BMT Office Administration

JUNE 28, 2024

Hiring Teens for the Summer Summer is a popular time for businesses to hire teenagers for seasonal work. As many of these young workers may be taking on their first job, employers must remember some important payroll considerations. First-Job Jitters It’s natural for employers and young employees to experience some jitters regarding payroll. A clear understanding of the basics can help alleviate those concerns.

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Mad in America

JUNE 28, 2024

A few months ago, I attended a live Zoom event on Guidely with Dr. Gabor Maté, author of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. He was talking about being abandoned for a month at the age of one because his mother was protecting his life during the Nazi occupation of Hungary. He explained he could not possibly have any conscious memory of that, but it was preserved in his implicit memory, and was a factor in his lifelong shopping addiction.

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The Office Management Group

JUNE 28, 2024

In the dynamic world of office environments, roles may seem interchangeable at first glance, but a closer inspection reveals distinct differences between an assistant and an office manager. Let's delve into the nuances, and explore the transferable skills that can seamlessly bridge these roles. It should be noted that in some, smaller businesses in particular these roles quite literally overlap and have an EA/PA and Office Manager in situ to handle the traditional assistant side of things for th

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Wellable

JUNE 28, 2024

Learn how to implement effective small business wellness programs in 2024 with our comprehensive guide. Get practical tips on gaining leadership support, conducting needs assessments, starting small, and offering incentives to create a healthy, productive workplace. The post A Guide To Small Business Wellness Programs In 2024 appeared first on Wellable.

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McKensey

JUNE 28, 2024

Central banks largely hold interest rates, with inflation still above target; freight rates are expected to spike; the US is expected to impose tariffs on multiple imports from China.

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Spiceworks

JUNE 28, 2024

Learn how privacy-enhancing technologies can reshape the future of AI. The post Taking Privacy Back: How to Navigate the Rise of AI appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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McKensey

JUNE 28, 2024

There's no doubt the growth of generative AI will affect the future workforce. This podcast turns the conversation to how companies can adapt to thrive, drawing on Singapore as a case study.

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Success

JUNE 28, 2024

Has this ever happened to you? Your uncle calls to tell you that your aunt has finally succumbed to cancer. You’re scrolling through social media and find out your friend’s father died suddenly. Your coworker takes you aside and says another coworker’s mother has died. If you’re like most people, you’ve likely heard about someone’s death. In addition to feeling sadness, you may be unsure how to respond to the news or provide support to the person who is grieving.

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Spiceworks

JUNE 28, 2024

Discover how AI copilots can accelerate development but pose integration, bias, and goal alignment challenges. The post Do AI Copilots Really Deliver On The Promise Of Quicker Time To Market? appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Work Life

JUNE 28, 2024

Despite the positive reports about job growth, many workers have found that it’s a tough time to be looking for a new job. If you’re having trouble finding work, you’re not alone. The Labor Department just shared its latest data on jobless claims, and while there was a drop in the number of new claims, recurring applications for unemployment benefits have continued to rise.

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Spiceworks

JUNE 28, 2024

Skybox Research Lab has unveiled its 2024 Vulnerability and Threat Trends Report, which covers critical insights, including vulnerabilities discovered over the last year and recommendations for remediation. The post Skybox Security Report Reveals Key Vulnerability Trends Over Past Year appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Work Life

JUNE 28, 2024

Ellie, a tech CEO colleague, recently called a meeting with her management team to discuss disturbing behaviors starting to arise within the company. Newer employees were not respecting the expertise of more senior team members. This was not just unproductive, but also disruptive, causing friction between teams, breaking down decision-making, and slowing progress.

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Spiceworks

JUNE 28, 2024

OpenAI and Microsoft are being sued for copyright infringement violations by a news non-profit organization, the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR). Learn more about the case and the impact of artificial intelligence firms on publishers. The post Center for Investigative Reporting Sues Microsoft and OpenAI Over Copyright Violations appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Work Life

JUNE 28, 2024

We’re in the midst of a post-pandemic small business revival: Americans have started more new businesses last year than ever since data collection started. Female entrepreneurs are a major driver of that growth. New data from my company, Gusto, shows that women started half of all new businesses in 2023. This is compared to a mere 29% in 2019. Women-led businesses have proven uniquely resilient to tough economic conditions like persistently high inflation and interest rates , and they generated

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Office Snapshots

JUNE 28, 2024

Vacons created an office design for Alvarez & Marsal that exemplifies the ideal blend of brand and workspace. Each element at the Alvarez & Marsal office is meticulously crafted, down to the brand’s characteristic blue color. Go to the renowned “rhythm of growth” line in the Alvarez & Marsal logo. Key colors and design components not only provide uniformity but also foster an inspirational and creative work environment.

