The SHRM Global Affairs team participated in the 2020 United Nations Global Compact Leader’s Summit on June 15 to 16, 2020.
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Month: June 2020
Recognizing the important role of the business community to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO has created a Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan and COVID-19 Strategy Update for the Private Sector describing public health measures needed to help counter the COVID-19 pandemic effects.
Read MoreAs a member of the International Organization of Employers, SHRM participated in the Global Occupational Safety & Health Network’s specialized Business Network Digital Conference on May 27. During this event, companies with a large global presence discussed occupational safety and health measures within the context of COVID-19. Topics included the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) return-to-work
Read MoreOn June 10, OSHA announced the publication of its question and answer series on wearing masks in the workplace. “As our economy reopens for business, millions of Americans will be wearing masks in their workplace for the first time,” said OSHA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt. “OSHA is ready to help workers and employers
Read MoreOn June 5, SHRM’s Government Affairs team sent a letter on behalf of HR professionals and businesses across the U.S. to EEOC Chair Janet Dhillon requesting guidance as employers navigate the return to work.
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