ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Emily M. Dickens, SHRM Chief Administrative Officer, issued the following statement following Keith Sonderling’s confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Labor:
SHRM congratulates Keith Sonderling on his confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Confirmed leadership at the Department is critical as employers and workers navigate a rapidly changing world of work.
Secretary Sonderling brings a strong record of public service and deep experience with the issues facing America’s workplaces. His leadership across the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides valuable perspective as workforce policy keeps pace with changes in technology, skills, and the way work gets done.
Employers and workers benefit from clear, consistent, and compliance-oriented workplace policy. SHRM looks forward to continuing its longstanding engagement with Secretary Sonderling and the Department to provide greater clarity and certainty, strengthen the American workforce, and ensure innovation expands opportunity while keeping people at the center of work.
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