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

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In a notable legal settlement, a facility management company agreed to pay $47,500 to settle an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Belval, who has multiple health issues, including a heart defect and severe anxiety, argued he was at increased risk for COVID-19.

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A third of people say they have experienced a toxic manager

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A third of employees (33 percent) in the UK have experienced a toxic manager at work in the past five years, and over four in ten (41 percent) have left a job due to their dissatisfaction with management. But in contrast, 81 percent of HR decision makers are confident that their managers uphold the organisation’s values.

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Gen Z: Trailblazing The Future Of Work Or Trapped In A Cycle Of Sacrifice?

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But combining work and study comes at a cost: 32% struggle with mental health issues, while 50% sacrifice sleep or time for leisure. New research unveils a sobering narrative on Gen Z: a generation grappling with the weight of supporting their families, sacrificing their mental health, sleep, and leisure in the process. Is it worth it?

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Poor management to blame for low performance and poor mental health of workers

Workplace Insight

A new report from the CIPD suggests that there is a direct link between poor management and negative mental health, job satisfaction and performance amongst workers. It also highlights that good manager behaviour can help mitigate against people experiencing excessive workloads and stress.

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

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Risk assessment and management is key to any strong disaster mitigation strategy. 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.

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Unlocking the HR Secrets of Hybrid Work

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Allen, on the other hand, observes that the mental health of employees improved initially due to the perceived autonomy they have in the use of their time, which in turn contributed to increased productivity. He believes that blanket policies mandating set office days could backfire, leading to decreased morale and potential attrition.

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How To Spot And Prevent Substance Abuse In Your Workforce

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The survey, which collected responses from 501 tech executives at the director level or above, found that approximately one-third (32%) admitted to using these substances as a means to enhance performance and manage the stress and long hours associated with their roles. Emotional Instability: Substance abuse can lead to emotional instability.