Insperity
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The days of thinking about human resources (HR) as merely a supportive, administrative function – say, passively managing employee documentation, overseeing timekeeping and administering payroll – are long over. Increasingly, leaders are recognizing the broader value of HR as a strategic partner and the critical importance of HR in overall business success.
Spiceworks
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
SolarWinds established IT Professionals Day in September 2015. The holiday falls on the third Tuesday of each September. It honors IT professionals, acknowledges their challenges, and emphasizes their essential role in keeping today's businesses operational. The post IT Professionals Day – Honoring the Pros appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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McKensey
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
To thrive in the aerospace sector, companies must go far beyond small-scale, incremental changes and transform their entire business.
The Receptionist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In countless movies, television shows, and other popular media, executive assistants, administrative assistants, receptionists, office managers, and other similar roles have been boiled down to a deeply simplified portrayal of office workers who answer phones, greet visitors, file paperwork, and take meeting notes. Despite these broad characterizations, many preconceived notions about what these professionals do are outdated.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
With sharper local insights, a fit-for-purpose talent strategy can help manufacturers and other frontline-intensive businesses turn talent into a competitive edge.
Mad in America
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
P atients arriving to their first therapy session are often met with a series of questionnaires before even getting to meet their therapist. The practice of regularly administering clinical surveys in therapy, known in the research literature as routine outcome monitoring (ROM), is becoming increasingly prevalent. Proponents of the practice claim that completing clinical surveys at every appointment (or some routine schedule) can help track progress in therapy and improve outcomes.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The growth of data centers and the adoption of AI rely on the availability of electric power. Opportunities for investors in power infrastructure and adjacent sectors are quickly emerging.
Office Management Central brings together the best content for office management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Quantum sensing is viable and could touch many parts of businesses. Here’s what leaders across industries should know.
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In an essay published in The Economist in 1955, British historian Cyril Northcote Parkinson noted how work often “expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” Writing a few lines on a postcard, he observed, can take an entire day if one has the entire day to write it in. Various factors, from perfectionism to procrastination and laziness to lassitude, contribute to this phenomenon, which has come to be known as Parkinson’s Law.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Numat’s solutions enabled by metal-organic frameworks operate at the nanoscale to neutralize chemical hazards. Interest is growing in their application in chemical defense equipment.
Office Snapshots
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The space portrays Vialto Partners passion for new ideas, different perspectives, and collaboration. These core values were the inspiration and foundation this innovative office was built around. The open floor plan encourages spontaneous interactions, while designated collaborative areas support focused group efforts. The end result is a Modern, Future Ready, Sustainable workplace.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Travelers increasingly plan trips around activities. How can the travel industry make it easier to discover and book the magical experiences that travelers crave?
Office Snapshots
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
McGrathNicol’s relocation to the iconic Henry Davis York Building was an opportunity for the company to redefine the way they work, collaborate, meet, and interact with their clients across a multi-level tenancy. The design language was developed as a celebration of the heritage location, its newly refurbished interior architecture as well as the company’s values and culture.
CoreHealth Workplace Wellness
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Each company and every employee has unique wellness needs, which can make selecting a wellness software platform seem like a daunting task. Choosing the right wellness software for your organization involves understanding the key considerations and features to meet your needs and employee expectations. This blog explores what to look for when choosing a wellness platform.
Office Snapshots
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Architecture and design practice Projects Office have designed a new workspace in the City of London with a focus on materials, re-use, and communal activity, restoring and re-energising a heritage building. + Focus on design for communal activity and unconventional working practices to boost productivity and good mental health at work + Retrofit of historic building, with careful re-use of materials and fittings relocated from previous Projects Office fit-out + In-depth user research and agile
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are greenhouse gases that are released across an organization’s entire value chain. Scope 3 emissions are the most complex, as they are released before and after a product is delivered or consumed.
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In 2015, star NFL quarterback Tom Brady and his New England Patriots were mired in a scandal known as “ deflategate.” The team and its popular player were accused of deflating footballs, which was illegal as it would make them easier for their offense to handle. When Brady met with reporters he was asked a direct question: “Tom, were you involved in deflating the footballs?
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
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 you’re looking for a quick win.
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
When Parentaly CEO Allison Whalen gave birth to her first child in 2017, she knew it would be a challenge to adjust to her new life as a parent. But she eventually realized she was far less prepared for how difficult it would be to return to the workplace, despite having 12 weeks of parental leave —a policy that seemed generous at the time. “I walked back into work after 12 weeks, and I found that my team was overworked and had been totally burned out,” she says.
Success
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Empower is a financial management platform that’s free and simple to use. It’s centralized, making it easy to monitor your financial life. The Empower budget app offers many features, including the ability to track your cash flow, see your net worth at a glance and more. These tools help you stick to your budget, manage investments and achieve your financial goals.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Only around a third of employees feel the conflict they experienced at work has been fully resolved, according to a new poll from the CIPD. According to the survey, eight in 10 (81 percent) employers feel they are doing enough to prevent and manage bullying and harassment at work, but just over a third of employees (36 percent) who experienced workplace conflict in the past year feel it has been fully resolved.
Success
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Tesla is scheduled to launch its first specialized Robotaxi vehicle in October after Elon Musk confirmed the project via X. Musk has previously described his secret Robotaxi project as a major turning point for Tesla, where the corporation will begin monetizing its famed self-driving technology for specific ride-hailing uses. This weekend, first sights of the vehicle were shared online after an alleged camouflaged prototype was spotted in the Warner Bros.
fm:systems
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Hear from senior workplace strategist about combining great design and cutting-edge workplace technology to entice workers back.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Menopause is one of those things that until a few years ago, most of the population hadn’t heard of. Even if they had, it certainly wasn’t a workplace issue. Which is interesting as half the population will have one in some form. More specifically more than one in every ten people in our workforce is currently menopausal. To understand why menopause isn’t a hot topic – pun intended – we must first look at some of the common misconceptions.
Thrive Workplace
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In today’s dynamic work environment, Thrive has emerged as a game-changer for small businesses and freelancers seeking flexibility and cost-efficiency. Here’s 10 reasons why you should consider making the switch from a traditional office to Thrive Workplace today! 1. LOW COSTS Thrive offers a budget-friendly alternative to traditional office leases.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
People used to walk around the office with pieces of paper to look like they were working. Now a new report suggests that a third of UK workers admit to ‘pretend productivity’ by other means. The poll from Workhuman claims that it is the pressure to appear busy that is driving workers to fake activity. This pressure is characterised by recent reports of employees using mouse ‘jigglers’ to simulate working.
Success
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Some people talk about budgeting, investing and saving as if they were simple concepts for all, but the truth is, understanding money is no easy feat. What even is interest? The only interest I have is in watching cat videos. Even though learning how to manage your money can be overwhelming to understand at first, it is a fundamental skill that can impact your life in the long term.
Wellness 360
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Imagine offering a flexible benefit that not only supports your employees but also enhances retention, productivity, and overall well-being—enter the Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA). Companies are increasingly turning to innovative benefits like Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs) to enhance employee satisfaction and well-being. Imagine a workplace where employees feel valued and motivated—where their unique needs and […] The post How to Set up a Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)?
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