5 Recruiting Reality Checks, SHRM Speaks Out on Right-to-Disconnect Bill, AI and Hiring, more

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SHRM's HR Daily April 19, 2024       You’re just getting started. Access compliance alerts, tools and more. JOIN NOW     5 Recruiting Reality Checks with Talent Expert Tim Sackett Industry veteran Tim Sackett, SHRM-SCP, picked apart several closely held and oft-repeated beliefs about recruiting in the closing Main Stage session of the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2024.     SHRM Opposes California Right-to-Disconnect Bill at Hearing SHRM and the California State Council of SHRM have testified against a bill that grants employees the right to disregard after-hours communications from their employers, expressing concerns about the bill's broad approach and potential negative impacts on businesses and employees.   Advertisement     Looking for a hassle-free breastfeeding support solution? As an in-network provider, we make lactation benefits easy—for you and your employees. For seamless integration and low-lift implementation, choose TLN. Learn more     MORE FROM SHRM ONLINE     As AI Revolutionizes Recruitment, It Requires More Transparency The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring processes such as demographic questionnaires, skills assessments, and recorded video responses has become increasingly prevalent. Companies such as Deep Cognition are advocating for transparency for fairness and efficiency.     OSHA Releases New Workplace Safety Data The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released 2023 injury and illness data collected from more than 375,000 organizations, including ones in high-hazard industries.   Advertisement     What are AI and GenAI Got questions about using artificial intelligence (AI) at work? We have answers. Register for our webinar commemorating National Small Business Week on May 1 at 2:00 p.m. ET where Julie Develin, UKG Senior Partner, HCM Advisory, will dive into the ins and outs of AI for small businesses. Save your spot     Ask HR: Assessing Job Search Strategies and Rehiring 'Boomerang' Employees Experts caution against a high-volume, indiscriminate job application strategy, citing the importance of professional courtesy and reputation management. Additionally, the rehiring of former employees, or boomerangs, can offer benefits to employers in terms of engagement and experience. 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.     New Calif. Bill Exempts Certain Venues from Fast Food Wage Rules California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 610, exempting fast food outlets in specific locations like airports and theme parks from recent minimum wage regulations.     Advertisement   SHRM WEBCASTS COMING SOON     Technology Is the Employee Experience: Understanding and Improving an Essential Workforce Connection April 23, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT Sponsor: Paycom Join our webcast to discover how self-service technologies can enhance the employee experience and reduce costly payroll inaccuracies in an era when digital innovation is crucial for workplace satisfaction. With Ernst & Young highlighting that 1 in 5 payrolls suffer from errors, costing businesses and employees dearly, the urgency for tech that aligns with fundamental employee needs and engagement is evident. An HR specialist will guide you through tailoring HR technology to your workforce, emphasizing digital transformation for well-being and crafting superior experiences to fulfill the changing demands of employees.     Navigating Mental Well-Being in the Post-Pandemic Era: Insights from Our Annual Workforce Mental Health Report April 23, 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT Sponsor: Lyra Employees are still navigating the ongoing impacts of the pandemic alongside work/life challenges, heightened by stressors such as inflation, job insecurity and global crises, highlighting a critical need for increased support from employers. Lyra Health's fourth annual State of Workforce Mental Health Report, drawing on insights from HR professionals and thousands of employees worldwide, sheds light on mental health trends and employer strategies for support. This webinar will present key findings from the report, offer actionable steps for employers to enhance team well-being and provide guidance on evaluating mental health benefits, aiming to foster stronger, healthier workplace environments.     How to Build Trust in the Workplace April 24, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT  Sponsor: Nectar In this webcast, learn how to foster trust in your workplace as we explore the positive impact of trust on reducing employee stress levels in high-trust companies. Gain insights into the definition of workplace trust and its importance and learn 10 practical strategies to foster trust within your organization. This session is essential for HR teams looking to enhance team trust and improve overall workplace dynamics.     From Boomer to Zoomer: How Different Generations Interact with Workplace Tech May 7, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT  Sponsor: Paycom Workplace technology expectations and attitudes vary significantly across generations, leading to different views on what constitutes inefficient technology and strategies for addressing tech-related issues. This webinar will cover the generational differences in tech expectations, the connection between tech disengagement and cognitive overload, tech disengagement's impact on productivity, and the costs of manual tasks when technology fails. You'll be equipped with a wealth of resources and actionable steps to improve your organization's tech strategy and employee engagement.     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. Vice President of Equity, Talent and Culture - Community Partners - Los Angeles (Onsite)     USEFUL LINKS   Uncover the secrets to employee satisfaction at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2024, June 23-26 in Chicago. Register today! SHRM is starting 1 Million Civil Conversations. Together we can make the world a better place, one conversation at a time. Learn more at shrm.org/civility. Is your SHRM membership getting ready to expire? 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