Office Skills
JANUARY 14, 2025
What is a Receptionist? A receptionist is a person who supports management at all levels of the organization and generally greets the public and answers the company telephone. Their interpersonal […] The post Top Receptionist Duties appeared first on Office Skills Training.
The Assistant Room
JANUARY 14, 2025
For as long as I can remember, both during my own journey as an Executive Assistant and in my eight years as the Founder of […] The post Personal/Executive Assistants: Stop Settling for the Bare Minimum first appeared on The Assistant Room.
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McKensey
JANUARY 14, 2025
By developing strong operating models, matching talent to the right roles, and clearly articulating the why, separation leaders can ensure that existing and new businesses thrive.
All Work
JANUARY 14, 2025
As VP of Global Research at MillerKnoll, Anderson advocates for converting office buildings into mixed-use spaces (e.g., housing, community hubs) to create stronger, more connected urban communities. Anderson stresses the importance of coordinated hybrid work models, where office spaces are designed to meet both productivity and social connection needs, ensuring employees can easily collaborate.
McKensey
JANUARY 14, 2025
Organizational strength depends on sustaining good performance. Our new survey shows that five practices could bolster long-term health.
Office Snapshots
JANUARY 14, 2025
Elevate and Engage: Gallup Singapores Office Inspires with Energy For the design of its new office, leading global workplace consultancy, Gallup envisioned an office that would not only embody its core values but also captivate its international clientele and inspire its staff. Through the design and build expertise of Conexus Studio together with project management by CBRE, this vision has been elegantly translated into a professional yet dynamic environment.
McKensey
JANUARY 14, 2025
Exploring the implications of a new demographic reality brought on by falling fertility and increasing longevity.
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McKensey
JANUARY 14, 2025
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 youre looking for a quick win.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 14, 2025
The UK government is committed to modernising and becoming tech-first, but widespread skills shortages and legacy IT systems within the public sector remain an obstacle to digital transformation. While we are seeing steps to digitise, and the 2bn set aside to improve IT across the NHS is a good case in point, capital investment is only one part of the puzzle.
McKensey
JANUARY 14, 2025
Our CEO Excellence research offers insights into how public sector leaders can maximize their impact during the transition.
fm:systems
JANUARY 14, 2025
Learn how hybrid work models contribute to ESG goals by reducing carbon footprints, enhancing employee well-being, and driving sustainable business practices.
Yarooms
JANUARY 14, 2025
Workplaces are no longer just places to clock in and complete tasks. They are evolving into environments that inspire creativity, foster collaboration and prioritize employee well-being. Experiential workplace design is at the forefront of this revolution, reimagining offices as hubs where people genuinely want to be.
fm:systems
JANUARY 14, 2025
Uncover the advancements in smart buildings and their impact on workspaces, including AI, IoT, sustainability, and enhanced occupant experiences.
Yarooms
JANUARY 14, 2025
Two employees work the same hours, deliver equally high-quality results, and demonstrate dedication to their roles. The only difference? One works in the office, while the other works remotely. Yet, the in-office employee reaps greater recognition, more opportunities, and faster career advancement. This scenario exposes proximity bias - a harmful force undermining modern workplace dynamics.
Workplace Insight
JANUARY 14, 2025
Data privacy is the biggest concern around implementing GenAI in the workplace, a new survey claims. The poll from careersinaudit.com suggests that data privacy is the biggest ethical concern people have when it comes to utilising GenAI tools in the workplace, with 53 percent of respondents citing it as the biggest risk. Thesurvey asked audit and governance professionals about how AI is being implemented in their respective organisations, their attitudes towards the tech and what their biggest c
McKensey
JANUARY 14, 2025
US consumers sentiment and their spending patterns have been out of sync. Heres how executives can make sense of the mixed signals.
Work Life
JANUARY 14, 2025
The headlines about companies quietly or boldly cancelling diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, or scaling back commitments, dont seem to be disappearing anytime soon. McDonalds recently joined the list of companies who are shifting DEI strategies given the changing legal landscape in light of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning affirmative action.
