What’s New at SHRM: Q1 2016 Bhavna Dave, SHRM-CP VP of HR SHRM member since 2005

SHRM News Articles on Current Issues Gambling in the Workplace (Super Bowl, NCAA Basketball) Monday Absenteeism Changing Laws Could Prompt New Workplace Rules on Pot H-2B Visa Saga Continues with Rolled-Back Rules Top 10 Employee Handbook Updates for 2016

Register for SHRM’s 2016 Annual Conference Keynoters: Tucker Carlson, Paul Begala, Sal Khan The band Train on Tuesday night Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC http://annual.shrm.org

Free Webcasts for SHRM Members Count for Professional Development Credits Did you know that as a SHRM member, you have access to live and/or recorded, archived webcasts that count for credit? There are dozens of topics to choose from! Recent topics: ACA Reporting: 1095-C Code Complexity and the Impact of the IRS Reporting Delay Employment Background Checks: Are There Pros to Screening-Out Cons? Complying with the EEOC’s Proposed Wellness Regulations People Metrics in 2016: Using Assessment Results to Drive Talent Strategy For more info, www.shrm.org/multimedia/webcasts

Many SHRMStore Books Approved for Credit Go to http://store.shrm.org/bookstore/certification/approved-for-credit.html to see the full list of books approved for credit To receive the credit, you 1) read an approved-for-credit book, 2) take and pass a 10-question quiz on SHRM's E-Learning platform, and 3) receive the program ID to log for credit. 

2016 Virtual SHRM Seminars – Learn from Wherever You Are! Virtual HR Generalist -- Feb 8 - Mar 7 Virtual SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation -- Feb 13 - Apr 16; Feb 23 – Apr 7; Mar 8 - Apr 21 Virtual Business Acumen: Integrating HR Across Operations -- Feb 22 - Mar 16 Virtual California HR: Applying CA Law to Employment Practices -- Feb 29 - Mar 23 Virtual Design & Implement Effective Performance Management Systems -- Mar 7 - 21 Virtual Creating a Talent Acquisition Strategy -- Mar 21 - Apr 13 For more info, http://store.shrm.org/seminars/virtual-seminars.html

New SHRM Research Reports Using Social Media for Talent Acquisition—Recruitment and Screening SHRM Research Overview: Flexible Work Arrangements Business and Human Capital Challenges Today and in the Future HR Perspectives on Overtime Exemptions www.shrm.org/research/pages/default.aspx

Upcoming SHRM Conferences March 14-16, 2016 Employment Law & Legislative Conference Washington, D.C. April 18-20, 2016 Talent Management Conference Orlando, FL September 26 - 28, 2016 Emerging Lead(HR) Conference Seattle, WA

SHRM Foundation Scholarships for HR Professionals Who are SHRM Members 5 awards of $2,500 each to those pursuing undergraduate degrees. 25 awards of $5,000 each to those pursuing graduate education. Funds may be used for any combination of tuition, books or other course-related fees. 185 scholarships to assist HR professionals in obtaining their SHRM certification.  7 scholarships to attend the SHRM Annual Conference (registration, hotel, and travel covered by SHRM Foundation) www.shrm.org/about/foundation/scholarships/pages/shrmfdncertschol.aspx

Expert HR Advisors: Ask Us Anything! Contact the HR Knowledge Center at 1-800-283-7476, option 5 SHRM » HR Answers » Ask an HR Advisor

SHRM Certification Join more than 85,000 SHRM-Certified Professionals! Earn the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field—and a valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today's economy. This professional distinction sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge and skills. Learn more at www.shrmcertification.org

SHRM Certification Preparation SHRM Learning System is the #1 study tool Determine your current knowledge and identify areas for improvement. The results are weighted against topics on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification exams to help you determine your strengths and where you need to improve in each of the five modules. The five learning modules are available in print and e-reader format. Test your situational judgment, knowledge, and comprehension with more than 1,000 questions. Online or printed flashcards reinforce your memory of key terms and concepts. www.shrm.org/certification/learning/pages/default.aspx

We’ve run the numbers for you: HR Magazine $70 Reading 3 of the more than 50 research reports $299.85 Participation in 12 webcasts from other organizations $1,500 Savings by not having to pay some consultant fees Your estimate Full access to SHRM sample forms, policies, how-to guides and presentations $300 SHRM Membership Value = $2169.85 or higher You Pay Only $190 for 1 year full professional membership