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Stop Using Management As a Reward

“Come work for our company!! Great advancement potential! Be a manager in 2 years!!” Does this language sound familiar? Sure it does. It’s probably part of at least half of all job postings out there right now. We love to dangle carrots, and this one is the macdaddy of carrots: promotion opportunities. I’m not saying […]

5 Tips for Studying in Preparation for the SHRM Certification Exam

When you’re preparing to study for both the SHRM Certification exams, it’s important to understand that it’s not the same as the LSATs or even a college exam. You can use the same methods that got most of us through college: repetition and memorization. However, most of us who are taking the SHRM Certification also […]

Lessening the Impact of Employee Turnover

Lessening the Impact of Employee Turnover Due to declining unemployment, a lack of available skills in the workforce, and an increasing number of Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, turnover rates have been progressively rising in recent years. Although some turnover can be beneficial, the costs incurred by excessive turnover rates can add up quickly. There […]

Hiring Is Only the First Step: What You Should Know About New Employee Orientation

From day one, the employee orientation is an integral part of employees’ success. Orientations have a lot of value to both the new employee and the company. For the employee, you are introducing them to their new co-workers, giving a tour of the facility, and setting the expectations for their new role. During this process, […]

How Much Does It Cost to Get SHRM Certified?

Learn more about our HR Certification prep offerings with Workology by clicking here. One thing to consider when you’re planning on taking your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification exams is the cost. There are application processing fees and exam fees, and if you don’t pass the exam on the first try, you’ll have to pay […]