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How to start a conversation at SHRM23

How to start a conversation at SHRM23


Introduce Yourself  … Walk up to other professionals and say hello. It sounds simple, but it really is the easiest way to start a conversation. Have a good handshake and a confident smile. Start with “Hi! I’m …” and give the other person a chance to engage.

SHRM23 Speakers We're Looking Forward To

SHRM23 Speakers We're Looking Forward To


Mark your calendars for June 11-14, SHRM23! This four-day extravaganza offers an extensive program with over 300 sessions and featuring a diverse lineup of more than 320 speakers.

DeSantis Signs E-Verify Law For Private Employers

DeSantis Signs E-Verify Law For Private Employers


Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, seen here February 24, 2022, signed into law a bill that would require private companies to use the E-Verify system.

State by State Guide - Salary History Bans

State by State Guide - Salary History Bans


A running list of states and localities that have outlawed pay history questions … State and local governments are increasingly adopting laws and regulations that prohibit employers from requesting salary history information from job applicants.

Escape the Fine! Update Your Form I-9

Escape the Fine! Update Your Form I-9


As of November 1, 2022, the Department of Human Services “DHS” is requesting that all employers continue using the current Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification, even after its expiration date of Oct. 31, 2022. This update will be in effect until further notice.

Top 5 ways to get the most out of SHRM 2022

Top 5 ways to get the most out of SHRM 2022


As 15,000 HR professionals descend on New Orleans for the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Annual Conference & Expo on June 12, the HR world is buzzing with excitement.

Weekly Jobless Claims Hold Against Delta Variant, FDA Approval of Vaccine Can Cover for Employer Mandates, and How Companies Can Cope With Mass Resignations

Weekly Jobless Claims Hold Against Delta Variant, FDA Approval of Vaccine Can Cover for Employer Mandates, and How Companies Can Cope With Mass Resignations


In today’s Weekend Roundup, discover how weekly jobless claims are holding against Delta variant, how FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine can cover for employer mandates, and how companies can cope with rising resignation rates. Click the headlines below to learn more!

New Bill Establishes Paid Leave for New Group, What The Pfizer Vaccine's FDA Approval Means for Employers,and The Future of Work is Hybrid

New Bill Establishes Paid Leave for New Group, What The Pfizer Vaccine's FDA Approval Means for Employers,and The Future of Work is Hybrid


In today’s Weekend Roundup, learn more about the new bill that will establish new paid leave, what the Pfizer vaccine’s FDA approval means for employers, and how the future of work is hybrid. Click the headlines below to learn more!

Return to Work Plans Changing Due to COVID-19 Variants, Make Executive Searches More Inclusive, and the Employee Retention Credit Could End Next Month

Return to Work Plans Changing Due to COVID-19 Variants, Make Executive Searches More Inclusive, and the Employee Retention Credit Could End Next Month


In today’s Weekend Roundup, discover how return to work plans are changing due to the Delta variant of COVID-19, how to make executive searches more inclusive, and why the employee retention credit could end next month. Click the headlines below to learn more!

Drug Test Leads to Employee Payout, Fauci Predicts Increase in Employee Vaccine Mandates, and What to do When Employee Turnover Increases

Drug Test Leads to Employee Payout, Fauci Predicts Increase in Employee Vaccine Mandates, and What to do When Employee Turnover Increases


In today’s Weekend Roundup, discover how a failed drug test leaves employee with six-figure payout, why Fauci predicts a boost in employer vaccination mandates, and where to look when employee turnover increases.  Click the headlines below to learn more!

Importance of Workplace Neurodiversity, Women Leaving The Workplace Have Taken a Hit, and Three Keys to Success For New DE&I Leaders

Importance of Workplace Neurodiversity, Women Leaving The Workplace Have Taken a Hit, and Three Keys to Success For New DE&I Leaders


In today’s Weekend Roundup, discover why workplace neurodiversity is crucial to Gen Zers, why women leaving the workplace have taken a hit, and the three keys to success CEOs need to provide for new DE&I leaders. Click the headlines below to learn more!

The Most Important Public Records in a Background Check

The Most Important Public Records in a Background Check


Any halfway-decent background screening that an employer runs on a job candidate is going to be checking through that applicant’s public records. However, when you get your report back, which records are the most important to look at? This is a trick question—they’re all important.

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