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Unlocking value with AI in the rack-to-retail fuel market

McKensey

Understanding micromarket trendsand utilizing AIin the US rack-to-retail fuel market could help retailers optimize their supply chains and improve margins.

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Big Work: Creating a Fantastic and Fulfilling Next Act, A Cost-Free Webinar

Sarah Levitt

Maybe youve always dreamed of running an inn. Or running for office. Or a small non-profit with big impact. Perhaps its teaching and Board service that call to you, a compilation of effort and engagement with a schedule that isnt as all-consuming as your current work life requires.

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Generative AI in healthcare: Current trends and future outlook

McKensey

The healthcare sector has been integrating generative AI to enhance operations and engage stakeholders, with many advancing to full-scale implementation.

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Thoughtful Office Design Can Address Modern Challenges With Purpose And Meaning

All Work

Design and architecture are embracing sustainability and circular principles to reduce waste and energy consumption. Data-driven design is enhancing adaptability and efficiency, helping create functional, future-proof spaces. Projects like M Mosers Amsterdam studio and the Circadian Building demonstrate the integration of sustainability, inclusivity, and technology in shaping urban spaces.

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Author Talks: Lessons from a year of learning everywhere

McKensey

After the educational adventure of a lifetime, one familys experiences illustrate the transformative power of traveland how everyone can make the world their classroom.

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How to know when to coach or cut a struggling employee

Work Life

Letting go of a struggling employee or deciding to coach them is one of the toughest calls a leader has to make. Its rarely a black-and-white decision, and the stakes are highnot just for the individual but for the whole team and company. Every leader faces this dilemma multiple times in their career, and making a fair, timely decision isnt always easy.

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The surprising state of employee health

McKensey

Is poor health costing your company? New research reveals how few employees describe their health positivelyand how even small steps can start measurably improving that number.

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Intangible Rewards: Meaning, Examples, Benefits & Best Practices

Vantage Circle

I've spent years studying what truly keeps employees engaged , and the answer often surprises companies. While competitive salaries matter, they're rarely the whole story. Think about your own career experiences for a second - A thoughtful acknowledgment from leadership, The flexibility to balance your work and personal life, Opportunities to grow professionally These moments carry no price tag yet create lasting impact.

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How to Create a Document Set in SharePoint Online 

AdminDroid

In SharePoint Online, the instinctive approach to organize project files or legal contracts is often creating folders. Traditional SPO folders may seem like the obvious choice, but they fall short when tagging and categorizing documents. Additionally, searching and sorting within nested folders is a difficult challenge. This is where Document Sets in SharePoint Online step in!

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Beyond The Lone Wolf Myth – It’s Time To Redefine Leadership For The Modern Workplace

Tanveer Naseer

Over the past couple of months, there have been several high-profile CEOs across different industries whose actions and words demonstrate a firm belief in the command-and-control approach to leadership. That leaders can simply issue declarations of ‘how things work around here’ without so much as an explanation or giving space.

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The secret to influencing others? Validation

Work Life

Caroline Fleck, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, and adjunct clinical instructor at Stanford University. She received a BA in psychology and English from the University of Michigan and an MA and PhD from the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke. Fleck has served as a supervisor and consultant for some of the most rigorous clinical training programs in the country, and has been featured in national media outlets, including the The New York Times , Good Morning A

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Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics: End of an Era for Independent Journals? An Interview With Giovanni Fava

Mad in America

W elcome to Mad In America Radio. My name is Bob Whitaker, and today my guest is Italian psychiatrist, Giovanni Fava. Before we begin, I’d like to take a few moments and explain the context of this interview. From 1992 to 2022, Dr. Fava edited the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. We will be talking about the importance of that journal and what may be lost now that the publisher, Karger, may be taking it in a new direction.

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Can Social Robots Help the Elderly?

Success

By 2030, all of the boomers will be older than 65, according to US 2020 Census Data. By 2035, the number of people ages 85 and older will double, and more than 20% of the worlds population will be over retirement age. By 2034, older adults will outnumber children in population. Additionally, about 70% of people age 65 or older will eventually need some kind of long-term care support.

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Leadership in Times of Change: Employee Recognition as a Stability Tool

Vantage Circle

With Expert Inputs from : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert They say, “Change is the only constant in life.” That wisdom comes from Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher who lived over 2,500 years ago. And yet, even today, his words couldn’t be more relevant. Markets shift overnight, new technologies emerge unexpectedly, and internal changes can challenge even the strongest teams.

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Leveraging Behavioral Science to Enhance Employee Engagement

Attendance Bot

In today’s competitive job market, HR leaders are increasingly turning to behavioral science HR strategies to tackle rising turnover rates and declining employee engagement. By leveraging employee engagement psychology and behavioral insights, People & Culture Directors can better understand employee behavior, create more effective engagement programs, and deliver measurable improvements that resonate with both employees and leadership.

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Verisk Offices – Hyderabad

Office Snapshots

Verisk Analytics is a global data analytics company specializing in risk assessment for industries such as insurance, energy, and financial services. Since the company has opened its doors in 1971, they have been driven by a passion of using data and insights in making a difference, i.e., helping people, economies, our society and our planet. The company provides expert data-driven analytic insights that help business, people, and societies become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable where

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The Art of Giving Difficult Feedback

OE Cam

The ability to deliver effective feedback is a cornerstone of managerial roles, yet also one that people get wrong time and time again, or indeed just actively avoid altogether. Mike Thackray explores the art of giving difficult feedback. If there was a single red flag that I could use to identify someone who might develop into a toxic leader, it would be someone who answered yes to the question – Do you enjoy giving difficult feedback?.

