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Pandemic Prompts Global Initiatives for Women in the Workplace
Article published by SHRM on April 8, 2021. Written by Lisa Nagele-Piazza, J.D., SHRM-SCP. The COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected working women worldwide as they struggle to meet the needs of their families and employers—and the pandemic has highlighted the importance of promoting gender equity in workplaces
The New High-Demand Skills
Article published by SHRM on March 16, 2021. Written by Martin Yate. Bestselling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional takes your questions each week about how to further your career in HR. Contact him at the e-mail address at the end of
Workforce Planning in the Age of COVID-19
Article was published by SHRM on December 1, 2020. Written by Tam Harbert. When COVID-19 hit, the staff at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit was nearly overwhelmed by patients. Suddenly, the organization needed more workers, especially ICU nurses and environmental services staff responsible for infection
The Pro and Cons of March Madness at Work
Article originally posted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) on March 21, 2018. Written by Allen Smith, J.D. March Madness office pools for the National Collegiate Athletic Association College Basketball tournaments can be a great way to build camaraderie, but HR may have to
These Cultural Drivers Advance Women at Work
Article originally posted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) on March 8, 2018. Written by Kathy Gurchiek. Company leaders can close the gender gap in pay and advancement opportunities by adopting certain cultural practices, a new global report finds. Accenture released its findings in time
Handling the Flu from an HR Standpoint
Article originally posted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) on Feb. 13, 2018. Written by Allen Smith, J.D. Flu has hit the workforce hard this winter. This is the first flu season of the past 15 that all states in the continental United States have
Winter Olympics Can Increase Employee Engagement
This article, titled “Use Winter Olympics to Light Up Employee Engagement,” was originally posted on SHRM-Society for Human Resource Management on Feb. 9, 2018. Written by Kathy Gurchiek. An Olympic “torch relay,” bob-chair “sledding” and synchronized office-chair swiveling? There is no snow or ice in
