Utilizing Employee Engagement Surveys
Employee engagement surveys are a tremendously effective way to understand how engaged the workforce is and to drive change. Organizations large and small should seek opportunities to create and implement them.
SHRM Certification Exams: Exploring Depth of Knowledge
In the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams, knowledge items assesses one distinct piece of knowledge. Each of these questions is classified according to the depth of knowledge, or level of understanding, required to answer it. To help you understand the exam and how to answer the questions, here are the four levels of exam questions in the depth of knowledge framework and examples of each.
Winners of the Fifth Annual SHRM ‘HRaiku’ Contest
The editors of the SHRM Certification Update are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 SHRM HR Haiku Contest, celebrating National Poetry Month. Art in any form helps people seek connection and common ground, and poetry in particular is a great facilitator of communication.
Employers Are Hiring More Remote HR Leaders
Data indicates that employers are hiring more remote senior roles as they decide to sustain remote workforces.
Deliveroo shares fall as it gives cautious guidance in first update since IPO flop
Deliveroo said orders more than doubled year-on-year in the first quarter of 2021. But it warned growth could “decelerate” as coronavirus lockdowns ease.
Oil could plummet to $10 by 2050 if Paris climate goals are achieved, energy consultancy says
The price of oil could plunge to as little as $10 a barrel by 2050 if the world succeeds in meeting Paris Agreement goals, a consultancy said on Thursday.
Biden seeks closer ties with Japan as the U.S. prepares to challenge China
U.S. President Joe Biden will hold his first in-person summit with a foreign leader on Friday when Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga heads to Washington.
Coinbase’s first employee in 2013 cold-emailed the founders for a job — and was paid in bitcoin for 3 years
Olaf Carlson-Wee wrote his college thesis on bitcoin and emailed it to Coinbase in order to land a job with the start-up, which is going public via a direct listing on Wednesday.
Here’s who just got rich from the Coinbase debut
New York’s Union Square Ventures first invested in Coinbase at 20 cents a share in 2013. Eight years later, the stock debuted on the Nasdaq at $381.
1 in 3 Hiring Decision-Makers Predict Remote Work is the New Normal
A survey from The Harris Poll, commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, reveals remote work may be here to stay.(PRWeb April 14, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/1_in_3_hiring_decision_makers_predict_remote_work_is_the_new_normal/prweb17795315.htm
The Cornelius, NC Dentists at White and Haines Advanced Dentistry…
White and Haines Advanced Dentistry raises awareness of the importance of maintaining good oral health in order to retain a strong immune system. To keep their patients at peak health, dentists, Drs….(PRWeb April 14, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/the_cornelius_nc_dentists_at_white_and_haines_advanced_dentistry_raise_awareness_of_the_impact_oral_health_has_on_the_body/prweb17841727.htm
Radiant Presents Laser Focus World Webinar on Near-Infrared Sensing…
Register for the live broadcast of “Measuring LEDs and Lasers for Near-IR Sensing Applications” on Tuesday, April 27, at 10AM PDT/1PM EDT, presenting trends in electronics and XR devices and the need…(PRWeb April 14, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/radiant_presents_laser_focus_world_webinar_on_near_infrared_sensing_applications_and_solutions_for_measuring_leds_and_lasers/prweb17845738.htm
Valve Sales, Inc. Appoints Christopher M. Chernisky President
The organizational change will help VSI strengthen its business in the oil and gas, petrochemical, fertilizer, power, and pulp and paper markets.(PRWeb April 14, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/valve_sales_inc_appoints_christopher_m_chernisky_president/prweb17849119.htm
CenterWatch Announces — Five Telltale Signs You’re Ready for an…
Clinical trials are complex. The documentation doesn’t need to be. Discover how an eTMF could make study tasks simpler. Register today.(PRWeb April 14, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/centerwatch_announces_five_telltale_signs_youre_ready_for_an_electronic_tmf_system_sponsored_by_agatha_webinar_april_15_2021/prweb17850636.htm
Fighting the Double-Whammy of Ageism, Sexism
“Gendered ageism” is a type of sexism, affecting women in their 40s and beyond. SHRM Online spoke with the author of Not Done Yet!: How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power about how women can advance their careers and conquer on-the-job gendered ageism.
