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HR as the key to unlocking business success

Insperity

All these activities govern how satisfied employees are and influence the quality of their work output and retention. It’s the structure of your organization, the engine that keeps everything running smoothly every day.

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Why companies implementing agentic AI before putting proper governance in place will end up behind, not ahead of, the curve

Work Life

Transforming industries From customer service to supply chain management and the legal profession, AI agents are set to transform industries across the board and are already showing us that they can be pervasive across both consumer and enterprise environments, bringing AI fully into the mainstream. I couldn’t agree more.

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Should you allow employees to discuss politics at work?

Insperity

It may surprise you to learn that our country’s First Amendment right to free speech is protected in public companies and government agencies, but not in most private companies. That’s protected speech since pay relates to your terms and conditions of employment and is legally allowed, no matter how uncomfortable it makes management.

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Talking politics at work – why it’s a bad idea and how to prevent it

Insperity

When employers are – and aren’t – legally allowed to limit political discussions in the workplace. The First Amendment: Only protects each of us against government retribution for speaking our mind Doesn’t say anything about what private employers can regulate on the job.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) at work: What you need to know

Insperity

Virtual chatbots can act as customer service representatives in helping employees with everyday questions and needs. Additionally, AI tools can be used inappropriately or in such a way that a company could become vulnerable to legal action. AI can manage digital employee records and track employee data.

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Bring company core values to life – from poster to practice

Insperity

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. But what about another favorite poster topic: Company core values? They shouldn’t be a knee-jerk reaction to current events.

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Business owner beware: FLSA compliance and personal liability

Insperity

The nuances between what legally constitutes a person and an employer aren’t always clear-cut when it comes to FLSA compliance. Nonexempt employees , such as inside salespeople and customer service representatives in call centers, are not typically exempt from FLSA requirements.

Legal 203