Office Space

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Takeaways from IFMA World Workplace 2024 The IFMA organizers said it best: “Facility management is the art of creating an environment where people and processes thrive seamlessly, transforming spaces into engines of productivity and innovation.” Facilities managers from across the globe convened last week at IFMA World Workplace in San Antonio, a three-day event of speaker sessions, educational workshops, and networking.

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McKensey

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The rise of AI is driving data center demand and shifting power market dynamics. With European demand predicted to more than triple by 2030, significant investments are needed to realize this growth.

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Spiceworks

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The COVID-19 global pandemic showed organizations that they did not require their workforce to be local 100% of the time. Many workplaces quickly shifted to a remote work strategy. Still, they didn&r.

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McKensey

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Arenas are industries that transform the business landscape. Eighteen future arenas could reshape the global economy and generate $29 trillion to $48 trillion in revenues by 2040.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The road to becoming a parent can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. I know this personally because my partner and I spent a long time traversing our own difficult path to parenthood. After five unexplained miscarriages, I finally gave birth to our now 13-year-old twins through the help of in vitro fertilization (IVF), immune suppression, group therapy, acupuncture, and use of the life-saving (and as it turns out, fertility-preserving), abortion medication—mifepristone.

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McKensey

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The head of Europe’s largest private university group believes that AI technologies are critical to advancing the institution’s mission of flexible, personalized higher education.

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AdminDroid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

On Day 23 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn how to get a list of Entra ID applications with expiring client secrets and certificates effectively. Stay tuned for more blogs in our M365 Cybersecurity Blog Series. In Microsoft 365 organizations, various applications, including third-party apps, are integrated and used for completing various tasks, projects, etc.

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Success

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yes, it’s true: Some women entrepreneurs are not ready to be coached. Ask any vetted and verified coach ; they’d echo the same belief. The truth is that most women business owners are coachable—but not all are coach-ready. There is a difference between the two. For example, some entrepreneurs may lack the time or resources to commit to a coaching program.

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McKensey

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With capital project leaders expected to raise spending, McKinsey’s senior partner Ishaan Nangia and partner Jae Hoon Jung describe how companies blend tech and talent to maximize returns.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The U.S. government fined American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period. The Transportation Department said Wednesday that “in some cases,” wheelchair users were injured, but it did not give a number. American said it has made significant investments to improve the handling of wheelchairs.

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Success

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This week, Rupert Murdoch’s media companies, Dow Jones and NYP Holdings, have filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, claiming the AI service is engaged in a “massive amount of illegal copying” of their copyrighted content. Filed in the Southern District of New York, “This suit is brought by news publishers who seek redress for Perplexity AI’s brazen scheme to compete for readers while simultaneously freeriding on the valuable content the publishers produce,” the lawsuit states.

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Office Snapshots

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A New York-based building owner makes a significant impact in Chicago with a spec suite focused on capturing the essence of the city. Located on the second floor, the pre-built, fully furnished space is at eye level with the Brown Line train, a feature the design team fully embraced as inspiration. In the reception area, custom metal panels mimic the intricate patterns of the station’s entrances and establish a strong urban connection.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In recent weeks, we’ve seen high-profile workforce moves gone wrong and insensitive comments from former industry executives. Unfortunately for them, some of these comments have gone viral, adding to the long list of blunders by organizational leaders in the post-COVID era. (See for example, a former Sony executive’s blunt advice to laid-off workers in the gaming industry —“Go to the beach.

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McKensey

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Feeling undervalued and overworked, especially amid year-end performance reviews, might be a signal it’s time to leave. Learn from an expert whether it’s a temporary slump or time for a new beginning.

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Office Snapshots

OCTOBER 23, 2024

IG Markets had decided to relocate the Melbourne office in their global operation, and approached Contour to design and deliver their new workplace within the Queen & Collins building in the CBD. Contour were tasked with designing the space that seamlessly blended a professional, client receiving space with a relaxed and welcoming work zones that supported IG’s hybrid workstyles.

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McKensey

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Investors, boards, and management teams are looking for banks to demonstrate differential value from technology. Our research provides a framework to link technology investments to value creation.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 23, 2024

CVS Health last week named as CEO a tried-and-tested company veteran , the latest in a handful of firms this year that have turned to an experienced executive to take the helm, hoping to quell investor concerns amid economic uncertainty. Following pressure from an activist investor, CVS hired David Joyner to replace Karen Lynch. During her three-and-a-half year tenure, CVS’s stock fell nearly 11%.

