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It’s Not Too Late to Make Another New Year’s Resolution
Written on January 16, 2013 at 7:00 am, by SHRMStaff
The 113th Congress is official, redistricting is over, and now it’s time to get reacquainted with lawmakers. It is also an opportunity to begin developing relationships with more than 90 new members of Congress. It is critically important that HR advocates reach out to elected officials (new and returning) to educate and inform them ofContinue Reading
SHRM Members Instrumental in the Permanent Extension of Section 127
Written on January 3, 2013 at 8:57 am, by SHRMStaff
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, legislation to prevent the United States from going over the so-called fiscal cliff, included several provisions of importance to HR professionals, including making permanent the tax code supporting employer-provided education assistance. SHRM has advocated for 10 years in support of Section 127 of the U.S. tax code (whichContinue Reading
Resolve to Be Flexible in 2013!
Written on December 20, 2012 at 9:21 am, by SHRMStaff
By Lisa Horn (@SHRMLobbystLisa), co-leader, SHRM Workplace Flexibility Initiative It’s that time again when we make our resolutions for the New Year – resolutions that we may or may not keep, of course, but that we make nonetheless. As we turn the corner into 2013, here’s a resolution HR professionals should make (and keep!) forContinue Reading
America’s Inheritance: Where to Begin on the Big Issues?
Written on December 12, 2012 at 3:06 am, by Curtis Midkiff
Extensive challenges face President Obama—and the nation—in his second term. The economy, budget, energy, health care, workforce, and national security are among the areas where the administration and Congress will be confronted with problems. With Democrats in control of the White House and Senate, and Republicans in a majority in the House, bipartisan agreement willContinue Reading
In December’s HR Magazine–2013 Trendbook
Written on November 26, 2012 at 12:12 pm, by SHRMPubs
By Nancy Davis, editor, HR Magazine HR metrics have grown so important to every HR professional that we’ve redesigned our annual Trendbook around them. The 2013 HR Benchmarks Trendbook, an insert in December’s HR Magazine, contains data to help you gauge your company’s progress in every HR discipline. It will help you answer questions suchContinue Reading
#SHRMLead Open House Highlights!
Written on November 16, 2012 at 7:55 am, by Curtis Midkiff
On Thursday Nov. 15, more than 600 volunteer leaders came to SHRM headquarters in Alexandria, Va., for an evening of networking with the SHRM staff with a Chicago theme! Check out a slideshow below! [View the story "#SHRMLead Open House Highlights" on Storify] #SHRMLead Open House Highlights HIghlights from the Open House at the SHRM Leadership Conference where overContinue Reading
Written on November 16, 2012 at 2:13 am, by Curtis Midkiff
[View the story "#SHRMLead Open House Highlights" on Storify] #SHRMLead Open House Highlights HIghlights from the Open House at the SHRM Leadership Conference where over 600 of our volunteer leaders came to SHRMHQ! Storified by SHRM · Thu, Nov 15 2012 23:09:35 RT @SHRMPress: Welcome to the #shrmlead open house — and the #hr department!Continue Reading
Written on November 15, 2012 at 11:13 am, by Curtis Midkiff
[View the story "Hill Day @ #SHRMLead" on Storify] Hill Day @ #SHRMLead Today 400 SHRM Leaders from around the country headed to Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress to discuss key legislative issues of importance to HR! Here are some pics taken by our volunteer leaders. Storified by SHRM · Thu, NovContinue Reading
Social Media SHOW (and Tell)
Written on November 13, 2012 at 5:08 pm, by Curtis Midkiff
By Curtis Midkiff, Jr. SHRM Director of Social Engagement Join us at 6 p.m. ET, for an interactive Q&A on social media topics LIVE from #KronosWorks12. We will discuss some of the hot topics in social media and HR, including social media policy, social recruiting, employee engagement, cool tools and more! Guests: Lars Schmidt (NPR), Jonathan BrewerContinue Reading
