Small Business Labs

JANUARY 7, 2016

These are good times for the temporary staffing industry. As the American Staffing Association chart below shows, the industry has been booming since the steep declines caused by the Great Recession.    2015 was another record setting year and pretty much everyone in the staffing industry is predicting good times ahead.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

In the coaching industry, there are those who have an ironclad contract,” Skelly explains. For example, if you’re running a PR agency, you could say, “I will write a press release and pitch you to 20 different outlets over the course of the month. When doing this, it’s important to be as specific as possible.

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Allwork

JULY 11, 2022

As an example, EmailAnalytics silently tracks employees’ email activity and displays it in interactive tables and graphs. Unfortunately, there aren’t many legal protections for employees who are being monitored. Bossware might be intrusive, but it is actually legal. How does bossware affect workers? . billion by 2026.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The report also breaks down industries, business types and regional trends. For example, they predict that industries most likely to improve maternity leave policies include safety/security/legal, motor vehicle and agriculture/forestry/wildfire.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to prove itself as a transformative force across markets and industries. The boundaries of AI’s impact on the A/E/C industry are near limitless, and our team is consistently seeking out cutting-edge opportunities for its practical use. How Are Architects Using AI in the Workplace?

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MARCH 1, 2024

Donors asked if they can deduct the cost of the donated items on their tax return, and a few people suggested you make your project legal by filing for nonprofit status. For example, one state may require the board to have at least three members, and another state may require only one. Is there a big enough need for your services?

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Allwork

APRIL 3, 2023

Certain industries see more resume embellishment than others as well. Chelsee Yee from KHON2 , a Hawaii news source, discusses in their article, “Study: Average job seeker in Hawaii admits lying on their resume,” that iprospectcheck.com also compiled data on resume accuracy across various career industries.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The business case for inclusive design is pivotal — these spaces not only attract the best talent in the industry, but they offer a sense of belonging for all employees and help get the best from them. The power to choose. When given the correct working environment, neurodiverse employees are often extremely high performing individuals.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 7, 2020

For example, Business Insiders 'It feels cold and heartless': Hundreds of California freelancers have been fired before the holidays over a state law meant to help Uber and Lyft drivers covers a mix of freelancers who have lost work because of the new job.   

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JUNE 23, 2021

Borrowing funds from a close friend or family member, for example, can put a strain on relationships. For example, do research ahead of time to predict the average accounts receivable timelines for your industry. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors. It will help you set better expectations.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Steves believes travel can broaden our minds—culturally and politically When Steves isn’t working, he’s trying to make changes through advocacy groups that focus on three big goals: solving world hunger, reversing climate change and legalizing marijuana. His work with these groups is a direct result of his travel experiences.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 28, 2022

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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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For example, you might notice your local coffee shop is losing customers because there is always a 10-plus person line. My startups have taken me around the world and in a variety of industries, like automotive and consulting, advertising and now to an integrated marketing company. Look for a problem. Instead, I became an entrepreneur.

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Allwork

APRIL 11, 2023

Stereotypes seem to maintain the image of the tech industry as a “boys club” — while women earn 57% of bachelor’s degrees in the U.S., and other countries of an adequate legal framework protecting working parents is a principal factor holding women back. they earn only 22% of bachelors in engineering and 20% in computer science.

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Allwork

MAY 23, 2024

The commercial real estate (CRE) industry has been especially tumultuous for the last few years. When comparing traditional leases to flex space, it’s not just about rent but also about other expenses like legal fees and administrative tasks, which may be included in the flex space package.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 17, 2017

A good example is law.  Key quote: "Three-quarters of law firms with more than 250 lawyers use contract attorneys, says a 2016 report from legal consultancy Altman Weil." Doctor on Demand , for example, provides video medical consultation service.    Nomad Health  is another example.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Among the examples of such monitoring by Amazon management was the recording of data captured by employees’ handheld scanners, which tracked their activity to such a precise degree that it led to workers potentially having to justify each break that they took during the working day.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

For example, we now offer online bootcamp-style workouts and yoga to all employees. We work closely with our broker to benchmark programs based on their own book of business and industry surveys, so what are common needs or offerings other companies provide, and will that work for our population?”

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

But B2B specialty platform targeting industry niches (like oilfield services) and/or professions (like legal or accounting) are rapidly growing in number, scope and scale. Another example is Jyve , a gig platform that connects workers with retail work.

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Allwork

JULY 10, 2023

More specifically, PWFA was signed the same day as the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act, a companion bill which gives working mothers additional legal protections and the freedom to breast pump during work hours for up to one year after the child’s birth.

