HR must always include human intelligence and oversight of AI in decision-making in hiring and firing, a legal expert said at SHRM24. She added that HR can ensure compliance by meeting the strictest AI standards, which will be in Colorado’s upcoming AI law.
Day: June 23, 2024
The Power of Empathy Can Be a G.I.F.T. to Your Workplace
Workers perform at their best when their leaders practice empathy, said Jodi Glickman, speaking at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2024. She emphasized the importance of empathy for increasing employee engagement and reducing turnover, then presented four practical steps to become a more empathetic leader.
2024 Ethical Leader of the Year: Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison
The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund recognized Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman, president, and CEO, as the winner of the 2024 Ethical Leader of the Year Award during SHRM24 in Chicago on June 25.
‘Different Is Better Than Better’: Focus Your Personal Brand on Unique Skills, Qualities
Don’t leave your personal brand to chance. Take steps to shape your reputation and advance your career, advised speaker Jennifer McClure at SHRM24.
Finding the ‘Sweet Spot’ for HR, AI, and Human Abilities
Leaders from Indeed and Yale University took the Main Stage at SHRM24 on June 25 to discuss how AI is transforming the workplace, plus additional changes and possibilities on the horizon.
What Employers Should Know About Hiring Military Spouses
Due to frequent moves around the country and globe, military spouses face very high rates of unemployment and underemployment. Even so, they are a source of untapped talent for employers. New research from SHRM, the SHRM Foundation, and USAA sheds light on the challenges and opportunities in hiring military spouses.