Roy Maurer

Washington, D.C., United States

Online Manager and Editor, Talent Acquisition at SHRM HR News

Reporter/Editor at SHRM covering Talent Acquisition + Management, Workforce Development, Immigration, Labor Markets, HR Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Featured in: Favicon

shrm.org

linkedin.com Favicon

forbes.com Favicon

td.org

talentculture.com Favicon

saobserver.com Favicon

hrdive.com Favicon

asisonline.org

Articles

How HR Can Build Trust in AI at Work

1 week ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

Communication, education, and transparency will help build trust in using artificial intelligence at work. HR can help explain the technology, provide training on how to use it effectively, and develop ethical guidelines for its implementation. “There are many risks that AI poses for HR,” said Charlene Li, founder and CEO of Quantum Networks Group, at SHRM’s The AI+HI Project 2025 in San Francisco.
HR Has a Crucial Role in Shaping the AI Revolution at Work

2 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

Artificial intelligence (AI) is primed to massively disrupt the way we work but there is also great opportunity for growth. HR will play a key role in this pivotal moment, driving AI adaptation across organizations, empowering workers and accelerating productivity. SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C.
SHRM’s AI+HI Project Kicks Off with Deep Dive into the Future of Work

2 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

SHRM’s The AI+HI Project opened Apr. 9 in San Francisco with a level-setting discussion exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and human intelligence (HI) in shaping the future of work. Nichol Bradford, executive-in-residence for AI + HI at SHRM, described the session as a “Greek chorus,” — a way to articulate questions, tensions, and uncertainties surrounding AI in the workplace.
SHRM Survey Finds Workers Split on TikTok Ban

2 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

TikTok can keep on ticking — at least until June 19 — after President Donald Trump extended the deadline for the federal government to ban the popular social media app. Trump announced he would delay the ban hours before it was to take effect April 5, saying a potential deal to avert a ban requires more work. TikTok’s owner, China-based ByteDance, is being required to sell its U.S. business, after then-President Joe Biden signed a law in 2024 that would ban the app in the U.S. unless it is sold.
More Women Are Working Than Ever. What Does HR Need to Do Now?

2 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

What Women Bring to Work Studies have shown that women in the workplace help increase productivity, enhance collaboration, and improve fairness. That’s because women often exhibit many workplace superpowers, including strong communication skills, empathy, adaptability, resilience, emotional intelligence, relationship building, and inclusivity. Of course, these qualities and skills are not exclusive to women — individuals possess unique characteristics regardless of gender.
USCIS Releases New Form I-9

2 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new edition of the Form I-9 on April 3. The new version of the government’s employment eligibility verification form, dated 01/20/25, is currently available for download and has an expiration date of May 31, 2027. The new form contains minor changes in language and an updated privacy notice. Employers may continue to use prior editions of the I-9 form until their respective expiration date.
March Job Creation Beats Expectations

2 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

HR must always include human intelligence and oversight of AI in decision-making in hiring and firing, a legal expert said at SHRM24. She added that HR can ensure compliance by meeting the strictest AI standards, which will be in Colorado’s upcoming AI law. The proliferation of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and the ensuing expected increase in productivity and efficiency, could help usher in the four-day workweek, some experts predict.
DC Circuit Clears Way for Trump to Fire Independent Agency Members

3 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

A split federal appeals court is allowing President Donald Trump to fire members of independent executive agencies without cause. In a 2-1 order issued March 28, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit halted decisions by district court judges that had blocked Trump’s removal of Gwynne Wilcox as chair of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Cathy Harris as chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The two women were appointed by then-President Joe Biden.
6 Essential Skills for First-Time People Leaders

3 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

Leading people is a big responsibility. If it’s your first time doing it, you know there’s a steep learning curve, which might make being in charge feel overwhelming. Chelsea C. Williams, founder and CEO of Reimagine Talent Co. in Raleigh, N.C., presented six must-have skills and the foundational building blocks that people leaders must develop to support their teams. She spoke March 26 at SHRM Talent 2025 in Nashville.
Building Trust by Design: 5 Key Workplace Behaviors

3 weeks ago | shrm.org | Roy Maurer

Trust is foundational to high-performing teams. But trust doesn’t happen by default — it happens by design, said Steph Llano, a consultant at The Perk, a leadership and culture development firm in Madison, Wis. “Building trust is teachable, and trust issues at work can be fixed,” Llano told attendees March 25 at SHRM Talent 2025 in Nashville. She said that establishing trust affects the bottom line more than anything else in the organization.