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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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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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Top Challenges Law Firms Face When Hiring Executive Assistants or Paralegals and How Agencies Can Help

C-Suite Assistants

According to the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), half of all legal assistants are at least 45 years old, and 38% of law firms are expected to lose 20-40% of their support staff in the next five years due to retirement. This attrition makes it even more urgent for legal organizations to be able to find experienced EAs.

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Elder Eyes Wide Shut

Mad in America

A legal guardian and conservator have hijacked her father’s life and estate and she cannot get him out. My friend, who I will call Lilly to protect her and her family, is amidst a legal battle with her sibling and a cabal of lawyers over the legal guardianship and conservatorship of her 74-year-old father, though he can still make decisions.

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Secret AI cameras have been tracking the emotions and demographics of rail passengers

Workplace Insight

For over two years, Network Rail, the company overseeing Britain’s railway infrastructure, conducted a covert trial program at key stations like London’s Waterloo and Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and others across the country. ” Network Rail has defended its actions by emphasising its commitment to security.

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How to smoothly end an independent contractor relationship

Insperity

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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Preventing Suicide Among Older Adults

Mad in America

Your informal support network may include biological family members, close friends, peers (e.g., Your informal support network may include biological family members, close friends, peers (e.g., Involvement with the aging network and with the faith community may both be beneficial, dependent on the older adult’s wishes and preferences.