White Papers for SHRM Human Resource Vendor Directory

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...

Today’s growing benefits portfolios, and increasingly complex regulations makes benefits management overwhelming and time-intensive. See how we make it simple, seamless and enjoyable for over 10,000 Employers. Download EverythingBenefits' Guide to automating benefits with our 10 solutions for...

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...

A compiled list of our most frequently asked questions to do with the background screening. Download the FAQ eBook to learn more about employee background checks.

This report was developed as the culmination of a research and development project sponsored by the Butler, Pennsylvania-based Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, who contracted with Pittsburgh-based consulting firm Center for Individual & Organizational Effectiveness, to address key research...

Think about it. What would happen if suddenly, due to an illness or injury, you were unable to work? Without your paycheck, how long would you be able to make your mortgage or rent payment, buy groceries or pay your credit card bills without feeling the pinch? If you’re like most, it wouldn’t...

When I wrote “Working Remote: 3 Keys To Success” back in April, I did not expect to be writing about the same topic six months later. Everyone has a different idea of the ideal work circumstances; some prefer to be in the office, others prefer working from home, but some don’t have a choice in...

As the old saying goes, “the only constant, is change.” Business operates in an ever-changing environment. Changes in markets, technology and regulation create a shifting landscape that must be navigated by business leaders to ensure the success of the organization. For mobility...

In 1962 John F. Kennedy was touring NASA headquarters. During his tour, he encountered a janitor with a broom, approached him and asked him what he was doing. “Well, Mr. President,” the janitor responded, “I’m helping put a man on the moon.” It’s a small story that paints a big picture. That...

There are hundreds of tools out there to calculate and estimate salaries. We cover the most effective tools and guides to benchmark employee compensation.

Back to school has a new meaning for employers this year, as they face employee issues and challenges relating the reopening of schools during a worldwide pandemic. Some of the top HR issues employers are currently facing include new mandatory leave requirements such as FFCRA and NY COVID-19...

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on employers across industries. To understand how employers are reacting to and addressing workforce changes as a result of the pandemic, we surveyed hundreds of US HR leaders. This infographic outlines key findings from the survey.

It can be intimidating to start your own pay equity analysis. But the experts at Berkshire have you covered!

HR Analytics has become an essential arrow in the professional’s quiver. But, where does one start? This whitepaper gives a logical and practical perspective to taking an analytic approach to reduce employee turnover. Why is it important? Personnel turnover is almost always the number one...

COVID-19 cases will continue to impact our healthcare systems until a therapeutic treatment has been established and/or a vaccine has been approved. As a result, businesses are challenged to find the best approach to keeping employees safe with the least amount of liability, and reestablishing...

The steps that organizations take today to prepare for what lies ahead will determine how quickly their operations can ramp back up and for some, determine their long-term survival. Follow these steps to lead your team forward.

Market dynamics and job application best practices have changed drastically since the early 1970s with the emergence of digital tools that have streamlined the hiring process within organizations of all sizes - large and small. As a result, the unique demands on effective corporate outplacement...

As you may be aware of, finding an extraordinary job candidate is a time consuming, hit-or-miss process. With many hours and funds going into recruiting, placing job ads, sending emails, making phone calls, scheduling interviews and finally making a job offer—it’s crucial that all that time...

Reuters Article – “Special Report: Fidelity puts 6 million savers on risky path to retirement”. This article is commenting based upon the following article by Reuters on March 5th, 2018. This doesn’t surprise our firm, nor should it surprise most of the Plan Sponsors out there, especially...

February 2018 - Recent years have brought about a myriad of changes in the screening industry, both big and small. 2017 brought updated Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including an expanded panel that better reflects the drug...

How do you know for sure that you're managing compliance with labor laws and regulations correctly and accurately? Start by completing this checklist. Responses to a recent Kronos® survey of 812 HR and payroll managers identified five key compliance readiness issues that organizations need to...

Our “Great Recession” has put a bonanza of talent on the market that would not otherwise be looking for a job. Talented, stable workers with very good skills. And yet we sometimes still have difficulty finding a good applicant for some jobs. We can’t put all the blame on our educational...

Five challenges in Leave Administration and path forward for striking a balance between your business, the rights of your employees and requirements of the Family Medical Leave Act.