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Employee benevolence programs: What are they, and why do they matter?

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an economic downturn, supply chain issues, etc.) credit card payments, legal fees)? Finance the fund. Ideally, you would have plans, processes and support structures in place to minimize any workplace disruptions. Most businesses prepare for operational stressors (e.g., What won’t the fund cover (e.g.,

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Pay compression: What it is and how to fight it

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When low-level employees receive a legally mandated pay increase that action can throw off the pay scale for an entire company. If money is tight, there are options (see “Encourage collaboration between HR and finance staff” section below). Encourage collaboration between HR and finance staff. Consult legal counsel.

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How to Spot Employee Theft and What You Can Do About It

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Employee theft is on the rise – it runs the gamut from stealing office supplies and padding time to committing fraud. Actions can vary from updating your employee handbook to employee termination and legal intervention. One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is putting one person in charge of the finances.

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How to tackle wage growth and remain competitive in a tough market

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It has to do with supply and demand, and can be industry and role specific. All of this helps you treat employees equitably and avoid legal problems down the road. Be legally compliant. Pay equity is often mandated by state law, so maintain awareness of your company’s legal obligations. Be applied consistently.

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How to tackle wage growth and remain competitive in a tough market

Insperity

It has to do with supply and demand, and can be industry and role specific. All of this helps you treat employees equitably and avoid legal problems down the road. Be legally compliant. Pay equity is often mandated by state law, so maintain awareness of your company’s legal obligations. Be applied consistently.

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Overcoming seasonal impacts on employee motivation

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As a word of caution: you always want to stay well within the lines of socially and legally permissible behavior. Employees with young children may be trying to figure out summer camps, childcare routines and financing. September’s golden light calls to mind new school supplies and fresh starts. Ah, Autumn. Autumn Issues.

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

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The paper argues that this poses significant risks to both adoption and deployment, as inadequate data governance can lead to biases and unethical practices, undermining the trust and reliability of AI applications in critical areas such as healthcare, finance, and public services.