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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. Identifying patterns: Anonymised reports enable employers to detect recurring problems and take corrective action before issues escalate.

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Working life in 2024 is defined by stress, poor management and loneliness

Workplace Insight

The 2024 State of the Global Workplace report by Gallup sets out to provide a comprehensive analysis of employee experiences worldwide, revealing a large number of people who feel they are under increasing strain. One in five workers report daily loneliness, an issue particularly pronounced among remote employees.

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If firms want people to ‘return to office’, they should offer a better experience

Workplace Insight

A new report from the British Council for Offices (BCO) argues that if employers want their staff to ‘return to office’, they need to approach the workplace in the same way they would their customers by creating spaces that offer experiences workers actively seek out.

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Disability in the Workplace: Making Your Office More Accessible

The Receptionist

is increasing every year: as of July 2024, the CDC reported that 28.7 For example, if someone brings a certified service dog into your business, you are legally barred from asking them specific questions about their disability. If yes, do I have a way for someone who can’t reach the front desk to check in?

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Your next direct report might not be human. Are you ready to lead it?

Work Life

Because for many workers, their first report won’t be a person. The new direct reports are already clocked in and they don’t need coffee, feedback, or PTO. Most performance frameworks still assume linear paths, human reports, and long-term role tenure. It can become a legal or reputational risk. It’ll be an agent.

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HR operations and HR administration defined: Roles, best practices, and what’s ahead

Insperity

Yet, you know they’re both vital to your company running smoothly and meeting its business goals – to say nothing of staying out of legal trouble and achieving your organization’s people strategy. Time and Attendance Administrator – Verifies time tracking, manages leave accruals, and ensures legal compliance.

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Office utilisation reaches equilibrium, and demands a rethink of workplace strategy

Workplace Insight

The British Council for Offices (BCO) has published a new report which claims that while office utilisation rates have stabilised, there has been a fundamental shift in how offices are used, with major implications for developers, investors and occupiers. It’s a signal,” said Nigel Oseland, author of the report.