Work Life

JULY 23, 2025

A 2025 Harvard Business Review study found that generative AI improves both productivity and creativity. This creates three major risks for companies: Compliance breakdowns : Without clear policies, employees may expose sensitive data, rely on flawed outputs, or use AI in ways that open the door to legal risks. That much is clear.

Teamwork

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While AI excels in logical reasoning and data processing, it falls short in areas like empathy, creativity, and interpersonal understanding – qualities that underpin effective workplace management. Without these guardrails, ethical dilemmas, transparency gaps, and legal uncertainties remain unaddressed.

Problem-Solving

Work Life

JULY 25, 2025

The guy (let’s call him Jim) was an employee of a company that our agency, Blueprint Creative , had worked with a few years back to improve their employee experience program. When I ran into a former client at the grocery store, and asked him how things were going, I expected some polite small talk. Instead, what he said blew my mind.

Teamwork

Work Life

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Bernice Chao , chief creative officer, TDW+Co Consider all perspectives Look from all sides of the situation. Russ Johnson , CEO and finance expert, Linx Legal Accept the human aspects Unless you want to work with robots, realize that favoritism is a human trait. Even you have favorites and biases. Humans have always been tribal.

Construction

Work Life

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Most of the changes outlined in the memo seem intended to move away from the traditional language of diversity programsperhaps to address any legal riskbut Disney is still using terms like “belonging” that have long been a part of DEI parlance. ” .

Legal

Success

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Licensing agreements serve several purposes : Ethical compliance : Media companies granting permission ensure their intellectual property is used responsibly and legally, sidestepping lawsuits or backlash from creators. As AI continues to integrate into everyday life, the lines between human- and machine-created content will blur further.

Government

Work Life

JULY 18, 2025

is the only advanced economy that doesn’t legally mandate a minimum number of vacation days. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. is an outlier The U.S. On top of that, only a handful of states require workers to be compensated for their unused vacation days. Read the original article.

Legal

Work Life

JULY 28, 2025

For example, AI is revolutionizing the legal industry by speeding up and even fully automating routine operations like reviewing contracts, preparing client summaries, and tracking billable hours. Every decision involves opposing extremes, and rather than choosing one or the other, hybrid leaders must hold them both in creative tension.

Government

Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Include legal assistance programs for estate planning, contracts, or other personal matters. Your budget sets boundaries, but creativity goes a long way. Provide paid family leave and childcare assistance to support working parents. Offering commuter benefits, employee discounts, and pet insurance can help ease financial stress.

Small Business

Success

JULY 18, 2025

These situations often lead to increased legal costs and taxes. One creative example I’ve seen came from a very entrepreneurial family. When people wait too long, the consequences can be both emotional and financial. I’ve seen adult siblings stop talking to each other because of misunderstandings around who gets what.

Real Estate

Work Life

JULY 23, 2025

Black people were the labor force that built the infrastructure of American capitalism through the violent enforcement of legalized slavery, so they cannot, and should not, aspire to be the beneficiaries of it. Race makes a difference in how we participate in capitalism To many, the term “Black Capitalists” is oxymoronic.

Purchasing

Office Snapshots

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In response to evolving workplace needs post-COVID, Oktra undertook the refurbishment of two buildings in London and Hove for Legal & General. Oktra worked alongside Legal & General to develop a change management scheme that would bring their workspace up to standard and make it fit for the future of the workplace.

Legal

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

How can you, the leader, avoid situations that may choke productivity or get individuals and the company into legal hot water? You don’t have to tell your off-color joke directly to the offended party for it to be legally dangerous. Learn more about how to avoid legal snafus at your company. Cubicle and office décor.

Legal

Insperity

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

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.

Legal

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

There he would sharpen the six yellow pencils that were always by his side while he worked, settle into an armchair, put his feet up on an old suitcase filled with logs, place an American yellow legal pad of paper onto a makeshift board on his lap and work for two hours. But it also tells us an awful lot about the creative process itself.

Creativity

Insperity

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Legal exposure When writing company policy or creating any documentation with legal ramifications, it’s important to ensure that all information obtained from an AI tool is accurate and up to date – otherwise, it could expose your company to liability. The well-known phrase “garbage in, garbage out” comes to mind.)

Software

All Work

AUGUST 7, 2023

When individuals feel supported and comfortable in their work environment, job satisfaction increases, leading to higher levels of productivity, creativity, and overall job performance. By embracing choice and variety in workplace design, organizations demonstrate their commitment to employee wellbeing and inclusivity.

Catering

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If economic conditions, industries, marketplaces, technology and the legal landscape don’t remain static, your employees can’t either – lest they and your company fall behind. Here’s a list of creative and effective learning and development ideas to consider. Types and purposes of training. Training execution.

Training

Insperity

OCTOBER 28, 2021

With the following tips to guide you, you’ll be better prepared to deny a vacation request in a way more likely to: Preserve your relationship with the employee Build trust and respect in your workplace Minimize your organization’s legal risks. This could expose your business to legal risks.

