Recently, I was finally able to do something I wondered if I would ever do again — attend a live, in-person HR conference. The fact that I managed to … Read more

Recently, I was finally able to do something I wondered if I would ever do again — attend a live, in-person HR conference. The fact that I managed to … Read more
You can’t look at an HR journal right now without hearing a lot about the so-called ‘Great Resignation’. Sure, people are indeed resigning. But the … Read more
Why do employees hate HR? Notice I’m not asking if they do. They do. OK, maybe “hate” is a strong word. Many workers might simply dislike, feel suspicious … Read more
Henry Jackson, leader of the Society for Human Resource Management since 2010, will retire at the end of the year. “Hank Jackson has made lasting … Read more
It’s no secret that HR organizations traditionally have lagged their finance and sales brethren in their use of data analytics. According to analyst Josh … Read more
I must admit, when SHRM announced that it was going into the certification business last year, I was one of many who were skeptical, even feeling deceived, … Read more
By Eric B. Meyer It’s on now! Yesterday, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that it had filed a complaint in federal court against the National … Read more
The Society for Human Resource Management, which touts itself as “the world’s largest association representing HR,” has announced two new … Read more
Can someone in-the-know please answer my questions? What’s the real difference between HRCI’s certification program and SHRM’s certification program? Per … Read more
It’s time to think like the HR professionals we are. As professionals in human resource management, we all assess human capital and the credentials that … Read more
It’s been two weeks since I left SHRM14 in Orlando for home, which has given me time to reflect on a somewhat surreal experience. As a member of the HR … Read more
It’s hard to improve employee engagement without having an accurate picture of where things stand in the first place. Many managers rely on employee … Read more
OK gang, I want to crowd source my title for my 2015 SHRM Annual Conference presentation proposal. I’m going to give you a list of titles and ideas, and … Read more
As the Society for Human Resource Management’s 66th annual Conference & Exhibition winds down in Orlando, here are some thoughts, reflections and … Read more
I have some HR friends who are telling me that SHRM’s recent decision to develop their own certification is a non-issue to real trench HR pros around the … Read more
It’s great to hear a cheerleader for great leadership. David Novak, the chairman and CEO of Yum Brands and the keynote speaker on Day 3 of the … Read more
New York Times columnist and best-selling author Tom Friedman was the big draw on Day 2 of the Society for Human Resource Management’s 66th annual … Read more
You know what I liked most about Day 1 and the opening general session of the Society for Human Resource Management’s 66th annual Conference & … Read more
As an SPHR (certified senior human resources professional), I should be worked up about the Society of Human Resource Management’s recent announcement that … Read more
I never thought much about certifying as an HR pro. I get it. You want to be shown as a knowledgeable professional and get some letters after your name. … Read more