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SHRM's HR Daily Dec. 19, 2023       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Immigration Fees Final Rule Expected in April  The Biden administration in 2024 intends to release its delayed plan to increase immigration fees, update the H-2A and H-2B seasonal worker programs, and initiate the highly anticipated domestic visa renewal pilot for H-1B workers, according to the latest regulatory agenda.     Report: Long Work Hours Lead to Burnout, Not Productivity Your employees may be putting in time beyond the normal workday, but that doesn't mean they're more productive, according to a new global survey. Meeting fatigue and the relentless tide of email cut into the time workers have for focusing on their tasks.     Advertisement   MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Best Practices for Achieving Engagement Among Super Users Super users are employees who are passionate about technology and willing to use their time to learn, train and assist others. Here's how to keep them engaged and acknowledged.     Lamborghini Adopts Four-Day Workweek for Production Employees Lamborghini, the luxury automaker, has agreed with its union to adopt a four-day workweek for its production employees, a historic agreement that reduces hours without cutting wages.   Advertisement     Ready for 2024 Labor Law Changes? 17+ mandatory posting changes take effect in early 2024. Act now to ensure ongoing compliance. Stay Compliant     Viewpoint: Turn Annual Performance Reviews into Humble Encounters Performance reviews can be awkward encounters for both the manager and the employee. Transform the experience by expressing humility and change monologues into dialogues, with greater learning and improvement as a result.     Microsoft Will Be Neutral if Workers Try to Unionize in AI Era Microsoft agreed to neutrality on unionization should its employees seek to unionize, announcing that the company and the AFL-CIO would work together on artificial intelligence issues.   Advertisement     The Hidden Impact of Menopause on the Workplace Global productivity losses from menopause top $150 billion per year. Maven's handbook helps HR leaders support their valuable employees on their menopause journey. Download Now     SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     Two Paths: Developing Effective Managers and Potential Leaders Dec. 20, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Cornerstone Leadership is the ability of an individual to influence. That's not the same thing as management, which emphasizes planning, organizing and staffing. In this program, we'll discuss the crucial skills essential for each role and understand their impact on team dynamics and productivity. Get a better understanding of what leadership and management are and how you can coach people on achieving their leadership and management goals.     America's Labor Shortage and the Scholarship Solution Jan. 10, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Scholarship America Scholarships aren't just a feel-good story; they can be a valuable investment in a diverse future workforce, especially when targeted toward the communities your company wants to reach. In this program, Shantae Joseph, senior vice president and DE&I leader at Wells Fargo, and Arien Telles, director of product management and strategy at Scholarship America, share how their partnership helps students overcome financial need and pursue their college and career goals while also helping Wells Fargo identify, recruit and retain skilled new talent.     Workplace Compliance Trends for 2024 Jan. 17, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Paycom Join our webcast to enhance your comprehension of the 2024 regulatory landscape and its potential implications on your workplace. Evolving laws can significantly affect initiatives such as paid leave; talent acquisition; inclusion, equity and diversity; and employee wellness. With increasing worker entitlements and protections, companies need to update processes and train supervisors by the end of 2023 to effectively respond to recent changes and anticipate upcoming challenges in workplace compliance for 2024 and beyond.     Building a Sense of Belonging at Work in 2024 Jan. 22, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Achievers Belonging goes beyond a mere buzzword; employees who feel a strong sense of belonging are twice as likely to be engaged, productive, resilient and committed. Yet, only a quarter of the workforce currently experiences such a strong sense of belonging, according to the latest research from the Workforce Institute. In this webcast, we will share the latest strategies and insights you need to create a culture of belonging inside your organization in the coming year. You'll learn how to build a business case for belonging at work, tactics that Workday uses to measure and improve belonging for every employee, and much more.     View the complete schedule of SHRM webcasts.     Advertisement   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. HRBP - Contract Assignment - Dendreon - Seal Beach, Calif. (Onsite)     EXPRESS REQUEST     Proposed Rule Issued on Part-Time Employee 401(k) Eligibility The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, in its effort to expand access to employer retirement plans, introduced the concept of a "long-term, part-time employee." Starting in 2024, plans will need to allow eligible long-term part-time employees to make elective deferrals to a 401(k) plan. The IRS has issued a proposed rule. Comments are due in January. Visit SHRM's Part-Time Employee 401(k) Eligibility Express Request.     USEFUL LINKS   Elevate and empower your women leaders: Send your team to the Women in Leadership Institute, Nov. 11-14, 2024, in Orlando, Fla., or virtually. Attend SHRM24 as a group, in person in Chicago or virtually. FMLA Manager Online Leave Tracker Demo on Jan. 15: Learn how the FMLA Manager system can automate your leave tracking.     FEATURED WHITE PAPERS   Give Your Employees Competitive Benefits   OFFERED BY: ADP   Employees want to work for companies that offer competitive benefits. So how do you offer affordable, best-in-class benefits to attract talent and manage costs? See how a professional employer organization can give great benefits while helping to reduce costs and take on the burden of benefits administration.   READ MORE   How Much Should You Pay for Performance Management Software   OFFERED BY:  Software Advice   Need performance management software but not sure what to pay? Don't get confused by complicated pricing and hidden fees. If you want to know if the asking price is fair, read this guide.   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. This email may contain advertisements. Unsubscribe or Change Email Preferences | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy © 2023 SHRM. All rights reserved.