Employees Turn to GenAI for Career Info, 2024 Payroll Tech Trends, Meet The AI + HI Project Speakers, more

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SHRM's HR Daily Feb. 23, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Hungry for Career Advice, Employees Turn to GenAI for Career Info Workers are unhappy with the career advice they get from their managers, saying it's bad or nonexistent. Slightly more than one-third are turning to GenAI tools such as ChatGPT for help, according to new research.     2024 Payroll Tech Trends: Globalization, GenAI and On-Demand Pay As more organizations expand their workforces to new countries and deploy innovative payroll features to improve employee experience, payroll platforms have shifted from an under-the-radar technology to one that holds new strategic importance for HR leaders.   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! Just tell us what you need, and we'll send you a customized shortlist of the best systems on the market. It's simple - and best of all, free! Join the thousands of HR pros who've trusted Matchr to simplify their system searches for the past 11 years! Get Your Free List Now     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Meet The AI + HI Project Speakers Ahead of the event, speakers from SHRM's inaugural The AI + HI Project are answering questions about how employers can best use AI in their workplaces to open up human potential, while also managing AI's risks. Registration for the event, which takes place March 4-6 in Mountain View, Calif., closes today.     It's Getting Hotter: New Heat Hazard Regulations Might Be on the Horizon Rising temperatures, higher heat indexes and dangerous air quality levels from wildfire smoke are becoming the new normal and will create new challenges in protecting outdoor workers. Look for new rules and laws that will govern how employers keep outdoor workers safe.     Advertisement   Major Strikes Rose by 43 Percent Last Year Nearly half a million workers were on strike at some point in 2023, with 33 major strikes occurring last year, according to data released by the U.S. Labor Department.     Firing an Employee for Poor Performance There are steps employers should—and should not—follow when firing an employee for poor performance. Primary among best practices is to be honest with employees about how their performance is being evaluated.     Ask HR: What's the Best Way to Ask for a Raise? For someone who hasn't had a pay increase in four years, and who is working a second job to make ends meet, what's the best way to ask for a raise? Is it legal for an employer to discipline an employee who dyed their hair purple? 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.   Advertisement     Fertility Benefits Can Help With Retention, Culture & Inclusivity Employers are recognizing the importance of supporting employees through the potential emotional and financial challenges of building a family. Understanding how fertility benefits can help support employers' workforces in terms of factors like retention, culture and inclusivity is paramount. Learn more by completing this quick quiz! Free Guide After Quiz     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: UKG Celebrate, Inspire, Empower: SHRM Honors International Women's Day This International Women's Day, join an empowering webcast led by SHRM's President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., which features an illuminating discussion with two distinguished leaders in the field of HR and people management: SHRM's Chief of Staff and Head of Public Affairs Emily M. Dickens and UKG's Chief People Officer Pat Wadors. The session aims to inspire leaders across all levels to actively participate in shaping the future of work with a focus on empathy and equality. It serves as a call to action, encouraging reflection on one's role in promoting gender equality and inspiring leadership. This is an essential watch for executives, aspiring leaders and HR professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in their fields.     Building High-Performing Sales Teams for Dummies, PXT Select™ Special Edition Feb. 27, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Wiley Facing labor shortages in skilled jobs, talent acquisition and HR are crucial in hiring and retaining top talent, especially in sales—a sector pivotal to a company's success. Sales, being the forefront of business, is essential for converting prospects and retaining customers, necessitating a high-performing team backed by data-informed strategies. This webcast offers a blueprint for assembling an exemplary sales team, providing data-driven insights on avoiding hiring pitfalls, predicting sales performance, coaching for success and leveraging essential sales competencies.     Leaping Forward in 2024: Employment Law Trends in the New Year Feb. 29, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: SixFifty Attend a unique legal update with an expert legal team on Leap Day, where we will explore the evolving landscape of employment law. The session will include a thorough analysis of noncompete agreements, examining their current and future legal frameworks and enforcement trends, along with a detailed look at the expansion of paid-leave policies across states and their specific legal impacts. Additionally, we'll provide insights into emerging trends and significant expected changes in employment law for 2024.     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.     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 Consultant - Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Onsite)     USEFUL LINKS   Act now to ensure ongoing compliance with our Labor Law Poster Update Service! Have global HR responsibilities? SHRM's HR Knowledge Center has compiled employment law resources for over 40 countries. 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