McKensey

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Production networks that are capturing the value from digital transformation do so by tackling the scaling slump, investing in their workforce, and pursuing sustainability.

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Networking 89

I/O at Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

New research finds that leaders silence on injustice can damage how their employees see them.

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Leadership 59

McKensey

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

McKinseys latest quantum communication report explores growing investment in new quantum communication capabilities to help meet expanding demand for enhanced cybersecurity and quantum computing.

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John Mattone

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The word culture traces its roots (appropriately) to agriculture. It comes from the Latin word cultura , which directly refers to the act of preparing the earth for crops and also encompasses the act of care and guarding. It wasnt until the nineteenth century that the word culture became associated with cultivation through education, as well as refinement and improvement.

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BMT Office Administration

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Welcome back to our extremely intermittent series, They didnt seriously argue that, did they? Its a feature intended to lift everyones spirits, because no matter how stressful you think your life is right now, you can at least say these taxpayers have it worse. In honor of W-2 Day, which is now two days away, we present two cases where taxpayers went seriously off the rails.

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Success

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

It would be easier to be a supportive friend if everyone felt comfortable opening up and asking for help when they were having a hard time. However, some people may prefer to keep to themselves or act like everything is fine, even when they are in a crisis. It can be difficult to stand by and watch someone you care about struggle, but its often difficult to support someone who isnt asking for help.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In recent months, weve seen a wave of companies (including Amazon , JPMorgan , and Dell ) and the federal government announce plans for a full-time return-to-office for workers. Other companies have slowly increased the numbers of the days they require in-office weekly. The subsequent pushback from many employees has been intense, with workers signing petitions , opting into coffee badging routines (where they swipe their badges, grab a coffee, and head home), or quitting all together.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This year, high-profile companies like Amazon and JPMorgan have embraced strict policies to get their employees back into the office full time, eliminating the option of hybrid work altogether. With limited exceptions, workers who choose not to comply with these new mandates are unlikely to keep their jobslet alone get a raise. One company, however, is willing to shell out thousands of dollars to lure workers back to the office.

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Success

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

If youre contemplating a career change, you might consider adding AI to your toolbox for landing your dream job. Theres no question that AI is becoming a key player in todays world, but job hunters may be surprised to find it can be helpful in better understanding and promoting their own skills. The latest Google AI tool was just released and is set to show job hunters new career paths and ways to embrace their strengths.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While having lunch with a few fellow business owners recently, our conversation turned to the topic on every entrepreneurs mindartificial intelligence. It turns out that AI tools have quietly woven themselves into our daily routines, whether we’re brainstorming, researching, or synthesizing data, were also using it in slightly different ways. Tools like ChatGPT are like Swiss Army Knives for productivity and creativity.

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Mad in America

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

I n 1991, when I was 17 years old, I had a breakdown and entered talk therapy for the first time. Over the course of my last year in high school, my first psychotherapist blamed the breakdown on repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse, and I believed her. Two years later, as a first-year student at the University of Washington, I read an article in the campus newspaper about Elizabeth Beth Loftus, and her theory that some repressed memories of sexual abuse were false, particularly those rec

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Clearly, automation will affect labor in 2025. But we maintain that when implemented well, automation elevates our employees and empowers our American workers to make U.S. businesses more competitive on the global stage. This is our why. Now Chang Robotics president, Kate McAfoose, will address the how. These are remarks she shared at a recent Delaware Valley Goods Movement Task Force quarterly meeting panel.

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Wellness 360

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Great managers are the driving force behind successful teams, influencing both productivity and the overall work environment. They create a space where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work. In fact, a great manager can inspire their team to achieve remarkable results, while a poor one can erode team dynamics and […] The post 14 Key Characteristics of a Good Manager (2025) appeared first on Wellness360 Blog.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

I was watching comedian and political commentator Bill Maher talk about Reverse Improvement (RI), and it struck me how profoundly relevant this idea is to the leadership challenges highlighted in this article and the themes weve explored in my upcoming book, TRANSCEND: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI. Reverse Improvement, as Maher describes it, occurs when technological progress unintentionally diminishes core human skills and values.

