The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect on June 27, 2023, requiring covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a worker’s known …
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Job Seekers Prefer Environmentally Conscious Organizations
More than ever before, job seekers are looking for employers that are committed to sustainability and combating climate change. According to Deloitte’s 2023 Gen …
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New OSHA Initiative Targets Fall Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries, accounting for 680 fatalities in 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Furthermore, the …
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Embracing Accountability: Why Gen Z Seeks Employers with Independent Ethics Hotlines
Introduction: In today's rapidly changing world, the younger generation, known as Gen Z, is entering the workforce with a strong focus on ethics, …
A Call to Action: Train Employees to Detect and Prevent Fraud
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ 2022 Report to the Nations, tips are the most common fraud detection method, accounting for 42% of …
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EEOC Encourages Settling Disputes Without Litigation
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has long encouraged mechanisms other than litigation for settling EEO disputes. One mechanism, the “offer of …
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Preventing Heat Related Illness on the Job
With warm weather just around the corner for much of the country, now is the time to review risk factors and preventative strategies for heat related illness. …
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Red Flag Reporting Donates 40,000 Meals!
With this contribution, we have now donated over 200,000 actual meals (meals that we help package) to hungry children across the globe. Want to help? Sign up …
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Creating a United Workforce in a Divided Society
We live and work in a divided society. Even if you choose to surround yourself with likeminded people, you are still likely to be exposed to those with …
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OSHA Publishes Interim Final Rule for Addressing Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Complaints
The interim final rule, which became effective on February 10, 2023, defines procedures and timeframes for handling employee retaliation complaints under the …
Mastering the Zoom Apology
Note: This article is provided by fellow Akros Network member Hennes Communications. A CEO, executive director, bar association president or other business …
Watch Out for AI-Assisted Fraud
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a type of technology that simulates human intelligence in its ability to learn, problem solve, and make decisions, among other …