Ideas to Prepare for Black History Month Submitted by Kristen Lampkin, HR Indiana SHRM Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Director Did you know that every year ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History) sets a theme for Black History Month? The 2023 theme is Black Resistance, click the link to learn more.… Read more »
Kevin McCarthy Voted Speaker of the House – What are the new rules? Submitted by Christopher Schrader, SPHR, HR Indiana SHRM Government Affairs Director A tortuous 3-day floor fight to determine the Republican Speaker of the House ended in the first week of January with Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) finally selected on the 15th ballot. Usually,… Read more »
The Rise of Skilled Credentials They aren’t alternative, they’re imperative to building a diverse workforce. Submitted by Tiffani Ewing, HR Indiana SHRM Workforce Readiness Director Labor force participation sits at historically low levels, with too few workers with the requisite skills to meet today’s labor demand. For decades, a bachelor’s degree has been the bar… Read more »
SHRM Certification Submitted by Jennifer Zimmer, SHRM-SCP, HR Indiana SHRM Certification Director Welcome to 2023! As we begin a new year, it is always a great time to think about our personal and professional development. One of the ways we can continue our growth as HR professionals is with a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification.… Read more »
from Christopher Schrader, HR Indiana SHRM Director of Government Affairs All Indiana HR professionals are awaiting OSHA’s emergency rules requiring employees of organizations with 100 or more employees to require their staff to receive vaccinations as a condition of employment. These are expected in the next ten to fifteen days. We do not know what… Read more »
