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Hello ASHHRA and IFD Members: The ASHHRA 47th Annual Conference is only six weeks away. Invest in yourself and attend this educational networking conference in Phoenix, Ariz. 5 Things to do to Get Ready for the ASHHRA Conference: 1. Register- select learning sessions and purchase MetLife Social Event Tickets 2. Reserve your hotel room via ASHHRA Housing Bureau 3. Book your flight- discount codes on ASHHRA website 4. Make your appointments with exhibitors 5. Invite your colleagues to join you at the conference (includes 17.0 Strategic Business credit hours!) Earn up 18.5 Recertification Credit Hours at the ASHHRA 47th Annual Conference & Exposition *The 18.5 recertification credits include the 6.0 hours of the Pre-conference Learning Tracks on Sept. 10, 2011 in addition to the 12.5 recertification credit hours for Full Conference attendance on Sept. 11-13, 2011. These recertification credit hours are pre-approved for PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.
Shunning the jobless: Companies will hire you, but not if you are unemployed BNET Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
Need a job? Better have one first. Many companies looking to hire, disqualify the unemployed from applying, according to a report. U.S. employers of all sizes, staffing agencies and online job posting firms are using recruitment and hiring policies that expressly deny employment to the unemployed — simply because they are not currently working. More
SHRM conference: Employee benefits People Management Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
Health care and relocation benefits suffer in the U.S. as economic woes continue. At the Society for Human Resource Management conference they revealed that employers in the U.S. are cutting back on staff benefits such as health care to save money. SHRM's 2011 Employee Benefits Research Report found that as the cost of benefits increases, employers are shifting some of this expense onto staff. More Conversation first step to ending racial bias among physicians American Medical News Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
It's a subject most doctors are hesitant to talk about, let alone acknowledge might happen at their practice. But racial and ethnic discrimination among medical professionals is more common than some might think, said a researcher. Discussing prejudice in the workplace is the first step to combating the problem. More
Gay marriage in New York: By the numbers The Week Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
New York became the largest and most recent state to legalize gay marriage and the first such weddings took place across the state. As same-sex couples celebrated from Niagara Falls to Long Island, opponents of gay marriage vowed to fight the new law. More
Women who leave the workplace: Opting out or overlooking discrimination? HealthCanal.com Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
For the first time in history, the majority of Americans believe that women's job opportunities are equal to men's. New research explains why many Americans fail to see these persistent gender barriers. The research demonstrates that the common American assumption that behavior is a product of personal choice fosters the belief that opportunities are equal and that gender barriers no longer exist in today's workplace. More How to challenge a workplace bully — and win BNET Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
If you've been the target of a bully in the office you might think, "If only I do or say this, he'll stop." But the fact is, it's quite difficult to outsmart or psych out a workplace bully. Usually, he is in a position of power and simply escalates his bullying if you attempt to confront him. There are steps you can take to preserve your own sanity, health and dignity. More
The bias against the unemployed The New York Times Share ![]() ![]() ![]()
The large number of people who have been unable to find work for long periods of time is troubling, and it is well worth our attention to address their plight. However, prohibiting employers from considering applicants' employment experience is not the answer. More
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