Employers Work To Cut Risk of Workplace Violence
By Robert Capwell
HR professionals are urged to take proactive steps on policies and procedures to identify risks for workplace violence.
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Policy Statements Guide Retirement Plan Investments
By Stephen Miller
Most retirement plan sponsors say they have an investment policy statement in place to guide defined contribution retirement plan investment options.
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Ordinary Ways To Become an 'Extraordinary Leader'
By Beth Mirza
Extraordinary leaders aren’t born that way. They grow into greatness, says an author and leadership coach.
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DHS Might Revise Employment Authorization Request Form
By Susan Lackey
The form some non-immigrant aliens currently file requesting employment authorization in the United States might be revised, says the Department of Homeland Security.
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Web Site Analytics Help Consultants Gauge Performance
By Lin Grensing-Pophal, SPHR
Most HR consultants have web sites, but few take advantage of readily available—and often free—web analytic tools that can track how well a web site is working for the consultancy.
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Chronic Diseases Take a Heavy Toll on Employers
By Stephen Miller
The rising cost of chronic diseases, including direct medical costs and indirect costs associated with lost productivity, is a growing burden for businesses, according to research.
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HR News Briefs: More News from the World of HR
By SHRM Online Staff
Members and leaders named for ERISA Advisory Council; Alabama lawyer selected for EEOC seat; Passantino to head DOL Wage and Hour Division; more.
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Does SOX Apply to Employees Working Overseas?
By Jackson Lewis
The courts are paying greater attention to the question of whether U.S. law, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, applies to U.S. employees working overseas.
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1 in 4 Withdraw Pension Funds Early, Pay the Price
By Stephen Miller
For employees, borrowing from their 401(k) account may sometimes be necessary. But HR managers should educate plan participants on why these loans should be considered only as a last resort.
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Membership Growth Might Signal Union Resurgence
By Allen Smith
The numbers might not seem dramatic, but the increase in U.S. union membership could signal a resurgence, a legal expert says.
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Summit Makes Social Responsibility Priority No. 1
By Aliah D. Wright
The inaugural Global Summit on Social Responsibility features presentations noting that solving the planet's problems is good business.
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HRCI Tallies 1,000 GPHRs

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Meisinger Urges Congress To Replace E-Verify System

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SHRM Seeks More Time, Protection in 'No-Match' Rule

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