Wellable
JULY 30, 2024
National Wellness Month takes place in August. Explore ways to celebrate it in the workplace and set the foundation for a year-round culture of health. The post Celebrating National Wellness Month In August appeared first on Wellable.
Spiceworks
JULY 30, 2024
Microsoft has reported investigating the outage of multiple applications and services, including 365 and Azure. Learn more about the incident and its implications for Microsoft customers. The post Worldwide Outage Hits Microsoft 365 and Azure Services appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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The Receptionist
JULY 30, 2024
Some people know exactly what they want out of their careers. Some people inadvertently come across jobs that suit them well and that they end up loving. And some people pursue careers they think will make them happy and successful…but job satisfaction always evades them. For many years, career coach Meredith Masse fell into the latter category. She had a well-paying job, a great boss, and good benefits, but that didn’t stop her from feeling a deep sense of dread every Sunday evening when she t
Spiceworks
JULY 30, 2024
Researchers at Salt Security have found that manipulating the OAuth standard and cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws allows attackers to expose sensitive data and conduct malicious activity acting on more than a million websites. Learn more about the threat. The post OAuth Implementation Flaw Puts Millions of Websites at Risk of XSS Attacks appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
BMT Office Administration
JULY 30, 2024
What do remote work, artificial intelligence advancements, and video conferencing tools all have in common? They’re all significant contributors to the rapid digitization of the modern workplace. Digital transformation has been skyrocketing since the pandemic in 2020, with digitalization increasing by an average of 6 points across the world’s advanced economies the year after.
Spiceworks
JULY 30, 2024
Threat actors have been exploiting a flaw in Proofpoint's email protection service, impersonating popular brands as part of a phishing campaign. Learn more about the flaw and its threat to Proofpoint users. The post Proofpoint Vulnerability Exploited for Phishing Campaign appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
JULY 30, 2024
Possessing natural endowments and mature industrial infrastructure, Spain and Portugal have an unprecedented opportunity to lead the energy transition and create significant value for the region.
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McKensey
JULY 30, 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.
Workplace Insight
JULY 30, 2024
Collaborating with artificial intelligence increases the volume, diversity and detail of new ideas from business leaders according to a new poll from design consultancy IDEO. The survey also suggests that using AI to accelerate innovation rather than efficiency can increase growth by more than a third. In the study 1,000 business leaders answered a brief to design new products and services that could achieve both growth and sustainability objectives.
McKensey
JULY 30, 2024
Since merging with Anixter in 2020, Wesco has integrated the best of both, delivered stellar performance, and strategically invested in big data to capture the next wave of value creation.
Workplace Insight
JULY 30, 2024
The notion of work-life balance has been talked about for decades with the underlying claim that if you achieve it, everything will be perfect. In post-Covid workplaces, hybrid working is becoming the norm and promises of flexibility and yoga on a Thursday lunchtime adorn recruitment adverts. From a distance, it would be easy to think we’ve now nailed the work-life balance challenge.
Spiceworks
JULY 30, 2024
Apple has released the first few features of Apple Intelligence as part of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia developer beta. Discover what features are available for developers and testers. The post Apple Intelligence Is Here as Part of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia Developer Beta appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
I/O at Work
JULY 30, 2024
Harvard Business Review explains how organizations can stay prepared for upcoming challenges by learning lessons from the healthcare and space industries.
Success
JULY 30, 2024
With a broad horizon of careers spanning from advocating for women of color on live television to fueling communities with outstanding philanthropic work, these five powerful Latina changemakers know what it means to create change. Learn more about how these trailblazing Latina changemakers are making a positive impact. And discover what they have to say about the power of representation.
Work Life
JULY 30, 2024
The modern workforce includes baby boomers, generation X, millennials, and Gen Zers. And it can often feel as if each group is speaking a different language. While workplaces used to rely on formal office jargon, today, casual chat is just as common. Being able to communicate with a wide range of generations effectively is a vital part of fostering a long successful career.
Success
JULY 30, 2024
A career pivot is one of the most intimidating things you can do, especially when you’re considering leaving a career in which you are firmly established. Perhaps you’re not even sure if pivoting is the right move, or if it is, you’re not sure how to prepare for it or what bumps you’ll encounter along the way. Here’s how to make a successful career switch, according to experts.
Work Life
JULY 30, 2024
It might come as little surprise that working in retail or fast food ranks as one of the most common jobs in the U.S. But there’s another industry that also employs nearly 3.7 million workers across the country: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS), home health and personal care aides dominate across the U.S., particularly in states with aging populations or those that attract retirees, like California.
Office Snapshots
JULY 30, 2024
Lawson Lundell LLP, a leading Canadian business law firm, faced constraints within its current office space as its operations expanded. Recognizing the need for additional space to accommodate its growing team and enhance operational efficiency, Lawson Lundell LLP made the strategic decision to acquire a new floor. Aura was selected to design and build the newly acquired floor in Vancouver and was tasked to ensure the new design seamlessly blended with the existing levels.
Work Life
JULY 30, 2024
The remote work era has given employees more flexibility. For some, that means taking on a second job (and maybe a third and fourth, too). These workers identify as “overemployed,” taking on multiple full-time jobs at a time to boost their net income. Where side hustles demand an hour or two after the 9-5, overemployed workers report holding multiple full-time gigs.
