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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? In a lawsuit against Electric Boat Corp.,

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

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Workplace bullying, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute, is repeated, health-harming mistreatment by one or more employees. Workplace bullying and harassment can happen in both in-person or remote workplaces, affecting the productivity and mental health of workers. Here are three key actions companies need to take.

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

Workplace Insight

Nearly two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, according the latest annual statistical report from the UK’s Health and Safety Executive. million working days were lost in 2022/23 due to self-reported work-related ill health or injury. The statistics reveal that 1.8

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Flexible working rights stand to benefit millions of people

Workplace Insight

From today (April 6th 2024), UK employees will have the legal right to request flexible working from their first day in a new job. Under the updated regulations, employers must engage in discussions with employees and consider alternative solutions before declining a flexible working request.

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines workplace harassment as “unwelcome or offensive conduct that is detrimental to an employer’s work performance, professional advancement, and/or mental health.”. As of 2021 , only 17 U.S. states had a mandate requiring employers to provide sexual harassment training.

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The Key To Creating Office Spaces For Everyone: Design With Neurodiversity In Mind

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In August 2021, while designing a new working environment for the MS Society in north London, we collaborated with a specialist consultant to deliver a completely accessible space that the company needed. Opportunities for education are abundant, and employers and business leaders will only gain from taking advantage of them.

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Can Recruiters Avoid Gender Bias In Workplace With These 4 Steps?

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The World Health Organization (WHO) clearly states that about 1/3rd of a person's life is spent at work. Therefore, how he/she spends their time at work will determine their overall well-being, happiness and mental health. GenderEquity #genderbias #workplace pic.twitter.com/Rr2hQ6vHA5 — Recruit CRM (@CrmRecruit) March 19, 2021.

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