SPOTLIGHT ON BY: KRISTINA QUEEN
The Society for Human Resource Management
over 140 countries. Tey are the largest human resource management association in the world. Tey serve the needs of HR professionals with over 575 affiliated chapters within the United States alone. Tere are more than 30 specialized departments, with a total staff of more than 350; SHRM has an influential voice commited to advancing the human resource profession. Tey provide the most comprehensive set of resources available to ensure that HR is an essential and effective participant in developing and executing organizational strategy. While not free for non-members, for a
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yearly fee or a one-day pass, the SHRM website offers a wealth of resources that can help you and your staff. Teir “Communities” section offers online
he Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) represents more than 250,000 members in
resources to assist HR personnel in sharing information and networking— a great asset to anyone in the industry. You can find out about professional development activities and local opportunities in your area through the different regions, councils and chapters.
SHRM.org also provides many useful
templates and policies that companies without a dedicated human resources staff could profit from. Templates and policies are available for many topics including benefits, compensation, leadership development, etc. Te policies cover many areas including sample general employment policies and specific policies such as those dealing with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Also beneficial, the “Employment
Law” section covers areas of importance for all employers. Again, this area of the website is a great resource for small
companies without a dedicated human resources department. If you have a concern about the legal defensibility of any of your employment policies, this area of the website can assist you in finding the answers. Finally, with regards to drug and alcohol
testing, there are templates and policy samples available under the “Safety and Security” section. Tese items include: • a Drug & Alcohol Policy • a Drug-Free Workplace Program Policy • a Drugs, Alcohol and Contraband Policy • a Post-Accident Drug Testing Policy • a Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy • a Random Drug Testing Policy • a Use of Drugs and Alcohol Policy While not a replacement for sound
legal advice, the templates and resources available at
SHRM.org can be of great benefit to DATIA members in regards to their human resource needs. ❚
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