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Building safer workplaces: The business case for anonymous speak up channels

Work in Confidence

This initiative aligns with employers’ legal responsibility under the Preventative Duty to proactively protect employees, marking a critical shift from reactive to preventative measures. The duty also extends to addressing harassment by third parties, such as customers, suppliers, or contractors.

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HR as the key to unlocking business success

Insperity

Fostering a positive workplace culture > The work environment promotes teamwork and harmonious interpersonal dynamics, which enhances productivity, reduces absenteeism and encourages people to stay with the organization longer. This improves worker performance and promotes a culture of learning, open-mindedness, innovation and growth.

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How to Avoid Discrimination when Promoting Employees

Insperity

You have your eye on an employee you’d like to promote. At worst, you might be setting up your company for legal trouble. At worst, you might be setting up your company for legal trouble. In short, get your HR house in order before you promote to fill a position. Craft a solid promotion policy . It’s all good.

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You promoted the wrong employee – now what?

Insperity

You thought an employee was so great at their job you promoted them into a more prominent role – perhaps even into the ranks of management. But after a while, you have a sinking feeling that you promoted the wrong employee. For starters, how do you come to the conclusion that you did indeed promote the wrong employee?

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Elon Musk’s X Faces Legal Hurdle With Trademark Lawsuit From Marketing Firm

Spiceworks

The suit claims that Elon Musk’s company uses the X mark to promote services identical to that of X Social Media. The post Elon Musk’s X Faces Legal Hurdle With Trademark Lawsuit From Marketing Firm appeared first on Spiceworks.

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8 ways HR expertise helps facilitate business growth

Insperity

Sharing techniques to promote an inclusive workplace. Maintain compliance Legal compliance is always a critical HR focus area – especially so when businesses: Increase in headcount. Dealing with a variety of legal acronyms and employment laws across states and at the federal, state and local level can be incredibly complex.

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Understanding Employee Discipline: Key Steps and Methods for Success

Vantage Circle

The dual approach to discipline maintains order and consistency in the workplace and simultaneously promotes a culture of continuous learning and growth. It aids in legal protection Ensures consistency and fairness Supports management decisions Track performance Provide clear communication, and Comply with regulations 4.