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Rejection of flexible working request shouldn’t blind employers to their legal duties

Workplace Insight

The Respondent’s policy was that post-pandemic, the Claimant was expected to work in the office 40 percent of the time and could work the other 60 percent remotely. The Tribunal noted that technology cannot always keep up with fast paced discussions especially when planning meetings are taking place.

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

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It’s rocking the charts as one of the top 10 coworking space trends for 2024. This article is your go-to guide to explore why these custom spaces matter, how they tackle industry challenges, and why weaving them into your coworking fabric could level up your game. It’s not new, but guess what?

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Flexible working rights stand to benefit millions of people

Workplace Insight

From today (April 6th 2024), UK employees will have the legal right to request flexible working from their first day in a new job. Under the updated regulations, employers must engage in discussions with employees and consider alternative solutions before declining a flexible working request.

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AI may boost productivity, but we are already becoming reliant on it, and that’s a problem

Workplace Insight

The 2024 AI Index is the latest update to the annual analysis of trends in artificial intelligence. This year’s edition tracks research, development, technical performance, responsible practices, economics, policy, public opinion, and more. But China is catching up.

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All you need to know about the changes in employment law from 6 April 2024

Workplace Insight

There are a number of employment law changes coming into effect on 6 April 2024 that will impact SMEs the most. It is essential for managers to revise their policies, engage with employees, and adapt their procedures in alignment with the updated regulations prior to their implementation.

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AI Probably Won’t Take Your Job In 2024

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I suspect we’re getting up towards 40% now, but it’s less than half. and Europe, we find that roughly two-thirds of current jobs are exposed to some degree of AI automation, and that generative AI could substitute up to one-fourth of current work.” What’s at risk with widespread AI adoption?

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The FTC Banned Noncompetes—What Does That Mean for Businesses and Employees?

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For freelancers in particular, who now make up over a third of the entire U.S. The FTC voted 3-2 on April 23, 2024 to ban (for-profit) employers from requiring employees or independent contractors to sign noncompetes and will make all current noncompetes unenforceable once the rule goes into effect later in the year.

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