The world of nonprofit work has always attracted people who are passionate about a common cause. Many nonprofits exist to support needy or underserved populations, addressing a variety of social issues. But passion alone can’t pay the bills, and nonprofits ...
Read More »Building a data foundation for AI success
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of business, enabling organizations to improve efficiency, productivity, innovation and customer satisfaction. However, AI is not a magic bullet that can be applied without proper preparation and planning. To leverage AI most effectively, ...
Read More »AI: Developing a strategy and approach
Every day we open our news feeds and there is yet another article about Artificial Intelligence (AI). One article states how the proliferation of AI will end democracy. Another talks about a situation where AI will take over all jobs. ...
Read More »You’re hiring a summer intern … what about payment?
It’s that time of year – the time when many employers hire their summer interns. Interns can be great additions to an organization. They can bring in fresh perspectives, help support employees, and become potential candidates for full-time employment. On ...
Read More »Data integrity and AI: The old problem is a new problem
Part of the “magic” of generative AI is that one can put in a request and get an answer without doing the grunt work of parsing through mountains of data or manually incorporating visual elements in a creative process – ...
Read More »Empowering women in the workplace
While the modern workplace has advanced, gender disparities remain. From wage gaps to the need for more female voices in leadership roles to lack of flexibility in the workday — there’s still much work to be done to ensure that ...
Read More »Experts explain implications of employee speech ruling
The National Labor Relations Board last month expanded protection of employee speech to include writing “Black Lives Matter” on a work apron under certain circumstances. Minnesota employment law authorities David Larson, a Mitchell Hamline School of Law professor, and Michael ...
Read More »M&A lawyers to sellers: Start planning three years early
During a panel discussion on mergers and acquisitions, lawyers at Maslon LLP encouraged business owners who are looking to sell their company to give them a three-year heads-up if they want to get the best deal possible for themselves and ...
Read More »Spoofing 101: Protecting your company from digital deception
Businesses must prioritize data security and fraud prevention, as this is a key concern for their clients — and has a significant impact on a company’s reputation and bottom line. Many of the fraud practices plaguing consumers are also used ...
Read More »How employers can prepare for possible workplace violence
Unfortunately, workplace violence is a reality that many employers should be prepared to address. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 392 U.S. workers were workplace homicide victims in 2020, and 20,050 workers in the private industry experienced trauma from ...
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