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Artificial intelligence (AI) at work: What you need to know

Insperity

Legal exposure When writing company policy or creating any documentation with legal ramifications, it’s important to ensure that all information obtained from an AI tool is accurate and up to date – otherwise, it could expose your company to liability. The well-known phrase “garbage in, garbage out” comes to mind.)

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

Workplace Insight

Affective computing is a branch of artificial intelligence which focuses on recognising and responding to human emotions through technologies like biometric sensors, emotion-tracking software, and wearable devices. The IFOW emphasises the urgent need for regulatory frameworks to govern the use of AAM technologies in the workplace.

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UK Businesses get proactive now ahead of the new legislation

Work in Confidence

Workers Protection (Amendment to Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 From October 2024 all UK employers must ensure they comply with a legal duty to take ‘reasonable steps’ aiming to prevent sexual harassment of employees – this comes with the passing of the Worker Protection (Amendment to Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.

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You need a data protection policy – Here’s the basics

Insperity

The legal liability for data breaches and failure to comply with data privacy laws can incur prohibitive costs, including fines and penalties. Unstructured data that resides in email accounts, remote servers and company equipment Who has access to edit or view the data The volume and aging of that data.

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8 ways to be smart about intellectual property

Insperity

Review and regularly update software protections, firewalls and other protective mechanisms. Adopt a process that includes the following: Deactivate the employee’s access simultaneously with the exit meeting, or install identity software to prevent the employee from accessing work-related applications. Control access. Know the law.

Security 159
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When should you hire an HR manager, if at all?

Insperity

Is your company meeting all the legal requirements as an employer? They may be well equipped to manage big-picture questions regarding recruiting, retention and other human resource issues. Many companies will employ a small HR staff and augment their knowledge and skills with cost-effective HR tools and software.

Payroll 171
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How HR can help end workplace sexual harassment

Work in Confidence

In the UK, employees have legal protections against sexual harassment, and an updated Workers Protection Bill (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 is awaiting Royal consent, which will impose a new duty on UK employers to take reasonable steps to prevent their employees experiencing workplace sexual harassment.

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