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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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Step Into Better Health: The Power of Walking
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,…
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Top Tips for Employers Accommodating Religious Practices and Beliefs under Title VII After Groff v. DeJoy
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…
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Your Feedback is Shaping the Future of 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…
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Rising Health Benefit Costs: Why Now Is the Time to Reevaluate Your Benefits Strategy
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…
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