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Summarizing EEOC’s Harassment Prevention Guide For Constructors

HR Digest

On June 18, the EEOC released a harassment prevention guide for the construction industry to follow, bringing attention to the unrest rampant among workers in the field. The unique structure of construction jobs leaves workers especially vulnerable to workplace harassment.

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AI oversight aligns so well with HR, the function’s leaders may soon be tapped to manage it

HR Brew

A hybrid function straddling traditional HR and AI strategy, may we introduce you to the chief human and AI resources officer (CHAIRO), responsible for guiding companies through AI adoption while addressing ethical, human-AI collaboration, and performance and training considerations. But someone needs to oversee AI at work. Governance.

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Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?

Stratus

While there may be a learning curve for your more seasoned workers to catch on to technology advancements, teens are digital natives. First-time jobs may mean an intense learning curve for young workers who aren’t used to standing for long periods of time or leaving their cell phones unchecked. Could teens be the solution? Lower wages.

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Essential Points to Know About Harassment Avoidance

PCS

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that, “ Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. Harassment is one of the violent acts mentioned by OSHA. Stronger legal defense in case of litigation.

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HR Compliance: Engagement, Efficiencies & Integrity

CCI Consulting

FLSA Audits The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) serves as the foundation of wage and hour laws in the United States, establishing essential guidelines around minimum wage, overtime pay, and other quintessential aspects of labor rights. This creates internal resistance, making the process more stressful for everyone involved.

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HR Risk Management: A Practitioner’s Guide

AIHR

Matters such as turnover, employee burnout, employee relations, workplace conflict and harassment, and lack of employee engagement all have the potential to negatively impact the company and prevent it from thriving. Let’s dive into all you need to know about HR risk management. Contents What is HR risk management?

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Empowering Employees Through Legal Education in the Workplace

Hppy

For instance, training on conflict resolution techniques, such as mediation and negotiation, can empower employees to address issues constructively before they escalate. For example, employees trained in contract law can spot potential agreement issues and use this understanding to prevent disputes from arising.