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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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Legal Challenges Pile Up Against FTC’s New Noncompete Ban

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However, the outcome of this legal battle remains uncertain and could have profound implications for the landscape of employment in the U.S. An implementation of the rule would see the workforce ramping up competition for skilled talent due to rival companies making new offers for top performers.

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Top Tech Jobs of 2024 and the Skills You Need To Land Them, According to Futurist Shivvy Jervis

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The reassuring news is that we will still very much be valued for the skills that come to us naturally as humans and that AI can’t replicate—empathy, motivation, persuasion, intuition,” she notes. Necessary skills to land the most in-demand tech jobs A big shift that Jervis is seeing in the tech industry is a demand for specific skills.

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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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Hello Seven’s Rachel Rodgers Is Showing Marginalized Groups Become Millionaires in the Making

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And it comes from having a clear-cut vision, determining what that vision will cost and assessing your existing skill set to help you navigate your way there. So, I created a digital product that was a guide to running your business from a legal perspective. Take stock of your skill set. We all have secret skills.

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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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U.S. Bans Non-Compete Agreements, Sparks Lawsuit Over Landmark Change To Employee Rights

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On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to implement a ban on employee non-compete agreements — impacting millions of workers across the U.S. These contracts have been a common practice to prevent talented employees from moving to rival firms and sharing company insights.

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