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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.
The need for civility is as great as ever, now that Election Day is over. HR can encourage civil conversations.
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AI in the Workplace
In 2024, employers will invest more resources in generative AI across the HR function, the skills-based hiring movement will grow and employers may refocus their new AI tools to upskill and reskill internal talent.
Workers are unhappy with the career advice they get from their managers, saying it’s bad or nonexistent. Slightly more than one-third are turning to GenAI tools such as ChatGPT for help, according to new research.
Generative AI best practices, achievements and risks will be among the hot topics addressed during SHRM24, taking place June 23-26 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.
Compensation and Benefits
Facing significant staff shortages, hotels are raising wages and offering more scheduling flexibility. Housekeepers are in highest demand.
On-demand wage access is growing amid rising employee expectations and financial stress.
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.
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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.
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The cost of child care has skyrocketed in recent years, with many families relying on shrinking savings accounts to make ends meet. Can HR ease this burden for working parents?
The chief diversity officer at the American Heart Association spoke with SHRM Online about how employers can play a key role in promoting health equity and offered tips for tackling health disparities in the workplace.
Focusing on nontraditional applicants, like those with disabilities and criminal histories, can reshape your workforce for the better. With accommodation and training, these candidates can bring commitment, loyalty, and fresh perspectives to your organization.
Talent Acquisition
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published a comprehensive proposed rule related to the H-1B visa program for skilled workers.
Employer branding helps attract the right talent and reduce employee turnover. Managing employer brands of well-known entities is work but building a brand from scratch—and for a company that is unknown to most—is a special kind of challenge.
A focus on retention and reskilling of military servicemembers and recently separated veterans is one solution to the recruitment and hiring challenges faced by the civilian defense sector, said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., president and CEO of SHRM, testifying Feb. 28 before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C.
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