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Made by Gather Offices – Montreal

Office Snapshots

Made by Gather, a designer and manufacturer of small appliances based in the heart of Manhattan, underwent a major project to centralize its Montreal operations in a new, larger, and more central space. This office move aimed to create more functional and inspiring spaces for work teams, all adapted to their unique needs. The interior design project consisted of the optimal layout of the offices, including a large kitchen with several islands to test their appliances.

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48 Inspirational Travel Quotes To Motivate Your Next Adventure

Success

Travel has the power to transform our lives. Its one of the best investments we can make into ourselves. It broadens our perspectives and creates unforgettable memories. Whether you’re embarking on a solo adventure, a road trip with friends or a romantic couples escape, the right words can capture the spirit of exploration and inspire you. From short and snappy sayings to profound reflections, these travel quotes remind us why venturing beyond our comfort zones can often be so rewarding.

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How Conflict Can Be Positive: Harnessing Diversity for Innovation

Work With Impact

Conflict often carries a negative reputation, conjuring images of tension, miscommunication, and division. Yet, when conflict is approached with the right mindset and tools, conflict can become a powerful driver of growth, creativity, and innovation. Leaders who transform conflict into collaboration unlock their teams hidden potential, fostering a culture of inclusivity and progress.

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How to Develop a Scam-Proof Mental Filter for Tax Season and Beyond

Success

As tax season intensifies and IRS workforce cuts create new vulnerabilities, scammers are deploying increasingly sophisticated tactics to separate you from your money and information. But the mental filter you develop to combat these schemes isnt just seasonal protectionits a vital professional skill with year-round applications across business contexts.

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MUFG Offices – Amsterdam

Office Snapshots

When Japanese bank, MUFG, sought to create a modern, hybrid-friendly environment in the Amsterdam World Trade Centre, they approached Woodalls Design to deliver the project due to their reputation for sustainable and innovative workplace solutions. Embracing the essence of modern hybrid working, Woodalls set out to create a vibrant and functional environment that honored MUFG’s Japanese heritage.

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Two thirds of people would like to quit jobs for a more meaningful career

Workplace Insight

A new report from Tomorrow University claims that two-thirds of professionals say they would quit their jobs for work that better aligns with their sense of purpose, highlighting a growing disconnect between career success and life fulfilment. The research, published in The Purpose Playbook: Bridging the Gap Between Career Success and Life Fulfilment , explores how lifelong learning and personal growth can help individuals find a more meaningful career.

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The Julliard School’s Dean of Dance on How to Sustain Creative Energy

Work Life

When I asked Alicia Graf Mack , dean and director of The Julliard Schools Dance Division, to recall a moment that felt like a manifestation of her vision, she shared a recent Zoom conversation she had with seven Julliard seniors. Theyre touring with dance companies and joined from around the world to share stories about their first performances. As a former principal dancer, Graf Mack understands her students journeys.

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Inner Core Leadership: The Center of Intelligent Leadership

John Mattone

An organization’s success is directly tied to the maturity and depth of its leadership. Growth is the natural byproduct of strong leadership, where leaders can drive long-term results, inspire teams, and make the tough decisions that move an organization forward. If a company isnt growing, its deteriorating. If leaders arent embracing continuous learning and evolving, they become irrelevant.

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Perfectionism is a rigged game—here’s how to stop playing

Work Life

Being a perfectionist is like playing a rigged carnival game. Its presented as easy and within reach when its actually impossible and unattainable. People who are expected by others, or expect themselves, to be perfect are trapped in a nonsensical world where normal and difficult are confused with perfect and easy. Unable to achieve perfection , they’re bombarded with messages that they’re not thinking, feeling, or performing normally: Everyone else manages to keep their house in ord

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Best Online Training Software: My Top 7 Pick

Vantage Circle

Introduction The need for effective employee training has never been more important. Whether you’re onboarding new hires, upskilling existing staff, or ensuring compliance, a well-structured training program can make all the difference. But traditional, in-person training often falls short. This is where online training software comes in. It allows organizations to deliver consistent, flexible, and engaging learning experiences, no matter where employees are located.

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I fast for Ramadan every year. Here’s how companies can support employees like me

Work Life

Every year, millions of Muslims take part in observing Ramadan : a spiritual month dedicated to cleansing the soul and spirit, hallmarked by the practice of fasting. This means that for 30 days, from sunrise to sunset, practitioners abstain from eating food and drinking water, only breaking their fast once the sun disappears in their respective geolocationa time that shifts up or down depending on the season.

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How founders of Black-owned brands are navigating a post-DEI era

Work Life

The co-founders of a company that makes lip products for darker skin tones no longer hope to get their line into Target. A brother and sister who make jigsaw puzzles celebrating Black subjects wonder if they need to offer neutral images like landscapes to keep growing. Pound Cake and Puzzles of Color are among the small businesses whose owners are rethinking their plans as major U.S. companies weaken their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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