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Allwork

AUGUST 18, 2022

The flexible workspace industry has come together to provide support, training, resources, additional levels of safety and as many of the other basics as possible to help people to continue to live and work. . Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. Where do we go? . If we stay, how do we continue to live? . Will my savings last? .

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Allwork

AUGUST 12, 2022

Could this be a legal requirement in the not-so-distant future? . The National Retrofit Strategy (NRS) is a proposal that aims to make existing homes greener and more energy efficient, working in partnership with the government, industry, finance, and community-based bodies to do so. . The fact is, U.K. Although it’s rare for U.K.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, we know executive assistants who had to find popular tickets to a game or dinner reservations at the last minute for clients. Here are some examples: Todoist - Todoist is a practical task list app because of its simplicity and portability. For example, you might follow strategies to get to I nbox Zero.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

This is a more stringent set of rules than was in place prior to AB5 (for those interested in legal geekery, the prior rules are referred to as the Borello factors ). Second, many gig economy companies ( Uber is a good example ) are claiming their independent contractors pass the ABC test. This is not correct. A commercial fisherman.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 17, 2013

As the Chicago Tribune's When online upstarts rattle the playing field covers, many of the leading sharing economy companies are facing some sort of legal and/or regulatory challenges.   That sharing economy companies are facing increased regulatory and legal scrutiny is not a surprise. And almost none have succeeded.

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MAY 20, 2022

It’s important to pay attention to the business matters at hand along with their legal aspects and personalities, he adds. I realized it made more sense to focus on one aspect of this industry, but I still wanted to service all of my clients’ needs. But everything with partnership is both personal and business.” Win-win-win.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 26, 2024

Here’s another standout example from one of our star community members illustrating the profound impact of such initiatives. I was asked to share my binder with the legal secretaries in my division in our Chicago and Washington, D.C. A few initiatives were developed out of the creation of this guide.

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Allwork

JUNE 14, 2022

In discussion with Allwork.Space, Jones provides insight into how his experience being a person of color (POC) and member of the LGBTQ+ community within the tech industry has impacted his leadership style. . For example, at Bambee we’ve outlined up to a $10,000 budget for Pride Month.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 31, 2012

The gourmet food truck craze sweeping the nation is a classic example of business model innovation.   And the response from brick and mortar restaurants is a classic example of how incumbent industry participants tend to respond - by using their political power to try and fend off the innovative new firms.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 31, 2016

A good example is the coverage of Pew Internet's Shared, Collaborative and On Demand: The New Digital Economy report. Few industries have grown as fast - especially since most of these services have been broadly available across the U.S.   Etsy even had the nerve to legally minimize their tax bill. 

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

  But while the average charity is small, the industry is quite large.  The industry even managed to grow through the last recession.  And more than few are simply fraudulent organizations, taking advantage of lax legal oversite to bilk contributors. .  According to the book, there are about 1.4 million

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BMT Office Administration

APRIL 22, 2024

Time theft is a very real issue that affects organizations from all industries. For example, a solid timesheet approval system will help you stay on budget, and you can gain insights into your workforce’s productivity. Recordkeeping for legal requirements. That’s why managers need to check for breaks when analyzing timesheets.

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Small Business Labs

APRIL 28, 2015

Recent examples include: NPR's In Sharing Economy, Labor Laws Fall Short  US New's The Not So Nice Sharing Economy. I could easily list many more negative press examples from the last few weeks. It seems like every day there is a new article slamming sharing economy platforms and marketplaces for their labor practices.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

An example would be call centers, where employee phone calls and voicemails were recorded and closely monitored to ensure their quality and efficiency. Customer support is another industry where employee monitoring tools have long been the norm. Legal issues and concerns over webcam surveillance.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Examples include: Gossiping with co-workers. These are all examples of avoiding work without the use of technology. An example would be a worker attempting to knock out their to-do list but only checking off an item or two due to a debilitating migraine. Taking frequent and/or extended bathroom breaks. Chatting with co-workers.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Adding to the negative press is a growing litany of complaints by sharing economy "providers", which is the industry's term for their workers. A few examples of negative press include: Former labor secretary Robert Reich's The Share-the-Scraps Economy  nicely summarizes the view that sharing economy jobs are not good. 

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JUNE 1, 2021

WorldatWork ’s “Geographic Pay Policies Study” surveyed 1,063 respondents from organizations of varying sizes and across multiple industries, and found 62% of participants saying their organization has a geographic pay policy in place for United States-based employees. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS. geographic pay policy.

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