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Office Snapshots

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

To offer their team an inspiring and dynamic workplace experience, furniture dealer MBI invested in a complete office remodel. Bond Architects was brought on board to assist them with designing an energizing space reflecting their commitment to quality, service, and collaboration. The new space presents opportunities for choice, with diverse workstation and seating options.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay annual membership dues for access to peer learning and thought leadership opportunities, events and more. Sterile, isolating, and stressful: Todays hospitals can kindle deep discomfort.

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Success

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Yoga, a set of physical and mental practices designed to bring harmony to the mind, body and spirit, is a powerful way to improve our physical and mental health. A discipline that originated in ancient India, yoga is all about balancefor both the body and the mind. In a yoga class, you move through a series of movements and body positions that are intended to bring your mind closer to a state of inner peace.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A glance at the days headlines reveals a universal truth: Leadership matters. Whether uplifting and ethical or toxic and abusive, leaders profoundly shape our lives. And this is especially true on the job. Research consistently shows that leadership influences employees attitudes, behaviors and emotions, driving key organizational outcomes such as creativity , employee engagement , well-being and financial performance.

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Success

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

LinkedIn recently named corporate influencers one of its big ideas for 2025 and predicted that more companies will bring content creators in-house as full-time employees rather than working with external partners. This shift marks a new era in how brands connect with audiences, bringing authentic voices to traditionally faceless companies. Bringing an influencer in-house can be a powerful strategy to tap into new audiences and create a deeper connection with existing customers.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Siri Chilazi is a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. Iris Bohnet is a professor of business and government at Harvard Kennedy School and co-director of the Women and Public Policy Program. Whats the big idea? Fairness is not merely a choice; it is a way of moving through the world. For life and work to exhibit more fairness, people need to embed fair behavior into everyday choices, routines, and systems.

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FirLyfe

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Ever wondered whats going on inside your body when it comes to blood sugar and diabetes risk? If you havent, think about this: An estimated 97.6 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes About 38.4 million have type 2 diabetes Left unchecked, diabetes can lead to poor circulation, kidney failure, heart disease, blindness, stroke, amputations, and early death But it doesnt have to be this way.

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Zevo Health

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In the age of digital communication, content moderation has emerged as a crucial feature for online platforms, guaranteeing secure and law-abiding virtual interactions. Reviewing user-generated content, upholding platform rules, and preventing possible harm to users and society are the duties of content moderators. The work of Content Moderators is getting increasingly complicated, nevertheless, as the digital landscape changes and public and governmental scrutiny increases.

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FirLyfe

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Youve probably heard about weight-loss drugs like Wegovy. Maybe youve seen the ads for these drugs on TV or YouTube or know someone taking medication to lose weight. But you might not know that these medications (called semaglutides) were originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes. If weight loss is on your mind, you already know this Healthy lifestyle habits provide the best path to sustainable weight loss and healthy blood sugar levels.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In this Flashback Friday episode, I revisit my 2018 conversation with Dan Schawbel , a thought leader in workplace trends and human connection. We originally spoke about his book Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation , which explores how technology can be used as a bridgenot a barrierto meaningful relationships. Since then, Dan has continued to shape conversations around workplace dynamics as Managing Partner at Workplace Intelligence, conducting research wit

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FirLyfe

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Did you know that lighting up a cigarette could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Its true. People who smoke are 30 to 40 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who dont. Why? Smoking doesn’t just harm your lungs. It can also affect your body’s ability to manage blood sugar. But you can do something about it: If you smoke, quitting can help lower your risk for type 2 diabetes.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

When President Trump issued a freeze on federal grants and loans in late January, there was widespread confusion about what it could mean for countless programs that rely on that funding. For childcare providers, that funding can be a crucial source of financial support, since block grants and federal programs like Head Start enable them to serve low-income families who need affordable care.

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