SHRM
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
HRCI is an independent, internationally recognized certifying body for the HR profession. Established in 1976, HRCI awards certifications to professionals who meet minimum eligibility standards and pass a rigorous examination. HRCI testing requires professionals to demonstrate their expertise in both the underlying principles of HR practice and the real-world application of those principles. To remain certified, individuals must fulfill continuing education requirements or demonstrate their current knowledge of the profession through retesting. HRCI is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management.
http://www.hrci.org/
SHRM
Primary link to SHRM, the leading voice of HR. Some pages within SHRM require SHRM membership.
http://www.shrm.org
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SHRM Alabama Employment Law Resources
(For SHRM members only)
SHRM's Information Center has compiled a variety of online employment law resources applicable to your state. In this SHRM member-only, FREE benefit you'll receive employment law resources from SHRM Online as well as other online sources; a spotlight on a workplace issue impacting your state; directories for locating employment lawyers and more! To receive these resources in one e-mail, select your state's name, complete and submit the form at using the link below.
http://www.shrm.org/hrresources/expressrequestSTATE.asp
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SHRM eLearning
SHRM eLearning is your online educational community for human resource professionals. Over 100 courses are available and earn PHR, SPHR, or GPHR recertification credits for each course.
http://www.elearning.shrm.org
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SHRM Foundation
SHRM Foundation was founded in 1966 and is an affiliate of SHRM. The Foundation promotes research, innovation, and the use of research-based knowledge. The ability of the Foundation to perform its work is primarily based on contributions, which are tax-deductible. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
http://www.shrm.org/foundation
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SHRM Live HELP
SHRM Live HELP is an interactive, one-to-one chat feature that connects you directly to an SHRM staff member for quick real-time assistance. It is provided for both customer service inquiries and quick answers to HR questions and is accessible during regular SHRM business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm (ET).
http://www.shrm.org/help/whatis.asp
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SHRM Speaker's Bureau and Directory
Members of the SHRM staff may be available to speak on topics including legislative and regulatory updates, ethical issues in human resource management, measuring human capital, trends in HR, and other HR-related topics.
When planning chapter meetings, conferences and seminars, finding speakers can be one of the greatest challenges. SHRM's Education Department has prepared a Speakers Directory to help you meet this challenge.
http://www.shrm.org/speakers/
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SHRM Volunteer Leaders' Resource Center
The site is designed to guide SHRM volunteer leaders in successful performance of their role. The information contained within the site gives an overview of the Society, its organization, mission, and services. Because SHRM could not be successful without the hard work and support of volunteer leaders, it is hoped that your experience as a leader will be rewarding. Your work as a volunteer leader will help SHRM realize our goals as a professional society devoted to the interests of those who manage the human assets of the world's businesses, agencies, and organizations.
http://www.shrm.org/chapters/resources/
The State Leadership Conference presentation provides an overview of the many resources available to assist SHRM chapters.
Other Useful Resources
Challenger HR Job Listing
Listing of HR jobs in the Southeast US provided as a service to our members by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Job listing is updated at least once monthly.
Launch HR
Free web site for HR professionals containing over 70 categories of Human Resources related products, services, government agencies, professional organizations, research centers, and literature.
http://www.LaunchHR.com
Lehr, Middlebrooks & Vreeland, P.C.
This firm represents employers, only, regarding workplace issues. The staff includes Richard Lehr, partner; Jerome Rose, former Regional Attorney of the EEOC; Lyndel Erwin, former Area Director of the US Department of Labor; and John Hall, former District Director of OSHA. The firm publishes a monthly Employment Law Bulletin and it is provided here as a service to SHRM members with permission from the firm.
http://www.lehrmiddlebrooks.com/newsletter.htm
Chapter Events and Conferences
Workplace Violence Workshop Montgomery June 14, 2007
Several healthcare and work safety professionals gathered to provide a program to inform and educate several professions:
Nurses
Human Resource Practitioners
Safety Management rofessionalsj
The subject matter is ESSENTIAL in the workplace environment we attend each day, as recently witnessed.
The cost is very reasonable at $50 per individual (includes lunch) and will be held in Montgomery, AL.
Another BONUS feature is that there will be CEU's for the following practices:
5.75 for nurses, ABNP1281.
1.0 Safety CM points
5.75 Recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR through HRCI
You will see by the brochure that a variety of well-educated, experienced speakers will be presenting that day.
http://www.uab.edu/dsc
Health Care Resources
America's Best Health Plans
The US News & World Report has released their 2006 rankings for America's Best Health Plans in conjunction with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This report ranks health plans in every state in the nation base upon their clinical performance, patient experience and satisfaction as well as their NCQA Accreditation status. The full report can be viewed using the URL below.
http://www.usnews.com/healthplans
Employer Coalition for Healthcare Options (ECHO)
Healthcare purchasing coalition and negotiates healthcare related benefits and services on behalf of its membership.
http://www.ECHOAL.com
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LEAPFROG Group
The Leapfrog Group is a voluntary program aimed at mobilizing employer purchasing power to alert America’s health industry that big leaps in health care safety, quality and customer value will be recognized and rewarded. Among other initiatives, Leapfrog works with its employer members to encourage transparency and easy access to health care information as well as rewards for hospitals that have a proven record of high quality care.
http://www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
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US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
AHRQ Mission's is "To improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans".
http://www.ahrq.gov/
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US Department of Health and Human Services
HHS is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
http://www.hhs.gov/
Alabama State Government
Alabama Legislative Information System Online
http://alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/ACASLogin.asp
State Government
http://www.alabama.gov
Federal Government Resources
FedStats
Gateway to statistics from over 100 federal agencies.
http://www.fedstats.gov
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Provides various data on US labor force including compensation costs, occupational outlooks, and many others.
http://www.bls.gov
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White House
http://www.whitehouse.gov