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The Dominican Republic is Set to Trial the 4-Day Work Week

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The Guardian reports that participating companies include telecommunications company Claro, power company EGE Haina, heavy equipment business IMCA, and the government’s national health insurance agency. s 2023 trial and similar initiatives in the U.S. Canada , and South Africa.

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

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This is what happened in Wilson v Financial Conduct Authority 2302739/2023. The Claimant submitted a flexible working application requesting to work entirely remotely using her computer and other electronic equipment and to complete all her work without attending a physical office location.

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2023 Future Of Work Forecast: How Will The Coworking Sector Evolve In 2023? Here Are 5 Revealing Trends

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This article is part of the Allwork.Space 2023 Future Of Work Forecast. The coworking industry will continue to enjoy success in 2023 as operators develop business models based on the needs of their membership while improving retention, encouraging sustainability and increasing revenue. . PART OF OUR 2023 FUTURE OF WORK FORECAST.

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The sector responds to the Spring Budget

Workplace Insight

The investment in the NHS to modernise IT equipment and improve their efficiency is welcome, but that was the only real nod towards support in the healthcare space. As an industry that supports as many as 1 in 12 UK jobs, it’s surprising that time and again it has been left out in the cold when it comes to support through public policy.

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The UK workplace sector reacts to the Spring Budget 2023

Workplace Insight

We need to equip the workforce with the new skills that the economy needs. 7 in 10 businesses that prioritise these ‘power skills’ alongside technical skills in their workforce experienced consistent project success in the past year, according to our Pulse of the Profession 2023 study.”

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The Magic of Intrapreneurship Within Organizations

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Because of this “great reset,” employers must be equipped with processes and behaviors centered on employee investment. A recalculation of the S&P 500 in 1975 [shows] 87% of [shareholder] value came from tangible things, property, plant equipment—because we made stuff,” she explains. Now, 90% of the value is intangible.

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A Single Disaster Kills 40% Of Businesses — Stop Putting Off Contingency Planning

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Data published in the PwC Global Crisis and Resilience Survey 2023 reveals that 91% of companies have experienced at least one event, other than the pandemic, that has “disrupted their business in the last two years.” According to Bankrate, “between 2022 and 2023, wildfires accounted for over $3.2

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