Posts by SHRM-Atlanta
Clean Slate Laws Are Rewriting the Rules on Background Check
Clean Slate Laws Are Rewriting the Rules on Background Check February 24, 2026 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 because the record is gone, but because…
Read MoreHow AI Helps Teams Make Employee Recognition More Meaningful
How AI Helps Teams Make Employee Recognition More Meaningful February 24, 2026 From ITA Group By: 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. Use predictive insights to help managers recognize and…
Read MoreHow Health Plan Costs Work
How Health Plan Costs Work February 24, 2026 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 these terms. Knowing what they mean can make it easier to find…
Read MoreMember Town Hall Summary
Member Town Hall Summary February 23, 2026 SHRM-Atlanta 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 openly discuss recent changes announced by SHRM National that could shape the…
Read MoreYou’re Invited: Member Town Hall Meeting
You’re Invited: Member Town Hall Meeting January 14, 2026 SHRM-Atlanta 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 session will be facilitated by Board Chair Xavier Cugnon, Chair-Elect Dr.…
Read MoreOur Commitment to Inclusion, Integrity, and the Atlanta HR Community
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Integrity, and the Atlanta HR Community December 15, 2025 SHRM-Atlanta 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 have understandably created frustration and confusion.…
Read MoreStep Into Better Health: The Power of Walking
Step Into Better Health: The Power of Walking December 1, 2025 SHRM-Atlanta From Kaiser Permanente Walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your health. It lowers your risk of chronic diseases, reduces stress, and may even help you live longer. Best of all, you don’t need fancy equipment or complicated workouts…
Read MoreTop Tips for Employers Accommodating Religious Practices and Beliefs under Title VII After Groff v. DeJoy
Top Tips for Employers Accommodating Religious Practices and Beliefs under Title VII After Groff v. DeJoy November 4, 2025 SHRM-Atlanta From Ogletree Deakins The Supreme Court recently clarified the standard governing an employee’s request for religious accommodation in the decision of Groff v. DeJoy. Whereas the old standard for undue hardship gave employers a simple basis…
Read MoreYour Feedback is Shaping the Future of SHRM-Atlanta
Your Feedback is Shaping the Future of SHRM-Atlanta October 22, 2025 SHRM-Atlanta Recently, SHRM-Atlanta conducted a comprehensive Needs Assessment survey to better understand what matters most to our members and HR community. We are grateful to the more than 500 professionals who shared candid insights about their experiences, challenges, and aspirations for the future of…
Read MoreRising Health Benefit Costs: Why Now Is the Time to Reevaluate Your Benefits Strategy
Rising Health Benefit Costs: Why Now Is the Time to Reevaluate Your Benefits Strategy September 18, 2025 SHRM-Atlanta Health care costs are set to rise at their fastest pace in more than 15 years, according to SHRM’s recent report. For employers, 2026 will bring difficult decisions about balancing cost management with employee wellbeing. For employees, it…
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