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U.S. unemployment rate as of March 2020 is largest increase since January 1975! www.HRProfessionalsMagazine.com Editor Cynthia Y. Thompson, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Publisher
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Features
5 note from the editor 6 Liz Supinski, SHRM-SCP, SHRM Director of Data Science 7 SHRM Research 48 Book Look: Predicting Personality 50 HR’s Critical Role in Creating a Cyber Defense Culture
HR Strategies for Handling the Coronavirus Pandemic
10 Five Workforce Resilience Indicators HR Should Track During and After the Coronavirus Crisis 12 The Complex Interplay of FFCRA and CARES: Guided Navigation of COVID-19 Legislation 20 The New Normal Teleworking Challenges and Solutions During COVID-19 and Beyond 26 Nine Predictions on How COVID-19 Will Permanently Affect the Workplace 28 HR Strategy: Planning for the Return to Normal 30 Guiding Your Employees Through COVID-19 32 Hopelessness is NOT an Option! 44 Employee Compensation During a Crisis 54 Five Ways Emotional Intelligence Can Help us Through the Coronavirus Crisis
Employment Law
14 What Employers Need to Know About the CARES Act 16 RIF, Layoffs and Furloughs: Reasonable Cost Control Measure or Invitation to Litigation? 34 Layoff or Furlough? Workforce Considerations During the COVID-19 Crisis 36 COVID-19 and the Rights of Essential Businesses When Employees Strike 38 Managing Work Injuries in the New “Work from Home” Era 40 COVID-19 Crisis May Speed Process for Physician Immigration
Top Educational Programs for HR Professionals
3 SHRM Education – Virtual Programs 8 Excellence Through Leadership in Peachtree City June 4-5 13 Athens State University is Your Best Path to a Successful Career in Business 19 University of Illinois Labor & Employment Relations Online HR Certificate Program 22 Three Steps to Quickly Take Your Learning Programs Virtual 23 BenchPrep Quick Start Program 24 The Three Top Challenges to Earning a Degree 27 The Leadership Green Room 43 University of Memphis Top Educational Programs for HR Professionals 52 Online SHRM Certification Exam Prep Class 56 WGU – Online. Nonprofit. Surprisingly Affordable
Talent Management
18 Recruiting Tips During Times of Uncertainty 25 Collaborative Work Environments 42 Strategic Vision for the Next Generation of Talent – Where’s the COVID-19 Crystal Ball for Internships? 55 Social Media Screening = Smart Hiring
Employee Benefits
29 Benefits Expertise to Help Manage Costs, Mitigate Risk and Engage Employees 46 How to Help Your Employees Thrive 47 Insurance Benefits for Every Worker
Industry News
15 NOLA SHRM 2020 Board of Directors 17 ATD Memphis March Meeting 21 Congratulations to These Newly Certified HR Professionals! 35 2020 ALSHRM Conference & Exposition in Birmingham September 21-22 49 36th Annual KYSHRM Annual Conference in Louisville August 24-25 51 New ARSHRM 2020 Conference Dates 53 MSSHRM Presents 25th Anniversary Conference & Expo in Biloxi September 14-16 June issue features HR Strategies for Returning to Normal plus Profiles of Super Lawyers and Employment Law and Employee Benefits Updates Deadline to reserve space May 15