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In the competitive world of tech start-ups, attracting and retaining top talent often requires innovative strategies. 💻 However, as demonstrated in a recent decision from the Ontario Relations Board, it’s essential for employers to adhere to the minimum legal standards when designing compensation packages. 💼📝 Find out more: https://gowlg.co/46Pt1Wf Shefali Rajaputra | #EmploymentLaw #CompensationPackages

🚀 Big News Alert! 🚀 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just made a game-changing move by banning noncompete agreements for ALL workers, including top execs! 🌟 This monumental decision aims to boost competition, empower workers, and spark innovation in the job market. 💼✨ Under the new rule, existing noncompetes will still apply to senior executives, but for everyone else, they're a thing of the past! 🙌 This shift promises a slew of benefits, from saving on healthcare costs to fostering more startups and driving technological breakthroughs. 📈💡 💰💼 More flexibility means more earning potential, with a projected $400 to $488 billion increase in wages over the next decade! Plus, get ready for a surge in entrepreneurship, as folks are freed up to chase their dreams and launch new ventures. 🚀💸 The countdown begins: the final rule goes into effect soon. Get ready for a brighter, more dynamic job market! 🎉 More details on this shift of regulation here ➡️ https://ow.ly/6a3E50RC4Nz #NoncompeteBan #InnovationUnleashed #FairnessForWorkers

The FTC has announced a final ruling that will effectively ban noncompete agreements right across the US. This groundbreaking move aims to enhance worker mobility, spur innovation, and facilitate the emergence of new businesses.  According to FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, eliminating noncompetes could unlock a wave of entrepreneurial spirit, potentially leading to the creation of over 8,500 new startups annually.  Additionally, this change is anticipated to boost worker earnings and reduce healthcare costs significantly. It's a massive shift that could redefine employee dynamics and business strategies moving forward. How do you see this affecting your industry? Could this be the push needed for more innovation and competition in the market? https://lnkd.in/g-C3FUs5 #FutureOfWork #EmployeeMobility #BusinessStrategy

🚀How Does the 2024 Budget Affect UK Developer Jobs🚀 The 2024 UK Budget brings opportunities and shifts for developers in the UK tech landscape, with increased funding for AI, green tech, and digital healthcare. For developers and tech professionals, this means a likely rise in demand for specialised skills in these growing areas. Curious about how new tax incentives, R&D credits, and policy changes will impact your career or hiring plans? Explore our in-depth article to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gu7EWj-X #UKTech #Budget2024 #DeveloperJobs #TechRecruitment #GreenTech #AICareers

Did you know, 160 million children are in child labour globally?! 💡 Eleanor is on a mission to solve this with technology and founded HACE: Data Changing Child Labour in 2020, following more than a decades worth of experience of working with non-governmental organisations 💡 Hear more about Eleanor's mission at #TechNExt24 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/edf9u-2u

Weekly Wrap-Up: Advancements in Pay Transparency and Equity ⚖️ As an advocate for fair compensation and workplace equality, I'm excited to share this week's key developments in pay equity. Here's a comprehensive look at how different regions and organizations are making strides toward greater transparency and equity. 1. GRI Standards Update: The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has released revised employment practices and working conditions standards. This update aims to advance transparency and accountability in labor impacts, fostering better corporate practices worldwide. Read more here- bit.ly/45o78wl 2. OECD Conference on Pay Equity: The OECD held a virtual conference focusing on pay transparency and equity. The event highlighted best practices and new regulatory frameworks to ensure fair wages across different sectors, discussing how countries implement pay transparency laws to close the gender pay gap. Learn more here - https://www.oecd.org/ 3. Vermont's Pay Disclosure Law: Vermont has joined many states in enacting pay transparency laws. Governor Phil Scott signed legislation mandating employers include compensation ranges in all job postings. This law, which will become effective on July 1, 2025, aims to enhance pay transparency and address wage gaps. Read more here -bit.ly/3KNRLUo 4. Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Law: A new pay transparency law in Washington, D.C., is set to take effect on June 30, 2024. This law requires employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings and prohibits using salary history to set pay, aiming to promote pay equity and reduce wage gaps based on historical pay discrepancies. Learn more here -bit.ly/3XrliuL 5. Federal Employers Pay Equity Plans: The deadline for federally regulated employers in Canada to post their final pay equity plans is September 3, 2024. Employers must ensure comprehensive pay equity plans that address disparities and comply with the Pay Equity Act, ensuring fair compensation across genders. More details here - bit.ly/3VHWkWT Stay informed and committed to advancing pay equity in your organizations! #PayEquity #Transparency #DiversityAndInclusion #HR #Compensation #WorkplaceEquality

