White Papers for SHRM Human Resource Vendor Directory

  • Using Affordable Care Act Safe Harbors to Estimate Employee Income

    Affordable Care Act Safe Harbors are one of three accepted methods of estimating employee income, which in turn is the basis for applying that year’s affordability rate. For the 2024 tax year, that was 8.39%. The IRS deems coverage to be affordable if it was available to a FT employee for less...
  • 10 tips for conducting layoffs effectively

    In business today, layoffs have become a go-to reaction for organizations facing the challenges of technological advancements, overstaffing, and international competition. However, evidence indicates that layoffs seldom assist senior executives in meeting their goals. More often than not, these...
  • Merger Integration - The Clean Way vs the Messy Way

    Leaning into behavioral data can change the direction of your organization. Learn how this multinational construction firm leveraged behavior insights to double in size in just 18 months.
  • HR Pulse Report: Surveying the Impact of Relocation on Retention

    Of more than 100 global mobility leaders surveyed, a majority expressed a need for solutions that deliver better insights into the ROI and success of their relocation programs, yet 75% aren’t tracking that success. Employee relocation plays a pivotal role in modern workforce strategies,...
  • 2025 UI Tax Rates Are Out—See How Nexion Health Used an Alternative Approach and Saved Over $600,000

    2025 UI tax rates are being released by states—now is the time to take action. Don’t continue to let unnecessary unemployment claims eat into your budget or overburden your HR team. UC Alternative has a proven track record of helping healthcare facilities slash unemployment costs while...
  • 2024 Annual Report

    In our most recent Annual Report, The Salvation Army highlights the escalating crisis of homelessness and housing instability in the United States, notably emphasized by a significant surge in homelessness to its highest level since 2007. Through our comprehensive social service programs, we...
  • ERISA after 50

    Creating a customized retirement plan & knowing how to navigate the small print to avoid limiting your retirement plan options.
  • Simplify Merit Cycle Administration: A Proven Framework for HR Success

    Streamline your merit cycle with a step-by-step framework designed for HR professionals. This easy-to-follow guide breaks down the process into actionable steps—Plan, Prepare, Train, Execute, and Deliver—covering everything from setting pay guidelines to communicating decisions with employees....
  • Securing Trust in Home Services: Innovative ID verification and Screening for Safer Marketplaces

    As the demand for personalized, in-home services rises, marketplaces for home healthcare, elder care, childcare, pet care, and home maintenance are rapidly expanding. These marketplaces are pivotal in improving quality of life and providing tailored solutions that address the diverse needs of...
  • Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Communication Best Practice

    No matter the economic climate, businesses sometimes face the difficult decision of implementing a Reduction in Force (RIF). While the reasons for such decisions may be complex, the impact on employees is undeniable. In these high-stress situations, clear and empathetic communication from...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Navigating the Talent Landscape: Staffing Industry Hiring Trends and Benchmarking Insights

    As an HR leader in the Staffing Industry, you need to keep up with the trends shaping hiring, background screening, and retention for your clients. Sterling’s newest report, featuring data and insights from our Staffing Leadership Council with industry leaders, highlights essential strategies...
  • 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 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.
  • 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...