McKensey

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Business leaders must go beyond mitigating geopolitical risks to seizing the opportunities presented by the new world order. Here’s how.

Leadership 142

Leadership 142

Halo Psych

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

7 minute read “Setting boundaries with others is key in having a strong relationship with yourself” (p.52) Philippa Perry – The book you want everyone you love to read A common issue I get asked for support about is boundary setting. I’m big on boundaries, partly because of my own terrible experiences before I became a boundary setter. Until about 2012 I very rarely set boundaries.

Communication 119

Communication Problem-Solving Delegation Finance 119

McKensey

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Governments often face more constraints in meeting their objectives than most private sector companies do. Adopting practices that enhance organizational health can help.

Government 135

Government 135

Wellable

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Explore how peer-to-peer recognition boosts engagement, retention, and morale with practical tips to create a supportive, appreciation-driven workplace culture. The post The Ultimate Guide To Peer-To-Peer Recognition At Work appeared first on Wellable.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Today’s rapidly developing risk landscape demands a new, more nimble approach for insurance companies to assess and respond to risks, a function inherently in their DNA.

Insurance 119

Insurance 119

Success

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These days, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is much more than just a buzzword. Your customers and investors are looking to do business with companies that support causes they believe in, such as health, education and environmental preservation. Unsurprisingly, this holds true for your employees as well. A 2024 Deloitte survey found that workplace volunteer opportunities can help employees feel “more positive about their work experience” and “more connected to their colleagues.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Customer Service Teamwork Cleaning 98

McKensey

NOVEMBER 12, 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.

Problem-Solving 111

Problem-Solving 111

Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Microsoft rolled out fixes for 89 new vulnerabilities, 4 of which have been categorized as zero-day. 4 are rated critical, 83 are important, and one is moderate. The post November 2024 Patch Tuesday – 89 Microsoft CVEs Addressed appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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fm:systems

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Hosted by Carahsoft this webinar delves into how facility management integrates ESG principles through innovative tools & practices.

Technology 98

Technology Government Planning 98

Work Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Do you like to make others happy? Probably. Extending care and kindness feels good. Too much of a good thing, though, can cross a line. Kindness can become people-pleasing when you develop a habit of prioritizing the needs of others over your own, say Jan Yuhas and Jillian Yuhas, relationship consultants and coauthors of Boundary Badass: A Powerful Method for Elevating Your Value and Relationships.

Correspondence 76

Correspondence Prioritization Work Ethic Promotion 76

McKensey

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Next-generation operational excellence starts with lean principles, investing in people, and using technology for collaboration. McKinsey senior partners Kimberly Borden and Mike Perkins describe how.

Technology 69

Technology 69

Work Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Southwest Airlines is offering buyouts and extended leaves of absence to airport workers to avoid what it calls “overstaffing in certain locations,” which it blames on a shortage of new planes from Boeing. The move on Monday comes as a hedge fund presses Southwest to increase profits and boost the stock price, which has fallen sharply since early 2021.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Planning 75

Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Culture is at the heart of why so many security breaches occur. Cybercriminals opt for the easy way in – via phishing and social engineering. Perry Carpenter, noted book author and security officer for KnowBe4, explains the entwinement between organizational culture and cybersecurity and ways to improve both. The post 3 Steps to Create a Strong Security Culture appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Security 88

Security 88

Work Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As adults grow and change over time, their ability to deal with the many pressures of their lives changes in important but subtle ways. Leaders with different levels of developmental maturity (i.e., different “forms of mind”) will have a greater or lesser capacity to take the perspectives of others, to be self-directed, to generate and modify systems, to manage conflicts, and to deal with paradox.

Decision Making 75

Decision Making Reporting Security Consulting 75

fm:systems

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Ensure a smooth, cost-effective move that keeps your team productive and on track with move management software.

Software 59

Software 59

Work Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the most important resilience skills you can learn is self-compassion. So many of us are skilled at displaying compassion when engaging with friends and colleagues, but we don’t extend that same courtesy to ourselves. For instance, if you found out that a colleague had a setback at work, you would not urge them to give up. You would help them to recognize their positive qualities, let them know that there are always new opportunities out there, and encourage them to get help from so

Learning 75

Learning 75

Yarooms

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In a world where businesses thrive on speed and precision, is your HR department helping you stay ahead—or holding you back? Here’s a staggering fact: the average hiring process takes 44 days. In today’s fast-paced job market, that’s nearly an eternity. But recruitment is just the tip of the iceberg. Across HR, inefficiencies lurk in onboarding, performance reviews, payroll management, compliance tracking, and more—each silently siphoning valuable time and resources.

Payroll 52

Payroll Onboarding 52

Fellow

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With the rise of artificial intelligence, we’ve seen a wave of tools created for sales teams to work more efficiently. These AI tools can assist with every step of the sales workflow — from researching promising prospects, to writing compelling cold emails, to acting as a personal AI meeting assistant during sales calls. With all the AI tools now available, it can be difficult to figure out which ones are worth sales reps’ time.

