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HIPAA’s new privacy rule, tracking technologies and social media

BMT Office Administration

Plaintiffs’ allegations: The hospital system, through internet tracking technologies (aka MyChart), improperly disclosed their private health information to Facebook for monetary gain. Does Texas have a legal leg to stand on? It’s MyChart. MyChart and a New York hospital system are now embroiled in litigation in New York.

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8 ways HR expertise helps facilitate business growth

Insperity

As organizations scale, HR technology can be extremely helpful in realizing key process efficiencies, including: Streamlining processes. Maintain compliance Legal compliance is always a critical HR focus area – especially so when businesses: Increase in headcount. In compliance with laws in all areas of operations.

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7 common HR technology challenges and how to overcome them

Insperity

Small and mid-size businesses share many challenges when it comes to HR technology. While piecemeal, manual or paper-based systems may seem cost-effective, the truth is inefficient or inadequate HR technology wastes valuable staff time and energy. So, what common challenges can new HR technology help your business overcome?

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HR technology: Integration with legacy systems done right

Insperity

Well, it’s official – HR technology integration is a must. Integrating HR technology with your legacy systems could fix so many issues. When integrating your legacy systems with HR technology, you can choose a file-based batch integration or a public application programming interface (API) integration. appropriately.

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

All Work

Younger lawyers prioritize a legal workplace that supports flexibility, equality, and collaboration, favoring environments with open spaces and modern aesthetics over traditional “men’s club” interiors; these preferences are reshaping law firm office design. Here’s what they would love to see!

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What’s the purpose of human resources (HR)?

Insperity

For example: Potential for growth Possibilities for gaining new business Unique networking opportunities Means of obtaining better exposure Ways to improve recruiting and employee retention Improvements to training and development Potential for changes in the legal landscape Introduction of new technologies. Compliance.

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

Insperity

Other employees may instead fear the unknown and resist the change associated with the adoption of new technology. A plethora of HR technology exists to enable these efforts. Additionally, AI tools can be used inappropriately or in such a way that a company could become vulnerable to legal action. What is AI?

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