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

HR Brew

If you’re anticipating a lot of employees calling out sick, keep in mind they may not simply be taking paid sick days for themselves: Recent research indicates US workers use this benefit to take care of their children, as well. The time parents spent simply in the presence of their children (i.e. face time”) increased by 10.5

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How to Implement an Artificial Intelligence Policy [Part 3]

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes It’s one thing to write a great policy. In her role at HUB International, Carrie works with clients to develop strategies that ensure compliance and risk mitigation when it comes to benefits and employment practices. Likewise, AI poses the same risks and challenges with regard to ‘waiting time’.

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A cyclist is heading to the Paralympics, with the full support of his employer

HR Brew

Most Olympic and Paralympic athletes can’t afford to train full-time and won’t get a check from the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee unless they medal. Larsen recently told HR Brew how his employer has supported his dream of Paralympic gold. Larsen always had dreams of being a Paralympian, but was quiet about them at work.

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As DOJ recruits whistleblowers, here’s how HR can encourage employees to come forward

HR Brew

Corporate leaders are being encouraged to go to the DOJ with information about wrongdoing before their workers do, the Washington Post reported. The share of employees reporting misconduct in their workplaces fell by five percentage points from 2018–2019 to 2020–2021, according to research published by consulting firm Gartner in June 2022.

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HR leaders are sick of the RTO debate and want to take a different approach in the new year

HR Brew

While workers may compare HR teams enacting return-to-office (RTO) policies to hall monitors micromanaging school attendance, theyre also tired of the same old RTO debate. Why would you impose a timely and costly commute upon someone to have exactly the same workday they would have had from home? Give employees time to acclimate.

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Talent pros may need to adapt to these Gen Z quirks

HR Brew

While research suggests Gen Z values authenticity more than previous generations, some recruiters see their behavior as unprofessional. Gen Z entered the workforce during the Covid-19 pandemic, when many employers were primarily working remotely, Natalie Boren, an SVP at recruitment firm Career Group Companies, told HR Brew.

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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. And, in catching up, they realized theyd witnessed the same phenomenon in their work: Employees well-being was suffering, and employers didnt know how to help. Employees] were having a hard time.

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