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California’s “Right to Disconnect” Legislation Supported by 83% of Employees in Recent Survey

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have become aware of California lawmakers promoting the bill after last week’s vote to move the bill forward to a committee hearing. It’s reported that workers in hybrid roles and at small companies are feeling the most pressure to respond to work-related communications outside of work hours.

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Australian Labor And Greens Senators Support 4-day Work Week

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On Thursday, the Senate Work and Care Committee, chaired by Barbara Pocock of the Greens, called for policies that could drastically adjust work-life balance.

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Thailand Planning Digital Nomad Visa To Attract Tech Talent, Support AI Hub Ambitions

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It’s reported that the government will also establish a subcommittee under the National AI Committee — led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin — to oversee AI policy and infrastructure investments, including data centers, cloud centers, and high-performance computing.

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Hefty fine for Amazon has implications for employee surveillance policy

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CNIL’s withering report on Amazon’s employee surveillance in its French warehouses laid bare dubious practices similar to the company’s system for monitoring workers at its facilities in the UK, which was already known to Westminster MP’s.

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Gender Equality In U.K. Financial Leadership At Least 14 Years Away

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According to a report published by Reuters , over 400 firms employing 1.3 A report published by the House of Commons Treasury Committee entitled, “Sexisim in the City,” further highlights these equity challenges — citing factors like hybrid work and flexible work, and maternity, paternity, and parental leave as impactful.

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London must take better decisions on whether to retrofit its buildings

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The London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee has published a new report called Retrofit vs Rebuild? The report claims that, if London is to meet the Mayor’s 2030 net zero target, there is an urgent need to reduce emissions from buildings and to retrofit both housing and commercial stock.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

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They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. Businesses and nonprofits of all sizes should possess a written-out document retention policy. Such action raises concern about cover-ups.

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