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Election Season at Work Part 3: Which Georgia Offices Could Shape Workforce Policy?

October 27, 2026

October 27th, 2026 For HR professionals, elections can affect much more than who holds public office. State leaders can influence unemployment insurance, workforce development, employee protections, education and training programs, health care policy, state employment…

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Election Season at Work Part 2: Political Speech in the Workplace 

October 20, 2026

October 20th, 2026 In Part 1 of our Election Season at Work series, we covered voting leave and election resources. Here, we’re digging into the stickier political speech considerations. For more on these considerations, check…

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Election Season at Work Part 1: Voting Leave Rights and Election Resources 

October 13, 2026

October 13th, 2026 Election season has a way of following employees into the workplace.  Questions about time off to vote, political conversations among coworkers, campaign materials, social media activity, legislative and candidate agendas, and employer-provided…

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How to build a sustainable employee recognition program that supports your team

October 12, 2026

By: Tim Schieffer October 12th, 2026 A sustainable, effective recognition program starts with more than just recognizing employees. It needs an employee engagement strategy aligned to business goals, while helping team members feel valued and…

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After the Blood Test: Helping Employees Reach the Right Care

October 10, 2026

October 1st, 2026 An employee completes a blood test, opens the results and sees a value outside the reference range. The report contains information, but the employee still has questions: What does this mean? Who…

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SHRM-Atlanta Announces 2026 HR Excellence Award Winners

October 9, 2026

October 9th, 2026 SHRM-Atlanta has announced the recipients of its 2026 HR Excellence Awards, recognizing Atlanta-area HR professionals, teams and organizations whose work is making a measurable difference for employees, organizations, and the region’s workforce.…

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AI in HR: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What’s Next

September 28, 2026

September 28th, 2026 By Danny Greenwood, AI & API Transformation Lead, MHR Every HR leader we talk to is holding two thoughts at once: AI is moving fast, yet their organization’s confidence in it isn’t…

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How One Nonprofit Found $350,000+ in Projected Healthcare Savings

August 6, 2026

August 7th, 2026 SHRM-Atlanta Request a complimentary benefits analysis through AHRIA and McGriff. Rising healthcare costs often force employers into a difficult choice: absorb a major premium increase or reduce the value of the benefits…

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Building the Future of HR Through Real-World Experience

July 30, 2026

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 27, 2026

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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