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The hidden traps of business building: A guide for life science CEOs

McKensey

CEOs in pharma, biotech, and medtech are increasingly building patient-centric businesses but are struggling to do so. Avoiding five common roadblocks can help leaders build successful businesses.

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7 tips to help you talk about mental health with your boss

Work Life

Navigating a discussion about mental health at work can be daunting, but having open dialogues about it is crucial for employee well-being and productivity. If you are struggling with a mental health issue and worried that it might affect your job performance, here are seven valuable insights that will help you prepare for the conversation with your boss and set clear goals so you can proactively secure their support.

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The PA Diaries: Jane Squires, HNW Virtual Assistant

The Assistant Room

Eight years ago, we launched The PA Diaries, a campaign that captured the hearts and minds of admin professionals around the globe. It was more […] The post The PA Diaries: Jane Squires, HNW Virtual Assistant first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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Want to empower diverse voices? You need to tackle tone policing

Work Life

Have you had work discussions and felt the recipient focused more on the emotions accompanying your words than what you said? If so, tone policing might have reduced your messages effectiveness and the listeners receptivity. Tone policing occurs when people emphasize the unpleasant emotions or incivility that might come with someones message, which effectively dilutes what they say.

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Bain & Company Offices – Sandton

Office Snapshots

Giant Leap worked closely with the Bain & Company global team to design a customised workspace, meeting the specific needs of the local team whilst incorporating the global workplace guidelines. The new workspace was an opportunity for their brand to come to life, adhering to their global standard while maintaining a local flavour. A chance for them to show clients, recruits and employees what they stand for.

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Could Brain Monitoring Be the Next Workplace Trend?

Success

The last decade has seen a seismic shift in how we work. Artificial intelligence , remote work and digital collaboration tools have redefined the professional landscape, migrating much of our work to being performed online and revolutionizing the way we engage with our careers. Recent scientific developments are now bringing forward a new prospect of growth: the integration of brain monitoring and neurotechnology into the workplace.

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Accenture Sustainability Hub – Mandaluyong

Office Snapshots

Accenture, a leading global professional services company, is committed to integrating sustainability into its operations and client services. The new Sustainability Hub office in the Philippines exemplifies this dedication, designed as a walkthrough journey showcasing Accentures sustainability credentials. The office highlights the companys achievements, promotes eco-friendly practices, and aims to enhance employee and client engagement through a sustainable and innovative environment.

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What to expect in US healthcare in 2025 and beyond

McKensey

Industry economics are shifting toward non-acute care delivery, healthcare software, data, analytics, and specialty pharmacy segments.

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Why The Hybrid Work Model Can Be the Best Option for Executive Assistants and Employers

C-Suite Assistants

The hybrid workplace isn’t new. Flexible work arrangements date back at least to the 1960s. Even so, the COVID-19 pandemic sped up the adoption of remote working technologies, and four years later, more than half of employees are working in a hybrid environment. Knowledge workers such as executive assistants (EAs), who spend much time on computer-related tasks can benefit greatly from this arrangement, as can employers.

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Scaling gen AI in the life sciences industry

McKensey

Gen AI pilots have shown promise, but for the technology to deliver transformational business value in the life sciences industry, organizations need to rethink how they scale it.

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The Sustainable Design Forum returns

Workplace Insight

The Sustainable Design Forum – a one-day interactive event designed specifically for workplace designers and specifiers is returning to the Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell, London for its third year on Thursday 25th April 2025. With a focus on People and Planet, this years event has been expanded to include additional workplace topics. The doyenne of inclusive design, HOKs Kay Sargent, has chosen the Forum to be the venue for the launch of her new book and research on Neuro-inclusion.

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Bringing digital to B2B payments

McKensey

Serial entrepreneur Ren Lacerte talks about BILLs quest to help businesses connect and transact and his passion for small and midsize businesses.

