Work in Confidence
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Listening is good for business Every October in the NHS, the National Guardian’s Office run a speaking up campaign to promote the importance of employee voice and speaking up. This year’s theme is #ListenUp. The message of listening up however, goes far and beyond the NHS and every organisation should see the importance of listening to their people.
Spiceworks
OCTOBER 2, 2024
If you want to reduce your organization's cyber risk, your employees must take a greater interest in cybersecurity. Brush off your knowledge this Cybersecurity Awareness Month with 25 common security terms. The post 25 Security Terms You Should Know for Cybersecurity Awareness Month appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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McKensey
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Optimists, pessimists—who’s right? New research breaks down the physical realities slowing our progress toward net zero: what’s simpler, what’s tough, and what’s vital to transforming our energy system successfully.
Office Skills
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Addressing The Epidemic Of Administrative Burnout In the demanding role of a school principal, the pressures of leadership, administrative tasks, and the well-being of students and staff can take a […] The post Principal Burnout – Principal Personal Wellness appeared first on Office Skills Training.
The Receptionist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Month has just passed—but it’s never too late to begin preparing for a disaster. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated September National Preparedness Month. This annual campaign focuses on a new aspect of preparedness each year designed to help Americans stay safe during, and recover from, various types of disasters and emergencies.
Success
OCTOBER 2, 2024
People often have difficulty expressing themselves clearly, confidently and compassionately, whether in personal relationships, the workplace or social settings. Fear of making mistakes, appearing foolish or facing criticism can hinder communication. With the rise of digital communication, these challenges have only multiplied, making developing strong communication skills more crucial than ever.
McKensey
OCTOBER 2, 2024
US micro-, small- and medium-size enterprises, like their global counterparts, struggle with productivity. But a win–win economic fabric connecting all businesses can maximize their potential.
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Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
In a world where cyber threats, volatile markets, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions are common, business leaders face the need for rapid, high-stakes decisions under pressure. Traditional advice to “show me the data” falls short. What can leaders do? They can learn from people who have successfully navigated extreme events, like former U.S.
Success
OCTOBER 2, 2024
From the young age of 6, I wanted to be a writer. I honed my craft in a tiny purple journal with a kitten on the cover. Each entry started with “Dear Darla”—the name of the journal, of course. While I had the habits of a writer down pat, I didn’t expect the path forward to unfold as it did. Here’s my story. My late teens and 20s Age 18: I just want to be a writer, so I publish my first news article in the local paper as a high school senior.
Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
As the generative AI revolution unfolds, we’ve witnessed the emergence of AI copilots , AI teammates , and even part-time AI CEOs. This increasing permeation of AI into the fabric of our business institutions begs the question as to when we will see AI establish a presence in the corporate boardroom. While it is hard to imagine a world in which AI replaces human board members in total, it seems clear that AI-enabled tools will impact the future of corporate boardrooms.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Creating a timeless space which resonates Dynamic Yield’s company and product essence. As personalization advisors, Dynamic Yield’s product aims to build and test personalized, optimized, and synchronized digital customer experiences. The inspiration stemmed from the deconstruction of personalization processes, which functions as a learning tool to define behavioral patterns.
Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
If you’re worried about being replaced by a bot, you aren’t alone. According to a study from EY , three-quarters of workers are concerned that AI will make jobs obsolete , and about two-thirds are worried that their jobs specifically will be eliminated. While it’s natural to fear being replaced by automation, there are certain qualities that humans have that can make them irreplaceable, says Pascal Bornet, author of Irreplaceable: The Art of Standing Out in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
In this episode, I sit down with Andrew J. Mason , a veteran podcast producer and the host of The Pro Guide. Andrew has over 18 years of experience in producing and hosting audio and visual content for shows like the Getting Things Done podcast for the David Allen Company and The Omni Show for the makers of OmniFocus. We dive deep into his journey in the world of podcasting, the productivity tools he uses, and his perspective on balancing creativity with efficiency.
Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Many leaders have spent their careers under a work model focused on jobs centered on a command-and-control hierarchy. Reorienting to a more agile, skills-powered model will be a major paradigm shift for them. Furthermore, the future of work requires not only a change of mindset for leaders but also a shift in skill set. What it took to be a successful executive or manager using the old way of work will simply not translate.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Around a third of companies already use wearables to track their team’s activity and better gauge their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, according to Deloitte’s 2024 Global Human Capital Trends Report. Deloitte predicts that usage will increase to two thirds by 2027. Neurotechnology, which uses electronics to read brain activity and can contextualise employee behaviour and interactions, is also anticipated to ramp up dramatically in use in that timeframe, from 3 percent to 31 perc
Success
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Achy bones, sensitive skin and dreaded gray hairs are slowly making their way to millennials, but research shows that it might not always be a case of “slow and steady wins the race.” A recent study has suggested that “bursts” of aging occur at the ages of 44 and 60, providing an answer to why some people feel so old all of a sudden. The study, which Stanford researches published in Nature Aging , looked at human cells across many organs and systems at a molecular level and determine
Wellics
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Today, on the International Day of Non-Violence, we commit to a world free from all forms of violence, including those often overlooked. One such insidious form of violence unfolds within the workplace: harassment. Workplace harassment is a pervasive issue that erodes trust, productivity, and overall well-being. It is a direct violation of the fundamental right to a safe and respectful environment.
Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
If you look closely enough, you can find business and leadership lessons in just about any environment—including the world of music! I recently got the opportunity to listen to a presentation to an audience of HR professionals conducted by Eldon Blackman , a musician and choral director. He shared his experience with a young blind woman who wanted to sing in one of the choirs that he was leading.
WellSteps
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Organizations have many options when choosing a wellness partner. It’s not a decision to take lightly, as your choice of wellness program has a direct impact on employee health and productivity as well as organization costs and business outcomes. Since 2007, hundreds of organizations have partnered with WellSteps to launch successful wellness programs.
Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company ’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q: How can I be less negative? A: It might be ironic for me to give this advice, as I’ve often feared that I may be too negative. But then again, I am human, as I assume all of you are, and the human brain is actually hardwired to prioritize negative experiences as a matter of surviva
Success
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The rise of low-cost airlines in the late ’60s not only made quick, purpose-driven travel more accessible, it also cultivated the belief that every American should have the chance to experience air travel. Southwest Airlines has embraced this core purpose for over five decades, delivering a disruptive and distinctive business model characterized by low fares and direct travel.
Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resetting of the economy that followed it made hourly workers more aware of their value. Some experts think employers should expect to field demands for flexible hours and other workplace incentives even as the labor market weakens. WorkJam , an online platform that was founded in 2014, has tried to be at the forefront of this shift.
AdminDroid
OCTOBER 2, 2024
On Day 2 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, discover how to maximize your Microsoft Secure Score. Stay tuned for security tricks and more blogs in the Microsoft 365 Cybersecurity blog series , where we’ll share insights to strengthen your defenses. One key feature in this journey is Microsoft Secure Score , a metric that helps measure and improve your security posture.
Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
It may not feel like it, but the U.S. economy is currently doing alright. We are not in a recession or a depression. Economic indicators are neither too hot nor too cold—a Goldilocks dynamic that The Federal Reserve strives for. In September, the Fed lowered interest rates by a-more-than-expected 50-basis point, causing stocks to rally. And last week, the Dow closed at a record-high upon news that inflation was improving, as well as hopes that the Fed would continue to lower rates, and in effec
Great Place to Work
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Great Place To Work ® research highlights the undeniable connection between positive workplace culture and improved productivity, retention, innovation, agility, well-being, and customer service. You might intuitively know that company culture affects business results — for better or worse — but knowing isn’t enough. What will get executives to pay attention, lean in, and act?
Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Neuroticism is one of the Big Five personality traits , characterised by a tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety, fear, and frustration. Individuals with high levels of neuroticism are often more sensitive to stress and more likely to react negatively to challenges. This trait can significantly impact job performance, mental health, and overall life satisfaction, and can also exacerbate mental disorders , including comorbidity – the co-existence of multiple disorders.
Sarah Levitt
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Anticipatory Leadership is often like breathing for my senior executive clients (I was just saying this to one today). These leaders are adept at strategic thinking — and thinking ahead – in a way that seems to come naturally to them while leading and running organizations. They can’t imagine not thinking as an Anticipatory Leader.
Workplace Wellness
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Mental health and overall well-being in the construction industry are emerging concerns across the nation, with suicide rates at four to five times the national average. Construction work can be a demanding routine, with long work hours, seasonal conditions, delayed work schedules, and limited time off. This combination can lead to elevated levels of stress and anxiety and contribute to chronic health conditions, premature illness, and even death.
Success
OCTOBER 2, 2024
With over 20 million downloads, Money Manager has demystified budgeting for the masses. Why has it become a golden child among Mint alternatives? The Money Manager app provides easy content access for both weekly and monthly budgets. It also makes setting and reviewing budgets a breeze with its aesthetically smart interface. In this Money Manager review, we’ll take a closer look at each of its key features for personal budgeting.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 2, 2024
For their 269,000 SF office and warehouse renovation, Greater Chicago Food Depository trusted Partners by Design in creating a space that included unique elements of design and branding (created with branding parter, Spark) to tie into the Food Depository mission and brand. The renovation allowed for growth, cultivation, and connection within not only the volunteers and employees of the organization, but the community as well.
Mad in America
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Daniel José Gaztambide is an assistant professor of psychology at Queens College and the director of the Frantz Fanon Lab for Decolonial Psychology. His research and clinical work focus on Puerto Rican and Latinx populations, ethnic minority identity, psychotherapy, and the social determinants of health. Daniel is the author of A People’s History of Psychoanalysis: From Freud to Liberation Psychology and the newly published Decolonizing Psychoanalytic Technique: Putting Freud on Fanon’s Couch.
Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Childcare has become a significant issue in the lead-up to the election—on both sides of the aisle. Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz have already proposed expanding the child tax credit, increasing childcare subsidies for families, and doubling down on grant programs for childcare providers, carrying on the Biden administration’s commitment to those issue.
Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Neither Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance nor Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has the national stature of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump , so viewers had a chance to judge these two relatively unknown politicians for the first time, side by side, in a relatively uncontrolled setting on Oct. 1, 2024. A lot of the post-debate analysis has centered on the candidates’ responses to questions on abortion and immigration , as well as other contentious issues like Trump’s and Van
Work Life
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Few people expected the campaign to elect the first woman president to spark a referendum on masculinity , but what it means to be a man has become “ arguably the most dominant theme of this year’s elections ,” according to MSNBC’s Ja’han Jones. The debate between vice presidential nominees Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance on Oct. 1, 2024, showcased two candidates who not only had contrasting debate styles but also competing views of women’s and men’s autonomy.
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