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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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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. Employers often reach out to consultants when they have retention, engagement, or productivity issues, Grabarek said, but what theyre often overlooking is an underlying culture problem.

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World of HR: Toronto traffic is making the commute unbearable for some workers

HR Brew

The survey found that 64% of workers are “reluctant” to travel to the office because of the traffic, and 59% said the long commutes hurt their productivity. The report suggested that the traffic may contribute to higher absenteeism, and lower office attendance and workforce participation.

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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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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. Time, Attendance, and Payroll : Reliance on automated timekeeping and monitoring systems without proper human oversight can create potential compliance challenges with respect to determining hours worked for purposes of federal wage and hour laws.

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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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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. This is where HR software comes into play, transforming the way businesses manage their workforce and significantly boosting productivity. They get recognition for their achievements on time.