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SHRM's HR Daily Jan. 12, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Note to Readers   In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, SHRM's HR Daily will take a break from publication until Tuesday, Jan. 16. While you're relaxing this weekend, you can stay up-to-date with the latest HR news, trends and analysis on SHRM.org, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.     When Employees With COVID Might Be Allowed to Work from Home During the present surge in COVID-19 cases, employers must decide if sick employees can work from home. Whether to give them such flexibility can be a difficult call. Here are factors employers should consider.     How Three HR Professionals Planned for Retirement HR professionals often help employees with retirement planning, but they need to be sure to plan their own financial futures as well. Three retired HR professionals share their retirement-planning strategies and lessons learned.   Advertisement     4 Strategies to Increase Employee Retention With labor shortages, high burnout, and layoffs affecting many industries, ensuring employee loyalty and mental well-being is more important than ever. Download the guide by Calm Business to discover four key ways to raise employee retention rates. Download Guide     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Google Unlawfully Refused to Recognize Union, NLRB Finds Google illegally failed to bargain with a union of YouTube employees, according to a recent decision from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).     OSHA Now Prefers Safety Helmets over Hard Hats To better protect its workers from head injuries, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced in late November that the agency is replacing traditional hard hats with more-modern safety helmets for agency employees.   Advertisement     5 Ways LMSs Can Improve Employee Knowledge Retention Download this guide to explore five ways LMS can improve employee retention through; blended learning support, social learning features, learning analytics and much more! If you're ready to increase learning and improve knowledge retention for your employees, download this insightful guide now! Download Now     Ask HR: Can Employers Use Workers' Social Media Photos? Do employers need employees' permission to use photos found on their social media pages to promote the business? Did an employer discriminate in firing a worker who could not see well at night? SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, answers HR questions each week for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you'd like him to answer? Submit it here.     Whistleblower Retaliation Case Survives in Pennsylvania A worker's whistleblower retaliation lawsuit against a Pennsylvania insurance broker can proceed under state law, according to a recent federal court decision.     UK: How to Help Stop Workplaces Making People Ill Sickness absence has reached a 10-year high in the United Kingdom: Employees took an average of 7.8 days of sick leave in the past year. That's an increase of two whole days over pre-pandemic levels. What's happening?     Advertisement   SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     Managing Overseas Employees in Compliance with Laws Around the World Jan. 23, 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT Sponsor: Safeguard Global As companies expand globally, they grapple with effectively managing staff and navigating foreign labor laws. Donald Dowling, a shareholder at Littler law firm, delves into the legal and administrative challenges of international employment, covering topics such as legal risks, compliance with local labor laws and managing performance on a global scale. The program also explores the considerations of using employer of record and overseas independent contractors, addressing the associated benefits, risks and best practices in international employee management.     Making Mental Health a Part of Your Company's Goal-Setting Framework Jan. 17, 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT Sponsor: Headspace In times of economic uncertainty, organizations often focus on cost-cutting, but it's crucial to prioritize a healthy work environment. This webcast explores a key strategy for balancing employee well-being and business performance: incorporating mental health into planning and goal-setting processes. Regardless of the framework used, such as objectives and key results or key performance indicators, integrating employee well-being into organizational goals proves valuable for both business and personnel health.     Creating Thriving Stars: How to Maximize Employee Engagement Jan. 25, 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT Sponsor: BambooHR In the contemporary business landscape, HR professionals are adopting the "Creating Thriving Stars" approach, transcending traditional roles to become true business partners. This strategy focuses on anticipating organizational leaders' needs through heightened employee engagement, transforming it from a metric into a driving force for business success. This webcast explores the intricacies of implementing this innovative strategy and equips HR professionals with tools to foster an organizational culture where employees evolve into thriving stars, bridging the gap between employee satisfaction and business objectives in the dynamic landscape of hybrid work models.     HR's Guide to Benefits Compliance to Kick Off 2024 Jan. 29, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Nava Start the new year on a positive note by staying informed about compliance without letting it overshadow your plans. Join our extensive webcast, where we'll dive into crucial compliance inquiries for the initial quarter of 2024 and beyond. This session aims to equip you with valuable insights, covering essential legal updates demanding attention throughout Q1 and the entire year. Learn effective strategies to reduce errors and mitigate risks post-open enrollment, stay updated on mandatory 2024 disclosures, and gain valuable insights into the most common benefits compliance queries posed by HR professionals. Ensure a smooth and compliant journey into the new year by participating in this comprehensive webcast.     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. Compensation Analyst - City of Harrisonburg, Va. - Harrisonburg, Va. (Onsite)     USEFUL LINKS   SHRM CalTech Specialty Credentials: Learn strategy and technology capabilities for HR excellence. 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