Small Business Labs

JULY 13, 2021

The Harvard Business Review's Your Company Needs a Digital Nomad Policy covers the reasons why companies should have formal digital nomad programs and policies.   The second reason is that having digital nomads on the payroll can leave firms open to a variety of regulatory and legal risks.

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BMT Office Administration

AUGUST 8, 2022

They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. Businesses and nonprofits of all sizes should possess a written-out document retention policy. Such action raises concern about cover-ups.

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Allwork

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Legal and Ethical Education: Educate the workforce on the legal protections available to whistleblowers and the ethical imperatives of preventing retaliation. These audits should encompass a thorough review of reported cases, assessing the timeliness and fairness of investigations, and evaluating the outcomes delivered.

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Success

JUNE 16, 2023

Kogut clarifies that employees are only “due” severance if it is promised in an employment contract, handbook or policy. Most employees who lose their jobs are likely “ at will ” employees—those who can be dismissed without any legal requirement for cause. Dewan agrees. “Don’t sign anything immediately.

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Allwork

JANUARY 18, 2023

By barring companies from implementing such policies, workers would be able to seek greener pastures as they please. . Research from the Economic Policy Institute shows 49.4% Perhaps the best way to prevent a mass exodus is to review current benefits packages and reconsider their impact. . Up the Ante .

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

To achieve your goals, you must develop a customer care policy that’s understood and adhered to by every member of your team. In both cases, your teams may rely on “the fine print” to cover your company legally from overpromising. The best practices to increase client retention involve more than a solid support strategy.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

She says that all companies need to create and enforce hiring and employment policies to reduce ageism. . These are often hidden and include workplace distractions and loss of productivity for your HR and legal teams, as well as your executives, who must take time out of their days to deal with these allegations. .

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Allwork

JULY 3, 2024

Only 19% of professionals surveyed by Thomas Reuters say their organizations provide training in Generative AI (Gen AI), revealing a pressing need for leaders to implement official policies and strategies on the advancing technology — or risk losing out on the talent race.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Just recently, a former UKIP councillor claimed that she was subject to bullying and harassment by her charity employer for expressing pro-Brexit views, which she argued was a legally-protected belief. A clearly defined and well communicated policy will ensure that all cases are treated with a consistent approach.

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On The Job

JUNE 27, 2008

We've heard the warnings time and again: What you write in an e-mail is subject to your employer not only reviewing it -- but firing you if it is believed you violated company policy. Does an employee have the right to privacy more than a company has the right to monitor e-mail that affects them legally? Have a great weekend.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Weighing up the interests of the employer against the interests of its employees led the regulator to deem that such data processing had no legal basis and was therefore in contravention of GDPR law. All companies must consider whether it is legally sound and justifiable to be monitoring staff.

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When thinking about what belongs in there, the Society for Human Resource Management suggests the following: “Consider whether the document would be relevant to a supervisor who may review this file when making employment decisions. Annual performance reviews and similar formal performance evaluations. Termination documentation.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 7, 2024

Recent guidelines issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) aim to simplify employers’ legal obligations to support workers going through menopause. Menopause and perimenopause symptoms vary from person to person, resulting in legal and practical nuances that may not be accounted for via standalone measures.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Respondent’s policy was that post-pandemic, the Claimant was expected to work in the office 40 percent of the time and could work the other 60 percent remotely. The Tribunal further found that the Claimant’s job role, as a senior manager, provided an important context when considering whether or not to accept the flexible working request.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 14, 2010

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients.   They handle contracts, billing and collections. 

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Success

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

I start by reviewing client financial portfolios, conducting in-depth analyses and coming up with personalized financial strategies to address their needs. It’s also helpful to have experience with public speaking and know the legal requirements of filing marriage certificates and paperwork.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 17, 2024

According to a new study published by Netskope , regulated data (data that organisations have a legal duty to protect) makes up more than a third of the sensitive data being shared with generative AI (genAI) applications—presenting a potential risk to businesses of costly data breaches.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 7, 2023

An evidence review led by the University of Warwick has concluded that the increase of zero hours contracts over the last 20 years has created significant risk for workers. Academics have set out a series of recommendations in a ReWAGE Policy Brief including new legislation to increase worker job security and reduce employer non-compliance.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Venture capitalists have long been accused of collusion. 

