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Parents with access to paid sick leave spend more time caring for children, new study finds

HR Brew

A working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research in July found that after states passed mandates requiring employers to grant workers paid sick leave, the time US parents spent providing childcare increased by nearly 5%. The time parents spent simply in the presence of their children (i.e.

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World of HR: Office occupancy in Europe is rising, report finds

HR Brew

While 76% of respondents said they have attendance policies, 36% of those said they’re not mandatory. Office attendance is rising, but 30% of companies said they’ll take steps to bring in more workers. Amazon, meanwhile, is tracking time spent in the office, as it tries to cut down on the “ coffee badging ” trend.

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World of HR: PwC UK will track employee locations to enforce RTO mandate

HR Brew

Now, one company’s UK operation is taking a page out of Sting’s book to tell employees, “I’ll be watching you.” 1, 2025, as the company tries to enforce its in-office attendance policy, CNN reported. Where in the world? US-based accounting firm PwC will begin tracking the whereabouts of its UK employees starting Jan.

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Employees aren’t doing well—these psychologists can help HR fix that

HR Brew

While attending a wedding in 2017, Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer found themselves catching up on all things work and life. Employees] were having a hard time. People were having a hard time staying committed, and engaged in the organization, because they were stressed. They were burning out. Whats next for the Workr Bees?

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10 Reasons Every HR Leader Must Attend 15Five’s 2024 Thrive Conference 

15Five

This year, Thrive is going virtual, making it easier than ever to attend and benefit from our exciting lineup of sessions, speakers, and experiences – all from the comfort of your own space. Here are 10 reasons why you won’t want to miss this year’s Thrive: No Travel Required: Attend from Anywhere No flights to book.

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Time and Attendance Software: Industry-Specific Benefits You Can’t Afford to Miss

MP Wired For HR

Time and Attendance Software: Industry-Specific Benefits You Can’t Afford to Miss June 12th, 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Track smarter. Time and attendance software isn’t a “nice-to-have”—it’s a business-critical tool. What is Time and Attendance Software?

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Unlocking Productivity: How HR Software Transforms Workplace Efficiency

EmployeeConnect

Manual processes can be time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to inefficiencies that can impact the entire organisation. Traditionally, HR professionals spent countless hours on data entry, managing payroll, tracking attendance, and maintaining employee records. They get recognition for their achievements on time.