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A 2013 laptop theft led to a $3.2 million Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) penalty against a Dallas hospital, after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) determined that it had failed to address known security risks for years beforehand.
As AI weaves itself deeper into the fabric of professional life, a quiet revolution is taking place behind closed doors. According to Intapp’s newly published 2025 Technology Perceptions Survey, professionals in sectors like accounting, consulting, finance, and law are adopting AI tools at record speed—often without waiting for official sign-off. A Sharp Uptick—With a Catch […]
A new law recently enacted in California requires employers to implement a workplace violence prevention plan and could prove influential if other states follow suit. On Sept. 30, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 553 into law, requiring nearly all businesses to have their plans in place by July 1, 2024. Exempted from the law are […]
In just a few short years, hybrid working has become an everyday part of corporate life. The combination of working from home and a centralized workplace offers convenience and flexibility, and in progressive countries such as the Netherlands, it may turn into a legal right.
Where can you learn how to collect and measure HR metrics? What industries are using HR metrics the most? These were among the addressed by Ronald Adler and Jennifer Burdick in a recent BLR webinar titled "HR by the Numbers: Use HR Metrics to Measure and Maximize Your Workforce's Strategic Value."
It has been just over a year since the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) issued its decision in Keays v. Honda Canada Inc. (Read our analysis of the court’s decision in that case). That decision mandated a change in Canadian courts’ approach to awarding damages in employment cases. Damages for bad faith conduct by the […]
by Dan Oswald Is writing becoming a lost art? The adoption of new technology has forever changed how we communicate with one another—and that includes the written word. I’m certain my kids write more with their thumbs, texting incessantly on their phones, than any other way. And I say that even though two of my […]
We tend to take some things for granted. Well, actually, a lot of things. Here’s one: the presumption of at-will status in Texas. Yes, all employees are presumed to be employed at will, but don’t forget that a presumption is rebuttable. The court of appeals in Dallas recently provided a reminder.
A new report, “What New Tech Employees Need: Insights for Driving Engagement and Retention,” released by Culture Amp—an employee feedback and analytics platform—offers new insights into retaining and engaging your tech workers.
As businesses navigated an unprecedented global pandemic, many were happy just to survive. Now, in a post-lockdown environment, companies are ready to grow again. They are ready to reach new customers while providing an even better experience for their existing users, allowing more people to enjoy their products, services, and platforms. In short, they are […]