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Microsoft’s Pay Transparency Policy Could Set A Precedent For The Tech Industry

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Some states have already implemented such a policy where large employers are required to provide transparency over their pay ranges, normalizing this trend.? . Prior to these regulations and policies, discussion over salaries was viewed as controversial. So how should leaders proceed? .

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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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How Does an “Open Door” Policy Work in a Virtual Environment?

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For many companies, the pandemic has revealed whether they really had an open-door policy or healthy team dynamics in the first place. Problems arise when questioning how to cultivate this policy in a virtual environment. What is an open-door policy? Another aspect of the open-door policy is authenticity.

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

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Bullying can occur between employees and leadership or among peers. The Bystander Effect The bystander effect refers to the social psychological phenomenon where individuals do not offer any means of help to a victim when other people are present. This effect becomes more pronounced as the number of bystanders increases.

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What References are Really Saying About You

On The Job

This latest story I did for Gannett/USAToday should open your eyes to the possibility that not all your references have your best interests at heart. If you've been frustrated that you haven't managed to nail a new job despite your qualifications and solid interviews, your references could be the root of the problem.

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Microaggressions May Be Subtle, But Their Impact Is Not

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Microaggressions refer to the less-obvious, subtle references to stereotypes based on a person’s identity or background. . Microaggressions refer to the less-obvious, subtle references to stereotypes based on a person’s identity or background. . But what happens when bigotry is more subtle? What is a microaggression?

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What 2022’s Biggest Workplace Trends Says About The Future Of Work

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Whether it refers to the obstacles that are anticipated in the new year, such as the incoming economic downturn, similar phrases are likely to emerge in the new year. . While it is likely to take trial and error for these policies to become impactful, 2023 is expected to see more states adopt similar laws. .

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