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The Role of Tree Felling in Large-Scale Land Development
- Tree felling is a critical part of large-scale land development, clearing space for construction.
- Professional tree surgeons ensure safe and efficient tree removal, creating a safe construction site.
- Compliance with environmental regulations is ensured by experts in tree felling.
- Specialist techniques and equipment are used for safe and controlled tree removal.
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The great AI-in-HR balancing act: Finding your organisation’s way
- The HR environment is evolving as organisations integrate AI into their operations, but each organisation adapts AI uniquely based on factors like location and ethos.
- HR digital transformation, with AI at its core, is crucial to address talent shortage, rising expectations, data-driven decisions, and sustainability for competitive edge.
- Balancing human-centric leadership and AI implementation involves ensuring humans remain in control of career-related decisions and involving employees in shaping AI support.
- The shift towards skills-based work supported by AI is on the rise, with emphasis on analytical thinking, resilience, flexibility, and leadership as essential future workforce capabilities.
- Despite the potential of AI, the current usage in HR practices lags behind, with a focus on job descriptions, resume parsing, learning support, and a notable gap between potential and application.
- EU's AI Act leads in AI regulation, with variation in AI adoption across European countries; barriers like data quality, accessibility, bias replication, and compliance concerns hinder comprehensive AI implementation.
- Successful AI transformation in HR requires a holistic approach encompassing change management, training, and strategic alignment to unlock its full potential and drive real impact.
- Post-implementation support, involving dedicated local ambassadors, feedback from line managers, and active involvement of employees, is critical to ensuring successful adoption and usability of AI and new technologies.
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Despite EEOC shift, discrimination based on gender identity remains illegal
- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has shifted its stance on gender issues under Executive Order 14168.
- EEOC has removed materials related to gender ideology and implemented changes in sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination compliance and enforcement policy.
- The EEOC's policy change aligns with biological definitions of sex and the removal of nonbinary gender markers and resources related to gender identity.
- Discrimination against transgender and nonbinary individuals remains illegal in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
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Jacqueline Lewis: Leading Voice in Immigration and Refugee Law
- Jacqueline Lewis, founder and managing partner of Lewis & Associates, is a leading voice in immigration and refugee law.
- Lewis's firm provides legal assistance, housing, and social assistance to refugees and immigrants entering Canada.
- She advocates for human rights and is actively involved in supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
- Jacqueline Lewis's career is centered around compassion, justice, and inclusivity.
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Israeli former Intel VP dismisses suit claiming he was fired after reporting supervisor’s pro-Hamas posts
- An Israeli former vice president of engineering for Intel has dismissed his lawsuit claiming unlawful termination and retaliation against the company.
- He alleged that he was fired after his supervisor expressed support for Hamas on social media, and further claimed discrimination based on race and national origin.
- The U.S. District Court denied his request to proceed anonymously and the case was stayed while he appealed the decision.
- The court later approved his motion to dismiss the appeal.
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The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Meetings (And How to Fix It)
- U.S. companies spend over $37 billion annually on meetings.
- Reducing unnecessary meeting attendance can save companies $25,000 or more per employee annually.
- Professionals spend over one-third of their working hours in meetings, leading to calendar overload and decreased productivity.
- Companies that reduce unnecessary meetings see productivity almost double, teams become more engaged, and overall job satisfaction rises.
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how risky is it to post about politics on social media?
- Engaging politically on social media can have potential risks when it comes to future employment prospects.
- Future employers may check social media and form opinions based on political posts.
- Taking a cautious approach by temporarily disabling social media during job search can help, but posts can still be shared or saved by others.
- There are alternative ways to stand up for what's right beyond social media, and staying silent online doesn't mean staying silent in other parts of life.
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Report: Leaders Need New Tools to Manage Politics and Work Life
- The current political environment has put new pressures on leaders to respond to stress in the workplace, according to a new report.
- The report recommends that leaders become more attentive to anxiety that their staffs may be facing, and do more to model the kind of vulnerability that can help their people feel safer.
- In addition to honing practices around listening to and sharing concerns, the report says, organizations should develop (or bolster) policies and procedures around hot-button behaviors in the office, from political speech to bullying and harassment.
- Workplace Options will be conducting surveys to assess potential consequences of the current political shifts including interpersonal conflict, job security and safety, and challenges around bullying and harassment.
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employee doesn’t eat, then gets hangry and irritable
- An employee goes without eating which leads to irritability and hanger causing disruption in the office.
- The employer offers food options but the employee brushes them off, possibly thinking the employer is being annoying.
- The employer seeks advice on how to handle the situation and prevent the negative impact on the entire office.
