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

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Introducing a pet-friendly policy to your coworking space isn’t just about accommodating pets; it’s about enhancing the entire shared experience. Research indicates that the mere presence of animals is linked to stress reduction and positively influences mental health. There are seven major advantages.

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Stress, anxiety and a beamish response to it all

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We now have a policy of not offering ourselves as an outlet for any of the deluge of comment pieces and surveys that are published each year to accompany the various days – and increasingly weeks – dedicated to certain conditions like stress and anxiety. We maintain a particular fascination with stress.

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Half of work related illness is down to stress, depression or anxiety

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million workers reported they were suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, with approximately half of the cases down to stress, depression or anxiety. There were an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2022/23. The statistics reveal that 1.8 An estimated 35.2

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Proposed “Right to Disconnect” California Law Could Ban After-Hours Work Communication

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However, The Washington Post reports that the proposed legislation faces opposition from groups like the California Chamber of Commerce — which warns of potential legal complexities and questions the bill’s effectiveness in changing work arrangements and habits. If enacted, the 31 st state of the U.S.

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

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Proactive measures like nurturing a strong company culture and having clear policies and reporting systems are key in preventing and addressing workplace harassment, bullying, and violence. Company policies can play a big role in preventing toxic behavior that can escalate to more serious cases of bullying, harassment, and workplace 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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