can help you Cause the Effect you want—in your career, your organization and... Read more »

4 Reminders for Employers After a $900K Tip Pooling Mistake

?Employers in the restaurant and hospitality industries know it’s a common practice to ask workers to share gratuities. Tip pools can promote teamwork and a better customer experience—but they can also land... Read more »

South Carolina Anti-Vaccine Requirement Law Signed

?South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed into law House Bill 3126, which has implications for public and private employers that continue to require employees in South Carolina to be vaccinated against COVID-19.... Read more »
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