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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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,

5. Many SHRMStore Books Approved for Credit
Go to 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. 

6. 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
Virtual Creating a Talent Acquisition Strategy -- Mar 21 - Apr 13
For more info,

7. 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

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

9. 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)

10. Expert HR Advisors: Ask Us Anything!
Contact the HR Knowledge Center at
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SHRM » HR Answers » Ask an HR Advisor

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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 = $ or higher
You Pay Only $190 for 1 year full professional membership