SPECIAL SECTION
What’s in Store for HR in 2015?
The principal and founder of Bersin by Deloitte shares nine predictions for how HR will redefine the workplace this year. And we highlight some of the people leading the way.
By Josh Bersin
FEATURES
TRAINING
A Common Language: Training Across Borders
Cross-cultural training helps your workers succeed in any location.
By Raju Chebium
STAFFING MANAGEMENT
Look Outside or Seek Within?
When hiring, it’s not always clear whether you should cast a wide net or go with who you know.
By Eric Krell
ADVICE & ANALYSIS
Solutions
Unemployment for seasonal hires; pay for suspended employees.
By Elaine Bryant, SPHR-CA, GPHR, and Ruhal Dooley, SPHR-CA
HR Technology
Tougher Data Privacy Law on EU Horizon
Now is the time to prepare for a new European Union privacy regulation.
By Bill Roberts
Legal Trends
Everyone, Lean In
Gender discrimination is alive and well. Here are 10 ways to fight it.
By Jonathan A. Segal
NEWS YOU CAN USE
For ongoing coverage of news relevant to HR, visit the Online News section of the SHRM website.
Executive Briefing
Why are some employers better than others at developing leaders?
By Dori Meinert
Court Report
Workers must be told of tip credit; standard pay inadequate for donning and doffing; more.
PERSPECTIVES
From the CEO
#AdvancingHR
By Henry G. Jackson
Point/Counterpoint
Should You Tell Employees They’re Part of a Succession Plan?
An HR professional and a consultant debate the issue.
By Marie LaMarche, SPHR, and Kim E. Ruyle
Q&A
A Penchant for HR Management
SHRM’s new board chair Brian D. Silva tells HR professionals how to be prepared for anything.
Interview by Bill Leonard
Trend Watch
Will Hiring Stay Strong in 2015?
Despite a strong job market, employers report hiring difficulties.
By Joseph Coombs
Member Spotlight
Tracy Frazier, SPHR, HR business partner, Direct Energy, Houston
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