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

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This case underscores the complexities employers face in implementing return-to-office policies while also needing to provide ADA-compliant reasonable accommodations, particularly for employees with significant health risks. When he did not return to work under these conditions, Electric Boat considered him resigned.

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Global Healthcare Worker Shortage Is Redefining International Recruitment Policies

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Countries may have to reconsider their approach to medical training and compensation to retain healthcare workers. Also, there could be an increased focus on international agreements between countries to manage the global distribution of skilled healthcare workers.

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Despite The Pandemic’s Threat Dwindling, 45% Of Workers Saw A Spike In Stress This Year

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While the survey shows that company’s flexible offerings have hit record-level highs, just 50% of training managers received guidance on how to operate with a hybrid or remote workforce, complicating the transition. .

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Workplace sexual harassment continues to be a widespread problem, yet 36% of organizations do not offer anti-harassment training. Following meaningful anti-harassment training, 75% of women and 85% of men reported feeling safer at work. states had a mandate requiring employers to provide sexual harassment training.

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Confronting The Bystander Effect In Workplace Harassment: 5 Strategies To Create A Bully-Free Workplace

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Such behavior can lead to significant emotional and physical health problems for the victim, including stress, anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic stress disorder. These policies should outline the consequences of bullying and provide a safe avenue for reporting incidents.

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Tips for Managing Politics In the Workplace During Election Season

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Organizations need long-term plans in place to address the anxiety and stress from election loss, political differences and the impact this has on employee performance and wellbeing,” says Stephanie Bolster McCannon, an organizational psychologist and wellness coach. Company policy that works best will be directly tied to company values.

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The Secret Tool Every Workplace Needs to Thrive in 2024

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There’s a lot of positive talk about it, with studies from places like Stanford University and Boston Consulting Group showing that companies with hybrid work policies tend to be more productive and profitable. So, for me, 2024 is all about how companies might rethink training and development to set people up for better success.

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