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

Allwork

Introducing a pet-friendly policy to your coworking space isn’t just about accommodating pets; it’s about enhancing the entire shared experience. According to a study by Petco , nearly 60% of respondents believe that bringing their dogs to work is highly beneficial for stress management. There are seven major advantages.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

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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Hefty fine for Amazon has implications for employee surveillance policy

Workplace Insight

Among the examples of such monitoring by Amazon management was the recording of data captured by employees’ handheld scanners, which tracked their activity to such a precise degree that it led to workers potentially having to justify each break that they took during the working day.

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Rejection of flexible working request shouldn’t blind employers to their legal duties

Workplace Insight

The Respondent’s policy was that post-pandemic, the Claimant was expected to work in the office 40 percent of the time and could work the other 60 percent remotely. Decision The Tribunal carefully considered the evidence given by the Claimant’s line manager, who had also decided the original outcome to her flexible working request.

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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?

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4 Challenges in Navigating Remote Work Layoffs

Allwork

The four key challenges of remote work layoffs are impersonal emails, legal requirements, returning equipment, and difficulties assessing performance. Managers need to be trained to overcome the proximity bias, and the consequent confirmation bias and empathy gap that undermine effective remote work layoffs.

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

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Employees with caregiving responsibilities, for instance, may benefit from such arrangements, as it allows them to better manage their personal and professional commitments. On the issue of rights versus privileges, rights are typically associated with fundamental human needs and societal standards, and are often legally protected.