Sales 52

Sales Problem-Solving Coaching Software 52

Yarooms

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The workplace of the future is no longer defined by rigid office spaces and fixed desks. With the rise of hybrid work models that combine remote and in-office work, businesses are facing new challenges in managing workspace resources effectively. Employees no longer have assigned desks, and office layouts must be flexible enough to accommodate varying schedules and work styles.

Office Layout 52

Office Layout Flexibility Flexibility 52

Minding the Workplace

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What do cult control and workplace bullying have in common? More than initially meets the eye, perhaps. Several weeks ago, I had the distinction of being interviewed by Dr. Steven Hassan , a leading expert on cult psychology and mind control, about workplace bullying and narcissistic bosses. You may freely access the interview by going here. Steve and I met at an international law and mental health conference in Barcelona this summer, and he thought there might be some overlap between our respec

Controlling 20

Controlling Interviewing 20

The Receptionist

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Manufacturing facilities must adhere to stricter regulations than many other types of businesses, largely due to safety and compliance concerns. Collecting important information from guests can cause delays when visitors arrive. Guests must complete certain tasks, such as watching a safety video or signing a privacy agreement, before they can go about their business.

Manufacturing 246

Manufacturing Security Learning 246

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

N o-phone policies are currently all the rage in US schools— 15 states , and numerous smaller localities, now restrict classroom device use. The goal, apparently, is to address the escalating youth mental health crisis by protecting kids from the isolation and self-esteem issues smartphones create. I don’t think phones are harmless, but I can’t help feeling skeptical about these policies’ real intentions.

Controlling 107

Controlling Reporting Legal Promotion 107

Office Snapshots

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Richardson Wealth, a leading name in Canadian financial services, set out to merge multiple offices into a unified location in Toronto’s downtown core, a space that would reflect their brand, heritage, and values. The new office was envisioned as a place where staff could take pride in their environment, where clients could experience a welcoming, memorable atmosphere, and where the company’s culture and deep Canadian roots could be celebrated.

Construction 104

Construction Cleaning Consulting Prioritization 104

Work Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

I run a small company called Cabral Co. , which works with big businesses. We have a tiny team. Despite the widely promoted American dream of “Scale up!” for businesses, we abide by an idea coined by my accountant, Keila Hill-Trawick: “Build to enough.” We want to make enough money to operate, enough to pay everyone equitably, and have enough in reserve to help the business through tough times.

Leadership 98

Leadership Mentoring Small Business Salary 98

Office Snapshots

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The all-concrete building from the 1960s provided our primary source of inspiration when designing these headquarters for a Paris-based private equity firm. We employed mostly walnut and travertine wall paneling to craft an environment that feels both intimate and sharp. A selection of furniture systems provide both modularity and a sense of permanence.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Too often, people are promoted to leadership and then left alone to sink or swim. In fact, one survey found that 85% of new manager s have never received formal training. And it is an increasingly pressing issue, because leadership today is arguably harder than it’s ever been. The workplace is increasingly polarized —creating challenges to lead teams and bring people together.

Training 98

Training Leadership Problem-Solving Delegation 98

WellSteps

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

How Lorain County Public Health Achieves High Engagement, Better Health & Lower Costs with WellSteps One of the biggest challenges in any wellness program is engaging a diverse group of employees with varying interests and needs. Lorain County Public Health, a WellSteps client, offers an exemplary model of success. This wellness case study highlights how their program achieves high participation from employees across multiple departments, delivering measurable health outcomes and substantial

Catering 76

Catering Healthcare Insurance Promotion 76

Work Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Companies worldwide are swelling with younger employees, giving rising leaders a greater voice and potential impact. While boomers are generally retiring, with diminishing influence, a handful are enforcing traditional work policies to assert power and control workers’ locations. Millennial leaders can catalyze updated workforce dynamics, bridging conventions and generations.

Problem-Solving 98

Problem-Solving Flexibility Flexibility Controlling 98

Wellness 360

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Physical inactivity goes beyond hidden health concerns—it significantly contributes to chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and depression. Despite awareness of these risks, many, especially employees, still struggle to incorporate regular movement into their day. This lack of activity impacts more than just individual health; it drives up absenteeism, healthcare costs, and lowers productivity. […] The post Daily Step Goals for Health: How Many Steps Do I Need a Day?

Healthcare 69

Healthcare 69

Work Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Wall Street firms are expected to pay heftier bonuses for this year, the first increase since a bumper year in 2021 , according to a report by compensation consultancy Johnson Associates. Payouts will probably rise after financiers benefited from several factors in recent months: a recovery in dealmaking, the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates and equity markets surging to record highs, said the consultancy’s founder, Alan Johnson. “This year has been surprisingly good, and the i

Retail 52

Retail Consulting Sales Reporting 52