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Cybersecurity Stakes Higher Than Ever at Paris Olympics 2024

Spiceworks

The Olympics is the most highly attended, complex event in the world. Learn how the people attending the games can ensure they don't fall victim to mobile scams, malware, and related data risks. The post Cybersecurity Stakes Higher Than Ever at Paris Olympics 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Offshore wind: Strategies for uncertain times

McKensey

The offshore wind industry is facing macroeconomic pressures that are halting growth and profitability. Developers can embrace four key actions to help navigate this changing environment.

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Microsoft and Apple Back Away from OpenAI Board Over Increased Scrutiny of Big Tech Investments

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Microsoft and Apple have dropped their plans to take up board roles at OpenAI following increased scrutiny by regulators towards Big Tech investments in the AI sector. Learn more about the development and its implications for artificial intelligence companies. The post Microsoft and Apple Back Away from OpenAI Board Over Increased Scrutiny of Big Tech Investments appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Where procurement is going next

McKensey

Our latest procurement benchmarking data reveals the tools, capabilities, and ways of working that are helping leading companies protect their profits in turbulent times.

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Snowflake Implements Mandatory MFA Following Major Data Breach

Spiceworks

Following numerous data breaches linked to Snowflake, the cloud storage and data analytics company has added an option for admins to use multi-factor authentication enforcement tools to protect their data better. The post Snowflake Implements Mandatory MFA Following Major Data Breach appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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SHRM, a leading HR organization, is no longer focusing on ‘equity’ in its DEI approach

Work Life

This week, SHRM, a leading organization for HR professionals, announced that it would no longer be using the term “equity.” In a LinkedIn post , the organization—formerly known as the Society for Human Resource Management—shared that it would now use the acronym “I&D,” which stands for inclusion and diversity, stripping away the “equity” portion of “IE&D.” SHRM noted that while its “commitment to advancing equity remains steadfast,

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Intuit Plans To Lay Off 1,800 People and Hire New Talent With Focus on AI

Spiceworks

Intuit is laying off 10% of its workforce while planning to replace them with AI-skilled talent. Find out the implications of such a move for companies like Intuit looking to accelerate their AI ambitions. The post Intuit Plans To Lay Off 1,800 People and Hire New Talent With Focus on AI appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Google’s Updated Advanced Protection Program: Passkey Security for High-Risk Users

Spiceworks

Google has announced that high-risk users enrolled in its Advanced Protection Program (APP) can access passkey-based protection. Learn more about the development and its impact on user security. The post Google’s Updated Advanced Protection Program: Passkey Security for High-Risk Users appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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How to Find Your Life’s Purpose in 5 Minutes

Success

Your life’s purpose gives you a sense of aliveness, says life coach and international speaker Mary Morrissey. It provides a feeling that life is meaningful and that you are progressing toward a goal. Having a life’s purpose doesn’t just feel good—it’s also good for your mental health. Knowing what your purpose is has been associated with decreased levels of depression and anxiety.

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Connecting strategy, finance, and personal development: A conversation with Marjorie Lao

McKensey

The former CFO of the LEGO Group shares insights and lessons for finance leaders.

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This 5-minute exercise could help you find your purpose

Work Life

One of Mark Twain’s most famous quotes is, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Profound, it can also be perplexing. We all have a purpose in life but discovering it can often feel like an overwhelming quest. It’s actually quite simple, says Mary Morrissey, founder of the life-coaching center Brave Thinking Institute and author of, Brave Thinking: The Art and Science of Creating a Life You Love.

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Author Talks: How Stoic thinking could help you play to win

McKensey

Do your goals overshadow your desire for happiness? Olympic gold medalist Mark Tuitert shares how you can separate the two and discover what it means to live a great life.

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CDG Offices – Mexico City

Office Snapshots

The fundamental premise of the Corporativo CDG project was to establish an environment of trust, modernity, and vitality in this law firm, located in a house built in the 1950s, situated in the heart of the Polanco neighborhood, one of the most important and relevant areas of Mexico City. The design concept consisted of rescuing functionalist architectural elements and fusing them with modern details to achieve a contemporary aesthetic.

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Gen AI and beyond: Where else to focus now

McKensey

Yes, gen AI can be dazzling. But to deliver value, leaders will have to look beyond center stage.

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2017: My Descent Into Mayhem

Mad in America

L ast month I celebrated being three years free of psychiatric medication. It was my second attempt to withdraw. The first was in 2017. I’m still not sure how I survived it. This is the beginning of an attempt to unravel the mess of it, to shine some light, and in doing so to bring about healing and hopefully, eventually, a feeling of safety and security that its likes will never plague me again.

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The Able by King Power Offices – Bangkok

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The Able by King Power is a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by the “Boundary Breakers” team at King Power Corporation Co., Ltd. Their objective is to propel King Power into new realms of possibility through the power of technology and innovation, grounded in a profound understanding of customers and business acumen. To support this transformative vision, Paperspace designed a young and vibrant workspace that encourages creativity, collaboration, and socialisation which is perfe

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How Live Music Society Is Saving Small Music Venues 

Success

It’s a good time to be a fan of live music. Still riding a post-COVID surge in concert touring, there’s more per-capita music to experience in the U.S. than ever before—and the shows themselves have never been more extravagant. Superstars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé pepper headlines with record-smashing sold-out spectacles that have turned into something more than a simple night of music.

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Crown estate announces details of latest London commercial property developments

Workplace Insight

The Crown Estate has unveiled details of its pipeline of commercial property developments in London’s West End. According to The Crown Estate , the first three projects, which have a Gross Development Value of over £430 million, will deliver 250,000 sq ft of office, leisure and retail space in the heart of the Capital, which it claims will help to stimulate the renewal of the West End, attract global investment and contribute to the wider success of London.

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How leaders can deploy AI and boost skills for the new future of work

McKensey

The deployment of AI and generative AI along with other economic and business shifts is redefining work in Europe and the United States, writes Kweilin Ellingrud in Forbes.

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The workplace wellness challenge UK businesses are currently facing

Work in Confidence

The scale of the problem The UK, like many parts of the World, has a clear current problem with workplace wellness. This is both in terms of physical sickness and poor mental health. Mental health challenges account for over half of work-related illnesses. An estimated 51% of long-term sickness absence relates to stress, depression, or anxiety. UK Employees report significantly increased pressure at work with 55% feeling work is getting more demanding and 61% feeling exhausted at the end of mos

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11 Employee Engagement Tips to Engage an Employee

Attendance Bot

To engage an employee is one of the most significant challenges for human resource departments today. When employees are unhappy and unmotivated, it can drag down the workplace’s productivity, enthusiasm, and energy levels. By implementing effective workplace engagement strategies, you can create an environment that inspires staff to bring their best every day.

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5 Ways to Bring That Vacation Feeling Home

Success

Being on vacation isn’t just a chance to unplug from work; it’s also an opportunity for us to live the best version of ourselves. While feeling that vacation vibe, we tend to get more rest and exercise, we’re more likely to have meaningful conversations, and we often make time to sit and think. “There’s a certain… level of energy and [emotion] you’re feeling [when you’re on vacation],” says Mimi Bishop , co-founder of Modern Gen X Woman + MGXW Consulting in New York.