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HR in 2017 – a review

cipHR

Twelve months ago, we predicted five major trends that would affect HR and workplaces in 2017. Result: mental health dominates the agenda. Employers have a legal obligation to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work, including minimising the risk of stress-related illness. Mobile adaptability.

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Mental Injuries- Part 3: Implications for Disability Insurers and Workers’ Compensation

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The apparent rise in mental disability claims is a significant issue for disability insurers and workers’ compensation systems. The observed rise in workers’ compensation claims for mental injury must be interpreted in context. Handwringing over costs often misses this underlying premise.

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AI is a Tool

Florida Workers' Comp

Chatbot Wins (June 2016); Artificial Intelligence in our World (January 2017); Intelligence (November 2022); You're Only Human (May 2023). There will be impacts on our health, safety, and welfare. There has been a great deal written about artificial intelligence. It has been featured here many times.

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10 People Sustainability Strategies for Your Business

Vantage Circle

Better Employee Health and Well-being Prioritizing people sustainability can lead to a healthier and more motivated workforce, with lower rates of stress, burnout, and absenteeism. According to a study by the SHRM , companies that invest in employee health and wellness programs see a return of $3 for every $1 spent.

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18 Ideas For HRs To Celebrate Ramadan At Work

Vantage Circle

You all must've noticed your Muslim friends, neighbors, or co-workers abstaining from food or drink, including water, from dawn to sunset during a particular time of the year. Prior notification will help avoid any confusion among co-workers. If they are not comfortable, do not disclose the information to other workers.

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Are Workers’ Compensation benefits protected against the rising cost of living?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Workers with permanent disabilities often don’t have those options. The monthly workers’ compensation amount they receive may have sustained them initially but unless it is adjusted for the cost of living, permanently disabled workers will see the buying power of their workers’ compensation income decline with each passing year.

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India: Developments Affecting Diversity in the Workplace

Global People Strategist

The central government of amended the Maternity Benefit Act in 2017, in order to increase the number of paid maternity leave, women were offered. Protections for Female Workers in Maharashtra. For any business with more than 10 female workers, there needs to be a sufficient number of female security guards.