White Papers for SHRM Human Resource Vendor Directory

If your organization has built or is building an Affirmation Action Plan, Tamara Seiler has great insight for government contractors to comply with requirements and compete for government funding, as well as leverage the data you are required to collect to improve your recruitment efforts....

The new NRI Relocation white paper has been released! Find out how you can boost your Talent Management strategy with Relocation benefits by reading our new "How To Win The War For Talent" white paper.

A top U.S. telecomm company had an annual turnover rate of 75% costing them millions and hurting productivity and customer satisfaction.

Data migrations are often viewed by business professionals as a major obstacle that is simply too difficult and too costly to take on. This guide provides a vendor agnostic overview of the data migration process, steps to consider and things to watch out for. This guide covers all aspects of...

This white paper provides in depth look into the Data Science behind creating Job Success Models and their use for Pre-hire Assessments, Workforce Planning and Talent Management needs.

Pros and Cons of Common Models

One of your most valuable skills in any business is the ability to “read” people. The people you interact with each day send you signals on how to work with them most effectively. If you learn what to look and listen for, each person will tell you exactly how to treat him effectively. So...

A summary of the recent research on the links of core competencies to individual, work group and overall organizational performance.

Today’s business moves at the speed of light. Your clients want things yesterday. The last thing you need is to be slowed down by your hiring process. The good news is you can do a thorough and accurate background check on all of your candidates in a very short amount of time.

To contribute to the valuable and ongoing debate regarding the definition of global citizenship and global competency, this study proposes a definition developed through the use of a Delphi Technique involving human resource managers at top transnational corporations, senior international...

Contractors can never be too organized for compliance. Check out this abbreviated checklist and contact us for the more expansive version!

We sat down with Deb Dwyer, Founder and President of HSD Metrics, to talk about how exit interviews have taken on new meaning and importance over the years. Over her 30+ years of human resource management and survey research, Deb has helped companies discover opportunities to improve their...

Our white paper examines 5 HR ROI wins gained through performance management tools.

Most morale improvement articles focus on the pleasure of tangible benefits. Employee loyalty programs. Company discounts. Book clubs, coffee mugs, stress balls. While these all have their merits, morale goes beyond what your employees can accumulate based on a points system. The immediate...

Regardless of the distance traveled, relocating is always a hectic time. But often the most stressful part comes in the form of packing and organizing. For some amazing tips on packing and moving, we've turned to a specialist. Elijah Seiple is a Crew Leader for Gentle Moving Company, based in...

Today’s new breed of agile, fast-growing, global businesses often find themselves held back by IT systems that were designed for a slower-paced, more predictable world. Nowhere is this more true than in HR, where incumbent systems do little more than keep a record of paperwork. These outdated...

As of May 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States expanded the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to include employees of public companies, private contractors, and subcontractors, ultimately providing protection of the Act to those individuals who may not have been entitled to protection in the past. If...

And just like that, the wait is FINALLY over! On June 16, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court lobbed an unexploded grenade into the middle of the federal FMLA when it declared Section 3 of DOMA to be unconstitutional “as a deprivation of the liberty of the person protected by the Fifth Amendment.” This...

Many industries are facing a unique blend of human capital challenges. These challenges include attracting skilled talent to the industry, retaining and engaging top performers, and ensuring that their people have the skills required to make the business successful. Most industries also face...

In my last article, I suggested sending a short online survey to your employees asking them several pointed questions about last years’ Open Enrollment process. After you’ve received the majority of responses, review the replies and pinpoint your primary and secondary goals for this years’...

Base pay is the largest component of the total compensation package for most employees (exceptions being direct sales personnel and top executives in organizations that utilize variable pay and equity plans heavily). Wages/salaries represent the largest cost item for many organizations and...

This guide contains information on a wide variety of tax-qualified retirement for both individuals and employers.

OSHA is serious about record-keeping guidelines. Small and large businesses alike must understand what OSHA requires and know what questions to ask in order to be certain they comply.Read this white paper to gain this vital knowledge along with a checklist of things to consider for OSHA...

A great strategy can yield significant results, but a weak or misguided strategy yields only incremental improvement at best. Additionally, poor strategies lead to frustration, and wasted time, effort and money. From our experience, we’ve identified the three most common mistakes...

A White Paper for Business Leaders & Human Resource Professionals Before requesting a background check (consumer report), the client/employer must certify in writing to the consumer reporting agency (background screening service provider) that they will follow FCRA rules concerning disclosure,...