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Why You Should Embrace Change In The Era Of Hyper-Speed Tech Evolution

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Throughout history, technology has replaced human actions but not humans; our definition of what it means to be human has evolved. Technology brings a rapid rate of change to industrial economies that makes skill sets of large labor forces obsolete. These risks must be addressed at the public policy level as well as within society.

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

BMT Office Administration

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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Identifying and Overcoming 4 Common Barriers to DEI

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Initiatives often have a focus on awareness, such as unconscious bias training, rather than a comprehensive evaluation of structures and policies that may be causing disparate impact on certain members of the employee population. At its core, diversity means being composed of different elements or qualities.

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Stress, anxiety and a beamish response to it all

Workplace Insight

We now have a policy of not offering ourselves as an outlet for any of the deluge of comment pieces and surveys that are published each year to accompany the various days – and increasingly weeks – dedicated to certain conditions like stress and anxiety. They are a gift both to and from the PR industry.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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According to the Society for Organizational and Industrial Psychology , some victims have reported incidences of sexual harassment only to find that they are met with an ineffective or even hostile response from management. . Those within traditionally male-dominated industries (with large numbers of male employees).

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The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office

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Even finance, the industry leading the charge for returning to the office, suffered significant churn. European banks, which offer more flexible hybrid work policies, are using these to hire talented staff from the less flexible US banks. Before launching an office return, we consider compensation policies. .

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How This LGBTQ+ CEO Nurtures Workplace Diversity From The Inside Out

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Implementing DEI strategies has long played a role in workplace politics, but there continues to be limitations in how effective these policies are. . Why DEI Is Essential For Business Longevity . Some quotes have been edited for length and clarity.? . A good starting point for companies is the questions they ask in interviews.

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