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Success

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It seems like just yesterday that the term “new normal”—popularized by the coronavirus pandemic—became synonymous with remote work. But today, this term has taken on a different meaning. With the pandemic now behind us, a growing number of firms, including Amazon and Dell , are pushing for a return to the traditional five-day workweek. But truth be told, after four years of remote work, returning to a rigid nine-to-five in the office feels like a move in the opposite direction.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Have you ever heard the old business school saying about your ideal boss: Would you rather work with the “ competent jerk ” (more commonly portrayed as an “alpha”) or the “lovable fool”? It’s one of those impossible questions—a Kobayashi Maru of team management—that pushes us to consider our preferred option in a no-win scenario.

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McKensey

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A huge shift of personal financial assets to digital wealth managers in Asia–Pacific is on the horizon. Our latest insights reveal how banks and WealthTechs are taking action.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company ’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q: How should I talk about my career goals in an interview? A: It may feel uncomfortable to talk about your ambition to do bigger and better things when you’re interviewing.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A troublesome and persistent issue facing organizations today is their inability to develop and promote women – and especially women from visible minority groups – to leadership positions where they can play a key role in the decision-making process. After all, we have years of research and application examples of.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol has his work cut out for him. Tasked with reassuring investors that the company’s coffee shops are still hugely popular in the U.S., Niccol also has to contend with baristas and hardcore Starbucks customers who say they want plenty of changes. Baristas complain about what they say are chronic understaffing and poor pay and benefits, and their inability to easily ban aggressive customers from Starbucks stores.

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Attendance Bot

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Germany’s 2025 holiday calendar features a variety of national and regional public holidays, offering time off for citizens to celebrate religious, cultural, and historical events. Some holidays, like New Year’s Day and Labour Day, are celebrated nationwide, while others, such as Reformation Day and Corpus Christi, are observed in specific states.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As a practicing reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, I’m well-versed in the nuances of menopause and perimenopause. I’ve helped women navigate the symptoms that accompany this transition, including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, hair and skin changes, and more. As a millennial in my 40s, I’m now in the position to guide myself through this trying time, and I’m acutely aware of the significant impact workplace support can make.

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Zevo Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Encouraging Content Moderators to take wellbeing time during their shifts requires a combination of structural support, cultural reinforcement, and practical initiatives that make it easy and comfortable for them to prioritize their mental health. Given the intense and often emotionally taxing nature of content moderation work, wellbeing time is crucial for preventing burnout and managing the mental health risks associated with the role.

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Office Snapshots

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Vendée-based company Synappse, a major player in the digital transformation of healthcare and social institutions, recently moved into a 400 m² office space. It undertook a deep reflection to meet new work requirements. This reinvention of the office space was entrusted to the agency Decodheure, known for its innovative and human-centered approach.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Sick days have surged by 41 percent over the past three years as employers continue to struggle with declining levels of productivity. The latest Hiring Trends Index by Totaljobs , surveying 1000 UK HR decision-makers, highlights how this rise in absenteeism is perpetuating a cycle of poor business performance affecting both employers and employees.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In this episode, I’m joined by Yemado , a foremost teacher of Boabom in North America. Boabom is a Tibetan system that combines relaxation, meditation, and self-defense, offering a unique way to balance body and mind. During our conversation, Yemado shares his insights into the practice and why it’s ideal for people looking for non-competitive physical activity that also provides mental clarity.

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McKensey

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Generative AI is already adding value for corporate and business functions. Here’s how it could add more.

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Office Dynamics Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The role of an Executive Assistant is more dynamic than ever, offering growth opportunities in leadership, project management, and strategic planning.

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fm:systems

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This webinar will provide a comprehensive guide for facility managers on the essentials of indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Work Life

OCTOBER 23, 2024

On Sunday night in Brooklyn, confetti rained down on Barclays Center and the New York Liberty. Until this past weekend, the Liberty was the only founding WNBA franchise to have never won a championship in 28 seasons. But that’s no longer true, after the team’s Game 5 comeback to beat the Minnesota Lynx, a franchise that already has five rings to its name.

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fm:systems

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Learn about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the hybrid work environment.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 23, 2024

D r. Paul Andrews is an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Psychology in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour at McMaster University. His research focuses on understanding the evolution of depression, which he argues may be an evolved emotional response for understanding and solving complex problems. Dr. Andrews is also concerned with the evolution of the serotonin system and the effects of antidepressants on mental and physical health.

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Sarah Levitt

OCTOBER 23, 2024

I have had a deep, romantic love for this country for as long as I can remember. For the courage and boldness of our democratic experiment, for the light we represent to the world. For what we aspire to in our Constitution.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As a New Yorker, I’m accustomed to hearing Spanish as a regular part of the city soundscape. The same holds true in Miami, San Antonio, and the states that line our southern border. In recent years, however, Spanish speaking in the U.S. has exploded beyond these locations and become a nationwide phenomenon. At Babbel, we see this trend reflected in our U.S. customer base, with nearly two-thirds of users here learning Spanish, a far higher percentage than in any other country we serve.

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