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To Copy or Not To Copy? Rethinking a Longstanding I-9 Compliance Practice

Since the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) was enacted in 1986, employers have been required to verify the identity and work authorization of every new hire using Form I-9. But one question has sparked ongoing debate: Should employers copy the documents that employees present during the I-9 process? Two Schools of Thought on I-9 […]

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Is Your HR Team Listening Legally? Avoiding Compliance Risks in Call Monitoring 

HR professionals often implement call monitoring to support employee development, improve customer service, and ensure policy compliance. These are valid goals. But without a legal framework backing these efforts, the risk of unintentionally violating employee rights is high.  Even when intentions are good, execution still matters. Monitoring without a clear policy—or in ignorance of state […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Care for the Caregivers

Nearly 73% of the entire workforce is a caregiver. In the words of Paula Faris, award-winning journalist and author who hosted a conversation on the topic, “Investing in caregivers is investing in the workforce.” Faris was joined by Tina Beaty, Chief Branding & Marketing Officer for SHRM, Madeline Mitchell, USAToday reporter, and Phyllis Stewart Pires, Associate VP of Employee […]

Faces of HR: The Human Behind the Human Experience—KeyAnna Schmiedl

Ever wonder who’s shaping the future of how we work? Meet KeyAnna Schmiedl, the powerhouse Chief Human Experience Officer (CHXO) at Workhuman. She’s not just a leader; she’s a visionary dedicated to making work, well, more human! What Does a Human Experience Officer Actually Do? As Workhuman’s CHXO, Schmeidl is at the helm of their people function, […]

Infographic: Difficult People and What To Do

We’ve all had to deal with unsavory types: power-hungry bosses, know-it-alls, lazy coworkers. Difficult people are everywhere, but why? Why are difficult people difficult? “Because it works,” says Psychologist Bruce Christopher as he took the stage during SHRM 25 to answer just this. His presentation set out to build a foundation for how HR professionals—and, […]

SCOTUS Ruling on Title VII Discrimination Claims: Same Standard Applies to Majority and Minority Group Plaintiffs

On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, which, given the subject matter of the case, impacts employers nationwide. The Ames decision confirmed that all Title VII plaintiffs alleging employment discrimination – regardless of whether they belong to a majority or minority group – […]

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SHRM 25 Day 3: The 3 Best Ways to Be an HR Hero to Your Employees

As we close in on the end of SHRM 25, HR professionals are racing around the venue to make sure they’re getting the latest and greatest advice HR leaders are offering, and it’s clear some of the best has been saved for last. Our biggest takeaways from today revolve around HR’s ability to support and […]

SHRM 25 Day 2: Generational Gaps, Growing Pains, and Junctions

Day 2 of SHRM 25 keeps the conversation rolling on HR’s biggest struggles, and the strategies and solutions are only getting more innovative. The theme for many sessions today seemed to focus around the five generations that currently make up the workforce. From the silent generation to Gen Z, each brings a unique list of […]

SHRM 25: 3 Strategies We’re Taking After Day 1

SHRM 25, one of the largest HR conferences in the world, kicked off this weekend. We landed in the beautiful town of San Diego on Sunday in time for the initial events, sparking the conversations around HR professionals’ biggest challenges. After day one, we’ve found 3 strategies all HR leaders need to take back home. […]

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Infographic: Difficult People and What To Do

We’ve all had to deal with unsavory types: power-hungry bosses, know-it-alls, lazy coworkers. Difficult people are everywhere, but why? Why are difficult people difficult? “Because it works,” says Psychologist Bruce Christopher as he took the stage during SHRM 25 to answer just this. His presentation set out to build a foundation for how HR professionals—and, […]

Infographic: 4 Gen Z Strengths and How to Wield Them

As more and more of the new generation enters the workforce, their strengths and talents are coming to light. Gen Z is adaptable, morally conscious, and incredibly hardworking when they feel valued, and as they progress through the world, it’s HR professionals’ jobs to hone these skills into true difference-makers in the workplace. During SHRM […]

HR Works Podcast: Scaling Empathy—A People Leader’s Approach (Part 3)

In the final part of our three-episode series, Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan, Chief Operating Officer and Head of People at Feast & Fettle, highlights how ongoing training and reinforcement ensures empathy and emotional intelligence remain sharp skills for her entire team, and provides actionable steps HR leaders can take this week to begin embedding more empathy and emotional […]

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