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Civility at Work
SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, and chief of staff and head of government affairs Emily M. Dickens will address workplace incivility and succession planning at the World HR Congress 2024 in Singapore, May 14-16..
A Congressional Management Foundation report highlights a severe civility crisis in Congress, with staff dissatisfaction and partisan friction escalating as elections approach.
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AI in the Workplace
Are unrealistic expectations around AI causing stress and harming productivity? Find out how AI can increase productivity and efficiency without increasing employee burnout.
It’s likely that there are employees in your midst with the skills and potential to step into AI-related roles, if they are given the right training and coaching.
HR vendors are innovating AI tools for fairer job candidate assessments to maintain compliance with anti-bias laws.
Compensation and Benefits
Worker pay rose 1.2 percent in the first quarter of 2024, indicating ongoing inflation. See how this could impact wages, benefits, and Federal Reserve decisions.
After months of slow growth, employers spent significantly more on employees’ overall compensation from September to December 2023, according to government figures released March 13.
Facing significant staff shortages, hotels are raising wages and offering more scheduling flexibility. Housekeepers are in highest demand.
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Inclusion and Diversity
Microaggressions can be both intentionally and unintentionally harmful, which makes these subtle slights difficult for HR to identify. Workplace experts offered 10 examples of microaggressions that can erode a company’s culture.
New SHRM research reveals that burnout in the workplace is worsening. This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn why reducing burnout is important and gain advice for how you can help lower stress among your staff.
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A new survey of nearly 1,000 autistic professionals indicated that they are open to new learning opportunities. Find out how companies can support the career goals of autistic employees and why it’s important.
Talent Acquisition
Learn how to implement a strategic onboarding process that engages and retains new employees. Discover best practices, tools, and tips for success.
HR and hiring managers should be aware of questions that are illegal, unethical or that could stray too far into a grey area, according to HR and employment law experts.
Explore Canva’s successful approach to prioritizing skills over degrees and the benefits of its unique “Skills Pillar Framework” in recruiting and performance evaluation.
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