White Papers for SHRM Human Resource Vendor Directory

  • Are Pay Transparency Laws Effective?

    As of this writing, there are 15 locations (nine states and six jurisdictions) in the United States that have some form of pay transparency regulation. Since Astron Solutions is headquartered in New York, we have been busy supporting our New York-based clients with the New York State pay...
  • Staffing Case Study

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  • Going Beyond Net Worth: How Corporate Wellness Programs Can Help Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap

    When we think about our employees, it's more than just recognizing their job titles; it's about understanding the diverse tapestry of their identities. Heritage and Identity recognition months are one way for companies to highlight their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But...
  • 2024 Hiring & Job Search Outlook Report

    Unsure what to expect from the job market in 2024? iHire is here to help with our 2nd Annual Hiring & Job Search Outlook Report, giving employers a sneak peek at the candidates who are hitting the job search scene in 2024. We surveyed 1,327 job seekers from 57 industries to provide hiring and HR...
  • Exit Strategy: An HR Leader’s Guide to Executive Transition and Outplacement

    Few in HR relish terminating a peer, planning an organizational restructuring or worse, being the executive notified that your role is no longer necessary. Yet how your organization handles these crucial transition points within your senior leadership can make an outsized impact. Our...
  • What is Outsourced Recruitment?

    If your company is going to remain competitive, building an effective and agile recruitment process is imperative. Yet many organizations struggle with hiring the appropriate internal bandwidth, expertise, or budget to meet their talent acquisition demands. This is where Outsourced Recruitment...
  • Mittera Achieves 92% Plan Acceptance

    Mittera is a national print, marketing, and media company with locations in 20 states. They were growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of cost transparency in their traditional PPO plan. In need of a change, Mittera replaced their traditional PPO with ClaimDOC’s reference based...
  • ADA Compliance Blueprint Online Training Program

    HR professionals, have you ever thought about leveraging the expertise of Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants to craft or modify Essential Function Job Descriptions and assist in ADA accommodation analysis? Whether you're already a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, an HR expert, or an...
  • When a Company’s Costs Need to Be Cut: Reduction Resources

    Whether due to factors in the larger economy, such as a recession, or internal ones, like an overdue product launch or an unexpected drop in sales, a decrease in revenue usually makes it necessary for a company to implement cost-cutting measures.
  • What Can Human Resources do to Develop a Meaningful Succession Plan?

    Change is constant and with many companies lacking the expertise to deal with an evolving business issues such as global competition, changes in technology and the need to reexamine business models are factors that contribute to a very complex work environment. To meet this challenge...
  • Unveiling the Power of Well-Designed Employee Incentive Programs

    What is a Well-Designed Employee Incentive Program? In modern business, pursuing peak performance and employee engagement is paramount. A well-designed employee incentive program emerges as a pivotal tool in this quest. But what exactly defines such a program? It’s a strategically crafted plan...
  • 2024 OFCCP Compliance Checklist

    Federal contractors and subcontractors can expect increased scrutiny of affirmative action plans and targeted OFCCP audits. Do you have an affirmative action program that ensures you’re always in compliance? This quick, non-exhaustive OFCCP compliance checklist will guide you and help you...
  • Don't Interview...Audition!

    Job Search Secrets That Have Helped "Thousands" Land Their Dream Job!
  • 2024 LHH Salary Guide

    Benchmarked against millions of real-time job posts, this annual wage report charts swelling competition for top talent amid economic uncertainty, with fierce bidding wars in high-demand fields as employers confront skill gaps impeding innovation.
  • Top 5 Most Asked Questions About Background Checks

    In today’s fast-paced business environment, solving the background check puzzle is crucial for organizational success. Background checks, a critical component of the hiring process, can present various challenges for employers, including lengthy turnaround times, elevated costs, privacy...
  • Job Fit: Rising to Overcome Talent Disruption

    Organizations everywhere are experiencing a profound disruption in the ways individuals interact and work. Many will find it tricky to understand and clearly map out a plan that can confidently carry them into the future. But, as we move toward imagining a post-pandemic era, organizations...
  • IRS Provides Tax Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2024

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2024, impacting more than sixty tax provisions, including tax rate schedules and other tax changes. These adjustments are significant as they will apply to income tax returns filed in 2025. Download to...
  • DeGarmo's Contact Center Industry Solutions

    DeGarmo helps clients identify qualified candidates for Contact Centers, making it easier to hire the best in less time.
  • The Importance of Conducting Employee Background Checks.

    Conducting thorough employee background checks is of utmost importance to ensure a safe and secure work environment. By verifying an individual's credentials, employment history, and criminal records, businesses can make informed hiring decisions and safeguard their reputation while fostering a...
  • Purchasing power for health and well-being

    What if you could help employees balance their near-term ability to pay for health care with the desire to have more control over their future well-being journeys? Employers can start with products that help employees maximize their tax savings, like flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health...
  • Reflecting on the Rollercoaster of 2023

    Before you get lost in the New Year's Eve confetti and resolution brainstorming (should we add "spend less time on our phones" again?), let's take a moment to reflect on the wild ride that was 2023. Like a rollercoaster, this year took us on unexpected twists, heart-pounding turns, and even a...
  • Don't Waste Your Training Dollars: Get the Most Out of Your Learning & Development Programs

    When asked what they remember from their last training class most employees draw a blank. At best, they might recall a point or two, a mere fraction of the material covered. And when asked whether they have applied what they learned, the answer is invariably “no.” Employees relish...
  • Best Practices for Developing a Background Screening Program

    Finding and keeping high quality employees is one of the biggest and most important challenges facing your organization. Recent studies show that one in three adults in the US has a criminal record and with the recent increase in violence in the US, this makes it even more important for...