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SHRM's HR Daily Oct. 25, 2023       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Family Health Premiums Soar to Nearly $24,000 The average cost that employees—and employers—are paying for health insurance through employer plans is on the rise after relatively little growth over the past two years.     Promotions Can Increase Employees' Risk of Job Hopping A common perception is that promotions lead to happier employees and higher retention—and data generally shows this is true. But there's also a significant risk that your newly promoted talent will soon be walking out the door.   Advertisement     Feeling Stuck with a Bad HRIS/Payroll System? You have Options. When it comes to finding a new HRIS or payroll solution that fits your exact needs, you have plenty of options thanks to Matchr. Our 100% FREE and consultative service lets you quickly search the market to find the right system for your business. Join the 7,000+ HR pros helped by Matchr over the past 11 years. Get Your Free Software Matches Now!     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Developing a Habit of Delivering Frequent but Informal Feedback Feedback is a gift that shouldn't be given just once a year. Columnist Paul Falcone shares strategies on how leaders can share frequent, informal feedback to develop employees, celebrate successes, and provide necessary critique and redirection.     UPS Expands Emergency Day Care Program for Employees UPS is expanding its emergency child care benefits for workers after a successful pilot program, the shipping company announced recently.     Advertisement   Tips for Dealing with Halloween Horrors in the Workplace Make sure your company's Halloween is more treat than trick. Follow the pointers in this SHRM members-only HR Q&A. Gain access to members-only content and more when you join SHRM or renew your membership.     COURT REPORT     Fired Sales Vice President Wins ERISA Retaliation Claim The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment in favor of a Pennsylvania-based trucking company's former vice president of sales on a retaliation claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).     Employer's Time-Rounding Policy Might Violate FLSA The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's grant of summary judgment for an employer as to whether the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was violated.   Advertisement     Prior Authorization Impacts Your Employees Health plans tout prior authorization (PA) as a cost-saving measure to employers, but they may not be disclosing the full consequences of PA on your bottom line or your employees' well-being. Learn More     Quiz: How Is the Health Care Industry Addressing Professional Development for the Workforce? One way health care employers can address employee retention is by helping their workforce feel supported, which can come in the form of advancing their professional development. Take this quiz on how the health care industry addresses professional development. Test your knowledge with all of SHRM's quizzes.     SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     SHRM's People & Culture Virtual Retreat Nov. 14, noon-4 p.m. ET / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. PT Sponsor: Culture Amp Fostering an inclusive workplace involves creating an environment where employees thrive physically, mentally and emotionally. Join SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP and Dr. Kenneth Matos, the global senior director at Culture Amp, as they discuss the vital role HR plays in creating a workplace where employees feel valued, safe and motivated to excel. They will delve into the importance of cultivating a supportive culture that promotes well-being, open communication and trust—the pillars of maintaining a people-first workplace.     Tackling Workplace Stress & Burnout Through a Holistic Approach to Mental Health Oct. 26, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Calm Business Workplace stress reached an all-time high in 2022, according to Gallup. Persistent stress can lead to poor performance on the job and more serious mental health conditions. In this webcast, learn about the latest research on the impact of workplace stress on mental health, how Sacred Heart University expanded its wellness offerings to cultivate a supportive culture around mental health and wellness, and how the university encourages employee self-care by providing total wellness tools and integrating mental health breaks into the workday.     Assess for Success: Evaluating Your Talent Program's Health Nov. 1, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Cornerstone HR leaders must adapt talent programs for workplace transformation, and employees need holistic talent management for their growth. Cornerstone's study assesses the maturity of talent strategies. Join this program to explore the 2023 Global Talent Health Index's groundbreaking findings, including skill-development priorities, healthy talent program dimensions, investment areas for high-performing organizations and practical steps to improve your talent program for employee development.     Four Ways to Streamline the Employee Onboarding Experience Nov. 6, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: GoCo Starting a new job can be overwhelming, with unclear expectations and numerous questions. A negative onboarding experience increases the likelihood of new hires seeking other employment opportunities, while streamlined processes result in 69 percent of them staying for three years. This webcast will offer insights on improving the onboarding experience. We will cover ways to reduce paperwork delays, foster a welcoming team atmosphere, create detailed onboarding plans and incorporate ongoing learning initiatives.     How to Start or Improve Stay Conversations Nov. 6, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: BambooHR Turnover and retention are critical topics in nearly every industry right now. But efforts to keep turnover low and retention high can fail if you don't start with the most important conversation—the stay interview. In this session, learn the details of a stay interview—what you should include, how often they should be scheduled, and why they're important to help you keep high-performing employees. You'll hear about who you should have stay conversations with and how often, what to include and what not to include in stay interviews and more.     View the complete schedule of SHRM webcasts.     HR JOB OF THE DAY   Need to hire highly qualified HR candidates or looking to move your own HR career forward? SHRM HR Jobs can help you reach your goals by connecting top employers with premier HR professionals. Now more user-friendly and with new features, including the ability to filter candidates by SHRM credentials. Visit SHRM HR Jobs to learn more. Director of Human Resources - Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority - Little Rock, Ark. (Onsite)     USEFUL LINKS   Welcome to Career Compass, a podcast from SHRM and the SHRM Foundation to inspire students and emerging professionals as they pursue their careers. What workplace issues keep you up at night? Turn to SHRM for your organizational resources. ​Webcast on Oct. 31: Surviving or Thriving? A Closer Look at Manager Effectiveness in Evolving Work Environments     FEATURED WHITE PAPERS   Scaling Up Corporate Gifting Program   OFFERED BY: Giftpack   This white paper explores the obstacles businesses face in executing cost-effective gift-giving initiatives, including preparation, budgeting, delivery and coordination. 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