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Algorithms control workers. Here is one example how

Work Life

Notably, “Nikefication” largely evaded existing legal oversight and costs. These measures are not easily enforced across geographic borders that have different legal standards and enforcement mechanisms. Shareholders celebrated Nike because this outsourcing lowered its labor costs.

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Want To Be a Freelancer? Here’s How to Get Started

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Understanding the pros and cons can help determine if this independent path aligns with your career goals and lifestyle preferences.

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3 leadership red flags Elizabeth Holmes should have raised—and how you can spot them yourself

Work Life

The company routinely ignored quality-control failures and test errors and showed a complete disregard for the well-being of patients.” Ordinary people who had had experiences with Theranos’s testing, such as doctors and patients from the Phoenix area, complained about everything from false advertising to mistaken testing.

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How employee resource groups can help employees and your business

Insperity

It’s a good idea to consult with your legal team as you define your policy on employee resource groups and work with active groups. To avoid the appearance of having employer-sponsored unions: Don’t let managers or executive sponsors directly control employee resource group meetings or events, or make decisions for the group.

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Virtual law offices: 6 steps to success

Ruby

Many legal professionals have found they’re as efficient (or more) working from home as they would be in a conventional office, while saving significantly on overhead. We were able to ensure her legal operations were automated, self-regulating, and cost-effective, making it easy for her to start traveling.

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Therapy by App: A Clinical Psychologist Tries BetterHelp

Mad in America

It’s not surprising for a company that reportedly spent over $100 million on advertising in 2023, making it the country’s projected leading sponsor of podcasts. Margaret later revealed that she had Type 2 Diabetes, struggled with controlling her blood sugar, and had attended support groups to get better control.

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getting a friend fired, employer is controlling workers’ LinkedIn accounts, and more

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Employer set up LinkedIn accounts for everyone and won’t release control of them. I’d bet it violates their terms of service to set up accounts using other people’s identities and refuse to release control of them. (In I just started a new job a few months ago in advertising sales. Here we go…. short answers'