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This Expert Suggests Psychedelics Might Make Their Way Into The Workplace Soon

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Despite potential benefits, the use of psychedelics at work carries legal risks due to their illegal status in many areas, and can create ethical dilemmas and uncomfortable work environments, aside from unpredictable effects on individuals’ performance and behavior. What are the benefits of psychedelic usage in the workplace?

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Risky Business: Gen Z is Skipping the Fine Print in Employment Contracts

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For some, it might be a rude awakening down the line when they discover what it really means to enter the professional world. A recent survey conducted by Adobe Acrobat reveals a concerning trend: 67% of Gen Z respondents do not thoroughly read employment contracts, as reported by Fast Company.

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High On The Job: Record Number Of American Workers Use Marijuana At Work

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Why it matters: The increasing prevalence of marijuana use among American workers raises significant concerns for workplace productivity, safety, and adherence to company policies. It may also prompt discussions and potential policy changes regarding marijuana regulation and workplace safety regulations.

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HBR on Why Companies Need Digital Nomad Programs and Policies

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The Harvard Business Review's Your Company Needs a Digital Nomad Policy covers the reasons why companies should have formal digital nomad programs and policies.   The second reason is that having digital nomads on the payroll can leave firms open to a variety of regulatory and legal risks.

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Underwriting employees’ educational expenses tax-free

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A debt-free education courtesy of your employer sounds nice, but it’s not so straightforward. While many companies and HR teams may be well-intentioned, there’s a difference between debt-free and tax-free. Many employers offer debt-free education as the latest in a long line of probably taxable perks. Time for some tax ed.

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Generative AI to Propel Australia into a New Era of Productivity and Employment

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This technological change is set to redefine job automation and skill requirements. According to the report, up to 1.3 million workers may need to transition to new roles. As Australia experiences the impact of AI tools on productivity and automation, McKinsey’s report describes the persistent challenges the technology presents.

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EU Considering Landmark AI Law To Protect Workers, Copyrights

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This piece of legislation, now closer to becoming law, is meant to provide a regulatory framework for AI systems, which have been evolving rapidly with companies like Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google developing advanced AI technologies such as ChatGPT and Bard, respectively.

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