Recession Alters Relationship Between Employers, Workers
A survey shows the recession has made dramatic changes in the basic social contract between employee and employer and has affected how employees view their work and leaders.
Report: Strategy, Communication Are Top Senior HR Competencies
Strategic thinking and effective communication are the top overall competencies senior HR leaders need now, and these are expected to increase in importance over the next five years, a new SHRM survey report reveals.
'Lean' Skills in Greater Demand
Organizations are seeking "Lean" skills, which have been focused on process speed and efficiency, more than traditional Six Sigma competencies, according to a study of job postings. The sluggish economy might be a major reason for the shift.
Women Still Trail Men in Pay, Promotions
As soon as women leave business school they lag behind men by job level and compensation--and never catch up, according to new research.
Unemployment First Hand
The economy's heavy job losses have taken a toll on HR practitioners. The cover story of the latest HR Magazine discusses how some out-of-work HR professionals have coped with unemployment.
Diary of an HR Pro: Memorable Mentoring
My first job was that of a management trainee. Straight out of college, I was honestly quite lost on day one. The HR manager introduced me to the plant technical head and said, “He is your mentor.”
News From SHRM
SHRM Addresses Health Care Reform in Letters to Congress, President
In letters sent to the White House and House and Senate leadership on Feb. 22, 2010, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reiterated its support for health care reform legislation that lowers costs, strengthens the employer-based system, improves quality of care and offers all Americans affordable coverage.
An Invitation to SHRM Reception at the Library of Congress
If you've always wanted to network with Washington "movers and shakers" in one of the nation's most impressive landmarks, SHRM can make your wish a reality.
Stay at the Top of Your Game
SHRM Executive Education offers in-depth programs that show you how to apply your skills and experience to be a more effective and productive leader. Now more than ever you need to be at the top of your game to handle the difficult challenges these times have brought to your organization.
Business leadership news and notes from newspapers, journals, blogs and more:
Research & Reports
Workplace Visions
2010, No. 1: After the Recession.
Representation on Corporate Boards
A new poll by SHRM looks at representation of HR professionals on corporate boards currently and within the past five years. Among the findings: About one-fourth of HR professionals at the director-level and above serve as board members, though most of these positions are for nonprofit organizations.
Global Diversity Readiness Index Is Available Online
SHRM's new Global Diversity Readiness Index (G-DRI) is a tool that ranks and rates 47 countries along 39 separate indicators in five broad categories (national diversity, workplace diversity, social inclusion, government inclusion and legal framework). It is now available for free download.
Special Reports on India:
Employer Brand: Strategic HR Tool
Increasingly, companies in India are leveraging their employer brand to attract and retain talent. To gain an understanding of how the concept of employer brand is being leveraged by multinational corporations with operations in India, SHRM interviewed a number of Indian HR executives. Their stories reveal an intense focus to connect with their Indian marketplace by using many strategies successfully demonstrated in the global marketplace.
Talent Management and Mindset
SHRM interviewed human resource executives from three top Indian organizations in different business sectors—business process outsourcing, financial services, and research and consulting to offer a view of talent mindset in the corporate Indian space, with related trends, challenges and opportunities
Build Sustainable Leadership Competency
This research article examines leadership in Indian companies in the context of the cultural and economic climate and explores the appropriate pathways to build sustainable leadership.
Women Face Challenges in India
A new SHRM report examines the challenges and opportunities for women in management positions in India.
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EXPRESS REQUEST
Spend Little, Do Good, Feel Better
It's no secret -- and research shows, too -- that in helping others we help ourselves. Employers can adopt, or simply promote, such programs in the workplace as a means of improving employee morale and mental health. To receive a helpful list of ideas, visit our Hot Topics Express Request service and select the key term SPEND LITTLE, DO GOOD, FEEL BETTER under the Ethics & Sustainability discipline.
SHRM Labor Market Outlook
Each quarter the SHRM Labor Market Outlook (LMO) Report examines hiring and recruiting trends in the United States. It is based on a quarterly survey of more than 400 public and private-sector human resource professionals with a direct role in the staffing decisions at their respective companies. Respondents come from small, medium and large companies from around the U.S. and belong to a variety of for-profit, non-profit and government entities.
