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IR Global

Why the intelligent DMS is key to firms’ future AI transformation

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Using numerous separate AI tools to increase productivity can often lead to more headaches for law firms. Kerri Dearing, VP of international at NetDocuments, explains how an intelligent DMS brings the power of AI tools...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Proposed Rule Would End Subminimum Wage for Employees with Disabilities

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed rule to end the practice of paying subminimum wages to certain workers with disabilities. The proposed rule, announced December 3, 2024, marks the first rulemaking...more

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CFPB Advises Employers to Comply With the FCRA When Using AI-Powered Employee Monitoring Reports

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According to a recent policy statement issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the CFPB), employers that purchase or use certain reports generated about current or prospective employees—including those using...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

What Legal Risks Employers Face When Using Artificial Intelligence Transcription Tools

Artificial intelligence transcription tools are changing how internal and external meetings are recorded and notes are shared. These tools generate real-time transcripts of meetings, letting participants focus on the...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

How to Get Started with Performance Management in 5 Easy Steps

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Did you know that companies with strong performance management practices experience a 20% increase in employee engagement and a 15% boost in productivity? It’s true! However, many companies have moved away from...more

IR Global

New risks, new rewards - The Visionaries

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The productivity paradox: Does more technology mean less growth? Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Solow famously remarked, “You can see the computer age everywhere except in the productivity statistics.” This paradox...more

Fisher Phillips

Is “Glossing” in Your Workplace Hurting Employee Engagement? 5 Ways to Curb Toxic Positivity

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We all tend to thrive in a positive work environment that provides support, encouragement, and tools for success – but what happens if a workplace is too positive? Are your managers glossing over glaring issues that need to...more

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Transformando el Futuro del Trabajo en MĂ©xico: Todo sobre la NOM-037-STPS-2023 y su Impacto en el Home Office

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Descubre cómo la Norma Mexicana sobre el Teletrabajo (NOM-037-STPS-2022) está transformando el futuro del trabajo remoto. Esta regulación esencial establece directrices claras para patrones y trabajadores, garantizando un...more

Fisher Phillips

Embracing Remote Work in Mexico: Understanding the Home Office Standard

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Mexico's Home Office Standard is reshaping the future of remote work. This essential regulation sets clear guidelines for employers and employees, ensuring a safe, equitable, and productive work environment. Learn how it...more

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With New Record and Transcribe Tools, Should Employers Be Concerned?

New advanced features built into smartphones, mobile devices, and other applications allow individuals to record and transcribe phone calls and meetings more easily than ever before. While such tools can improve employee...more

Fisher Phillips

GuĂ­a normativa para equipos de RRHH y legales en materia de la Seguridad y Salud en el trabajo

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Según cifras de la Organización Mundial de la Salud se estima que cada año se pierden 12 000 millones de días de trabajo debido a la depresión y la ansiedad, a un costo de US$ 1 billón por año en pérdida de productividad...more

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Workplace Stress in Mexico: 7 Considerations and Strategies for Employers

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Workplace stress affects millions globally, and Mexico has one of the highest rates of work-related stress in the world. Given this context, companies doing business in Mexico have become acutely aware of the significant...more

Proskauer - Labor Relations Update

President Biden Signs Executive Order Directing Agencies to Prioritize Pro-Union and Union Neutrality Policies

On September 6, 2024, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Investing in America and Investing in American Workers (the “Order”), that, among other things, aims to provide “incentives for federally assisted projects...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

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I picked up Cal Newport’s latest book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout in the airport on my way to Yosemite. For someone who has spent a career making things better, faster, and cheaper, the...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

A Manager's Guide To Performance Review Comments

Performance reviews feel like a daunting task for managers and employees alike. Yet, they hold immense potential to foster growth and enhance workplace dynamics....more

IR Global

Customizing Artificial Intelligence Tools for Your Legal Department

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The corporate world is buzzing with the promise of artificial intelligence (AI). However, for legal professionals to tap into this potential, a one-size-fits-all approach to AI won’t work. Each in-house legal department...more

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'There is More Understanding Now’ – How Firms Are Supporting Staff With Fertility Challenges

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What should firms do to support employees dealing with baby loss or fertility issues? There’s been a recent nationwide survey conducted by the Fertility Network UK which surveyed more than 3,000 people and revealed the...more

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Headwinds in the Retail Labor Market: Mastering Decision-Making and Metrics for Omnichannel Efficiency - Part 4

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How Can Retailers Refine Their Omnichannel Strategies Through Effective Decision-Making and Precise Success Metrics? Current headwinds in the retail labor market present formidable challenges and hurdles for retailers in...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Shift into High Gear: Agile Performance Management Training for the Modern Workplace

Ready to revamp your performance management strategies and shift into high gear? Agile Performance Management is the key to unlocking employee potential, productivity, and culture. In this post, we’ll explain agile...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

The Significance of Pay Transparency: A Persistent Legislative Trend and Its Relevance for Employers

The 2023 and 2024 legislative landscape witnessed a surge in states and cities implementing diverse pay transparency requirements. Despite the progress in recent years in reducing the wage gap, gender pay disparities...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Speak-Up Culture: Why It Matters and How to Build It

Tips For Assessing The State of Your Workplace Culture in Promoting Openness, Trust, and Inclusion. 6,000 more anonymous hotline reports were filed in 2023 than 2022, according to the respondent of Mitratech’s 2024 State...more

Fisher Phillips

Your Employees are Hiding Their AI Use From You – 7 Steps to Make the Most of Their Untapped AI Skills

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A new report released this week revealed that three out of four knowledge workers use AI for work purposes – but more than half are hiding it from their leaders because they fear it makes them look replaceable. The May 8...more

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Retaining Key Employees In M&A Transactions

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For potential buyers in a business merger or acquisition, the loss of key employees is a significant risk. That’s especially true in small- to medium-sized businesses, where critical roles and proprietary business insight can...more

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Metrics That Matter: Managing to Results for Private Capital Portfolio Companies

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Investing in growth companies involves the deployment of value-creation initiatives and insightful metrics. Delivering profitable growth and managing the risks of an asset hinges on the ability to make informed, holistic, and...more

International Lawyers Network

The COVID Anniversary – Not A Blip but a Sea Change

It’s been just over four years since the world shut down for the COVID-19 pandemic. In some ways, it feels like another lifetime, and I believe that’s a trauma response. But a LOT has changed since 2020. I do firmly believe,...more

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