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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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Work Phobic Anxiety In The Workplace Is A Real Issue; Here’s How To Navigate It

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Work can precipitate anxiety “in previously healthy young workers,” according to the academic medical journal Psychological Medicine. . Thus, having an explicit policy against such “mobbing” and, instead, one that messages its antithesis is crucial for facilitating an anxiety-friendly work environment. .

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Feel Guilty for Taking a Sick Day? You’re Not Alone, but It Shouldn’t Be the Norm

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According to a 2022 study that appeared in the Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences across four public schools in Nicaragua, teachers often work while ill because economically, they have to. The results are clear: We are headed to work sick due to that pressure, come hell or high water. to catch up to other developed countries.”

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to an organization’s obligations to improve the community, the environment, and promote equity and justice. ESG refers to the outcomes of social and sustainability efforts as measured by stakeholders. Involve employees in CSR initiatives.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

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For instance, employers cannot include medical information in an employee’s general personnel file due to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Some of the most frequent types of these files are: Medical records for paperwork related to: Personal medical information. Medical leave of absence requests. Doctor’s notes.

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How Companies Can Support Moms in–and Returning to—the Workplace

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This is driven by a number of factors, one of which has been identified and dubbed the ‘maternal wall,’ referring specifically to the ways women are held back from career growth when they become mothers,” says Dana Kirwin, director of employer and government relations for Medela. Women generally face steeper challenges to career advancement.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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For instance, if your employment records contain all the disciplinary actions and policy violations committed by the offending employee, you’ll have a better chance of defending your decision to terminate an employee in court. While it’s clear that you need to keep a separate file for each employee, which documents should you include in it?

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