- The issue is addressed in an Ask a Manager post by Alison Green.
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Half of workers underwent training in the past year — but few learned about AI
- About half of employed adults responding to a recent survey had taken or received extra training for work in the past year.
- Only 12.2% of respondents learned about artificial intelligence tools or technology in their training.
- More than a third of respondents consider AI skills important, but skills like communication and critical thinking ranked higher.
- While AI's effect on the workplace is growing, many HR leaders have not prioritized reskilling efforts, making it difficult for employees to keep pace with the evolving technology.
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AI, Leadership, and the Future: What We Know (and What We Don’t) | Nada Sanders
- AI is transforming the future, urging leaders to embrace uncertainty and use AI as a tool while balancing human intelligence with machine capabilities.
- Dr. Nada Sanders stresses the importance of humility, critical thinking, and human expertise for successful leadership in a rapidly evolving world.
- Thought leaders must stay agile, question assumptions, and adapt quickly in the face of AI-driven changes, avoiding rigid thinking and focusing on critical skills like scenario planning and resilience.
- Success in leadership involves combining deep domain knowledge with digital skills, understanding when to trust AI insights and when to challenge them.
- The ability to discern truth from misinformation becomes critical as AI-generated content increases, emphasizing the need for experience and a balance between human and machine intelligence.
- Cross-disciplinary thinking, adaptability, and the integration of human judgment with AI insights are keys to success in a rapidly changing business landscape.
- Leaders are urged to develop skills in critical thinking and resilience, knowing that absolute certainty is a liability in a constantly changing world.
- Defined by humility, uncertainty, and adaptability, AI-driven leadership requires continuous learning, scenario planning, and an understanding of probabilities rather than rigid predictions.
- The future of leadership lies in the ability to balance AI insights with human judgment, fostering collaboration, and making agile, informed decisions based on multi-faceted sources of information.
- Thought leadership must evolve by staying curious, embracing uncertainty, and continually updating perspectives in an era marked by rapid technological advancements and global changes.
- Dr. Nada Sanders recommends exploring various disciplines, reflecting on diverse perspectives, and questioning assumptions to navigate the complexities of an AI-driven future successfully.
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Don’t get trapped by inaction. Employees plan to ask for more money and new skills — and you should, too.
- A survey by Resume Now found that 66% of workers globally have career regrets, with not asking for a pay raise being a chief regret.
- Many workers are affected by salaries failing to keep up with inflation and are looking for new jobs.
- Of the 1,000 workers surveyed, 58% expressed regret for staying at a job too long and not negotiating their salary.
- Photoroom, an AI photo editor, offers negotiation training to employees, which can improve productivity, trust and retention.
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What Chavez-DeRemer’s hearing may have revealed about DOL apprenticeship plans
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer praised initiatives to turn the lion’s share of manufacturing back to American workers.
- Federal apprenticeship programs can help recruit and develop a highly-skilled workforce, improve productivity and profitability, create flexible training options, and minimize liability costs.
- Chavez-DeRemer expressed her desire to support the American worker, have them upskilled and re-skilled, and create higher-paying jobs through apprenticeships.
- The Biden administration may bring potential rule changes to the labor standards for apprenticeships and the proposal for Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs may be on the table again.
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is it unreasonable for me to not plan my staff’s schedules around their dogs?
- A supervisor is facing challenges with scheduling staff duties around their dogs' needs in a resort community.
- Some staff live nearby and prefer to let their dogs out at lunch, causing conflicts with duties outside of town or close to lunchtime.
- The supervisor provides work vehicles and bicycles for staff to move between workstations conveniently.
- The collective agreement mandates two paid 15-minute breaks and a half-hour unpaid lunch break for staff.
- While the supervisor tries to accommodate staff requests, work duties and public service impact must also be considered.
- Employees are expected to balance work responsibilities with personal obligations like dog care during the day.
- Dog owners are advised to make arrangements for dog care during work hours, such as hiring dog-walkers or using doggy daycare.
- The supervisor should clarify job requirements and scheduling expectations with staff to ensure mutual understanding.
- Setting clear expectations during the hiring process can help prevent future conflicts regarding pet care and work responsibilities.
- Flexibility should be balanced with the needs of the team as a whole to maintain fair scheduling practices.
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Employee detachment grows, threatening customer satisfaction
- Employees are growing more detached from their work, which can threaten customer satisfaction.
- Employee pride in products or services has fallen from 36% in 2020 to 28% in a recent Gallup survey.
- Customer satisfaction has grown since the pandemic, but employee detachment acts as a ceiling for further growth.
- Developing a culture of customer centricity can combat employee detachment and improve satisfaction.
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