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Building the Future of HR Through Real-World Experience
July 28, 2026 SHRM-Atlanta Every HR professional remembers the person who opened a door for them. A conversation, a mentor, or a chance to see the profession up close can shape an entire career. That’s…
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A Practical Guide to Georgia Non-Competes
July 28, 2026 SHRM-Atlanta From Ogletree Deakins The national debate around non-compete agreements has reached a fever pitch. The Federal Trade Commission’s sweeping rule to ban most non-competes – finalized in April 2024 – was…
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The Quiet Cost Center in Your Workforce: Musculoskeletal Injuries — and What Prevention Can Do About Them
By Dr. Patrick Greco, D.C. Ask any HR leader to name their biggest workforce cost drivers and you will hear the usual suspects: health insurance premiums, turnover, recruiting. One category that rarely makes the list,…
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The Power of Preventive CareÂ
From Kaiser Permanente Preventive care helps identify potential health concerns before symptoms appear, leading to earlier treatment and better outcomes. Regular screenings, annual checkups, and recommended vaccines are important tools for maintaining long-term health. Taking…
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Clean Slate Laws Are Rewriting the Rules on Background Check
From GCheck Clean slate laws seal eligible criminal records from public access once legal conditions are met. For employers, a background check that returned a record last year may return nothing today. This is not…
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How AI Helps Teams Make Employee Recognition More Meaningful
From ITA Group By:Â Jarod Trecker What you need to know Pair AI tools with your HR team’s institutional knowledge and industry expertise to create a more authentic and impactful employee experience tailored to your team.…
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How Health Plan Costs Work
From Kaiser Permanente Many people feel confused about health care costs. What’s a deductible? Do I have a copay? How much will I actually pay? When you’re choosing a health plan, it helps to understand…
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Member Town Hall Summary
On February 5, 2026, dozens from the SHRM-Atlanta community gathered in person for a town hall in West Midtown. The purpose was simple but significant: to share where the chapter is headed strategically and to…
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You’re Invited: Member Town Hall Meeting
SHRM-Atlanta members, we want to see you in the room. On Thursday, February 5 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, we’re hosting an in-person Town Hall to share important updates and hear directly from you. This…
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Our Commitment to Inclusion, Integrity, and the Atlanta HR Community
We want to address the many conversations happening at the national level across our profession. Changes to DEI language, the renaming of national conferences, the use of speakers who relish division, and recent legal outcomes…
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