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Should HR Monitor Slack and Other Messaging Systems?
Slack, Microsoft Teams and other messaging platforms can boost productivity at work, but they have also created an atmosphere where cyberbulling can flourish. Some
Viewpoint: How to Help Remote Workers Feel Psychologically Safe
Employees feel psychologically safe when they are confident and secure in their workplace, knowing they will not be punished, embarrassed or rejected for speaking up,
What Employers Need to Know About California’s Indoor Heat Illness Rule
California regulators are about to adopt a far-reaching heat illness standard for indoor work areas that will be triggered when the temperature reaches 82 degrees
Companies Should Nail Down Precise Business Reasons for Workplace Policies
Employers will need to think carefully about how to defend some of their corporate policies, such as ones about cameras at a worksite, social media use and appropriate
HR Falling Short on Benefits Education
Employer involvement in benefits education is on the decline, a new report finds—a trend that is contributing to fewer employees feeling confident in understanding their
Beware: Fraudulent Job Postings Aim to Steal Your Money, Identity
Job searchers, be wary. Fraudsters posing as recruiters and employers are contacting potential job candidates with attractive job offers in an attempt to extract Social
Inflation Ticked Up in July
Inflation inched up last month to show its first year-over-year acceleration in roughly a year, according to new figures, indicating that cost of living pressures are
Do Employees Need Etiquette Class or Clearer Expectations?
Employees who are returning to the office after working remotely and newcomers to the job market are struggling to adjust to in-person work--or may never have
Los Angeles Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance: What Businesses Need to Know
Freelance workers in Los Angeles now have more protections than ever before, thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council. The Freelance Worker Protections