Office Snapshots
JULY 30, 2024
Swiss Bureau has meticulously designed and built the new 10,000 Sqft office for Egon Zehnder, weaving a narrative of heritage and modernity inspired by the Ghaf Tree – a symbol of resilience and unity in the Middle Eastern culture. This design narrative seamlessly blends employee well-being with ergonomic excellence, reflecting the firm’s commitment to trusted relationships and professional development.
Work Life
JULY 30, 2024
Searching for the right job online can be like driving down a highway littered with speed bumps. You can forget about putting the pedal to the metal. Instead, it’s a journey fraught with abrupt, gear-grinding deceleration, whether that entails customizing a cover letter , answering improbable interview questions , or correctly calculating a salary range that won’t get you laughed at.
Vantage Circle
JULY 30, 2024
Many organizations become locked in a self-created paradox while pursuing sustainable leadership. While striving for long-term sustainability, they unintentionally damage their efforts through traditional recognition processes. This disparity between sustainability objectives and employee recognition is more than a small oversight; it is a significant problem at the core of many business plans.
Work Life
JULY 30, 2024
When I was a kid, my father owned a coffee shop. For his 10 or so employees, my Dad had a simple pay philosophy: If he liked someone, he paid them more. Of course, that’s not how major corporations pay people—in theory, anyway. Most corporations have a detailed compensation policy that explains how everyone, from employees to contractors, should be rewarded.
McKensey
JULY 30, 2024
Greek shipping plays a pivotal role in global trade—and has done so for centuries. How might this sector build on its strengths for the future?
Work Life
JULY 30, 2024
Wells Fargo & Co. was accused in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday of mismanaging its employee health insurance plan and forcing tens of thousands of U.S. employees to overpay for prescription drugs. The proposed class action filed in Minnesota federal court by four ex-employees of Wells Fargo claims the bank violated a federal law requiring companies to prudently manage employee health and retirement plans.
McKensey
JULY 30, 2024
Lower- and middle-income countries can build on investments in ad hoc digital health solutions to transition to more-inclusive, digitally enabled health systems to improve health equity and outcomes.
Work Life
JULY 30, 2024
We hear it all the time: A person in a position of authority or power—often in the C-suite—refers to a talented team member as a future leader. While meant as a compliment, this language has negative “unintended consequences,” as Robert Merton described, which have an opposite effect than the speaker meant to convey. Why is the term “future leader” one to avoid?
Office Snapshots
JULY 30, 2024
The Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Headquarters in Istanbul designed by Boytorun Architects adopts a design approach that creates a strong sense of belonging and increases productivity while encouraging collaboration and innovation in an inspiring working environment. As one of the 8 licensed design offices that Mercedes-Benz cooperates with globally, Boytorun Architects has completed the interior design project of Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Headquarters.
Work Life
JULY 30, 2024
The income gap between white and Black young adults was narrower for millenials than for Generation X, according to a new study that also found the chasm between white people born to wealthy and poor parents widened between the generations. By age 27, Black Americans born in 1978 to poor parents ended up earning almost $13,000 a year less than white Americans born to poor parents.
Wellness 360
JULY 30, 2024
Employee engagement is crucial for driving organizational growth. Engaged employees who share ideas and are dedicated to company success have a significant impact on the entire organization. This blog presents 13 essential employee engagement statistics for 2024 to inform business owners, HR professionals, and team leaders. Additionally, you’ll find an overview of employee engagement and […] The post 13 Employee Engagement Statistics for 2024 You Won’t Believe appeared first on
Workplace Insight
JULY 30, 2024
New research from BT claims there is widespread anxiety among business leaders in the HR sector regarding the pace of technological change. In fact, 96 percent of HR company directors and executives report suffering from ‘bytemares’ – tech-related stress that’s severe enough to disrupt their sleep – with cybersecurity and AI coming up as the main sources of anxiety.
fm:systems
JULY 30, 2024
We explore the concept of digital twins; a virtual representation of a real-world environment, The Role of Digital Twins in Facility Management: Ep 17
McKensey
JULY 30, 2024
The 35-year industry veteran stresses the need for creation over commoditization as the growing animal health sector continues to converge to address unmet and emerging customer needs.
Work With Impact
JULY 30, 2024
In today’s competitive business environment, organisations increasingly recognise the importance of employee well-being. A healthy, engaged workforce contributes to productivity, innovation, and overall organisational success. Servant leadership, which uniquely combines the motivation to lead with a strong conviction to serve, has gained prominence in recent years.
Workplace Insight
JULY 30, 2024
A new report from Cognizant and Oxford Economics New Work, New World: Quantifying Global Gen AI Momentum suggests that firms are planning major investments into generative AI technologies to drive increases in productivity, but are still being cautious about their impact. Additionally, 76 percent of businesses say they are looking to leverage the technology to create new revenue streams, while 58 percent are incorporating revenue increases into their business cases.
Mad in America
JULY 30, 2024
“I will be fond of keeping still, and the people will of themselves become correct.” —Tao Te Ching T he hot spring New Mexico sun pierces through razor wire stretched high above the opening of the rec yard of the Carrizozo jail. I sit with a group of men who serve long-term sentences for violent crimes. Fear of other men runs deep here in our circle, here in the mad age of othering, here in a windowless building that looks like, from a distance, nothing more than a warehouse for storing things t
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