🛂 "The challenge to councils (and IT providers) is to be ambitious. For example, it can’t be right that social workers are spending roughly half of their time typing up notes, or that we ask local government staff to add information into multiple different IT systems. If we want to expand the capacity of local government without spending a lot more money, then we need to invest in digital tools to drive up productivity for staff. This would also make retention of staff much easier." 👉 Read our latest #techUKLPS 'Talking 5' with techUK member The Access Group: https://orlo.uk/cBDmH Alison Young | Ileana Lupsa | Tracy Modha You can read the rest of the series here: https://lnkd.in/d37i5_Ry. #LocalGovernment ------------------------------ 🌱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌍 https://orlo.uk/bh6Jm

The November chill is setting in but we’ve got a whole host of events to keep you busy this month! From discussions on fair pay and sustainability to exploring the future of AI in small businesses, there's plenty to get involved with. Here’s some key dates to add to your diary for November! 👇 🗓 5th November – A Real Living Wage for the North East Our Director Steven will be joining the Living Wage Foundation alongside Kim McGuinness and Michael Mordey to share how being a Real Living Wage Accredited Employer has strengthened our brand and helped us attract top talent. Fair pay isn’t just good ethics; it’s good business, and we’re proud to play a leading role in a community raising standards across the North East. 🗓 7th November – Sustainable & Wellbeing Business Forum At Venture Zero’s bi-monthly forum, Steven will join Tamma Carel (PIEMA, FIIRSM, MSc, BSc) to discuss how the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are shaping Phonetic Digital’s sustainability journey. He’ll cover how these goals have been embedded in Phonetic Digital so far and the milestones we’re still working toward as a responsible digital agency. 🗓 19th November – Virtual Workshop: “What is AI Anyway?” AI is evolving fast, and we want small businesses to stay ahead. In this workshop, we’ll cover AI’s potential, from its evolution to its practical applications in areas like marketing and admin. It’s a session packed in partnership with Northumberland Small Business Service, sharing insights to help small businesses explore how AI could work for them. 🗓 27th November – Responsible Finance Member Day 2024 Steven will be out and about again with Responsible Finance presenting strategies for digital marketing within Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) and enterprise lending, exploring how these organisations can use marketing to strengthen community ties and reach new audiences. You can find links to all events in the comments below! We’re looking forward to connecting with everyone involved and hope to see some of you at the events throughout November! 👋 #DigitalMarketing #Events #NorthEast

Breaking news: The Federal Trade Commission has issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide. The FTC believes it's decision will protect the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increase innovation, and foster new business formation. According to FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, “Noncompete clauses keep wages low, suppress new ideas, and rob the American economy of dynamism, including from the more than 8,500 new startups that would be created a year once noncompetes are banned.” #FTC #Competition #Innovation #BusinessFormation #employmentlaw

What an extraordinary journey 2024 has been for Paymenow Group. Growth, expansion, and ultimately, financial empowerment. I'm filled with immense pride as I reflect on our achievements. We've doubled our user-base for another consecutive year, a testament to the real need for our solution in the market. More importantly, this represents thousands more people back in control of their financial future. Our client base has expanded significantly, with more employers recognising the value of supporting their employees' financial wellbeing. But perhaps most exciting is our expansion into three new countries. We’re taking Paymenow's mission beyond South African borders. And while every month sets a new financial record for us, the real victory isn't in the revenue - it's in the growing number of lives we're touching. None of this would be possible without our exceptional team. Paymenow’s strength lies in our people-centric approach, our relentless drive to innovate, and an unwavering belief that financial inclusion changes lives. Every team member brings this vision to life daily, from tech to implementations to support, sales and marketing. As we celebrate these milestones, we're already looking ahead. At Paymenow, we don't just want to grow - we want to transform the future of financial wellbeing across Africa. #Paymenow #FinTech #Growth #Innovation #FinancialInclusion #EarnedWageAccess