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In light of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, now is a good time for employers to consider the employee benefits that can help support employees.
Explore ten state ballot initiatives in the 2026 midterm elections that could impact employers, including collective bargaining, discrimination, and healthcare.
California employers face expanding obligations to protect domestic violence victims. Learn about leave rights, workplace safety, confidentiality, and HR compliance.
Some workers may be dealing with anxiety and stress during election season. But employer help — including well-being benefits and manager training — can make all the difference.
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Use AI to check internal communications for tone, clarity, and consistency with your organization's style before sending.
Use AI to role-play difficult workplace conversations, practice responses to employee reactions, and get feedback on clarity and delivery.
Use AI to adapt training content for different regions and roles while preserving learning objectives and flagging content for local review.
Learn how AI can tag and organize HR documents, standardize library labels, identify outdated or duplicate files, and improve document search.
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Civility at Work
Discover how workplace and societal incivility have a negative impact on employees’ mental health — and steps SHRM leaders say organizations should take.
Learn how RTO mandates are contributing to increased incivility among workers, according to SHRM’s latest Civility Index, and explore what employers can do to help.
Political differences are fueling record-high rates of incivility, according to SHRM’s Q4 Civility Index.
Promoting workplace civility following the election is “HR’s opportunity to make a difference in America,” SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, said at SHRM INCLUSION 2024.
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AI in the Workplace
A sweeping provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could block states from creating or enforcing AI regulations for the next 10 years.
HR leaders are navigating the early stages of AI integration, balancing innovation with responsibility, and transforming the HR function into a strategic, data-driven partner.
As AI becomes more integrated into the workplace, HR will play a critical role in building trust in its use.
Compensation and Benefits
The impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are starting to be felt, with annual inflation ticking up in May after three months of declines.
Find out what one expert says will be the big total rewards changes in the next decade — including more technology, personalization, and responsibilities.
As GLP-1 interest and coverage rises, find out how much the drugs are costing employers in terms of annual claims — and how employers are holding down costs.
Inclusion and Diversity
EO Impact Zone: A Guide for HR Leaders
Inclusion and diversity are essential for creating thriving workplaces and communities. These principles drive innovation, foster collaboration, and ensure every individual feels valued and empowered.
Explore how recent executive orders impact I&D initiatives and discover SHRM’s BEAM framework—a practical, merit-based approach to creating truly inclusive workplaces.
Although there has been movement in the workplace to support working parents, there is ample room for improvement, one HR leader said at SHRM INCLUSION 2024.
Talent Acquisition
The Class of 2025 faces a challenging job market. Grads must navigate economic uncertainty, fewer internship opportunities, and evolving employer expectations.
The U.S. labor market continued to soften in May as employers navigated the Trump administration’s shifting tariffs policy and downbeat consumer sentiment.
The U.S. State Department’s pause on visa interviews for foreign students and exchange visitors may end soon, but experts warn of delays at consulates worldwide.
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