Remote Work Drives Desktop-as-a-Service
The deployment of desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) technology enabled the rapid move to WFH without the need to reconfigure IT systems or make major changes.
Utah Creates Safe Harbor for Companies Facing Data-Breach Litigation
Utah’s data breach notification law was recently amended to creating several defenses to claims arising from a security system breach.
Colorado Introduces a Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Bill
Colorado recently became the latest state to consider a comprehensive consumer privacy law, but there may be an exception for employment-related data.
Justices Challenge ‘Amateur’ Defense in Student-Athlete Pay Suit
This year’s March Madness college basketball tournament might be over, but the debate about student-athlete pay continues. In recent oral arguments, the U.S. Supreme Court seemed likely to side with student athletes in a challenge to the NCAA’s rules limiting education-related benefits for players.
Coinbase’s blockbuster debut is a ‘watershed’ for crypto — but there are risks ahead
Coinbase is set to go public Wednesday, and investors are hailing it as a “watershed” moment for the cryptocurrency industry.
OECD backs Biden’s plan to raise the minimum wage
The U.S. should go ahead with Biden’s plan to raise the federal minimum wage, the OECD said, as a way to recover faster from the covid crisis.
What ‘energy transition’? Global fossil fuel use is accelerating and set to get even worse
Policymakers are under intensifying pressure to deliver on promises made as part of the Paris Agreement ahead of this year’s COP26.
Grab’s not yet profitable, but investors may give it ‘leeway’ to invest in new growth areas, analysts say
Grab is set to go public through a SPAC merger with Altimeter Growth Corp., in a deal that values the ride-hailing company at $39.6 billion.
Environmentalists were seen as ‘nutters,’ Ryanair CEO says, and he was an ‘original skeptic’
Ryanair’s CEO O’Leary used to be “one of the original skeptics” but says the airline is now focusing on greener initiatives.
StartEd and USC Rossier School of Education Present EDTECH WEEK 2021,…
EDTECH WEEK, Drawing Thousands of Registrants, Will Feature Hundreds of “Faculty” and An Exclusive Interview With U.S. Department of Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona(PRWeb April 13, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/started_and_usc_rossier_school_of_education_present_edtech_week_2021_april_19_22_a_free_virtual_conference_for_the_education_technology_and_innovation_community/prweb17856228.htm
Air Astana Goes Live With Aeroxchange’s Software Platform
Aeroxchange announced today that Air Astana has gone live on AeroBuy® with plans to later implement AeroRepair®.(PRWeb April 13, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/air_astana_goes_live_with_aeroxchange_s_software_platform/prweb17752157.htm
RYSE, The Smart Home Company Announces Launch Of Its Equity Raise
RYSE Inc, is the IoT company behind the RYSE SmartShade, a device that automates already installed window shades(PRWeb April 13, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/ryse_the_smart_home_company_announces_launch_of_its_equity_raise/prweb17818848.htm
Latest 2021 ezPaycheck Software Offers Employee & Contractors…
Latest 2021 ezPaycheck supports mid-year payroll processing for employees and contractors. For details and trial download visit halfpricesoft.com.(PRWeb April 13, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/latest_2021_ezpaycheck_software_offers_employee_contractors_payroll_processing_mid_year/prweb17826782.htm
FirstService Residential Now Managing Master-Planned Community Whisman…
FirstService Residential, North America’s leading community management company, was awarded the management contract for Whisman Station and its sub-associations in Santa Clara, California….(PRWeb April 13, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/firstservice_residential_now_managing_master_planned_community_whisman_station_and_sub_associations_in_santa_clara_california/prweb17832274.htm
Rethinking Where We Work
When the scourge of COVID-19 is behind us, what will that mean for organizations that changed from onsite to remote work? Do they go back to mainly in-person work or keep the current status quo? Many companies are choosing a third, blended option: hybrid workplaces.
Complying with COVID-19 Paid-Sick-Leave Laws in California
The COVID-19 pandemic added another layer of compliance challenges for California employers as they navigate paid-sick-leave mandates at the state and local level.
States and Cities Update COVID-19 Paid-Sick-Leave Laws
As the coronavirus pandemic persists, employers should look for updates to COVID-19-related paid-sick-leave mandates at the state and local level.
