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Workplace harassment: what are managers responsible for?
If you’re a manager (or aspiring manager), then you probably know that your team will be looking to you in the event of workplace harassment incident. In order to prevent...
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50 workplace safety terms all employers should know
Workplace safety is paramount in ensuring the well-being of employees and the smooth operation of any business. To create a safe working environment, employers must be familiar with key safety...
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5 reasons you should be championing mental health in the workplace
In today's high-pressure work environments, mental health often takes a back seat to productivity and efficiency. But the truth is, prioritizing mental health in the workplace is not just a...
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SB 553 Explained: Is an anonymous form good enough to meet the requirements?
The final post in our SB 553 Explained series answers your frequently-asked questions about whether an anonymous form is acceptable under new California Workplace Violence requirements.
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SB 553 Explained: Workplace Violence Prevention Training Requirements
The third in our Workplace Violence Prevention FAQ series, today's post explains SB 553 requirements and how long you need to give employees to complete their training.
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SB 553 Explained: My CA employees are remote or operate out of a co-working space. Do I need to make a plan for SB 553?
The second entry in our SB 553 Explained series explains how (and if!) the new Workplace Violence Prevention Bill affects you if you have remote employees or folks who operate out of a co-working space.
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SB 553 Explained: How many California employees do I need in order to be subject to the new law?
The first entry in our SB 553 Explained series explains how many California employees you can have before you're subject to the new Workplace Violence Prevention Bill.
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Get SB 553 compliant with Workplace Violence Prevention Training from Ethena
Ethena releases its latest course, Workplace Violence Prevention — a stock options explainer covering how to exercise, tax implications, closed trading periods, and relevant laws.
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SB 553: How to comply
An overview of SB 553, California's workplace violence prevention bill. Explore the implications for employers and other key requirements.
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Office holiday party uncovered: your HR cheat sheet to safe corporate events
You’ve invested in corporate swag. The caterer is all lined up. And you’ve invested in some pretty sweet team bonding activities to boot (one day, we’ll try out ax-throwing…maybe.) Your...
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What is compliance training and how it benefits the workplace
Have you ever participated in an office fire drill? At the time, it might have felt like a tedious interruption to your day. But imagine if drills didn’t exist. What...
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The 7 signs of a toxic work environment and how to navigate one
Unsure if you're working in a toxic work environment? Learn these signs to confirm.
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