How well do you get along with your spouse or ex? Or boss? Or the company’s president? It’s not an idle question. The Supreme Court has settled the question of whether the IRS must provide third parties notice when it subpoenas their bank accounts to uncover a tax delinquent’s assets. The answer is no. Other people’s money, other people’s bank accounts You can shuffle money around into different bank accounts …
A study by DeskTime has revealed that in the first quarter of 2023, ChatGPT use in the workplace doubled every month. Whereas in April, for the first time, the app ranked among the top 100 most-used applications at work. This proves that its relevance is equally as impactful inside the workplace as outside of it. The study was conducted using a sample of over 24,000 DeskTime users worldwide. The study …
Conflict coaching is a form of conflict resolution that focuses on helping individuals develop the skills they need to address conflicts effectively. It is highly valuable to businesses as it helps to ensure employees devote maximum energy to productive work instead of destructive conflict. It also produces a range of valuable corollary benefits. Here are four of the main ways that investing in conflict coaching can help to improve your …
A new workplace standard has been launched for businesses to support employees experiencing menopause or menstruation. The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published new guidance to help organisations retain experienced and talented staff after consultation with experts and the public. The Menstruation, menstrual health and Menopause in the Workplace standard (BS 30416) sets out practical recommendations for workplace adjustments as well as strategies that can help employers meet the needs of those experiencing menopause or menstruation. …
A survey of 1,333 full-time and part-time UK workers has found that: 62% of Britons say that the rising cost of living is their greatest source of stressThis rises to 69% among those earning under £30,000Just 36% of Britons say that their employers have initiatives in place that are designed to improve the financial well-being of staffThis falls to 26% of those earning less than £30,00044% of employees would leave their current jobs to …
Fashion, one of the most unsustainable industries on Earth, has long grappled with its damaging environmental and social impact. Consumers, on the other hand, tend to act like passive bystanders at a crime scene, placing the blame solely on brands and producers. While companies and executives face mounting pressure to adopt sustainable practices, consumers need to recognise that they are actively complicit in the very same crime. The evolution of …