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The UK’s Plan To Strengthen Its Workforce: Improve Their Mental Health

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Key Policy Changes The government’s new initiative will target geographic areas with high rates of labor market inactivity, offering enhanced mental health support to help people back into employment. Industry Response The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) raised concerns over the government’s policy mix.

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2025 HR Compliance Checklist: What U.S. HR Leaders Must Do Today

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Companies must review policies related to remote work, employee rights, and job posting requirements to align with new legislative mandates. Update Anti-Discrimination Policies Californias new anti-discrimination laws expand the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles (e.g.,

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A Closer Look at DeepSeek: The Low-Cost AI Chatbot That’s Now America’s No. 1 App

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DeepSeek has reported that training DeepSeek-V3 required less than $6 million and took just months to build. Navy bans platform Just like TikTok and its national security concerns, DeepSeek is now facing scrutiny over its content moderation policies, data protection practices and potentially troubling political connections.

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Landmark EU Legislation Will Shape the Future of Ethical AI Practices in the Workforce

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One pressing example would be AI policy established to protect free and open elections by addressing the potential misuse of AI deepfakes in elections. The approval of the AI legislation arrives five years after the regulations were first proposed.

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Walmart Announces Bonus Program for 700,000 Hourly Workers

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At Walmart’s annual meeting, investors are slated to vote on a proposal advocating for a compensation policy that ensures workers can meet their family’s basic needs. Despite this move, some critics argue that wages still fall short of what is necessary to support a living wage.

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Proposed Senate Tax Bill Would Change Gig Worker Classification and the Gig Economy

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Senate Republicans are turning to the gig economy for new revenue to offset their proposed tax cuts. They are including a safe harbor provision for gig workers in their tax bill proposal (for those who are so inclined, see the section starting on page 151 of the document).

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Why Muting Your Work Notifications Could Be The Healthiest Thing You Do This Year

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These proposals are supported by employees and mental health advocates but opposed by some business lobbies due to concerns over flexibility and productivity. However, changing workplace culture to accommodate this requires clear communication and policy changes. the Labour government is advocating for a right-to-switch-off policy.

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