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Emotion tracking tech in the workplace puts people’s wellbeing at risk

Workplace Insight

A new report from the Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) explores the increasing use of affective computing in the workplace. As affective computing becomes more prevalent, the report calls for robust regulation to safeguard workers rights and wellbeing.

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The Ultimate Onboarding Checklist: Setting New Hires Up for Success

Success

Preboarding (Before Day 1) The preboarding process can feel daunting, as this stage typically involves processing a large number of legal documents and getting ready. Gather Legal Documents Make sure that the new employee has signed an offer letter or submitted a formal written acceptance email. State and local tax forms (e.g.,

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These are very early days in our relationship with Generative AI

Workplace Insight

AI refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, and problem-solving. Without these guardrails, ethical dilemmas, transparency gaps, and legal uncertainties remain unaddressed. Formal training, clear ethical standards, and open dialogue are essential.

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Why you need a digital estate plan and how to create one

Work Life

It’s helpful to start with an inventory of any assets, records, or files you own that are stored online, on the cloud, on a mobile device, or on your personal computer. What are your digital assets? The law is attempting to catch up to the new landscape of digital assets. However, this law has not passed in every state.

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How to be a decisive leader in a world where everything is hybrid

Work Life

After you select your items and order, computer vision guides robots in fulfillment centers to pick up the inventory, and machine learning optimizes delivery routes. When you log into Amazon, its AI-powered recommendation engine guides you towards a purchase.

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Cybersecurity policy essential components

BMT Office Administration

Be clear about who is expected to set up any computer or mobile device IT security measures. Complying with regulations Your cybersecurity policy can help your organization meet various legal and regulatory requirements for data protection.

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5 lessons on finding truth in an uncertain world

Work Life

In the 1760s, the English legal scholar William Blackstone argued that we should work particularly hard to avoid wrongful convictions. Legal cases are often decided on the basis that weak evidence in favor of the prosecution is more convincing than weak evidence for the defendant. Maybe the computer had made an error somewhere?