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SHRM's HR Daily Nov. 1, 2023       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Post-Pandemic, Employees Are Taking More Sick Days. How Are Employers Responding? Rather than working through a cough or cold or when they are feeling blue, many employees—especially younger ones—are now putting their mental and physical health first, taking more sick days and giving themselves space to breathe and rest away from their jobs. What do employers think about this shift?     New I-9 Form Must Be Used by All Employers Starting Today The updated form from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has been available for use since August but becomes mandatory for all employers as of Nov. 1.   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     2024 401(k) Contribution Limit Announcement Imminent As open enrollment season is in full swing, employers are still waiting for one important figure: the annual 401(k) contribution limit for 2024. The announcement from the IRS should be coming any day. While the annual announcement usually comes in mid- to late October, it has been released in November before.     Department of Labor Releases New Fiduciary Rule The Biden administration unveiled its new fiduciary rule that extends fiduciary standards and aims to close loopholes that some say cost retirement savers money. The proposed rule would, among other things, ensure that financial advisers, brokers and insurance agents are held to the fiduciary standard on rollover IRAs.    Advertisement     Stress & Burnout Tip Sheet by Chibs Okereke: The 5 Stages of Burnout & Tips to Address Them Discover practical ways to manage employee stress before it becomes chronic and results in burnout. Download Now     Exploring AI in the Workplace: Regulations, Lawsuits and Best Practices A day after President Joe Biden unveiled an executive order on artificial intelligence, attorney Kelly Dobbs Bunting discussed how companies can leverage AI in a legal, effective manner at SHRM's INCLUSION 2023 conference in Savannah, Ga.     The Business Implications of Excluding LGBTQ+ Employees Best-selling author Michael Bach spoke at SHRM's INCLUSION 2023 about the need to create inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees and the impact of failing to do so.     Panel: Consider Hiring Refugees, Other Newcomers to Fill Your Talent Needs Hiring refugees and individuals seeking asylum is "a great opportunity" for both the employer and the employee, panelists said during a presentation at SHRM's INCLUSION 2023.     Advertisement   COURT REPORT     Case Will Determine Whether Donning, Doffing Safety Gear Is Compensable Emphasizing that the proper test for whether oil rig employees should be paid for time spent changing in and out of protective clothing is whether changing is integral and indispensable to productive work, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently vacated summary judgment for an employer and sent the case to trial.     Court Dismisses Lawsuit Due to Forged Texts An employee's sexual harassment claims based on forged text messages were dismissed, and the plaintiff was properly sanctioned over false testimony, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled.     SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     Ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity in Promotions: Former Agency Leader Speaks Nov. 7, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Circa Join this webcast for an engaging discussion on best practices for employers to help ensure all employees have an equal chance at promotions. We will share insights on how employers can build a work environment encouraging employees to gain experience and advance in the organization. Discussion topics will include legal obligations and standards for promotions, removing bias and true evaluation of skills, the importance of organizational culture reviews in promotions, best practices to address glass ceilings and achieve promotion equity, and more.     Technology Is the Employee Experience: Understanding and Improving an Essential Workforce Connection Nov. 8, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Paycom As the digital world continues to shape the workplace, choosing the right workplace tech has become more important than ever. Attend this session to learn how self-service technology will help lift your employee experience while minimizing costly payroll errors. In this program, hear from an HR expert as they discuss how to have a satisfied workforce by identifying what your employees need from HR tech, prioritizing digital transformation for employee well-being and creating better experiences to meet evolving employee expectations.     Behavioral Science + AI: Supercharging Recruiting, Retention and Resilience Nov. 9, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: BestFit Behavioral data analysis is critical to the future of the HR profession. In this fast-moving panel discussion, you will see how predictive analysis, powered by generative artificial intelligence, can transform how organizations approach recruiting, retention and resilience. Learn what behavioral science is and how it can deliver insights into employees' real motivators and decision drivers; how generative AI can help identify the right candidates for critical roles within your organization; proven strategies for boosting employee productivity; and how to help employees adapt to change and navigate workplace crises.     Building a Business Case for HR Transformation: A Step-by-Step Guide Nov. 13, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Ceridian In this program, industry experts provide a step-by-step guide to building a successful business case for HR transformation. You will learn how to set business goals, get leadership buy-in, measure outcomes and quantify project success. You will learn how to analyze organizational readiness and prepare for change, craft a business case that gets internal buy-in from leadership, select and measure against the right KPIs for your business, and determine return on investment and overall impact once a project has completed.     The Changing Regulatory Environment Around Mental Health Parity: Impact on Employers and Patients Nov. 15, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Aetna Legislative and regulatory activity in the mental health space has increased significantly in the past few years. This past summer, the federal government released a long-awaited proposed rule on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (known as MHPAEA 2.0). In this special public policy presentation, we discuss the highlights of MHPAEA 2.0 and what employers and consumers can expect in the current mental health landscape. You will hear an overview of the proposed MHPAEA 2.0 regulation, the potential implications for employers of the proposed rule, the major stakeholder comments and potential next steps, 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. Supervisor, Business Program Management and Support - Montgomery County Public Schools - Rockville, Md. (Hybrid)     USEFUL LINKS   SHRM24 registration is now open. Join other forward-thinking HR professionals in Chicago or virtually for the world's largest HR conference. Welbot Demo on Nov. 2: How to Turn Your Wellness and Engagement Strategy into Positive Daily Actions. ​FMLA Manager Feature Focus on Nov. 3: Streamlining Employee Communication on FMLA Cases.     FEATURED WHITE PAPERS   How to Make Hybrid Work to Your Advantage   OFFERED BY: Eptura   To help organizations manage their workspaces, including employee engagement and experience, download Eptura's latest index report on how organizations can manage individuals' desire to work the way they want and still enable the human connections both businesses and employees need.   READ MORE   Recruitment Marketing Guide for Manufacturing   OFFERED BY: Gem   Download this guide to quantify the importance of your employer brand and value propositions, discover best-in-class strategies for attracting top-tier job seekers, and leverage existing templates and frameworks to evolve your recruitment marketing.   READ MORE     Access more content and insights from SHRM's White Paper Library.       Connect with us on social!              1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 USA Contact Us | shrm.org This email was sent to manojdole1.Architectural@blogger.com. 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