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SHRM's HR Daily Jan. 18, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     SHRM's Mental Health Outlook: Evolving Your Mental Health Strategy in 2024   Join SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, and Calm CEO David Ko as they delve into Calm's 2024 Voice of the Workplace Report: Global Mental Health Trends for HR Leaders and Executives. Their discussion aims to ignite change, challenge perceptions and pave the way for a more mentally resilient and supportive workplace culture where mental health is prioritized, stigma is dismantled and well-being is a shared responsibility. Register Now     U.S. Supreme Court Hears Two Cases to Determine Federal Agency Authority  Two Supreme Court cases could significantly alter federal agency power, potentially leaving employers in a stronger position when they challenge agency actions in court.     Group Health Plans Must Affirm Compliance with Price Transparency Rule Employers that sponsor group health plans need to ensure they are following a new annual requirement to vouch that they are complying with a federal price transparency rule.   Advertisement     Consider coverage for anti-obesity medications Learn how anti-obesity medications (AOMs) could help employees in your organization. Find out more about providing AOM treatment coverage. PP-ZP-US-0280 11/2023 Lilly USA, LLC 2023. All rights reserved. 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Get Your Free List Now     Calvin Crosslin on Leading Global Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Following a career that began with an HR generalist role at IBM, Calvin Crosslin now serves as both the chief diversity officer at Lenovo and president of the Lenovo Foundation. In this episode of the People + Strategy podcast, host Tony Lee speaks with Crosslin about the transformative power of diversity initiatives, measuring the ROI of diversity training programs and the importance of personalized approaches to understand and drive employee retention and engagement.     Viewpoint: How Small Businesses Can Better Leverage HR Implementing proven human resources practices is critical to small business growth, but many in-house HR decision-makers don't have HR training, education or experience, or they aren't confident in their HR skills. Here are reasons for small businesses to invest in HR training and personnel.     Massachusetts Revises Guidance on Paid Family and Medical Leave The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave released new guidance on how workers can supplement their paid family and medical leave benefits with other employer-provided paid leave.     Advertisement   UAE Introduces Optional Alternative System to the End-of-Service Gratuity System The United Arab Emirates (UAE) cabinet has taken a significant stride forward with a resolution that introduced an optional alternative system to the traditional End-of-Service gratuity system.     Quiz: Does Your Company Understand the Importance of Leadership Development? Developing leaders within organizations is critical to business success. The degree to which an organization's leaders are effective impacts all aspects of the business. Take this quiz on leadership development. 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Against a backdrop of economic uncertainties, climate considerations and geopolitical shifts, WebMD Health Services presents a webcast delving into the comprehensive nature of employee well-being, spanning beyond physical health to encompass mental well-being, financial wellness and broader life aspects contributing to purpose and fulfillment. Join this webcast as we dissect four pivotal trends shaping employee well-being in 2024, offering insights into evolving engagement strategies, the next phase of holistic well-being programs and emerging concepts in the well-being realm.     Zen and the Art of Intermittent Leave Management Feb. 7, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Unum Managing intermittent leave is a key pain point for HR teams—one that gets more complex every year. In this webcast, three national leave experts share their insights to help HR teams address these ongoing challenges and help employers transform their existing intermittent leave processes. They'll also discuss the tech innovations changing how larger employers manage intermittent leave.     Tackling the Communications Challenge: Creating Engaging Employee Comms Feb. 9, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Nava Effective communication about employee benefits is crucial in today's dynamic workplace. During this session, participants will gain insights into storytelling techniques for maximum engagement, leveraging diverse channels for communication across various employee types, obtaining actionable feedback and measuring impact to adjust strategies. Attendees will leave with practical insights and actionable strategies to elevate their employee communication practices, armed with a tactical guide to implement these changes effectively.     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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