2024 US Labor Market Forecast, The Limitations and Strengths of ChatGPT for HR, Surging COVID-19 and Flu Cases, more

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SHRM's HR Daily Jan. 23, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     2024 US Labor Market Forecast: Hiring to Slow, Unemployment to Rise  A dreaded recession appears less likely this year, inflation is trending lower and the labor market overall is holding steady after the disruptions of the pandemic. At the same time, job gains are expected to moderate, unemployment will tick up and wages will continue to cool.     Two Workplace Tests Show Limitations, Strengths of ChatGPT The benefits of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT have been chronicled at length. But how do these tools really perform when HR professionals put them to the test in their daily tasks and projects?   Advertisement     Get a List of the Best HRIS Systems for your Company Finding a new HRIS/payroll solution for your company doesn't have to be a pain. Let the experts at Matchr do the heavy lifting for you! 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Explore I-9 best practices, navigate the 2023 'alternative procedure,' and ensure a clean audit trail. Save your seat     Report: Employers Buying Office Space but Hybrid Schedules Stay There's an uptick in office space investment by employers around the globe, according to a new report, but that doesn't mean hybrid work schedules are going away.     Nurse Educator Can Proceed with Whistleblower Retaliation Claim Against Hospital A California hospital employee can proceed with her whistleblower retaliation lawsuit because the hospital's reason for firing her was pretextual, a California appeals court recently ruled.     California PAGA Cases Can't Be Dismissed Due to Unmanageability Trial courts in California can no longer discard lawsuits brought under the state's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) over concerns that they would be unmanageable to try in court.   Advertisement     How to drive clarity around roles and expectations In this webinar from Workleap, we'll dive into: - Why defining roles and expectations should be a collaborative experience between leadership and employees. - The link between role clarity, employee satisfaction, and a thriving organizational culture. - And more! 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This webcast offers insights from experts on leveraging a data-driven approach to analyze current talent acquisition technology performance, identify areas for enhancement and formulate a strategic plan to achieve 2024 goals, including reviewing hiring objectives, evaluating past performance, selecting technology solutions and building a compelling business case for stakeholder approval.     2024 Trends: 5 HR Priorities You Need to Know Feb. 6, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Paycom What should be the biggest items on your HR radar for 2024? Join this webcast to learn about what's weighing most on the minds of HR professionals. Drawing on the results of a September 2023 survey, you'll see what topics stood out as HR priorities. A thousand U.S. professionals weighed in about the HR technology trends, strategies and goals that were occupying their focus. Their responses offer an actionable map of the industry's ever-changing landscape. For organizations large and small across nearly every industry, this is a must-see webinar to kick off 2024.     Top FMLA Mistakes: Test Your Leave Knowledge Feb. 7, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: J. J. Keller It's never been said that FMLA leave is easy to administer. In many situations, an employer's actions come down to good-faith effort. From recognizing what constitutes an employee's notice of the need for leave through returning the employee to work, the provisions have ample opportunity for mistakes. This webcast will review and test your knowledge of the most common FMLA mistakes through interactive chats. The discussion will include common FMLA mistakes, how to avoid such mistakes/violations, reasons that qualify for FMLA, and certifications and recertifications.     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? 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