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It’s vital employers understand the new EHRC guidelines on menopause 

Workplace Insight

Recent guidelines issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) aim to simplify employers’ legal obligations to support workers going through menopause. At the heart of the guidelines, the EHRC references staggering statistics on the extent to which the menopause can impact women.

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Pawsitivity at Work: Perks & Pitfalls Of Creating Pet-Friendly Coworking Spaces

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The desire for flexibility and furry companionship is on the rise, with a whopping 90% of employees in pet-friendly workplaces expressing a deep attachment to their company’s mission. Interestingly, despite the growing appeal of pet-friendly workplaces, only 11% of companies allow their workers to bring pets to the office.

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

BMT Office Administration

Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? 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.

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

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The insistence of employers on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues — particularly discrimination claims. Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates? The case, EEOC v. ISS Facility Services, Inc.,

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The AI Revolution Liberating Workers From The Office

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” in the face of the leadership at major companies like Amazon, Apple, Disney, Starbucks, and JP Morgan mandating three or more days a week of office-based work. Employees are adamant that they are doing their jobs effectively at home, and data supports the improved productivity of remote work.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

She also explained that the only items she actually tossed were some electronic mail printouts from last year that were originally sent to the account of a person no longer with the company. Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit.

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An Admin’s Cheat Sheet to Business Terminology

All Things Admin

I proofread and edited a lot of policy documents in that position. Thankfully, the company I worked for provided an employee training certification course that introduced all of the principles of insurance, and made sure we could all speak and understand the language. It was the word arrears. It’s often referred to as a percentage.