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Tomorrow is the AI & the Future of HR Virtual Summit!

If you haven't registered, the clock is ticking. 🕒

Don't miss out on:

🔷 Sessions by industry experts
🔷 Recordings & speaker materials
🔷 Generative AI HR Prompt Library
🔷 4.75 hours of SHRM/HRCI credits

View the agenda and register at megastarhr.com/ai-hr-summit.

Just 2 DAYS until the AI & the Future of HR Summit!

Register today and you'll gain access to:

⭐ All Sessions & Recordings
⭐ Speaker Materials
⭐ HR Prompt Library
⭐ 4.75 hrs of SHRM/HRCI Credits

There's a lot of talk about AI out there. On November 8th, our experts will share what's most important for HR professionals like you to know.

Register: https://www.megastarhr.com/ai-hr-summit

As November approaches, so does the end of our early bird pricing for the AI and the Future of HR Summit!

At midnight, the price for in-person passes increases to $149.

But you still have a chance to attend for only $99 if you register today! ⌚

Join HR professionals at the Summit to learn how AI can streamline your organization.

You'll gain access to all keynotes, sessions, Q&A panel discussions, speaker materials, SHRM/HRCI credits, and more.

Don’t let this treat slip through your fingers — reserve your spot today! 🍬

Register: https://www.megastarhr.com/ai-hr-summit

IT'S HERE! We're excited to present the full agenda for the AI & the Future of HR Summit.

Visit https://www.megastarhr.com/ai-hr-summit to see the agenda and speaker lineup, and to register for an in-person or virtual pass.

Don't miss out on:

👉 Catered breakfast & lunch
👉 Keynotes and sessions by industry leaders
👉 Q&A panel to spark discussions about AI & the future of HR
👉 Networking with forward-thinking HR professionals
👉 Vendor exhibits and demos of game-changing AI tech
👉 And much more!

Discover the Future of HR at the AI in HR Summit AI + HR = Success. Join us at the AI and the Future of HR Summit to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the industry.

HR professionals — have you lost time researching AI trends yet still feel unsure how to practically apply AI to HR?

Join us at the AI & the Future of HR Summit on Nov 8. We'll cut through the noise, and you'll walk away with actionable ways to leverage AI in your org.

Only 2 weeks away! Reserve your seat today:

Discover the Future of HR at the AI in HR Summit AI + HR = Success. Join us at the AI and the Future of HR Summit to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the industry.

Do you find AI confusing or distant from your everyday work? 🤔

Explore AI case studies and real-world applications with Keynote Speaker Josh Cross, Founder & CEO of Kaizn AI and Director of Marketing & AI at Megastar HR.

You'll walk away with a fundamental grasp of AI platforms, what AI is capable of now, and where it may be heading.

Harness the power of AI. Register at https://www.megastarhr.com/ai-hr-summit. 🚀

We can't wait to hear from the brilliant Trina Celeste L. about how AI can tap into our humanity and help us develop our emotional intelligence!

Register for the Summit on November 8th: https://www.megastarhr.com/ai-hr-summit

Not sure how to adapt your workforce to an AI-driven future?

Join Heather MacDonald, Principal Consultant at Pluralsight, at the AI & the Future of HR Summit.

🔍 Learn about AI in HR today.
🔮 Anticipate future workforce trends.
🛠️ Get practical strategies for an AI-integrated world.

Don't miss this opportunity to clarify your HR strategy.

Register today: https://www.megastarhr.com/ai-hr-summit

Don't miss Sharad Jones, PhD, a Data Scientist from Utah State University, at our AI & the Future of HR Summit!🧠

He'll go "Beyond the Hype" and share how HR can embrace AI's benefits while keeping the human touch. 🫂

Join his presentation on "Demystifying AI & Embracing IA in HR" on November 8.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gwr_P9SG

Excited to reveal Tim Keegan from Ogletree Deakins as a speaker at our AI & the Future of HR Summit! 🎙️

He’ll cover using AI in hiring & performance without legal snags, backed by his employment law expertise.

A golden chance for HR pros to learn & steer clear of unseen liabilities. 🚀

Register now: https://www.megastarhr.com/ai-hr-summit

AI is reshaping HR — be part of it!

