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SHRM's HR Daily Nov. 21, 2023       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Antisemitism, Islamophobia Surge As Israel-Hamas War Escalates  New research shows that incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia have ballooned in recent weeks. Here are some best practices for reducing harassment and discrimination in the workplace.     Online Learning Will Help Reskill Older Workers for an AI Future The demands created by a shortage of skilled IT workers and the fast pace of change brought on by advances in technology will compel older employees to improve their technological proficiencies as companies seek to stay competitive by closing skills gaps.   Advertisement     7 Reasons why succession planning is essential SHRM members, stay a step ahead with our 7-point succession planning checklist. Find out how to ensure continuity, improve retention, and future-proof your organization with our checklist: 7 Reasons why succession planning is still essential.  Download the checklist.     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Here's What HR Needs to Know About the Evolution of PBMs Whether a new Blue Shield model is the first of a wave of new pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) alignments that HR executives could and should keep track of for their own benefits design, or merely an approach with limited applicability, is still up for discussion.     Allegations of Leering, One Unwanted Hug Insufficient to Establish Sexual Harassment An employee who claimed her supervisor frequently leered at her, once hugged her after shaking hands with male employees and told her one time to stay off pornography sites at work could not go forward with her claim of sexual harassment.   Advertisement     Webinar: How to unlock the ROI of employee experience Join our next webinar on November 28th to learn actionable strategies you can implement to increase productivity and performance by unlocking the full ROI of employee experience. Register today     Chicago Enacts Sweeping New Paid Leave Ordinance Chicago passed an ordinance repealing its long-standing paid sick leave ordinance, replacing it with the new Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave ordinance, effective Dec. 31.     Changes to Alabama Tax Rules Impose New Reporting Requirements on Employers Three new rules will take effect this year that alter the overtime wages subject to Alabama withholding tax and employers' requirements in reporting those newly exempt wages.     Brazil Adopts Equal Pay Law Brazil's Equal Pay Law has taken effect. It expands on pre-existing requirements and imposes more severe sanctions.   Advertisement     Carina Cortez on Developing Holistic Talent Ecosystems at Your Organization In this third episode of the SHRM Spotlight podcast, host Mike Frost is joined by Carina Cortez, chief people officer at Cornerstone, to discuss how organizations can develop and retain their future leaders by developing holistic talent ecosystems and the accompanying role of providing flexible, personalized career paths. Listen to SHRM Spotlight on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.     SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     Coaching for Success: Unleashing Potential with Constructive Feedback Nov. 27, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Culture Amp In today's fast-paced and dynamic business landscape, the significance of valuable feedback cannot be emphasized enough. It is what guides individuals, teams and organizations toward continual improvement and success. ‌This webcast is aimed at empowering attendees with the art of delivering effective constructive feedback to leaders, managers and team members. You'll learn about the significance of constructive feedback and its impact on driving positive action and growth. You will also hear how to define and apply constructive feedback, overcoming any apprehensions or challenges.     I-9 Compliance Success: Must-Know Tips and Troubleshooting Dec. 1, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Paycom The I-9 is one of the most essential employment documents used by U.S. employers, making I-9 compliance a vital and constant concern. In this webinar, you'll learn key points of the I-9 form, including tips for correctly completing an I-9 form and avoiding common errors, the many risks and penalties associated with I-9 errors, and understanding the different documents that can be used for a valid submission. From a basic introduction to a more in-depth discussion of the I-9 form, this program will make it easier for your organization to meet your documentation responsibilities while helping you avoid the pitfalls associated with noncompliance risk.     Well-Being Revolution: Building a Sustainable Workplace Strategy Dec. 6, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Reward Gateway A comprehensive employee well-being strategy can be a tremendous addition to your HR plans, people programs and culture initiatives. In this webcast, you'll learn how to build the foundation of your well-being strategy and unpack the benefits it can have on mitigating the effects of burnout, stress and the rising cost of living. You will learn the four key tenets of workplace well-being, how to reframe existing benefits to increase accessibility and take care of the full employee, simple techniques managers and champions can use to maintain a well-being focus, and more.     The Compliance Alliance: 5 Steps IT, HR and Payroll Should Take to Join Forces Dec. 7, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: UKG Ensuring your organization adheres to applicable laws, regulations, standards and ethical practices should be a top priority. But this responsibility doesn't (and shouldn't) belong to any one department. With the new year around the corner, this is the right time to focus on the next step in this key part of your business. In this program, we will delve into the state of compliance today; why IT, HR and payroll need to work together to keep pace with compliance; the five steps to take to execute the strategy; and the benefits of such a partnership.     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. Human Resource Director - Dayton Art Institute - Dayton, Ohio (Hybrid)     EXPRESS REQUEST     Expressing Gratitude in the Workplace When showing appreciation becomes part of corporate culture, it can be the secret weapon that propels companies past their competition. When it's absent, it can cripple performance, productivity and profitability. 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