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BMT Office Administration

JUNE 22, 2022

You may need to pull employment records to defend yourself against a wrongful termination lawsuit , verify compliance during a government audit, or simply review an employee’s history when considering them for a promotion. PeopleDoc also has legal hold, and retention scheduling so that documents are retained properly and compliantly.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. It's fun, and these folks are innovative! Interested?

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Forcing them to review each individual employee’s circumstances before approving their request is an unnecessary extra workload, one which could be solved by simply applying one policy for their entire workforce. Leadership, technology, legal frameworks all have been widely discussed by experts – the leap has never been easier.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Upcoming Legal Changes and Their Implications The Worker Protection Act (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, to take effect on October 26th, represents a significant shift in the legal landscape. These preparatory measures should include: Conducting comprehensive workplace audits to identify potential hotspots and problem areas.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

New research suggests that Shared Parental Leave (SPL) has failed to encourage greater take-up or longer leave by fathers, prompting calls for policy reform. The study findings are timely given the new Labour Government’s Manifesto commitment to reviewing the parental leave system within its first year in office.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 7, 2010

Include policies on issues such as discrimination & discipline so that your position is clear and in writing. Make sure you include a disclaimer stating that the handbook is not a legal document. Review the handbook at regular intervals to examine whether it needs updating.

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Allwork

MAY 8, 2023

As the author of 14 books, including “The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace,” Phil’s expertise has been recognized by the Harvard Business Review, NBC, and the New York Times, among others. Navigate the effects of inflation on business policies and resource allocation.

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BMT Office Administration

MAY 31, 2022

Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. The need for company policies. Effective management of electronic records requires an organization to develop specific policies. This information also serves as institutional memory.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 12, 2024

As a business owner, you have many responsibilities, from overseeing daily business operations and marketing and sales campaigns to creating a business plan, financial management and bookkeeping, customer service, and ensuring legal compliance. Some owners will try to handle everything with a small staff.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Creating company policies: Crafting policies from scratch can be difficult, especially in a small business. HR service providers will have well-crafted, legally tested policy recommendations that can be customized for your business. Plus, it may be legally required depending on how many employees you currently have.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

LEAVE A REVIEW If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take 2 minutes to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts here. Unless your company has a policy requiring you to delete emails, archive them. They might reply to one of your questions but still need more time to review the other items.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

This is a central message in its new ‘Manifesto for Good Work’ which outlines the public policy changes needed to address the UK’s multiple challenges, for all the main UK political parties. These challenges include stagnating productivity, rising skills shortages and our ageing working population.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 27, 2011

  As you review this list, think about the impact and implications of each item to your business.    In addition to ensuring that those you bring on are consistent, you will have a variety of tax and legal considerations to manage in order to get it right.  Processes/Procedures All Businesses Need.

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BMT Office Administration

JULY 3, 2023

For instance, if your employment records contain all the disciplinary actions and policy violations committed by the offending employee, you’ll have a better chance of defending your decision to terminate an employee in court. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

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Ideas.Ted

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

One day, Etsy announced new policies. Sarah had questions and some legal insights. Published by Harvard Business Review Press. Looking at the site, she had a revelation: “Etsy didn’t have an in-house attorney, and my goal to help artists could come true if I worked for them.”. Copyright © 2021 Dorie Clark. All rights reserved.

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BMT Office Administration

MAY 30, 2022

There are a couple of common mistakes that can occur at this stage, including: Paying someone as an independent contractor when they do not meet the legal criteria for this classification. This is particularly important to keep in mind for employers that have moved to remote work policies. Collect the required forms.

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The Marq

APRIL 29, 2010

TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life Why a Single Phone Line is All You Need Technology Review I’m writing today about the use of a single phone line for all business and/or personal phone and SMS communication. NOTE: Check with your legal department before you do this. No problem. Google Voice has you covered.

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Denise Aday

MAY 10, 2010

I’m very cognizant of such boundaries, both from a legal and a respect standpoint. Review goals and progress, discuss what’s working or needs improvement, and set new goals. Always review and know what’s going on with client projects. I tend to agree for the most part. So not a “staff meeting”. Feature this in service packages.

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