Employee Happiness Hits 4-Year Low, Five Ways to Spice Up Employee Appreciation Day, Home Depot Ruling on BLM Attire, more

Employee satisfaction is lower now than it was at the height of the pandemic.

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SHRM's HR Daily Feb. 27, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Only a Few Days Left to Save on SHRM24!   Hurry, HR professionals! Early-bird registration for the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2024 expires at midnight ET on Thursday, Feb. 29. Reserve your spot now to unlock unparalleled networking opportunities, cutting-edge workshops and transformative insights into the future of HR. Act fast to take your career to the next level. Register today.     Employee Happiness Hits 4-Year Low  A new report finds that job satisfaction is the lowest it's been since before the pandemic. Here's how employers can reverse the satisfaction drop driven by inflation and financial woes, evolving employee expectations, and layoffs.     Five Ways to Spice Up Employee Appreciation Day On Employee Appreciation Day on March 1, take time to recognize your employees. Acknowledging and thanking them for their efforts can give them a morale and productivity boost.   Advertisement     [Free Templates] Offboard Easier with Termination Letters Avoid the dreaded blank page and make sure affected employees get the support they deserve with our free, easy-to-use templates. Whether you're announcing layoffs or bringing a performance improvement plan to an unfortunate end, these templates will help you make a sincere connection and start the offboarding process on the right foot. Download Now     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Home Depot Barred 'Black Lives Matter' on Uniform. Did It Break the Law? A Home Depot employee was given an ultimatum by the employer: Remove their Black Lives Matter insignia from their uniform or quit. The National Labor Relations Board recently decided whether this action violated federal law.     The Changing Face of the C-Suite: Older, More Diverse and More Experienced Peter Cappelli, director of the Wharton School's Center for Human Resources, and other researchers have been looking into who's landed the biggest 1,000 jobs—the top 10 roles at Fortune 100 companies—since 1980. Writing for SHRM's Executive Network, Cappelli explains what's changed and is changing.   Advertisement     Employee Health Webinar: Innovations in Chronic Disease Care Chronic conditions can be costly for employers and employees, but innovations are simplifying disease management and boosting productivity. Join Kaiser Permanente on February 29 and see how leaders at Instacart and United Airlines are implementing wellness strategies for better outcomes. Register now     Pell Grants for Workforce Training Have Significant Support A sizable majority of respondents support extending the federal Pell Grant college student financial aid program to cover short-term workforce education and training, according to a recent survey.     Australia's Right to Disconnect: A Key Step Employers Can Take Much has been written already about the newly legislated "right to disconnect" in Australia. Employees will have a workplace right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact from their employer outside of work hours, "unless the refusal is unreasonable," according to the legislation.   Advertisement     March 14, 2024 | A Conferences for Women Event This Women's History Month, join tens of thousands of professional women from across the nation for a groundbreaking virtual event, and gain access to some of the world's top women experts on career advancement, leadership, and personal development. Register now     SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     SHRM's International Women's Day Virtual Retreat March 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ET / 8 a.m.-2 p.m. PT Sponsor: SHRM Celebrate, Inspire, Empower: SHRM Honors International Women's Day Join us for an empowering celebration as we convene an extraordinary lineup of trailblazing women from the C-suite to share their insights, experiences and journeys. By bringing together a diverse group of participants and speakers, we aim to create an environment that is rich in perspectives and experiences, facilitating a day of learning, inspiration and empowerment. Together, let's take a step forward in shaping a more equitable and inclusive world.     The Power of Personalization: Adapting Benefits to Employee Wants and Needs March 6, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: HealthJoy Employers' efforts to reduce health care costs through strategic plan designs, wellness programs and targeted solutions are often hindered by consumers' lack of understanding and ability to navigate the health care system's complexities. This results in lower engagement and unnecessary spending, impacting both employers and employees. By personalizing the employee health care experience and employing data-driven strategies, companies can better manage costs and enhance outcomes. In this webcast, benefits leaders from HealthJoy and Veritext will share insights from HealthJoy's Member Health Goals survey, explore approaches for personalizing employee benefits and discuss effective communication strategies to boost benefits utilization.     Employee Engagement – The WorkLife Blueprint March 13, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: ADP By attending this webcast, you will learn innovative ways to unlock the secrets to enhancing your organization's profitability and productivity. A panel of experts will discuss strategies for boosting engagement and retention. Designed for HR departments of small to midsize businesses, this webcast offers practical steps, research insights, expert stories and a valuable cheat sheet to foster employee loyalty and value. Don't miss this chance to transform your organization's approach to employee engagement and retention.     Recognition as a Reflex: Frequent, Meaningful Recognition for a Better Workplace March 19, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Nectar Looking to enhance your workplace culture? Employee recognition stands out as a key strategy to boost morale and engagement among staff. In our upcoming webcast, we'll discuss essential insights for HR teams aiming to refine their 2024 recognition initiatives, covering the essence of employee recognition, its optimal frequency, the significance of meaningful recognition, and guidelines for launching or enhancing a recognition program.     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. Human Resources Manager - LaFrance Corp - Concordville, Pa. (Hybrid)     EXPRESS REQUEST     OSHA 300A Electronic Data Submission Deadline Looms More employers will be required to submit workplace injury and illness information under a final rule released by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 2023. Electronic submissions are due no later than March 2. Visit SHRM's OSHA 300A Electronic Data Submission Express Request.     USEFUL LINKS   SHRM members take 25% OFF any of our three most popular job posting packages at SHRM HR Jobs. Cut through the clutter of traditional job sites! SHRM Compensation Data Center: FREE Benchmark Job Report for SHRM Members. Attend a Better Workplaces Challenge Cup Competition to discover new HR tech and earn PDCs. The competition starts in March, so reserve your spots today!     FEATURED WHITE PAPERS   How to Create an Annual Wellbeing Plan for Remote Teams [+ Free Template]   OFFERED BY:  Bright Breaks   In this guide, HR leaders will get actionable strategies and tactics to prioritize the health and happiness of their remote workforce, along with our 2024 Wellbeing Calendar Template to kick-start your journey toward a healthier, happier and more engaged remote team.   READ MORE   The Smart Guide to Benefits Enrollment   OFFERED BY:  Colonial Life   There are five primary methods of enrollment, and together, they offer businesses a range of enrollment methods that can be adapted to their jobsite conditions, as well as their workers' needs. 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