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If firms want people to ‘return to office’, they should offer a better experience

Workplace Insight

The report also offers practical guidance for a broad range of stakeholders—employers, investors, architects, designers, and property managers—featuring strategies, best practices, and case studies from organisations such as Legal & General and the Government Property Agency.

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Emotion tracking tech in the workplace puts people’s wellbeing at risk

Workplace Insight

The IFOW report highlights a range of AAM workplace technologies, including EEG devices that measure cognitive load, video systems equipped with emotion-detection AI, and wearable gadgets that track stress, fatigue, and attention levels.

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Slow progress on sustainable buildings, RICS report claims

Workplace Insight

Skill shortages and inadequate training also pose substantial challenges, with many professionals feeling ill-equipped to implement sustainable principles effectively. Collaboration between governments, industry stakeholders, and professional bodies is essential to overcome existing barriers.

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Why early-career professionals should consider board service to build leadership skills

Work Life

Now is the time to foster the relationships needed to govern effectively in an increasingly complex, global environment. By honing their critical thinking skills early, young professionals will be better equipped to evaluate decisions and their potential impact and to develop successful strategies as future directors.

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Should you allow employees to discuss politics at work?

Insperity

It may surprise you to learn that our country’s First Amendment right to free speech is protected in public companies and government agencies, but not in most private companies. Any hostile behavior goes against your company’s policies governing workplace safety and codes of professional conduct. Can you ban all political discussions?

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Return to office policy guide

BMT Office Administration

Crafting a balanced Return to Office policy Many employers, including the federal government, have been pushing to get employees back into the office this year. Additionally, employees may have to compete for office equipment. But is a return-to-office mandate a good idea for your company?

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Can you outgrow a PEO? Why middle market businesses partner with PEOs

Insperity

These administrative tasks include addressing issues related to: HR-related government compliance and reporting Benefits and COBRA administration Leave of absence compliance and support (FMLA) Employee relations issues. Meanwhile, as employee headcount rises, your HR infrastructure must scale and become more specialized.

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