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What Offices Can Learn From Gyms About Creating A Destination, Not An Obligation

All Work

Gyms are rebranding as wellness and social clubs, offering more than just fitness, focusing on community and lifestyle. Workplaces can adopt similar strategies, emphasizing connection, collaboration, and creativity to boost employee engagement. By offering flexibility, community-building spaces, and holistic experiences, offices can become destinations employees want to visit.

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Why law school applications are skyrocketing right now 

Work Life

Law school applications typically spike in times of financial and labor market distress, but a significant recent surge may be more driven by other factors. According to the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC)which, among other things, administers the law school admissions test (LSAT)application volume for the 2025 school year is up 20.5% compared to last year.

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Animal Study: SSRI Neurotoxic in Pregnancy

Mad in America

A recent study on the SSRI antidepressant vilazodone (VLZ) found it to be neurotoxic to mothers and to the fetus during pregnancy, negatively impacting outcomes across a wide variety of body systems. Although this study was performed on rats, it adds to a large body of research on the impact of psychiatric drugs in human pregnancy. In particular, human studies have found antidepressant use in pregnancy linked to poor outcomes for babies, including neonatal withdrawal syndrome.

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Why Is It Important to Maintain A Healthy Work-Life Balance?

Success

According to Randstads latest international report, Workmonitor 2025 , work-life balance is deemed more important than pay (83% vs. 82%) for the first time in its 22-year history. To learn more about the importance of work-life balance and why so many are embracing this shift, weve examined its many benefits, including improved mental health and more fulfilling relationships, as well as the risks of neglecting it.

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From Wellness to Risk Reduction: Building a Safer Construction Workforce

Workplace Wellness

The construction industry is one of the most physically demanding and hazardous fields, with workers facing numerous health and safety risks daily. From heavy machinery accidents to exposure to harmful substances, the dangers are ever-present. While traditional wellness programs focus on improving employee health through fitness, nutrition, and stress management, a more comprehensive approach integrates risk reduction strategies to ensure both physical well-being and job site safety.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Reward Systems for Employees: Types, Benefits, and Challenges

Vantage Circle

Keeping employees happy and motivated is no easy task. While good salaries and job perks matter, they're not always enough. Employees want to feel valued for the work they do. That's where reward systems come in. Employee reward systems are a great way to recognize hard work, boost morale, and encourage employees to perform their best. But here's something that no one tells - Not all reward systems work the same for every business.

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How to teach your employees to embrace (rather than fear) the growth of AI

Work Life

Our workplaces are undergoing the next technological revolution, brought on by the warp-speed growth of artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI is a total game changer for how we work. One day, well look back and wonder how we did our jobs without this technology. But not today. Many of us are still living firmly in the discovery period of AI at work, and were dealing with a big dichotomy.

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Why Are Pets Good For Mental Health? Everything You Need to Know

Success

The connection we build with our pets can sometimes be hard to understand from the outside. When a friend comes over, they might find it weird the way we talk to our dog or think it is ridiculous to put his water bowl in the most inconvenient spot in the house. Well, thats how he likes it! The bond we create with our pets is truly unique and built on unconditional love.

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Southwire Offices – Atlanta

Office Snapshots

Southwire is a manufacturing company, headquartered in Carrollton, GA. They wanted to create an Atlanta hub near the Braves Stadium to attract and retain new talent and create a flexible work environment for employees located in Atlanta and provide less of a commute. Southwire has a strong historic legacy from Roy Richards and his family, who started the mass production for power poles and wire, and now offer wire and cable, tools and equipment, power management, lighting, electrical components

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Transforming ESG in Workplaces: The Power of Recognition-Driven Employee Engagement

Vantage Circle

While exploring the link between employee recognition programs and broader company goals, I wasn't entirely sure how they could impact something as large-scale as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) objectives. Like everyone else, recognition was mainly about celebrating milestones or rewarding employees. But once I started digging deep, I realized something powerful: employee recognition isn't just a feel-good initiative- it can be a catalyst for achieving ESG goals.

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Why job postings may be attracting narcissistic candidates—without companies realizing it

Work Life

When companies advertise job openings, they often use buzzwords like ambitious and self-reliant to describe their ideal candidate. These traits sound appealingwhat hiring manager wouldnt want a driven employee? But theres a catch. In my latest study, published in the journal Management Science with coauthors Scott Jackson and Nick Seybert , I found that these terms may attract job applicants with more narcissistic tendencies.

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Ep 317: Hilani Ellis on What Executives Look for in an Executive Assistant

Go Burrows

Hilani Ellis is the founder of Exceptional Admins , a specialized headhunting firm renowned for connecting top talent with high-demand roles for over eight years. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Hilani, a former executive assistant, shares her top tip for resume crafting, recommendations on preparing for and nailing job interviews, and gives us an inside look at what executives are hungry for in an assistant.

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My Way: Expert Principal Strategist Allie Fendrick on Effecting Organizational Change

Success

This expert principal strategist is transforming the core of businessesfrom culture to peopleby introducing efficient and refined organizational change, communications and digital strategies. As a member of The Hush Collaborative , Fendrick lives as a freelance digital nomad and has collaborated with companies worldwide, such as Walmart, Target, Google, LOral and Molson Coors.

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Pernod Ricard Offices – Chicago

Office Snapshots

According to LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Index study, 78% of professionals believe that being in the office at least part-time is crucial for networking and career growth, as it facilitates socializing and collaborating with colleagues. The new Chicago hub for Pernod Ricard is a testament to this point designed by Eastlake to foster connections between colleagues, clients, as well as their global network of distributed brands.

