Fri.Mar 29, 2024

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Don’t Let This Happen to You: Cautionary Tales of Data Loss for World Backup Day 2024

Spiceworks

The World Backup Day is observed on March 31, serving as a reminder of the possibility or certainty of data loss from human error, system failure, or threat actors’ malicious intent. As World Backup Day 2024 approaches, read about some of the data loss horror stories members of the Spiceworks Community witnessed and how they could have been prevented.

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Generative AI: The next S-curve for the semiconductor industry?

McKensey

The surge of interest in and use of generative AI translates to higher demand for semiconductors, pushing the industry to innovate faster and produce more capable and efficient chips.

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From Behind Bars to Business Owners: How 3 Former Inmates Became Entrepreneurs

Success

For many returned citizens who have served prison sentences, entrepreneurship presents a viable route to support themselves and their families. Being able to make a living also helps them avoid the staggering rates of recidivism among returned citizens in the United States. Nonprofit Inmates to Entrepreneurs teaches business basics to incarcerated individuals and to those who have completed their prison sentences.

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Economic conditions outlook, March 2024

McKensey

Survey responses show increased confidence in the economy—globally and at home. Geopolitical concerns persist, and respondents increasingly view political transitions and policy changes as pressing risks.

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Unbecoming

Mad in America

T here are books that change your life… drastically, whether you want to or not. I certainly had that experience and it made me question ‘everything.’ I was a holistic psychiatrist and wanted to offer the best services to my clients, but this book made me realize that in spite of, or because of my best intentions and efforts, I was keeping my clients trapped in the client role.

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Rethinking organizational health for the new world of work

McKensey

Yes, organizational health still drives long-term performance—but the way leaders measure and diagnose health should change, new research shows.

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Trustnet Offices – Petah-Tikva

Office Snapshots

When we were called to design Trustnet offices, we realized that the company had grown and they were taking a small office in addition to their existing office. It was important to us to create a pleasant and comfortable working environment for those employees who are moving to the new offices, we chose to design a place a bit different from the design of the existing office which was expressed in different shades and colors, different finishing materials and a slightly different energy.

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3 reasons business leaders can’t ignore Caitlin Clark

Work Life

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO ! I’m 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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Author Talks: Charles Duhigg on how the best communicators ‘click’

McKensey

How can you make your conversations count? A Pulitzer Prize-winning writer reveals what “supercommunicators” do differently.

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4 ways to speak up without payback

Work Life

“People are dying, Scott, you’ve got document after document here telling you why, and you haven’t said one word. I wanna know. How the hell you sleep at night?” Erin Brockovich (2000) In the movies, whistleblowers are usually portrayed as courageous individuals willing to brave serious harm to their reputation, livelihood, and even their lives, to speak truth to corruption or other grave misconduct.

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Funding Bias: How Female Entrepreneurs Can Win the Battle in Raising Capital

Success

In a world where female-founded companies not only match but often surpass their male counterparts in revenue growth and profitability, the stark reality remains: Women influence a staggering 85% of consumer spending with their annual $20 trillion expenditure, yet the funding landscape starkly contrasts this influence. Women experience a significant funding bias with most estimates indicating that less than 3% of venture capital funds are allocated to women-founded companies.

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Parvalux Offices – Wimborne Minster

Office Snapshots

Introduction Established in 1947, Parvalux is the UK’s largest manufacturer of electric motors and gearboxes. Trusted by a range of industries worldwide, the company has operated out of facilities on the South Coast since 1957. Moving into new HQ and production facility in 2023, the client realised they needed a more design-forward, multi-use space for staff, differentiated from the more sterile, manufacturing areas.

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If you want a high paying job, remote work is now less of an option

Workplace Insight

According to the latest data from the careers website Ladders , the availability of remote positions with salaries exceeding $200,000 has seen a drastic reduction. The High Paying Jobs Competition Index, a report by Ladders, indicates that only 12 percent of such jobs are now available remotely, a steep decline from the 37 percent recorded in the third quarter of 2022.

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Ignite by OnDemand Offices – Bangkok

Office Snapshots

In order to prepare its high school students for life in university, Ignite by OnDemand’s space was designed to emulate the polished and professional atmosphere found in multinational company offices. The intent is clear—to cultivate a sense of responsibility among young individuals, fostering an environment that challenges them to stay focused and committed during their educational journey.

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Workplace Management Software: From Theory to Practice [With Real-Life Examples]

Yarooms

Why do some workplaces thrive while others struggle to keep pace with a world increasingly shaped by digital progress and booming hybrid work culture? The answer might be Workplace Management Software (WMS). In this transformational age, managing a workplace effectively demands more than just good intentions—it requires the leverage of intelligent tools designed to unlock the full potential of any organization.

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Employee Wellness: What’s the Buzz on Honey and Bee Pollen?

Workplace Wellness

There is research that shows that honey and bee pollen are classified as superfoods, but what are the benefits of using honey and bee pollen for health? Honey is created by bees collecting nectar with their tongues, and storing it in the second stomach, also known as the honey stomach. The stomach uses enzymes to break down nectar into simple sugars, which is then chewed and shared with the other bees.

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From Behind Bars to Business Owners: How 3 Former Inmates Became Entrepreneurs

Success

For many returned citizens who have served prison sentences, entrepreneurship presents a viable route to support themselves and their families. Being able to make a living also helps them avoid the staggering rates of recidivism among returned citizens in the United States. Nonprofit Inmates to Entrepreneurs teaches business basics to incarcerated individuals and to those who have completed their prison sentences.

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Coworking Statistics & Trends You MUST Know in 2024

ONEs Blog

A coworking space is a workspace created for workers from various organizations to join together to work. Shared facilities, services, and tools distinguish coworking spaces. Are you looking for the latest updated data on coworking spaces? We’ve compiled a list of the most eye-opening coworking statistics for 2023 to help you completely understand the state of coworking spaces and their place in the world today.

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Funding Bias: How Female Entrepreneurs Can Win the Battle in Raising Capital

Success

In a world where female-founded companies not only match but often surpass their male counterparts in revenue growth and profitability, the stark reality remains: Women influence a staggering 85% of consumer spending with their annual $20 trillion expenditure, yet the funding landscape starkly contrasts this influence. Women experience a significant funding bias with most estimates indicating that less than 3% of venture capital funds are allocated to women-founded companies.