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Work Life

JUNE 28, 2024

Imagine your boss says, “Can you step into my office? I need to talk with you.” Immediately, your senses go into overdrive, trying to mine her tone of voice and unconscious behaviors for clues to her intention. Is she angry? Excited? Worried? What if she’s sending mixed messages? Her voice is warm, but you notice a slight frown and crossed arms. What can you count on?

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McKensey

JUNE 28, 2024

As the directive for the European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act approaches, financial institutions and their providers of information and communications technology have significant work ahead, a new McKinsey survey shows.

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Work Life

JUNE 28, 2024

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? According to the old joke, “practice, practice, practice.” While it may sound like good advice, it’s not the best or fastest path because practice can only get you so far, says Scott Young, author of Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. In his book, Young uses the example of increasing proficiency in Tetris, a block puzzle invented by Russian computer scientist Alexey Pajitnov in the 1980s.

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McKensey

JUNE 28, 2024

Data permeates almost every aspect of our lives, but do we truly know its effects? Aram Sinnreich looks behind the curtain to find out.

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Office Snapshots

JUNE 28, 2024

With ResMed’s core expertise revolving around technology for sleep apnea and ventilation machines, we aimed to tap into this for the design. It inspired the central idea for the space: representing the importance of breath and overall well-being. The design aimed to evoke feelings of calmness, rest, wellness, and vitality. To achieve this, we explored the five senses and how each could contribute to the desired emotional impact.

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Great Place to Work

JUNE 28, 2024

As an HR leader of a 150-person firm, Magee shares insights on what has 94% of employees saying the company is a great workplace. Most companies struggle to create a workplace that employees believe is fair and equitable. It’s also one of the ways companies have struggled in the post-pandemic era amid a rise in remote and hybrid work. For leaders like Christy Magee, senior director of HR, DVL Group, Inc., the importance of fairness was one of the big lessons of the pandemic.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 28, 2024

Nearly two thirds of people say they find looking for a job a negative experience with almost a quarter saying that the process is ‘soul-destroying’, according to a new poll from HiBob. The survey also suggests that three in five (58 percent) UK professionals have been ghosted by a prospective employer during the interview process, with two in five (39 percent) having been ghosted more than once.

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Great Place to Work

JUNE 28, 2024

The rise of Gen AI promises to revolutionize the workplace. Here’s why the best workplaces are focused on improving human performance, rather than replacing it with machines. Are your employees open and excited to use AI at work? Surveys show that a lack of trust threatens to impede adoption of new technology all over the world. Employees are concerned about how AI will change, or even replace their jobs — but their minds can be changed.

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Success

JUNE 28, 2024

When a friend invited me to join her on a Royal Caribbean 9-month cruise, I jumped at the opportunity. The ship was set to sail to over 60 countries across seven continents in 274 nights—about nine months. As soon as the ship set sail in December 2023, it gained notoriety on social media platforms. Guests began documenting their experiences, with more than 70 million posts about the cruise shared on TikTok.

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Attendance Bot

JUNE 28, 2024

Maintaining a positive attitude at work is crucial for employees and Employers. A positive outlook can boost productivity, enhance job satisfaction, and foster a healthy work environment. For Employers, it’s important to create an atmosphere where positivity thrives, while employees can benefit from adopting habits that keep their morale high. So how to be more positive at work?

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 28, 2024

It’s a bit of a bumper issue. The digital edition of the new IN Magazine is available for you here. Inside you will find: Peggie Rothe of Leesman talking about how to optimise the workplace experience (and why you need t do it); Jo Knight cutting through yet another layer of sustainability BS; Stephanie Fitzgerald grappling with AI; a look back on the new direction for office design heralded thirty years ago by three new products; and a recent look back on Clerkenwell Design Week; a visit

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JUNE 28, 2024

My hands grip the ladder, knuckles turning white as I carefully step down on the floor of the clear acrylic orb. Taking one of six seats, I realize it’s colder than I expected, but after all, I am floating in near-freezing waters on a Seabourn Antarctica cruise. Our Seabourn submarine pilot, Merel Dalebout, Ph.D., had never done a deep dive here before, and it was likely that no one in the history of the world had either.

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McKensey

JUNE 28, 2024

How Europe's Tech IPO market can strategically adjustments for growth and sustainability

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JUNE 28, 2024

Drivers for Uber and Lyft will earn a minimum pay standard of $32.50 per hour under a settlement announced Thursday by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, in a deal that also includes a suite of benefits and protections. The two companies will also be required to pay a combined $175 million to the state to resolve allegations that the companies violated Massachusetts wage and hour laws, a substantial majority of which will be distributed to current and former drivers.

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McKensey

JUNE 28, 2024

A comprehensive approach, supported by a strong enabling organization, can help B2B industrial manufacturers tap into the value of aftermarket and service.

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