Legal

Insperity

MAY 23, 2019

Owning and operating a business is inherently risky – financially, legally, personally. When challenged, an employee with poor decision-making skills (informed by negative past experiences) might make a decision that puts your company in legal jeopardy. Impact on creativity and diversity.

Government

Insperity

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s a strategy that can open your company up to the creativity and innovative approaches of talented individuals of varied abilities and skills. You should always: Consult with your trusted HR or legal professional. The benefits of fostering and managing diversity in the workplace are well documented and extend to employees with ASD.

Legal

Insperity

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

All of this helps you treat employees equitably and avoid legal problems down the road. Be legally compliant. Pay equity is often mandated by state law, so maintain awareness of your company’s legal obligations. Get creative! Is important to document your strategy in writing in the case of disputes. Ensure pay equity.

Salary

Insperity

APRIL 6, 2021

When it comes to posters about safety procedures, complaint-reporting processes or government notices, there may be possible legal ramifications for not putting the poster’s language into practice. While there may be no legal problems associated with ignoring these ideas, doing so could cost your organization in other significant ways.

Legal

Insperity

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

All of this helps you treat employees equitably and avoid legal problems down the road. Be legally compliant. Pay equity is often mandated by state law, so maintain awareness of your company’s legal obligations. Get creative! Is important to document your strategy in writing in the case of disputes. Ensure pay equity.

Salary

Insperity

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

When low-level employees receive a legally mandated pay increase that action can throw off the pay scale for an entire company. Consult legal counsel. Gather data and look carefully at these root causes, since they can present serious (and costly) legal problems if left unaddressed. The minimum wage increases.

Salary

Insperity

AUGUST 30, 2016

Employing people with various backgrounds has the potential to give your company a leg up because it can: Spark creativity with an infusion of new ideas and perspectives. If that’s your situation, look for better, more creative ways to recruit. Help you relate better to your target audience. Recruit outside the box.

Training

Insperity

JULY 17, 2018

The good news is, dress codes and grooming policies are generally considered legal, as long as they’re not discriminatory. You want to take care in ensuring you don’t violate employees’ religious freedoms or impose on their creative expression. Review and update annually.

Onboarding

Insperity

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Intellectual property includes products of the mind, such as literary works, art and creative design, inventions, symbols, scientific discoveries – even ideas or concepts. If you find something suspicious, contact your legal counsel about next steps. In addition, you may have grounds for legal action against the former employee.

Security

Insperity

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Offer creative and flexible solutions as alternatives, and stress your company’s work environment and other positives. Rescinding a job offer Rescinding a job offer is an unfortunate task that necessitates delicate handling in adherence with legal and ethical guidelines. Keep the candidate engaged.

Salary

Insperity

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Ensure compliance with all relevant HR documentation and legal requirements. As you bring an employee back to work, be careful to comply with all relevant federal and state legal requirements: 1. Identify essential functions of the job. Determine the employee’s current capabilities and restrictions. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Office Layout

Insperity

JUNE 25, 2020

Creative compensation strategies for struggling businesses in crisis. Understand the associated legal issues and ensure compliance when applicable: Review state and local laws for where your business operates. It should be noted that these strategies could be temporary or permanent in duration, depending on unique circumstances.

Salary

Insperity

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Your goal is to be able to show that these actions were decided in a legal, non-discriminatory way. Try to be creative with your solutions. According to the EEOC, you can’t legally target any group of employees who fit into a protected class – and age is among those. But, ultimately, you must do what’s best for the business.

Legal

Insperity

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Legal requirements aside, you want your people to have a professional growth and development mindset in which they take the initiative, continually want to improve and are able to adapt well to change. Ask creative interview questions that can help you decipher a candidate’s eagerness for learning.

Learning

Insperity

JANUARY 14, 2020

Be creative and strategic in selecting attendees. Instead, the themes produced in the SWOT analysis inform and are weaved into: Overall business strategy Department goals and objectives Individual employee goals and objectives Change management plans Marketing and sales plans Legal strategy Hiring and training initiatives.

Planning

Insperity

OCTOBER 12, 2017

To avoid future hassles and legal entanglements, it’s best to establish a sabbatical program with clearly defined criteria and conditions that explicitly differentiate it from other types of leave. Be warned, however, paid sabbaticals, while certainly a big draw for recruiting and retaining top talent , can be murky territory for employers.

Legal

Insperity

APRIL 11, 2019

Finding and hiring more candidates, particularly if you’re searching for in-demand tech workers, will likely require creativity from your hiring team. Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.? You’ve mapped out the ideal team. Now you must put your plan into action. Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Interviewing

Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The event, attended by over 1,200 industry leaders and featuring guest speaker Clare Balding, highlighted the best workplaces that inspire creativity and positively impact local communities. This year, the BCO also introduced a new category, the Customer Experience Award, set to be a permanent feature from 2025.

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