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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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The insistence of employers on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues — particularly discrimination claims. Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates? The case, EEOC v. ISS Facility Services, Inc.,

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How To Successfully Combat Workplace Bullying And Harassment To Foster A Safe Work Environment

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Workplace bullying, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute, is repeated, health-harming mistreatment by one or more employees. Workplace bullying and harassment can happen in both in-person or remote workplaces, affecting the productivity and mental health of workers. Here are three key actions companies need to take.

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Pawsitivity at Work: Perks & Pitfalls Of Creating Pet-Friendly Coworking Spaces

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The desire for flexibility and furry companionship is on the rise, with a whopping 90% of employees in pet-friendly workplaces expressing a deep attachment to their company’s mission. Interestingly, despite the growing appeal of pet-friendly workplaces, only 11% of companies allow their workers to bring pets to the office.

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

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All companies should have a business continuity plan in place to protect themselves from unforeseen challenges. Data published in the PwC Global Crisis and Resilience Survey 2023 reveals that 91% of companies have experienced at least one event, other than the pandemic, that has “disrupted their business in the last two years.”

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These Are the Accommodations Working Parents Want Most From Their Employers

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The organization aims to improve family-friendly policies and reports that two-thirds of children under age 6 have both parents in the workforce. This is a key signal to companies that implementing these policies is of the utmost importance for attracting and retaining top talent in order to drive business growth.”

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Should Flexible Working Be A Right, And Not Just A Privilege?

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The rise of digital nomadism and remote work visas reflects a broader trend towards valuing work-life balance and personal autonomy, potentially influencing where both individuals and companies choose to operate. Government might have to debate remote work as a legal right Governments, too, may find themselves at a crossroads.

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Hefty fine for Amazon has implications for employee surveillance policy

Workplace Insight

Although CNIL did not contest Amazon’s argument that it had a legitimate right to monitor its workers in detail and in real time, CNIL contended that the manner in which Amazon scrutinised its staff disproportionately affected the rights of the company’s employees working in its warehouses.