White Papers for SHRM Human Resource Vendor Directory

  • Severance & Separation 2024 Benchmark Report

    LHH's ninth edition Severance & Separation Benefits Benchmark Study analyzes current severance practices and trends across different industries, company sizes, and regions in today's volatile labor market. The report builds upon their 2020 benchmarks while examining how recent factors like AI...
  • New York Background Checks: The Hidden Rules That Could Sink Your Hire

    Your essential guide to navigating the unique challenges of NY screening that other providers won't tell you about. Inside this no-fluff guide, you'll discover: • Why standard county searches miss critical NY misdemeanors (including DWIs, weapons possession, and child endangerment) • The 8...
  • Connecting Data and Business: Advancing the Mission

    Data analytics in business is an advanced practice that contributes to organizational success. Information analytics helps businesses make informed decisions, optimize operations and increase their market advantage. Increase your success by combining these three elements: a business need or...
  • Essential Behavioral Interview Questions to Ask

    Discover the key behavioral interview questions that can reveal the true potential of your candidates. Behavioral interview questions are crucial in identifying the true potential of candidates. Focusing on past behaviors and actions, these questions help employers predict future performance...
  • The Lesser Told Impact of Inflation

    Inflation has been top-of-mind in recent years as prices across categories soar and consumers and businesses continuously try to adapt and overcome a rapidly changing economic environment. While the surging inflation rates have cooled, and the Federal Reserve is making efforts to raise rates and...
  • Strategies for Addressing Critical Skills Shortages

    Each organization must adopt strategies that result in the critical knowledge and skills being available. Whether they are available within the existing workforce, can be developed within the existing workforce or can be acquired via other approaches they must be accessible for the organization...
  • Beneath the Surface: Uncovering Employee Perspectives on Workplace Violence

    The rise of violent incidents in the workplace has many employees feeling anxious about their safety. OSHA reports nearly two million U.S. workers experience workplace violence as a pervasive threat. This uptick in violent incidents is fueling states, like California, to issue new workplace...
  • Boosting Employee Engagement and Retention in Manufacturing

    Employee engagement has become a key driver of success in the manufacturing industry. As production demands increase and the competition for skilled labor intensifies, manufacturers are finding that the ability to retain and motivate their workforce is critical.
  • How to Choose and Use US Criminal Background Checks for Employment: A Practical Guide for Employers

    Background checks are an essential part of making a well-informed hiring decision. However, conducting criminal background screening in the US is complex. With many different sources and options, how do you know you’re using the best criminal checks for your company? Download our free eBook to...
  • How Scholarships Help You Recruit and Retain a Great Workforce

    The best path to a sustainable talent pipeline is to ensure that the three million Americans who graduate from high school every year can follow their chosen path to become trained, skilled, certified members of the workforce.
  • Innovative Strategy to Maximize Employee Engagement

    In recent years, the rise of personalization and the added value through gifts has extended beyond material possessions. Since the concept of experience gifting first appeared in the early 2000s, it has been slowly changing out mindset, bringing an end to the one-size-fits-all gifting era in...
  • Measuring wellbeing program effectiveness

    At WellSpark Health, we specialize in comprehensive wellbeing programs that integrate personalized health coaching and virtual engagement solutions tailored for today's workforce. Our innovative approach has empowered public and private sector employers since 2013 to cultivate supportive...
  • The need for a responsive and robust EAP has never been more critical.

    Numerous surveys in recent years show that employee mental health continues to be a significant challenge in the workplace. From high levels of workplace stress to record low levels of engagement, employees are struggling – and they are increasingly looking to their employers for help. At ESI...
  • Why Coaching Works: The Science Behind the Superpower

    Up until recently, professional coaching was seen as expensive, elitist, and slow—only accessible to a select few. In-person sessions and long wait times made it difficult to schedule and see results. Today, coaching has evolved. Organizations around the world are embracing it and seeing...
  • Why HR Leaders Should Opt for a Customized Leave Management Plan with a Concierge TPA like AbsencePlus Over Standard Insurance Carrier Solutions

    In the evolving landscape of employee benefits, leave management and ADA accommodation administration have become critical components of a comprehensive HR strategy. As HR leaders seek solutions that not only ensure compliance but also enhance employee satisfaction, the choice between a...
  • Ten Questions for Finding the Right Benefits Technology Partner

    Discover the key questions to ask yourself and potential vendors in order to find the perfect benefits technology partner, ensuring alignment with your organization's needs and long-term strategic goals.
  • Leadership Works, Our Leadership Philosophy

    For many, the word “leadership” conjures an image of a single person at the helm, steering the ship. But it’s a misleading image. At CCL, we look at leadership as a social process, one that helps each person to discover the potential within themselves and — in turn — everyone around them. To...
  • Unlocking Team Potential with Personality Tests

    Looking to improve teamwork and employee engagement in your small business? Personality tests like the Myers-Briggs and Big Five offer powerful insights into your employees' strengths, communication styles, and work preferences. Discover how these assessments can enhance team dynamics, reduce...
  • The Enduring Value of the Early Education Workforce

    “The Enduring Value of the Early Education Workforce,” a report produced and published jointly by the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus of the New York City Council and the Day Care Council of New York, makes the case for completing the unfinished work of salary parity for teachers, directors, and...