Many Employers Must Offer Paid Sick Leave Beyond the Pandemic
Although employers may be focused on COVID-19-related leave obligations during the coronavirus crisis, they should note that some states and cities have paid-sick-leave laws that extend beyond the pandemic.
Employers Still Have COVID-19 Safety Duties as California Plans Reopening
While California has announced tentative plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions by June 15, the difficulties for employers are not over. Here’s what employers need to know.
SoftBank-backed Grab agrees to deal to go public in world’s largest SPAC merger
Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab is going public via a record-setting SPAC merger with Altimeter Growth Corp., valued at nearly $40 billion.
Bitcoin hits new all-time high above $63,000 ahead of Coinbase debut
Coinbase is set to go public Wednesday in a direct listing that could value the cryptocurrency exchange at as much as $100 billion.
Violent riots have broken out in Northern Ireland — here’s why
Tensions have erupted in Northern Ireland once again, as U.K. and Irish leaders attempt to preserve a long-standing peace deal in the region.
The race to succeed Germany’s Angela Merkel just got more exciting
Germany’s Merkel is leaving after 16 years in power and the race to replace her is “binge-viewing-worthy political series.”
Exports shielded China’s economy in 2020, but they won’t drive as much growth this year
National exports rose 3.6% last year, while China’s GDP grew 2.3% as the only major economy to expand amid the pandemic.
Top Video Production Companies in March 2021, According to DesignRush
DesignRush listed the best video production companies in March of 2021 that create impactful videos for marketing purposes, from product demos to social media ads.(PRWeb April 12, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/top_video_production_companies_in_march_2021_according_to_designrush/prweb17832389.htm
GrandPad launches “Grand Rewards” for Mother’s Day shopping to help…
Consumers who purchase a new annual GrandPad subscription will receive $100 in Grand Rewards(PRWeb April 12, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/grandpad_launches_grand_rewards_for_mothers_day_shopping_to_help_families_save_money_and_stay_connected/prweb17841722.htm
Author Sheds Light on What Christians Will Be Doing in the Next One…
Harry M. Phillips’ book, ‘When the Kingdom Comes’ discusses how global chaos is a necessary precursor to the coming of the Millennial Kingdom(PRWeb April 12, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/author_sheds_light_on_what_christians_will_be_doing_in_the_next_one_thousand_years_in_crucial_new_book/prweb17842529.htm
Author Shares Her Story Enduring the Seasons of Bereavement and…
Dianne Porter’s ‘My Mother’s Way of Dying Well: Reflections by the Author on Her Parents’ Deaths’ gives hope to readers struggling with grief and loss(PRWeb April 12, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/author_shares_her_story_enduring_the_seasons_of_bereavement_and_presents_a_new_outlook_on_death/prweb17842558.htm
Say Goodbye to Junto. Inter is Taking Over
Junto has officially rebranded to Inter. Here’s what this evolution means for you.(PRWeb April 12, 2021)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/say_goodbye_to_junto_inter_is_taking_over/prweb17845812.htm
More Workplace Lessons Learned During the Pandemic
The pandemic forced HR professionals and employers to rethink how their workforce operates. SHRM Online collected these lessons learned when COVID-19 changed the way work is done; more responses are shared here.
India overtakes Brazil to become the second-worst hit country as Covid cases soar
The South Asian nation reported more than 168,000 new cases over a 24-hour period on Monday, according to health ministry data.
Uber posts record gross bookings in March as ride-hailing demand picks up
Uber has seen a pick-up in demand for ride-hailing lately, as states begin to relax their restrictions and roll out vaccines.
Midnight drinkers flock to Britain’s beloved pubs as lockdown eases
Perhaps the most keenly-missed social hotspot — pubs — are able to welcome customers to their gardens on Monday.
Europe could be seeing the decline of its gig economy. And new rules could mean higher prices
Deliveroo is just one example of a wider “gig economy” that is coming under increasing scrutiny.
How Asia came to dominate chipmaking and what the U.S. wants to do about it
A global semiconductor shortage and tensions with China have bolstered U.S. scrutiny of the supply chain and created a drive to regain leadership.