Office Snapshots
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Columbus, Ohio office location for Gilbane, one of the largest privately held and family owned construction and real estate development firms in the industry, celebrates the craft of construction and connection to the Columbus community through the creation of a people-first workplace. Located in the vibrant arts district of Columbuss Franklinton neighborhood, the office features a blend of open and private workspaces, a work caf, a social lounge, and a spacious visual design and technology
Success
JANUARY 14, 2025
Who are you anywayand what is your brand? What does it stand for? You might know, but does the rest of the world? Building your brand and communicating it to others doesnt happen by accidentand it sure doesnt happen overnight. Knowing this, personal branding expert Gary Vaynerchuk took to LinkedIn workshops recently to share his secrets with the world.
Work Life
JANUARY 14, 2025
Southwest Airlines is hitting the pause button on some of its hirings, internships and employee events this year as the company looks to lower costs. We are limiting discretionary costs, including holding on the Southwest Rallies for this year, as we focus on reducing costs, the company said in a prepared statement on Tuesday. Were also pausing on most summer internship positions (honoring offers already made) and pausing all noncontract internal and external hiring.
Zevo Health
JANUARY 14, 2025
The advent of the digital age has introduced a level of connectivity and convenience that is unparalleled, yet it has simultaneously posed considerable challenges in preserving safe online spaces. Whether within social media networks, e-commerce sites, or discussion forums, the importance of fostering user trust and security has never been more critical.
Work Life
JANUARY 14, 2025
As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines, wildland firefighters who have spent months working in the heat and smoke are able to take a much-needed break. But for many of them, the stress of the job isnt going away. Continued uncertainty regarding federal pay and benefits , coupled with mental health risks and seasonal financial strain, make this a precarious time for wildland firefighters.
Mad in America
JANUARY 14, 2025
R obert Whitaker, in his book Mad in America, writes: Little is known about what causes schizophrenia (p. 291). He is apparently unaware that a recurrent theory concerning the etiology of schizophrenia is almost as old as the word itself. I am referring to the idea, first popularized by Sigmund Freud, that a frequent cause of schizophrenia is the repression of homosexuality.
Work Life
JANUARY 14, 2025
If youre in the market for a new career in 2025or deciding which career to go into this yearyoull want to take a look at job site Indeeds new list of best jobs of the year. The list of 25 top jobs for 2025 covers myriad industries, but if you look at the top 10 jobs youll see just a few sectors dominate. Top 10 jobs of 2025 according to Indeed Indeed came up with its top jobs list by looking at three main criteria: The jobs must have had at least 20% growth in postings over the past three years
Work Life
JANUARY 14, 2025
It’s easy to be in a leadership role during good times. Youre the equivalent of Oprah telling everyone in the audience that they just got a new car. But, when times are tough, thats when you have to look in the mirror and say thats why they pay me the big bucks. To be prepared for these times, you should make sure that you have a plan for how to address a crisis, when one inevitably arises.
Work Life
JANUARY 14, 2025
Work is not just an opportunity to display your skills and talents, but also an opportunity to show others you can bring value. That includes being a good organizational citizen and team player and helping others. Academic reviews show that being rewarding to deal with which is mostly a function of your likability and social skills (including your emotional intelligence or EQ )is one of the most consistent predictors of employability and career success, across cultures, industries, and organizat
Work Life
JANUARY 14, 2025
Leadership lies at the intersection of driving outcomes and cultivating human connection. Balancing these forceswhat I call “edge” and “soul”is the hallmark of leaders who make a genuine impact. Think of edge as the sharp, results-oriented side of leadership. It’s the ability to drive outcomes, make tough decisions, and relentlessly focus on metrics like efficiency, ROI, and growth.
Work Life
JANUARY 14, 2025
Meta Platforms will trim about 5% of its “lowest performers” and plans to hire for the impacted roles this year, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has also warned employees about more such job cuts this year to “raise the bar” on performance management, the spokesperson said. The Facebook parent had a total workforce of more than 72,000 as of Sept. 30.
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