McKensey
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A new McKinsey analysis quantifies the impact that digital and AI can have on consumer goods businesses and where consumer-packaged-goods executives should focus their efforts.
Mad in America
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A fter many attempts, I finally managed to come off antidepressants. But then I had to struggle with six years of horrible withdrawal. Recovering from protracted withdrawal was a huge challenge, and I had to approach it wisely, doing everything I could to survive the process and help my body and mind heal. In this article, I will outline what helped and what hindered my healing process.
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Success
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Juggling work, personal responsibilities, family needs, professional development, extracurricular activities and much more can be challenging to say the very least. According to Kristin Papa —a licensed clinical social worker specializing in burnout—managing these demands is particularly difficult in workplaces with unrealistic expectations, a lack of autonomy and insufficient resources or clarity.
AdminDroid
OCTOBER 3, 2024
On Day 3 of Cybersecurity awareness month, learn the top Microsoft Entra ID secure score recommendations to improve your organization’s security. Stay tuned for the upcoming blogs in our M365 Cybersecurity blog series. There’s no silver bullet with cybersecurity; a layered defense is the only viable option -James Scott As the quote goes, admins need to configure various security settings to have a layered defense to safeguard the Microsoft 365 environment.
Success
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In The Principles of Psychology , William James shared that we’re all bundles of habits—good or bad. And breaking or building habits might require more effort than you expected. Whether it’s waking up early, giving up smoking, or adopting a healthy lifestyle , each requires discipline. But how do you stay motivated when the long-term benefits aren’t obvious at first?
Work Life
OCTOBER 3, 2024
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is changing the way we work. With more and more simpler tasks being automated, humans are left with more high-level cognitive work, such as idea generation. If you want to excel in the new era, you’ll need to radically transform how you work to maximize brain efficiency, says Dr. Mithu Storoni, a neuroscientist and the author of Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Work Well, Live Well: Sanofi’s Modern Hybrid Workplace Oasis is Designed to Drive Progress and Inclusivity Experience the dynamic and inspiring office of Sanofi, where innovation and creativity unite to fuel collaboration. The engaging workspace provides an atmosphere that celebrates Sanofi’s culture, embraces sustainability, and encourages Sanofians to thrive, collaborate, and contribute to the company’s purpose of chasing the miracles of science, to improve people’s lives.
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McKensey
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The growth of electric vehicles presents both opportunities and challenges for Europe’s economy. How can the automotive industry thrive in an increasingly electric world?
Work Life
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In his new book, Hope for Cynics , Jamil Zaki shares a succinct invitation that captures its essence: “People become who you expect them to be.” Zaki, a Stanford professor and director of the university’s Social Neuroscience Lab, has dedicated 15 years to studying empathy, kindness, and connection. His quote piqued my curiosity: How might we use our expectations to shape positive interactions?
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Sage was on a mission to create a fresh start at Winnersh Triangle, seeking a vibrant, inclusive and flexible workspace that would not only draw people back to the office, but also inspire collaboration and ultimately, continued growth. With the aim to revitalise the office environment, Morgan Lovell transformed Sage’s new space into a dynamic ‘next generation’ hub for innovation and productivity, supporting their ‘hybrid first’ approach.
Work Life
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In the world of content creation, AI can be your best assistant: helping you come up with ideas, accelerating the research process, helping you write, and helping you edit. AI can also torpedo your thought leadership. The key to avoiding that fate is this: leverage Artificial Intelligence to highlight your human and emotional intelligence. I had the privilege of speaking at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City last month on this topic.
Mad in America
OCTOBER 3, 2024
O give me in a shrink the god who rolled Ra across the heavenly sky each day from dawn, making everything seem so fresh and young beneath the blessed path of our blazing star that no one could greet a new day and yawn – a dung beetle pushing a pristine ball of dung! A poem desperately against being served the same old s**t. I’m a middle aged Australian pensioner who for the last 20 years has been forced to deal with a mostly wrong diagnosis of schizophrenia as an involuntary patient.
Work Life
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Amid a polarizing presidential race, election season tension is spilling over into the workplace and creating tricky social dynamics for managers and workers alike. One survey found that 72% of Americans are stressed about the upcoming presidential election and 59% are concerned about polarization and social division. Now, these tumultuous political conditions are impacting in-office attendance.
Great Place to Work
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Navy Federal Credit Union shares lessons learned from its efforts to create a culture that welcomes and includes employees with disabilities. Employee resource groups (ERGs) can be effective tools for building a more inclusive workplace. They are unmatched listening channels and serve as crucial catalysts for transformation and change inside the best workplaces.
fm:systems
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Explore how FM:Systems' Raleigh HQ showcases workplace flexibility through design and smart tech, inspiring creativity and collaboration.
Quantum Workplace
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Company culture is a critical element to creating a work environment where your employees can be successful. It not only helps attract and retain the best talent, but it is crucial to engaging employees and driving high performance.
fm:systems
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Forrester Research: Cracking The Smart Buildings Code A Spotlight on Commercial Real Estate Optimal Indoor Air Quality: Essentials for Facility Managers
Success
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A little over a year ago, a pivotal moment took place for writers, freelancers and entrepreneurs in the creative world. After five long months of intense negotiations, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) secured significant changes and rights that ripple far beyond Hollywood. We’re looking back at the lessons learned from the writers’ strike, because they are still so essential and relevant to freelancers today who are navigating a constantly evolving industry landscape.
fm:systems
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Forrester Research: Cracking The Smart Buildings Code A Spotlight on Commercial Real Estate Optimal Indoor Air Quality: Essentials for Facility Managers
Bonnie Low-Kramen
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Bonnie Low-Kramen Interviewed by V anessa Ogle for Authority Magazine August 26, 2024 “Company leaders are slow to set new norms within the culture that makes it totally acceptable for women to rise through the ranks without diminishing talk of “being promoted because she is sleeping with someone,” stereotypical comments on appearance, and harsh judgments about behaviors.
fm:systems
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Join our expert-led webinar and discover data-driven tools to improve space programming, facility management processes and space planning.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A new poll from instantprint claims only around a third (39 percent) of respondents think they could make it through the day without looking at their phone. This means nearly two in five workers think they could stay focused and avoid their phones entirely, which is an impressive display of self-discipline in an era where we are constantly connected.
Success
OCTOBER 3, 2024
I used to love a drink when flying: A martini in the airport bar while I waited to board the plane, or a plastic cup of white wine from the flight attendant, eased my fear of flying and got me into “vacation mood.” Drinking and traveling went hand-in-hand and when I got sober over 10 years ago, I was certain I would never have fun on vacation again.
Zevo Health
OCTOBER 3, 2024
“It’s like a death by a thousand cuts, every day wearing you down a little more, bit by a little bit,” says Ella Dawson With just one click, everything can change. Content Moderators know this better than most. Daily, they are exposed to material that ranges from spam and inoffensive material, such as misleading advertisements, to hate speech , graphic violence, extreme pornography, and child sexual abuse material ( CSAM ).
Work Life
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Guess what word doesn’t appear in Vogue ‘s recent 1,000-word story on how Hilaria Baldwin takes care of her seven kids? “Nanny” Or “babysitter.” Or “childcare.” The story (accompanied by a nine-photo Instagram post that is also childcare-free) is one of those hour-by-hour summaries of a person’s day, starting with Baldwin waking up at 5 a.m. to head out for a run, and then ending at 8:30 p.m. with all the kids tucked into bed.
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