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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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In a notable legal settlement, a facility management company agreed to pay $47,500 to settle an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. When he did not return to work under these conditions, Electric Boat considered him resigned.

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The Rise Of Cyberbullying — How To Address Harassment In The Remote Workforce

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According to the 2021 Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) U.S. Workplace Bullying Survey, 47% of managers were found to be the biggest perpetrators of workplace cyberbullying. . Leaders need to ensure that their harassment policies are reflective of the current era. . According to the survey, 61.5% Self-awareness is key .

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The Return to Office Debate Casts a Shadow Over the Global Workforce

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Asian nations, having effectively managed the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, didn’t adopt the work-from-home culture as deeply as the West. has largely left the decision to individual companies, leading to a plethora of return to office policies. Meanwhile, European countries are exhibiting more diverse work habits.

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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Proactive measures like nurturing a strong company culture and having clear policies and reporting systems are key in preventing and addressing workplace harassment, bullying, and violence. Company policies can play a big role in preventing toxic behavior that can escalate to more serious cases of bullying, harassment, and workplace violence.

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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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Mahoney says managing lifestyle creep and navigating inflation is a matter of putting your money where your values lie. In 2023, the average age to buy a home leapt to 36—the oldest age on record and three years older than in 2021. However, it’s not just lifestyle creep that’s causing this growing debt. in 2011 to 27.3

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Confronting The Bystander Effect In Workplace Harassment: 5 Strategies To Create A Bully-Free Workplace

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83% of employees say they have witnessed workplace bullying, and according to the 2021 WBI U.S. They can support the victim, report the behavior to management, or directly confront the bully. Implement and Enforce Anti-Bullying Policies: Organizations should have clear policies against bullying.

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People want to work in an office some of the time, but don’t like mandates and lack of flexibility

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More than half (51 percent) of UK workers are in favour of some form of so-called return to office (RTO) policy, but flexibility is key to any office mandated approach, according to a new poll from Owl Labs. The rise of stealth management Flexibility is key to the success of RTO mandates. And managers are on board too.

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