SHRM Shares Civility at SXSW, NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule Blocked, Ramadan in the Workplace, more

SHRM CHRO Jim Link spoke at SXSW on the power of civility in the workplace.

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SHRM's HR Daily March 11, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     Sharing Civility at SXSW  SHRM CHRO Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, joined HR leaders from eBay and Dell Technologies in the Fast Company Grill at South by Southwest (SXSW) this weekend for a panel discussion on "The Power of Civility: Prioritizing Openness and Understanding at Work and Beyond." SHRM and Link also hosted Café Civili-Tea to share civility—and cups of tea—with SXSW attendees.     Link will speak again today at SXSW on "How AI Is Changing the Art of the Job." Find photos and recaps at SHRM's LinkedIn, Instagram and X.     NLRB's Joint Employer Rule Blocked On Friday, a district court judge in Texas blocked a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) final rule that would have made it easier for employers who contract employees from other companies to be deemed joint employers and be required to bargain with unions on their behalf. The rule had been slated to take effect today. SHRM advocated for the NLRB to create a "legal scaffolding" that finds a joint employer relationship is established when there is sufficient relevant evidence to show regular and continuous employer control over employees—not sporadic, isolated or de minimis control.   Advertisement     Smart Hiring with Text Templates Boost efficiency using Lever's "21 Text Templates for Recruitment." Streamline your hiring, instantly connect, and attract top talent with ease. Transform your recruitment strategy now. Download now     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     Ramadan in the Workplace The Muslim holy month of Ramadan started yesterday, bringing with it new religious responsibilities for some employees and a need for awareness from employers. President Joe Biden acknowledged the "immense pain" that the war in Gaza has had on Muslims globally and what his administration plans to do to reduce Islamophobia nationwide.     Hotels Are Offering Bigger Paychecks to Solve Shortages. Is It Working? Facing a severe staffing shortage, hoteliers across the U.S. are hiking wages and offering more flexible schedules. See what positions are the most critical, and how the industry's call for legislative support underscores the ongoing challenge of attracting and retaining staff in a tight labor market.   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     Remind Workers to Spend FSA Dollars Before They Expire March 15 Nearly 40 percent of employees forfeit unused health care flexible spending account (FSA) contributions, averaging a loss of $339 to $408 annually. There's still time for employers to remind employees to make the most of their unused funds before they vanish.     AI Is Boosting Workplace Efficiency A recent survey shows an increase in generative AI use among desk workers globally in the last quarter of 2023, boosting productivity by 80 percent when combined with automation. However, nearly half say they lack guidance on how to use artificial intelligence tools.   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! 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You'll be equipped with a wealth of resources and actionable steps to improve your organization's tech strategy and employee engagement.     How Fertility Benefits Support All Generations March 19, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Carrot Today's diverse workforce, spanning from Generation Z to Baby Boomers, presents a unique challenge in designing benefits packages that cater to the varied needs of each generation. Implementing a comprehensive fertility benefit can support employees at every stage, including those just beginning to explore fertility health, those managing menopause and those experiencing low testosterone symptoms. This webcast will explore how age-inclusive fertility benefits not only meet the health care needs of a diverse workforce but also enhance recruitment and retention by aligning with a company's values-driven approach.     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.     From Insight to Impact: Winning CEO Support for Talent Intelligence March 27, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT Sponsor: Eightfold.ai HR leaders are leveraging deep-learning artificial intelligence to enhance the talent life cycle, covering recruitment, development and retention. The broader organization, including the C-suite, must recognize the significance of talent intelligence amid the growing influence of generative AI and other departments seeking advanced AI capabilities. Join this webcast to explore why executives should prioritize talent intelligence in 2024 and learn strategies to secure executive support. 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