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U.S. Telework Success Story Faces Uncertain Future

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Department of Labor is among the agencies navigating this terrain, with policies that increasingly pull workers back to the office. Losing these employees could create gaps in institutional knowledge and workforce capacity, especially in agencies like the Department of Labor that rely on specialized expertise.

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Navigating Employment Law Changes in 2025: A Six-Step Guide for U.K. Employers

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employment law changes, HR managers must be proactive by reviewing existing policies, training staff, revising systems, and conducting regular audits. Additionally, the government will create a Fair Work Agency to enforce the new rights and assist employers with legal compliance. To ensure compliance with U.K.

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Colleges Are Struggling With Generative AI. The Workforce Could Pay the Price.

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Yet, like many institutions, New River is still in the early stages of developing a formal AI policy. Ayersman and his colleagues are now analyzing frameworks from state agencies, the federal government, and major vendors as they work to shape a policy that meets New Rivers unique needs and constraints. Still, theres movement.

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New York Weighs Statewide Four-Day Workweek Pilot That Could Reshape U.S. Labor Norms

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The effort would require updates to existing labor and civil service laws and assign the state’s Division of the Budget to identify agencies where the shorter workweek could be viable for a significant share of employees. The post New York Weighs Statewide Four-Day Workweek Pilot That Could Reshape U.S.

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When The Blizzard Hits, Why Are We Still Commuting?

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With the storm spanning over 1,500 miles from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, affecting more than 60 million people, this is a moment when proactive policies could save lives, reduce economic disruption, and maintain a semblance of normalcy. They should issue immediate directives urging businesses to adopt remote policies where possible.

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Amazon To Improve Worker Safety After Settling OSHA Injury Claims

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facilities to settle a federal agency’s claims that it failed to prevent workers from developing back problems and other ergonomic injuries, the agency said on Thursday. Certain policies are already in place at some facilities, according to the agency. Amazon.com will implement safety measures at all of its U.S.

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What If Global Talent Markets Become Truly Borderless In The Future Of Work?

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Organizations should regularly review and improve their recruitment strategies, company culture, and policies (alongside investing in advanced technology) to effectively manage a globally distributed workforce. What if we stopped limiting our views of what the Future of Work can be?