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Breaking the standstill: How social mobility can boost Europe’s economy

McKensey

Europe is a leader in social mobility, but progress has stalled. Businesses that act can gain significant performance benefits while helping close the skills gap and boost productivity.

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I experienced the motherhood penalty. But parenthood made me a better leader

Work Life

At eight months pregnant with my first child, I walked into my bosss office, ready for a pivotal meeting. I had spent months designing a new crisis management program for our universityone that would improve student outcomes and reduce institutional risk. This was the moment Id learn whether my work would be implemented. I had poured everything into this project.

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The Definitive Guide to the CEO Coach

John Mattone

The role of a chief executive officer (CEO) is unlike any other in an organization. It is the ultimate position of accountability, and every decision carries immense weight, affecting employees, shareholders, customers, and the company’s long-term success. A CEO must possess extraordinary business acumen, strategic intelligence, and operational expertise, as well as deep self-awareness , emotional intelligence , and a rock-solid character.

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What is Indirect Cost Recovery (ICR)?

fm:systems

Learn what indirect cost recovery is, ICR reporting compliance, and internal auditing for federally funded research grants as defined by FM:Systems. What is Indirect Cost Recovery (ICR)?

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Flexport Offices – Shanghai

Office Snapshots

Flexport is an American multinational corporation that focuseson supply chain management and logistics, including order management, trade financing, insurance, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage. Flexports software integrates and connects ERP data from various companies involved in a supply chain, which allows them to manage information about cargo and streamline freight processing.

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Unlocking value with AI in the rack-to-retail fuel market

McKensey

Understanding micromarket trendsand utilizing AIin the US rack-to-retail fuel market could help retailers optimize their supply chains and improve margins.

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How to select a hobby that will make you happier

Work Life

When people talk about work-life balance , they often mean that they have some engagement with activities outside of worknot just filling the hours of the day when they’re not working. That engagement might involve taking care of family members, engaging as a volunteer, or participating in a hobby. If youre fortunate enough to have the time to spend on a hobby, does it matter what you do?

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The Power of Employee Retention Analytics: From Reactive to Predictive

Quantum Workplace

Employee turnover especially unexpected turnover of top talentdisrupts workflows, drains institutional knowledge, and drives up replacement costs. While some attrition is inevitable, losing top talent without understanding why can leave HR leaders scrambling for answers.

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Reimagining the Employee Selection Process

I/O at Work

Researchers revisit the traditional approach to employee selection. They offer some valuable tips on how organizations can get more out of the hiring process.

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AtkinsRéalis Offices – Dubai

Office Snapshots

AtkinsRalis, relocated its headquarters to a new office in Dubai to support its ongoing business growth. We had the honour to design & build the new office, strategically located in Downtown Dubai at Emaar Square, spanning 44,000 Sqft. The design focuses on creating a work environment that goes beyond traditional office spaces, with an emphasis on promoting wellbeing, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Reid All About It | No. 225

McKensey

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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How you might be sabotaging yourself when you negotiate

Work Life

It can be difficult to assert yourself during a negotiation. You may feel emotional about the process, especially if you are countering a lower offer than you expected or are nervous about being up against a seasoned negotiator. Or perhaps you’re uncomfortable with the idea of selling yourself to a potential employer or partner. Whatever the case may be, your approach to negotiations could be working against you.

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What is Hot Desking and How It Supports a Hybrid RTO Strategy?

fm:systems

Discover 17 actionable insights to make your flexible workspace strategy thrive in the hybrid return-to-office era. What is Hot Desking and How It Supports a Hybrid RTO Strategy?

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Should Machine Learning Transcribe Job Interviews?

I/O at Work

New research explores accuracy and bias in automated transcription software used in interviews.

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Thriving Workplaces – Managing Stress and Promoting Wellbeing Webinar

Robertson Cooper

Join Business Psychologist, Tamara Hughes, for a webinar on creating thriving workplaces by managing stress and promoting wellbeing.

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How seven steps can help midsize industrials crack the transformation code

McKensey

In a challenging geopolitical and market environment, midsize industrial companies are under pressure to build resilience and scale. Seven transformation levers can help them reach their potential.

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GE Vernova’s Scott Strazik aims to rekindle the entrepreneurial zeal of the power company’s former parent

Work Life

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO ! Im Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning.

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8 Office Visitor Types: Tailoring Registration for Security and Experience

Yarooms

Discover the 8 common office visitor types and how to tailor their check-in process for security, efficiency, and a seamless experience. Upgrade your visitor management strategy today!

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When Does a Career Plateau Lead to Bad Behavior At Work?

I/O at Work

Researchers find that career plateauing, compounded by abusive supervision, influences employees' likelihood to engage in counterproductive work behavior.

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Thriving Workplaces – Managing Stress and Promoting Wellbeing Webinar – March 2025

Robertson Cooper

Do return to office mandates impact employee wellbeing? Discover strategies to balance employee and organisational needs so that both thrive.

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Generative AI in healthcare: Current trends and future outlook

McKensey

The healthcare sector has been integrating generative AI to enhance operations and engage stakeholders, with many advancing to full-scale implementation.

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Big Work: Creating a Fantastic and Fulfilling Next Act, A Cost-Free Webinar

Sarah Levitt

Maybe youve always dreamed of running an inn. Or running for office. Or a small non-profit with big impact. Perhaps its teaching and Board service that call to you, a compilation of effort and engagement with a schedule that isnt as all-consuming as your current work life requires.

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How to start an internship program that attracts top talent

Insperity

Internship programs are a win-win for businesses and educational institutions. For companies, they bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and the chance to develop a talent pipeline. For students, internships offer hands-on experience, professional connections and a glimpse into their potential career paths. However, starting an internship program isnt just about hiring a few students for the summer.

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