Big Labor’s Goals for 2024, Tesla Prevails in Case Over Union Drive, How to Develop Generative AI Policies, more

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SHRM's HR Daily
Dec. 1, 2023

Next Stop for Big Labor: More Organizing
Union organizing will be a primary goal for big labor in 2024. The key development to watch in the next year is whether attention-grabbing deals, such as those between unions and automakers, can be converted into organizing victories.

Congressional lawmakers are considering competing bills with different views on union rights for workers—the National Right to Work Act and the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.

Tesla Prevails in Case Over Union Drive
A National Labor Relations Board official recently dismissed claims that Tesla illegally fired employees at a Buffalo, N.Y., factory in order to stop union organizing.

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How to Move Forward with Generative AI, LLMs
Generative AI large language models (LLMs) have astonishing capabilities. But they also present potential risks, which has led some employers to limit their use or even ban them. Experts agree that employers must develop policies for the use of these tools and educate workers on guidelines and best practices.

Cigna, Humana Eye 'Blockbuster' Merger
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35th World AIDS Day Marks Role Employers, Communities Play in Combating HIV
The World Health Organization and organizations around the world are observing World AIDS Day today. Approximately 1.2 million Americans have HIV, and employers can play a role in the goal to eliminate the disease by 2030.

Ask HR: Do Employers Have to Let Current Employees Know About Job Openings?
Do employers have to make their employees aware of open positions? Is it detrimental to your career to make a lateral move into a different department? 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.

UAE Federal Labor Law Amended
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Revitalizing HR for Small Teams: How to Create a Positive Offboarding Experience
Dec. 4, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT
Sponsor: GoCo
The offboarding process in small businesses and tight-knit teams, essential in the employee work life cycle, faced challenges during the pandemic, risking a shift toward a more transactional approach. To restore the human touch, small teams are encouraged to automate offboarding while preserving a personal connection. Join this webcast and explore the nuances of offboarding in small businesses, with an emphasis on the need to create a positive and human experience for both employees and employers.

America's Labor Shortage and the Scholarship Solution
Dec. 5, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Sponsor: Scholarship America
Scholarships aren't just a feel-good story; they can be a valuable investment in a diverse future workforce, especially when targeted toward the communities your company wants to reach. In this program, Shantae Joseph, senior vice president and DE&I leader at Wells Fargo, and Arien Telles, director of product management and strategy at Scholarship America, share how their partnership helps students overcome financial need and pursue their college and career goals while also helping Wells Fargo identify, recruit and retain skilled new talent.

SafetyDNA: The Key to Selecting and Developing a Safer Workforce
Dec. 6, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT
Sponsor: Talogy
Research from industrial and organizational psychology has identified a set of key psychological factors that predict an individual's likelihood to engage in unsafe behavior and be injured on the job. These factors make up an individual's unique "Safety DNA" profile. Top organizations are now using this methodology to: 1) select safer employees and leaders, and 2) develop a safer workforce through personalized coaching and training. Join this webcast to learn how this approach gives organizations a way to better align their selection and development efforts with the ultimate goal of employee health and safety.

Fireside Chat: HR Transformation Lessons from the Leaders
Dec. 11, noon ET / 9 a.m. PT
Sponsor: Ceridian
Embarking on a new transformative project? Join our virtual fireside chat where successful HR leaders share firsthand insights and strategies that contributed to their triumph in HR transformations. Gain valuable knowledge from those who have navigated successful paths in similar endeavors.

Controlling the Surge: How to Effectively Predict and Manage High-Cost Claimants
Dec. 12, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Sponsor: Aon
Medical and prescription drug plan costs are skyrocketing, thanks in part to a high-risk group well known as high-cost claimants. Despite making up just 1 percent of plan membership, their expenses account for nearly half of the total cost. Lately, the prevalence and severity of high-cost claims have reached alarming levels, leaving employers grappling with the financial burden. In this webcast, hear the latest trends in high-cost claimants and how predictive modeling can empower employers to take control of their spending through proactive mitigation and budgeting.

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