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

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When a country is focused on raising the economic quality of life, it may prioritize policies that are designed to increase productivity, gross domestic product (GDP), and economic competitiveness. Contrary to Murthy’s call, prioritizing work-life balance and employee well-being is a more constructive way to improve overall productivity.

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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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4 Monumental Ways Banning Noncompete Clauses Will Transform The Future Of Work

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If passed, employees could be served with another astounding win in the ongoing battle with employers over workplace rights. By barring companies from implementing such policies, workers would be able to seek greener pastures as they please. . Research from the Economic Policy Institute shows 49.4% Up the Ante .

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Major US firms scammed by massive North Korean remote work laptop farm

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To further disguise their identities, Chapman is accused of receiving and forging payroll checks, with the workers’ wages funneled into her bank account. With the passage of the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act in 2016, the nation was effectively cut off from the US financial system.

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The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office

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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. . Those who worked on a hybrid schedule had 35% better retention. . Compensation adjustments . Boosting culture .

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HR Leaders Share How New Salary Transparency Laws Have Changed Everything

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As of November 1, a law in New York City now requires employers with four or more people on the payroll to provide a salary pay range in all job advertisements. . Workers have been increasingly calling for better pay transparency as they demand a more equitable workplace experience, which starts during the application and hiring process. .

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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. They help maintain a safe workplace Does your organization require mandatory OSHA training?

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