From the Workplace Editorial Guidelines

SHRM accepts article submissions from HR professionals and experts in related fields to publish on From the Workplace. This digital content channel focuses on topics connected to the world of work, including ways to make work and workplaces better for everyone; the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities facing workplace leaders; and strategies to elevate HR professionals in all stages of their careers.

Your submission must:

• Be original content that has not been published elsewhere, such as on your personal or company website, on LinkedIn, or in another publication.
• Be between 400 and 700 words.
• Be thoroughly edited and checked for grammar and spelling, as SHRM will only minimally copy edit these posts before publication.
• Include a thoughtful, eye-catching headline of no more than 12 words.

Your submission should NOT:

• Promote products, services, and/or a brand you own or are otherwise affiliated with.
• Include derogatory or defamatory language.
• Contain any information, data, or quotations that are trademarked or copyrighted without proper attribution and/or written permission from the author.
• Include footnotes/endnotes; any citations or attributions should occur in the text.

What makes for a great article worthy of being published on From the Workplace?

• It understands that readers are both experts and decision-makers in HR and the world of work. They know their stuff—therefore, SHRM generally doesn’t publish articles that don’t speak to that expertise.
• It includes links to SHRM articles, resources, and research as appropriate. SHRM reserves the right to add related internal links to SHRM content and remove external links as necessary.
• It references (and includes links to) the latest research and/or data, as appropriate, from sources and studies that are authoritative and unbiased. Consider:
  • Was the research conducted and is the data being presented in a manner that aligns with industry or academic standards?
  • Does the author(s) have credentials or affiliations that identify them as a subject matter expert, and/or has their work been peer-reviewed?
  • Is the information published by a reputable, unbiased organization or institution?
  • If pulling data from a news article, can you confirm through its original source?
  • How long ago was it published?

• It’s skimmable through formatting choices such as subheads for separate sections; bullet points or numbered lists; and/or other easy-to-read tactics.
• It doesn’t duplicate subjects SHRM is already covering. Before submitting, review recent coverage to look for gaps. Search the Topics & Tools section of SHRM.org to see what we’ve written about your potential topic lately. 
• It's written as if you are speaking to a peer—because you are. Share an interesting case study, provide actionable suggestions, discuss an approach to solving a common problem, or suggest something that ought to be studied more (and why).
• It doesn’t promote a product or service that you have a financial stake in. If unavoidable, it clearly outlines any conflicts of interest.
• It includes a one-sentence (and only one sentence!) biography. SHRM will edit down bios longer than one sentence. 

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