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Rumpke Waste and Recycling Material Recovery Facility and Offices – Columbus

Office Snapshots

Located on a 25-acre plot of land in central Ohio’s oldest African American community, American Addition, the Rumpke Material Recovery Facility embraces environmental consciousness alongside community investment. During the late 19th century, Columbus’ African American families sought large farming plats away from segregated urban living while remaining in close proximity to Columbus Central Business Districtforming what’s known today as American Addition.

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From engines to algorithms: Gen AI in automotive software development

McKensey

As the automotive and industrial sectors undergo major technological advancements, gen AIdriven operating models can allow companies to develop software more easily, safely, and innovatively.

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Reframing Antipsychotic Discontinuation: A Psychiatrist’s Personal and Professional Call for Epistemic Justice

Mad in America

There are ongoing ethical, moral, and legal challenges surrounding the prescription and discontinuation of antipsychotic medicationschallenges that a new article suggests can be addressed through the lens of epistemic injustice. Published in the Community Mental Health Journal , the article argues that epistemic injustice is a useful concept for understanding situations where clients and mental health professionals disagree about discontinuing or maintaining antipsychotic medications.

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Michael Froman on the business implications of geopolitics

McKensey

The president of the Council on Foreign Relations explains that companies today are facing the most complex international environment in 80 years.

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How to train your brain to be more resilient

Work Life

One problem that many of us face is that we have not been adequately prepared to deal with things that go wrong. Our education system focuses primarily on rewarding students for getting correct answersnot for fixing mistakes. In addition, we’ve increasingly chosen to reward people for participation in events rather than success, which means that we do not get much practice with adversity.

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Yuhki Yamashita on ‘user love’ as the fuel for product-led growth

McKensey

Figma chief product officer Yuhki Yamashita discusses how to leverage connections with customers and communities to promote product-led growth.

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Influence for Introverts: How To Build It and Stand Out From the Crowd

Success

They may seem quiet. They may need their alone time. Or, they might not. With introverts, stereotypes abound. They might also be one of the most underestimated and misunderstood groups in the workplace. The assumption is that introverts hate people, want to be alone all the time and dont like to talk, Mallory McCord, Ph.D., said in a university feature.

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Burnout: How Mental Health Systems Fail Neurodivergent Professionals

Mad in America

F or a long time, I was the picture of a good therapist. Productive. Efficient. Great with clients. My performance reviews glowed, and supervisors held me up as an example. I navigated high caseloads, endless paperwork, and constant crises like clockwork. On paper, I was thriving. But heres the thing: I wasnt. Im autistic, though I didnt know it until later in life.

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Top small business funding options for 2025

Ruby

The launch of a small business is something to celebratebut it can also feel like a daunting undertaking, even for the most seasoned entrepreneur. One way to ease the uncertainty and set your business up for long-term success is acquiring sufficient funding. With that in mind, let’s explore a few popular funding options so you can determine which might suit your business best in 2025.

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Shame by Destiny Woodward

Mad in America

There is a vastness of sorrow and emptiness within me that I cant describe. The sting of shame, the flames of regret consume me. There is a darkness within me that is waiting just beneath the surface to spring. A yearning for evil, a desire almost beyond my control. It is a constant battle within myself. There are parts of me that I despise, but I must accept.

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Is Your Data Safe on Slack? A Closer Look at Slack Security

Attendance Bot

In today’s fast-paced business environment, Slack has become a vital tool for team collaboration, streamlining communication and enhancing productivity. However, while it offers immense convenience, the importance of ensuring data privacy and security cannot be overlooked. In this post, well explore how secure Slack is, the potential risks to privacy, and actionable steps to protect your data while using this popular platform.

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Episode 580: Michael Hyatt Talks About Productivity, Focus, and the Power of Saying No

Productivityist

This Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation brings back an inspiring and enlightening discussion with Michael Hyatt. Michael, a bestselling author and leadership expert, shares insights from his book Free to Focus. Together, we explore what it truly means to be productive and how to focus on what really matters. Michael emphasizes that productivity isn’t about doing moreit’s about doing the right things.