An employee handbook serves as an important resource for any organization, outlining key components that shape workplace culture. It includes a company overview, employment policies, and a code of conduct, among other critical elements. Comprehending these components guarantees both employee engagement and compliance with company standards. As you explore these fundamental elements, you’ll find that

Published: Jan 2, 2026 by Mike Brown In Small Business News A growing share of your customers already relies on AI to shop—and Visa says the next step is AI completing the purchase, not just suggesting what to buy. In a Dec. 18 announcement, Visa reported “hundreds of secure, agent-initiated transactions” completed with partners, positioning

Regulation Home » Regulation » Senator Lummis urges Congress to pass crypto market legislation Powered by Gloria | Edited by Vivian Nguyen Jan. 2, 2026 Bipartisan efforts focus on clear jurisdiction and protection for digital innovation retention in the US market. Photo: Bitcoin Magazine Key Takeaways Senator Lummis is urging Congress to pass legislation for

ICE is putting worksite enforcement on the front-burner amid viral uproar over fraud allegations at government-funded child care centers in Minnesota.Why it matters: Throughout 2025, the administration downplayed the potential for broad worksite raids and labor enforcement. It received public pushback in instances when it did happen and the administration apologized after a major raid

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When Sergey Antonovich rediscovered a childhood passion for music, he found an unexpected application for his skills as an embedded systems engineer: building bespoke digital accordions. Antonovich admits the accordion isn’t the coolest instrument. It was chosen for him by his mother when he was 8, and he quickly lost interest as a teenager. While

Physical activity continues to affect the body even after the movement itself has ended. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that being physically active increases the total amount of energy a person uses each day. The research, led by scientists at Virginia Tech working with colleagues from

Now that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has appointed a new CEO to run Microsoft’s biggest businesses, he has a little more time on his hands for other adventures. Beyond focusing on Microsoft’s technical work, Nadella is now turning to the ancient art of blogging to discuss Microsoft’s year ahead and why he thinks everyone needs

TLDR Brazil’s antitrust authority opened an investigation into Microsoft’s cloud practices. Regulators cited concerns over abuse of dominant market position. Microsoft was formally summoned to respond to the allegations. The probe adds to global regulatory scrutiny of cloud computing giants. MSFT shares slipped amid broader concerns over regulatory risk. 💥 Find the Next KnockoutStock! Get

ESPN Jan 2, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Happy New Year, baseball fans! As the calendar flips to 2026, what will the sport have in store coming off an epic 2025? We asked our MLB experts to give their boldest prediction for what the new year will bring. Ranging from breakout teams to themes that will