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Why Japan wants its citizens to try a 4-day workweek

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The Japanese government first expressed support for a shorter working week in 2021, after lawmakers endorsed the idea. Although 85% of employers report giving their workers two days off a week and there are legal restrictions on overtime hours, which are negotiated with labor unions and detailed in contracts. Fast Retailing Co.,

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Green Building Council says Scotland has abandoned its role as a leader on climate

Workplace Insight

Scotland has missed eight of the 12 legally-binding annual emissions reduction targets and the hard reality of our transition to a net zero society is that the critical heavy lifting needs to be done now. This is not the political leadership that Scotland needs.

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Can employee ownership improve capitalism?

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Consequently, retiring business owners looking to sell their business to their employees often find accessing needed financial, legal and other supports to be challenging. But confounding factors can make financing the deal a challenge.

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Can AI improve one of the most expensive (and boring) parts of work?

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Darren Liddell, founder and CEO of My Money Story, a personal finance community for people of color making less than $70,000 a year, was an early tester of Gus. And the government wins when it doesn’t need to chase down employers for violating such regulations. She wasn’t trying to intentionally violate the law.

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6 Steps for Creating an LLC for Your Business

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He didn’t bat an eye when I told him my rate to copy edit his legal blog. A registered agent is someone who is registered to receive legal and tax notices on behalf of your business. These steps make your LLC legal. I filed my LLC through a DIY legal website, and I regret it. And, he eventually went on retainer with me.

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Shortage of high-quality data threatens the AI ‘boom’

Workplace Insight

Yet significant challenges and risks are attached to widescale adoption, including – in the case of generative AI – reliance on a handful of machine learning datasets that ODI research has shown lack robust governance frameworks. It also outlines the ODI’s recommendations for creating diverse, fair data-centric AI.

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What Is a Credit Freeze, and Should I Do It?

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However, knowing what a credit freeze is and taking advantage of it can help protect you and your finances. Just keep in mind that a few entities will still be able to access your report , including your current lenders, potential employers or landlords, child support agencies, government entities and other organizations.

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