Join us at the Summit for AI & the Future of HR and learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence for enhanced recruiting, payroll, and HR operations.

Gain confidence in leveraging AI for better business outcomes.

Limited seats available. Reserve yours now!

Discover the Future of HR at the AI in HR Summit AI + HR = Success. Join us at the AI and the Future of HR Summit to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the industry.

The DOL has proposed raising the annual salary-level threshold for overtime exemptions from $35,568 to $55,068, as well as updating the threshold every three years. The most affected industries would be Professional & Technical, Retail, and Health Care.

This rule could trigger various responses to avoid paying overtime:

🤝 Hiring more part-time employees, gig workers, or outsourcing
🤖 Automating more manual tasks to avoid the need for overtime
🕒 Prioritizing work efficiency during regular hours

What do you think about the proposal? If it passes, how will your organization respond?

We're spotlighting our newest team member and Director of HR, Sam Butler! Sam joined Megastar HR fewer than two months ago and has already proven himself invaluable.

Tomorrow is Women's Equality Day! We've made great progress on gender equality, both in civil rights and in the workplace.

With the opportunity wage gap sitting at 83 cents for every dollar men earn, we still have a ways to go.

But organizations can take specific actions to achieve 100% parity and lower the overall wage gap.

We've made a checklist of best practices to help.

Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g35nk24W

Megastar HR and Canvas4aCause.org are excited to sponsor Art from the Heart, a fundraising event organized by the Columbus Community Center. This is an amazing nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities through employment, training, and programs. The event brings together emerging artists from the disability community and experienced artists from the local art scene.

The online auction is Sept. 6 – 8.
The art reception is Sept. 9.

How can you get involved?

✅ Join the auction & reception for free: https://lnkd.in/dN2m8cJ2
💸 Donate funds: https://lnkd.in/dN2m8cJ2
🎨 Apply to be an artist: https://lnkd.in/dUFhzCpF
🖼️ Donate your art: https://lnkd.in/duznjMjQ
🤝 Sponsor: https://lnkd.in/dmKTyEie

💲 Utah has the 3rd largest gender wage gap in the U.S.

⚖️ Most business initiatives to close it aren't working.

📈 Let's talk about how to make real progress at the ElevateHER Challenge Breakfast Brainstorm.

Beca Mark will join a panel about Best Practices to Mind the Wage Gap. This will be a myth-busting, solutions-oriented discussion with other executives and HR leaders.

Register now to secure your spot (and your breakfast 🥐): https://form.jotform.com/230926815825159

Every first Wednesday, Kinect Capital hosts a WeGolf Clinic, where women founders and business executives can get FREE golfing tips from a female pro golfer. So much of business happens on the golf course, so we were thrilled to sponsor today's networking opportunity. Thank you for the golf lessons! We can't wait for the September tournament!

Workplace Violence Protective Orders allow employers to seek a judicial order to protect their employees from those who have committed workplace violence or threatened to do so. The Utah State Courts have added forms and instructions for filing a protective order to their website: https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/categories/protect-order/work-viol.html

If someone has hurt or threatened to hurt one of your employees, caused or threatened to cause significant damage to your organization's property, or has made terrorizing, frightening, intimidating, or harassing actions/threats, we encourage you to look into this resource!

Long answer: While the impact of the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling does not directly impact workplaces, for which discrimination is covered by Title VII, experts say the decision could have an indirect ripple effect.

What hasn't changed:
⭐ Current laws prohibiting employers from basing hiring or promotion decisions on race or gender are unaffected.
⭐ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to foster diverse and inclusive workforces are legal and encouraged by the EEOC.

What could change:
⭐ There may be a decrease in college graduates from underrepresented backgrounds, affecting future workforce diversity.
⭐ Some companies may second-guess their DEI initiatives due to fear of legal scrutiny and "reverse" discrimination claims.

What employers can do:
⭐ Reassess DEI policies for legal risks and unintentional practices that disadvantage people based on inherent characteristics.
⭐ Cast a wide net to create a diverse talent pool, and then make decisions based on individual qualifications, experience, and skills.

