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AT&T Extended Its Remote Work Policy, But Some Employees Are Still Being Forced Back

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AT&T’s union recently came to an agreement with the company to extend the company’s remote work policy until next year. Some workers who shifted to remote arrangements in the last few years reported higher productivity and attendance levels. However, some workers are saying that they are still being forced to return. .

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Way Beyond The 9-to-5: Could A 70-Hour Workweek Ever Be A Good Thing?

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Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s suggestion for extended 70-hour workweeks has sparked a heated debate, with contrasting viewpoints on productivity and personal well-being. However, this assumption depends on the nature of the work and whether extended hours actually lead to sustained increases in productivity.

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What Is The Impact Of Hybrid Working On Space Optimization?

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Real estate costs can be reduced by downsizing the amount of space needed and allowing for flexible desk booking policies. After all, commercial real estate is, on average, the second-highest expense for most businesses, only surpassed by payroll. In the end, the goal of your office space is to help your workforce be productive.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

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Most small businesses focus on their product/service team and sales staff in the early years, but someone still needs to run payroll and handle onboarding for new hires. This includes things like payroll administration, employee benefits , HR compliance, and talent acquisition. How does HR Outsourcing work for small businesses?

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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For instance, if your employment records contain all the disciplinary actions and policy violations committed by the offending employee, you’ll have a better chance of defending your decision to terminate an employee in court. Confidential documents include medical files, tax documents, employee benefits , payroll records, and more.

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5 SOP examples for your business

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The purpose of an SOP document is to ensure that all workflows are completed in a consistent manner to improve efficiency, safety, compliance, profitability, and product or service quality. Conduct the HR orientation to orient the new employee with the timekeeping and payroll software , necessary paperwork, and internal resources.

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New overtime regulations are open for comment

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You need to use this time wisely to determine the impact final regulations may have on your payroll by auditing your employees and your pay policies. This way, the company can claim the attorney-client privilege or the work-product privilege. Here’s some help getting started.

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