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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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Tractor Supply cuts diversity efforts and Black farmers association fights back

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The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. “We’re tired of (being) mistreated by the government and Fortune 500 companies.

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Everything You Need to Know About B Corps and How They Can Drive Positive Change Globally

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To become B Corp certified, companies must score at least 80 out of 200 points and adhere to standards across governance, employees, community, environment and customer relations. Governance is about the board of directors, policies and procedures, and the way business is executed.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

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It’s important to pay attention to the business matters at hand along with their legal aspects and personalities, he adds. When I started as a government contract consultant in 2005, I would accept all kinds of consulting: sales and marketing, certification, business development and contracts.

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Routes to Greater Sustainability event brings office furniture sector together to talk climate change

Workplace Insight

A packed room of delegates enjoyed nine short insightful presentations, which included an overview of potential new government legislation by the BFC; a focus on the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP), the UK’s only industry specific scheme; and information about how to measure your company’s carbon footprint by SATRA.

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An HR professional’s guide to data privacy compliance and security

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retailers, had up to 70 million customers’ data hacked in 2013. This can lead to enormous liability – both legally and for the business’ reputation. What state and federal laws govern HR data privacy compliance? Not only do the governing bodies and regulations vary by state, but it also varies by industry.

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More than one in three Americans fear artificial intelligence could take their jobs

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The public sector, which encompasses government agencies, schools, and other organizations, is often seen as a bastion of stability, providing a secure and stable career path for employees. In the legal industry, 52 percent of workers expressed concern, while in retail and tourism, 43 percent of respondents expressed worry.