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UK and other countries sign international pledge to cut carbon emissions from buildings

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Representatives from 70 countries adopted the Declaration de Chaillot , a foundational document for international cooperation. In 2022, it contributed to 37 percent of global operational energy and process-related CO2 emissions. The forum, held in the French capital, focused on the decarbonization and climate resilience of buildings.

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Canada Aims to Attract Remote Workers with New Digital Nomad Visa

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Why it matters: Digital nomad visas are being considered and offered by a growing number of countries around the world including countries like Japan — which has historically held stricter policies for remote workers. These new international opportunities are reflective of the world striving for post-pandemic recovery.

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The Gender Pay Gap Impacts 41% Of Women – Here’s How To Infuse Equity Into The Hiring Process

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75% of women consider a company’s maternity and family leave policies when applying for jobs . This starts as early as the hiring process by disclosing pay bands with all job listings. It can also mean disclosing all organizational salaries – from C-suite to junior staffers – either internally or to the greater public.

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How to Evaluate the Efficacy of Your Hybrid Work Model

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Despite the abundance of external data on hybrid work preferences, each company’s unique culture, systems, processes, and talent make internal data invaluable for decision-making. This tactic often leads to an increase in job inquiries referencing this policy, as well as enthusiasm from potential hires during interviews.

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A Single Disaster Kills 40% Of Businesses — Stop Putting Off Contingency Planning

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The potential damage that these disruptive events can inflict on an organization should inspire proactive planning — including everything from updating insurance policies to preparing a migration strategy and shoring up cyber security. The plan ensures that employees and assets are protected and can function quickly in the wake of a disaster.

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Indian Prime Minister Calls for an Upskilling of the Workforce in New Technologies

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What’s going on: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the importance of skilling the workforce in advanced technologies and processes, according to Devdiscourse. Why it matters: The global workforce will need to learn new skills in technologies like AI processes as the technology becomes more widespread.

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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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