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

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This case underscores the complexities employers face in implementing return-to-office policies while also needing to provide ADA-compliant reasonable accommodations, particularly for employees with significant health risks. When he did not return to work under these conditions, Electric Boat considered him resigned.

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U.K. Companies Retreat from Flexible Work Options, Put Workforce Diversity At Risk

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According to a recent report published by Bloomberg , data from Reed Recruitment reveals flexible job listings have decreased by 4% since February 2024 — with a 40% drop in mentions of flexible hours or part-time roles compared to 2022. Analysts believe that the decline in flexible work opportunities is likely to disproportionately affect women.

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Mastering GenAI: how to bridge skills gaps and boosting employee confidence

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The introduction of GenAI in the workplace means this skills gap is set to expand. In Udemy’s recent Global Learning & Skills Trends Report, we found that there are three key learning and skills trends for 2024. It is not enough simply to read about GenAI. This is absolutely crucial to inspire confidence among employees.

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5 Tips for Aspiring Female Venture Capitalists

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In 2022, she launched Worklife Studios in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake neighborhood. Being a woman in the industry just gives me a very different outlook, and the skills that I’m able to provide are very different as well.” Kimmel has faced her fair share of criticism on her ascent to founding Worklife.

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6 Ways To Prove That Your Company Isn’t Flex-Washing

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The 2022 Microsoft Work Trend Index found flexibility ranks among the top benefits employees value. . The 2022 Microsoft Work Trend Index found flexibility ranks among the top benefits employees value, so being able to demonstrate dedication to remote work and remote workers may be the determining factor for landing a new hire. .

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AI Is Tech’s New Glass Ceiling: Why Underrepresentation Of Women In AI Could Stunt DEI For Decades

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Despite the increasing demand for digital and AI-specific skills, women continue to lag behind men in acquiring these skills. As of 2022, only one in four researchers publishing on AI worldwide was a woman. These include skills development programs, scholarships, research grants, and internships.

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Unmasking the Corporate Return-to-Work Fallacy: A Genuine Approach to Junior Staff Development

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If they are at home and not going through that process, we don’t think they’re as successful.” In response to this belief, Salesforce overhauled its previously flexible policy. A similar shift in policy is being observed in leading tech, finance, and other sectors. This was the case at a large professional services firm.

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