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Workplace Violence Prevention

Workplace violence encompasses any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. This can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. It can impact and involve employees, clients, customers, and visitors.

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Layoff Announcements Surge, but Job Cuts Remain Historically Low

Employers have made a steady stream of layoff announcements this past month, particularly in the tech sector, but job cuts remain at historically low levels, despite high interest rates and inflation.

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Strategies for Multinationals to Mitigate Risk in China’s Uncertain Business Climate

Many are looking to stabilize or reduce their operations and headcount in various jurisdictions, including China, and are asking questions about layoff strategies and requirements.

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Out From Behind Closed Doors

A full 96% of employed domestic violence survivors report problems at work due to their abuse, and 44% of full-time employed adults in the U.S. report experiencing the effects of domestic violence at work. Here’s how HR can help.

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How Retailers Can Keep Employees Safe During the Holidays and Beyond

Employers can make safety a priority with proactive strategies like prevention planning, tailored training, and fostering a culture of safety.

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Employers Take Stock of How to Bolster Workplace Security

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has many CEOs and workers on edge, and some HR departments are taking dramatic steps to bolster security.

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Employers that are establishing upskilling and reskilling programs to support digital transformation efforts should make the most of the opportunity to drive employee engagement and career growth while also embedding a culture of continuous learning.

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Transforming the Future of HR: Empowering Workforce Planning with the Precision of Predictive Analytics

In a world fuelled by data, HR professionals have become the architects of success with predictive analytics as their blueprint. With a data-driven approach to labor planning, they forecast future trends using historical data, playing a crucial role in shaping an organization's growth.

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Generative AI (GenAI) will transform roles and lead to widespread displacement of workers. How should business leaders respond?

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Selecting Employees for Reduction in Force: Best Practices

Gain professional guidance on strategies and criteria for making fair, ethical decisions when selecting employees during workforce reductions. Read our guide for expert insights.

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