ISO 9000

ISO 9000 is an international set of five related quality standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization. Businesses that are certified to these standards have documented, repeatable processes for ensuring that they deliver quality products. The ISO 9000 requirements were established in 1987.
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HRPS

The Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS) is a global association of over 3,000 members comprised of senior human resource executives, consultants, faculty and researchers. HRPS serves as a global forum for presenting the latest key business issues and strategic HR practices. HRPS provides professional development programs as well as events for exchange of HR ideas, information, and experiences.
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GPHR certification

The Global Professional in Human Resources certification was established by the Human Resource Certification Institute as a way to recognize professionals involved in the global practice of human resources. GPHR certification demonstrates mastery of strategic management; organizational effectiveness; employee development; global staffing, compensation and benefits; and international employee relations.
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HR staffing

The historical rule of thumb for HR staffing requirements is one full-time professional HR person should be hired for every 100 employees. The actual ratio for a business can vary depending upon factors such as the degree of HR centralization, the geographic distribution of the employees served, the sophistication level of the employees, and the relative complexity of the organization.
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Presenteeism

Presenteeism is the loss of productivity that occurs when workers are present but not performing. Causes of presenteeism include medical issues, personal and family-related issues, and negative workplace perceptions. Presenteeism can be reduced through employee satisfaction assessments, occupational and disability management, employee assistance programs, and work/life programs.
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Best Workplaces for Commuters

The EPA's Best Workplaces for Commuters ranks companies by their efforts to reduce fuel consumption, vehicle emissions, and traffic congestion. Companies make the list by offering their employees commuter benefits, such as subsidies, incentives, flexible work schedules, telecommuting, facilities for bikers, and on-site daycare.
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The Adamson Act

The Adamson Act was signed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. The law established for railroad workers an eight-hour workday with additional pay for overtime work. This was the first federal law that regulated the hours of workers in private companies in the U.S. The 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act made the eight-hour work day a "legal work day" work throughout the nation.
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