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Technology is stealing your time in ways you may not realise

Workplace Insight

Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. Smart phones provide a palm-size window to the world, enabling us to do almost anything at the touch of a button. Smart homes look after themselves, and virtual meetings mean that for many, time spent commuting is a thing of the past. So we should have more free time. Time which is now spent sleeping, relaxing or simply doing nothing – right?

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Candid Conversations: Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace

HR Digest

One of the most monumental changes in the last decade is the increasing conversations around mental health in the workplace. Issues with mental health have always been around but until the last few years, they were matters to be hidden away for fear of being fired over these issues. Now, employees are growing more confident with acknowledging it as a part of their lives and employers have become more supportive about promoting mental health in the workplace.

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10 Best Employee Performance Review Software 2024

HR Lineup

In the fast-paced and dynamic landscape of today’s business world, employee performance is a critical factor that directly influences an organization’s success. To effectively manage and evaluate employee performance, businesses are turning to advanced technological solutions in the form of Employee Performance Review Software. These tools not only streamline the performance review process but also provide valuable insights for fostering employee development and enhancing overall pro

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UK built environment is woefully under-prepared for climate change

Workplace Insight

New analysis published by UKGBC during the COP28 talks concludes that the UK’s built environment is severely under-equipped to adapt to our changing climate. On five out of seven critical climate resilience priorities, UKGBC’s scorecard finds that the Government policies in its Third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) are insufficient, flawed, or missing, placing millions of homes and buildings – and the lives of people occupying them – at serious risk of damage from climate-related disaster.

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Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

Discover essential strategies for employers to balance cost optimization with care. The Top priorities for employers in 2024 are retaining talent, growing revenue and sales, and attracting talent. To achieve these goals, employers are turning towards comprehensive total rewards strategies informed by data-driven insights. Hear from industry experts on cost optimization strategies and how to leverage these approaches for a healthier workforce.

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Crass Credibility

Florida Workers' Comp

A few years back, there was a discussion of vulgarity and its impact on credibility. Credibility from Vulgarity (October 2021). That post has several links to other thoughts on credibility. The subject is persistent in my travels. I meet many who want to discuss the credibility of witnesses, I updated the topic earlier in 2023: Credibility Again (June 2023) in a piece that also includes some thoughts on the direction appellate courts may choose in light of the new ubiquity of video testimony.

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