HR Works: The Podcast for Human Resources

Back in May, the Vatican released an encyclical offering criticism on AI and its use. Now, stances on AI have always included scrutiny, but from such an official body, it alights a new question among the workforce who's faith or livelihoods have disparities with AI; can they be exempt from using it, and do employers have to comply?

On today's episode of HR Works, we're joined by Emily Scace, senior legal editor for Brightmine, to discuss the potential future of exemptions, religious and otherwise, growing in the face of AI.

The past decade has seen incredible change when it comes to the use of cannabis. The laws have changed, the culture has changed, but employee drug testing has largely remained the same. Drug tests often fall to the wayside of priorities for HR professionals, but leaving them to become outdated is a straight shot to logistical and compliance nightmares.

On today's episode of HR Daily Advisor, we're joined by Kate Riley, General Manager for recenTHC, to discuss how drug testing needs to move into the future, and the science behind compliance.

The rules and regulations around immigration and the workplace have fluctuated drastically under the current administration, and many are at a loss. Our friends over at Brightmine just released new research showing nearly half (46%) of U.S. adults lack confidence in employers’ ability to handle immigration enforcement in a way that protects employees and follows the law. Even fewer say their employer has provided training on how to respond to situations like raids (17%) or communicated formal response plans (14%).

Joining us on today's episode of the HR Works Podcast is Taylor Lewellyn, Attorney and Legal editor for Brightmine, to discuss how HR leaders can better prepare for the changing immigration landscape.

Expenses are rising everywhere, and employees and employers alike are feeling the strain. Recruiting and retention is becoming less about who can provide the top dollar, and rather who can provide the best benefits, and most safety. But many of the benefits that help the most, no one knows about.

It’s up to HR and Benefits leaders to not only build a comprehensive benefits package, but to research and educate both their leaders and employees on how best to utilize what’s offered. It’s a tough ask, but with so much uncertainty in the world, HR leaders have the chance to make the biggest impact in their employee’s lives. On this week’s episode of the HR Works Podcast, we’ll be looking at part two of our latest benefits webinar, featuring Emma Soy, Founder and CEO of Gentle Shepherd Care, and Creator of Gentle Care Navigator, Matt Totsch, Vice President of Compensation & Benefits, Wabtec and Margaret Wortley, Executive Managing Director, Benefit Services and Payroll, Webster Bank, where we discussed how you can do your total rewards right, and supply your team with the best support available.

Check out part two!

Expenses are rising everywhere, and employees and employers alike are feeling the strain. Recruiting and retention is becoming less about who can provide the top dollar, and rather who can provide the best benefits, and most safety. But many of the benefits that help the most, no one knows about.

It’s up to HR and Benefits leaders to not only build a comprehensive benefits package, but to research and educate both their leaders and employees on how best to utilize what’s offered. It’s a tough ask, but with so much uncertainty in the world, HR leaders have the chance to make the biggest impact in their employee’s lives. On this week’s episode of the HR Works Podcast, we’ll be looking at part one of our latest benefits webinar, featuring Emma Soy, Founder and CEO of Gentle Shepherd Care, and Creator of Gentle Care Navigator, Matt Totsch, Vice President of Compensation & Benefits, Wabtec and Margaret Wortley, Executive Managing Director, Benefit Services and Payroll, Webster Bank, where we discussed how you can do your total rewards right, and supply your team with the best support available.