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Civility at Work
Fostering civil political conversations can result in employees staying with their employer for years longer and trusting their organization more, SHRM Research found.
Just ahead of the election, political tensions and disagreements are playing out in the workplace and in everyday life—and contributing to incivility now more than before, according to SHRM’s latest Civility Index.
Navigating political dialogue in the workplace can be challenging, but SHRM’s Political Conversations Playbook offers guidance on how to accomplish civil discourse.
Workplace miscommunications and misunderstandings are common. Explore these three scenarios to learn how to diffuse tension and promote respectful communication.
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AI in the Workplace
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) cautioned employers in new guidance about the use of AI and algorithmic scoring to monitor and evaluate workers.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the HR technology market and will penetrate every area of HR, said industry analyst Josh Bersin, speaking recently at the 2024 HR Technology Conference.
A new study reveals where workers stand on AI adoption, identifying key personas and offering insights to help businesses tailor AI strategies.
Compensation and Benefits
As open enrollment season gets underway, even more data reveals that HR may want to increase education around benefits for their employees.
The Employment Cost Index increased 0.8% in the third quarter of the year, new data finds, after rising 0.9% last quarter, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Oct. 31
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Inclusion and Diversity
A majority of executives in a new survey said that their companies have changed how the initiatives are described with reduced emphasis on racial diversity.
Anuradha Hebbar, president of CEO Action for Inclusion & Diversity, talks about why leading companies are not backing away from I&D.
Ageism is a form of discrimination against people based on their age, and it’s a concern in workplaces around the world—particularly as the workforce continues to age.
Talent Acquisition
U.S. employers added just 12,000 new jobs in October, far less than what most economists had expected, likely a reflection of hurricane and strike activity during the survey period.
LinkedIn announced its first AI agent, Hiring Assistant, created to free recruiters from the more tedious parts of their jobs.
Are “ghost posts” more media creation or actual practice? There is no clear answer, and the truth is likely somewhere in the murky middle.
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