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Workplace and property firms must wake up to the new era of networked businesses

Workplace Insight

So, companies existed to share risk and reward and to legally protect shareholders. Networks are replacing production processes. The network economy allows individuals and micro-businesses to trade their intellectual capital using cheap and ubiquitous technology.

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Want to offer support for caregivers of aging relatives? Read this

Insperity

With this massive major demographic shift on the horizon, it’s a smart move for businesses to stay up to date on legal protections offered to caregivers and develop a plan that offers support for caregivers. When making decisions regarding workers with caregiving responsibilities, their rights and your legal obligations should be top of mind.

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What’s the purpose of human resources (HR)?

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For example: Potential for growth Possibilities for gaining new business Unique networking opportunities Means of obtaining better exposure Ways to improve recruiting and employee retention Improvements to training and development Potential for changes in the legal landscape Introduction of new technologies.

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How to become a veteran-friendly employer

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Performing outreach to current or former military members via networking groups or social media Including a statement within job postings that your company is a veteran-friendly employer. If your military employee deploys for weeks or even months, your company is legally required to hold their job for them for the duration of the deployment.

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Hey Auntie! is a new social support network for Black women

Work Life

an emerging social support network that is connecting Black women across ages and life stages. The platform “designates a nurturing relationship that may be biological but is more often what we call a ‘fictive kinship,’ emotionally significant bonds not based on blood or legal ties,” Kenney says. Every child is your child.”

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5 ways to embrace autism in the workplace

Insperity

In fact, the CDC estimates that about 1 in 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to estimates from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network. You should always: Consult with your trusted HR or legal professional. Engage in the interactive process. Promote kindness.

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How to smoothly end an independent contractor relationship

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This article will support you through the process of ending your working relationship with a longstanding independent contractor, helping you: Communicate and address any performance issues Understand the legal risks of ending a freelance contract Apply HR best practices when terminating a contractor agreement. Try resolving problems first.

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