White Papers for SHRM Human Resource Vendor Directory

Most business leaders agree that learning and development programs are essential to up-skilling their staff and improving the organization. But even the self-reported success rates of these L&D programs often fall short. Creating successful and sustainable learning programs means adhering to...

Why should pay equity matter to your company? Paying employees equitably is the right thing to do. It also makes the most business sense.

As HR continues to evolve from a function focused mainly on administrative tasks to that of a strategic business partner, it must find the time and resources to do more of the strategic work. Comprehensive Case Management is one of the tools that can enable HR to reduce the time it spends on...

Let’s face it, no one likes to feel pressured or bombarded by sales reps, myself included. Although, I think we can all admit that just because one person was rude, pushy, or even just a bit odd; It does not mean everyone is. These are the most common responses I hear when someone finds out I...

COVID-19 Work-From-Home / Telecommuting Equipment Resources for both Employers & Employees

As an HR professional, you know that managing compensation using spreadsheets is a huge administrative burden. However, using spreadsheets comes with other risks and downsides that impact the whole organization. This article may help you convince your stakeholders it's time for a change.

A worldwide pandemic has forced businesses, schools, nonprofits and entire industries to rethink how they function. Boundary lines between work and home have blurred. Employees of every level are confronting changes to working conditions, communication protocols, and personal family dynamics....

Using a third-party service can be a smart business decision to free up internal resources and increase efficiencies. However, it’s critical for businesses to understand the effectiveness of these services. In this case, the client wanted HDMS to evaluate the impact and value of the diabetes...

Are you considering an applicant tracking system (ATS) to help with your recruiting and talent acquisition efforts? When determining if an ATS is right for your organization, one of the first things to consider is if the cost will actually be worth your investment. Download this free resource...

Employee engagement surveys may be a thing of the past. What are some other ways to assess engagement?

Our best tips and tricks on how to streamline your onboarding workflow, give new-hires a great first day, and build a foundation for long-term employee happiness.

Hiring is expensive and time-consuming. But making the wrong decision uses even more resources and the effects go beyond your budget. A poor choice leads to a drop in workforce morale, lost productivity, and potential reputation damage. The facts are clear; you need the right people for the...

Around 1/5 of adults have stated that they faced sexual harassment while at work. Sexual harassment is something that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission takes very seriously.

Effective feedback conversations begin with asking the right questions. We wrote this guidebook to help you ask questions that develop, motivate, and engage your talent. ​

“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it…does it make a sound?” We’ve all heard this before. Now ponder a similar thought experiment: “If your company provides amazing employee benefits, and no one is there to tell you what they are, will they be amazing?”

Understand how Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Regulations apply to background checks.

A guide on recruiting the best sales person in your field.

For the past few months, global economies have been roiled by the COVID-19 shutdown imposed on employee productivity and business operations – both as a result of offices being closed as well as supply chains interrupted. The impact has extended to cash flow, with cash collections a major...

As the scope of mental health and addiction in America continues to grow, counselors and doctors are doing everything they possibly can to help. There is a growing appreciation for the role digital tools can play to expand reach and complement care. These tools bring together key findings in...

Successful change starts at the top. In this note top ranked leadership capabilities that correlate with successful change implementation are identified. Two perspectives are examined: first, which are the top ranked capabilities and second, when these are present, how organizations tend to...

At DataCheck, we’ve helped employers make solid hiring decisions for over 20 years. We screen your potential employees, so you can feel secure with your new hire. We do pre-employment background checks, drug tests & screening services. In today’s business climate, pre-employment screening has...

Wouldn't it be incredible to have a self-funded pension like retirement plan available for you when you decide to retire? Wouldn't it be even more incredible if that self-funded pension like benefit provides tax-free income like a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k) plan? How much more could you save into...

Stress and anxiety seem to have become a part of our everyday lives during the pandemic. Have you had a conversation in your organization about how to handle this stress? Yoga can be used as a mind-body tool to help quiet your worried mind, shut off anxious responses, remind us of the kindness...

Communicating benefits enrollment info to carriers manually is error-prone, time-consuming, and disruptive to everyone. EverythingBenefits’ Carrier Connectivity solution completely eliminates the manual process of communicating highly sensitive benefits data and connects you to a network of...

The recruitment and selection process can be a lengthy ordeal, but thanks to pre-employment testing you can drastically reduce the amount of time you need to spend evaluating resumes. That means you’ll decrease time-to-hire and increase the amount of time you have for other essential hiring...