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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. It also includes acts of violence.

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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. Defined in Black’s Law Dictionary, the most widely referenced legal dictionary in the U.S.,

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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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How to Negotiate Severance: Tips and Strategies for the Modern Workforce

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Kogut clarifies that employees are only “due” severance if it is promised in an employment contract, handbook or policy. Most employees who lose their jobs are likely “ at will ” employees—those who can be dismissed without any legal requirement for cause. Dewan agrees. “Don’t sign anything immediately.

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Curtail zero hour contracts and give workers guaranteed work hours, say researchers

Workplace Insight

They found that unreliable work can result in a sudden loss of hours and earnings, and an inability to access legal advice for unfair or potentially unlawful employment practices. Legal changes should be supported by a statutory code of practice for reference in employment tribunals.

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Members of European Parliament back charter to ‘revolutionise workplace wellbeing’

Workplace Insight

Under the Charter, MEPs are calling to modernise Europe’s policy approach to workplace wellbeing by focusing on solutions across four themes: (1) life beyond work, (2) social connection, (3) privacy and trust, and (4) digital wellness.

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5 Long-Term Financial Goals and How to Achieve Them

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Your long-term goals are an important aspect of your financial health. However, most people get started by creating estate planning documents like a will and taking out life insurance policies. What are long-term financial goals and why are they important?

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