A recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (U.K.) will make applying for jobs without disclosing prior multiple convictions easier for people with […]

Retaliation charges have dropped but are still the most commonly filed charge at the EEOC in fiscal year 2018. Sexual harassment charges rose 13 percent. Source: […]

The global trend towards requiring transparency in pay data is not slowing. Just recently, France and Spain have jumped aboard and Ireland may soon follow. Source: […]

Engaging employees for a fixed term can be a way to avoid potential termination costs in foreign jurisdictions where employees are protected against unfair dismissal. But […]

Before an employer decides to suspend a U.K. employee, it should consider several factors to reduce the risk of potential claims of forced resignation arising from […]

​Have questions about recertifying your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP? In every issue, the SHRM Certification team will answer some of the questions credential-holders often ask. This week […]

​With 44 million Americans facing student loan debt and total debt ballooning to over $1.5 trillion, there is a growing need for more employers to start […]

The editors of SHRM Certification Update are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s SHRM HR Haiku Contest, conducted in observance of National Poetry Month […]

After exploring a few different career paths, Jennifer Just found HR–and quickly became absorbed in the profession. She joined SHRM, attended workshops and discovered certification would […]