Today's the day! Join Beca Mark's HR Mavericks session at 11:33 (yes, exactly 11:33) for a roadmap on strategically increasing pay transparency to create high-trust cultures.

The Eddy team has done a stellar job organizing the conference. Super easy to navigate and chat with other attendees, and there's lots of great sessions coming up!

And we’re back!

Coming back to work after a long weekend can feel disorienting and, sometimes, overwhelming. Here are some tips for getting back in the groove:

⭐ Ease into the day by making a cup of coffee or tea, clearing your workspace, or catching up with coworkers.
⭐ Block off the first couple hours of your schedule. Give yourself some breathing room to catch up before jumping into new tasks.
⭐ Inbox overflowing? Star important emails to respond to today (filtering by sender can help). Delete junk or anything that doesn’t need a response to reduce overwhelm. Respond to simple emails quickly to gain some traction; (canned responses are okay). Then tackle the remaining emails.

How do you spend your first morning back?

An official welcome to Danielle Blackett, our phenomenal Director of HR!

Danielle is a certified HR Project Manager, with extensive experience in employee relations, onboarding, payroll, and compliance. She was previously HR Manager for Harmons Grocery and most recently a Human Resources Generalist for Bristol Hospice, where she supported 2,600+ employees across 60 locations.

Danielle strives to facilitate a productive and rewarding experience for leaders and employees. She works closely with our clients, providing best-practice strategic and administrative support to elevate engagement and maximize operations.

Danielle feels her best when she's mastering a new skill, and during shared human experiences when she truly connects with another person. One of the things we love about Danielle is her genuine desire and capability to create workplaces where everyone's value is recognized, encouraged, and developed to their potential. Welcome to the Megastar Team, Dani!

Tomorrow is International Human Resources Day. We'll be celebrating by taking off a regularly scheduled day off!

Jokes aside, this year's theme is "Shaping the New Future." As change accelerates, HR professionals play a key role in shaping future workplaces built on trust, inclusion, well-being, and sustainability.

We asked Danielle, the newest member of our team, how she believes HR will shape the future of the workplace: "Years ago, I had a negative experience with HR, where I felt I wasn't treated with dignity. That experienced ignited my decision to pursue HR as a career. I wanted to help create a future where everyone is recognized and treated with kindness. I believe that as HR professionals, we have the responsibility and power to act sensitively, to advance equitable and ethical behavior, and to encourage kindness. This is the only way workplaces are going to survive, whatever changes happen, because this is what employees need to thrive. I always try to remember that, regardless of who someone is, their behaviors, or their differences, people are people, and they deserve to be treated as such."

Here's to the HR professionals who are shaping workplaces across the globe to support the individuals within them. 👏

We're thrilled to announce our sponsorship of Canvas4aCause, a nonprofit that empowers youth to explore creative practices and amplify their voices to create change in their communities.

We believe that when employees are given the trust and resources to share innovative ideas, the entire organization benefits. We're proud to support a nonprofit that ignites this innovation and self-belief in underserved communities. Together, we're inspiring the next generation of the workforce through creative expression.

Want to get involved or buy prints from C4AC artists? Visit https://www.canvas4acause.org.

Say hello to our HR Business Partner, Elizabeth Cavanaugh! Elizabeth will support several functions in partnership with our clients, from talent acquisition and onboarding, to payroll and compliance. She earned her psychology degree from Eastern Washington University, and previously supported 2,500+ employees as an HR Administrative Assistant. Her additional experience in healthcare and education has prepared her to maximize operations in a broad number of industries. Elizabeth's skills, insights, and level-headedness are already strong assets for Megastar HR and our clients!

Elizabeth enjoys making connections and learning what others are passionate about. She also loves being outdoors as much as she can, exploring new places, and being a mom to her three girls.

Welcome to the Megastar Team, Liz!

Want a great recipe for a discrimination lawsuit? Just ask any of the questions on the left during your next interview with a candidate! The more you ask, the more pungent the result, and the more penalties get dished out.

If you prefer to savor great candidate experiences, let's chat: megastarhr.com/contact

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