Spiceworks

JUNE 25, 2024

Discover how AI and technology are transforming the U.S. job market. The post Embracing Technology in the Trades: The Gen Z Influence appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Influencing 189

Influencing Technology 189

Success

JUNE 25, 2024

The following three Black female artists all have one thing in common: Their vibrant digital art features joyful depictions of women of color. These artists have each forged an impressive career in art that is both unique and authentic. Read on to discover how these talented Black female artists have made their mark in the digital art world and what they’ve learned along the way. 1.

Creativity 110

Creativity Controlling Learning 110

Spiceworks

JUNE 25, 2024

Mozilla’s product chief is suing the company over alleged discriminatory practices stemming from his cancer diagnosis. The lawsuit extends to three company executives – CEO Laura Chambers, chief people officer Dani Chehak, and former CEO Mitchell Baker. Teixeira is claiming the violations of one federal and three Washington state laws by Mozilla Corporation.

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Success

JUNE 25, 2024

Until recently, it was rare for employees to work abroad as digital nomads. But since the beginning of the pandemic, when many businesses switched to employees working 100% remotely, the concept is trending—leading to a threefold increase in the number of digital nomads from 2019–2022. Ready to hopscotch around the world as a digital worker? It’s easier said than done.

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Planning Technology Coaching Controlling 109

Spiceworks

JUNE 25, 2024

Explore how Gen AI transforms work and talent management. The post Preparing for the AI Race: Smart Talent Strategies for the Future appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 25, 2024

Undoubtedly, the remote work revolution is in full swing. But it’s messy. Kolekti’s new Save the Knowledge Worker report found a colossal 96 percent of workers desire some form of remote work, and one in three employees is willing to quit if forced to return to the office full-time. And yet, which business leader can say their organisation has perfected the strategy for remote work?

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Flexibility Flexibility Communication Technology 104

Spiceworks

JUNE 25, 2024

Learn how cloud hosting’s scalability and reliability elevate web professionals’ client service standards. The post How Web Professionals Can Hone a Client Service Mindset appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Learning 150

Learning Computer 150

Spiceworks

JUNE 25, 2024

Discover how traditional media can adapt to stay competitive in a digital world. The post Stasis Is Not An Option: Now’s The Time To Adapt And Find The New Models We Need To Thrive appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Success

JUNE 25, 2024

Karen Hostetler didn’t grow up on a farm, but an obsession with wool fiber prompted her to spin a new business idea into motion. “I didn’t grow up raising sheep. I did love wool and fiber. And I took a spinning class in the ’70s when I was going to college in Colorado,” says Hostetler, CEO, co-founder and owner of Mountain Meadow Wool.

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Spiceworks

JUNE 25, 2024

Learn how digital solutions can streamline the frontline worker lifecycle in your industry. The post Looking at Frontline Work Holistically: How to Optimize the Frontline Lifecycle appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Learning 100

Learning 100

Work Life

JUNE 25, 2024

As a manager , it’s important to keep the lines of communication open and to gather information that will help you be more effective. There are some general questions managers should ask about direct reports’ well-being and job effectiveness, but the frequency at which you bring up these questions matters. You should be asking these sorts of questions only about once a quarter, because it gives your reports a chance to look across the last several months and provide responses that are not

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Problem-Solving Mentoring Manufacturing Reporting 98

Spiceworks

JUNE 25, 2024

Google has introduced a new framework called Project Naptime to enable LLMs to perform vulnerability research. The framework leverages the developments in LLMs' code compression and general reasoning abilities to allow them to replicate human behavior regarding identifying and demonstrating security vulnerabilities. Learn more about the framework. The post Google Introduces Project Naptime To Boost Vulnerability Research Using AI appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Security 88

Security Learning 88

Mad in America

JUNE 25, 2024

Editor’s Note: The piece below appears in the form of a letter, sent by the author to NYC Mayor Eric Adams today. Dear NYC Mayor Eric Adams, I’m Sarah Gorman, a philosopher living with schizophrenia. I write with deep concern for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and mental illness under the Eric Adams mental health directive. Painting by the author I’m concerned for the real people who will be forcibly drugged by your policy.

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Healthcare Government Transportation Training 99

Spiceworks

JUNE 25, 2024

A research team at Nokod Security has identified a data leakage vulnerability in Microsoft’s Power BI. Find out more about the nature of the threat and what it implies for Power BI users. The post Microsoft Power BI Raises Security Concerns, Reports Expose Sensitive Data appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Security Reporting 88

McKensey

JUNE 25, 2024

A distinctive capability can lift a company’s performance. But it’s not easy to build one. Here’s a guide to how today’s stock market favorites have created enduring competitive advantages.

Learning 107

Learning Sales 107

Spiceworks

JUNE 25, 2024

A supply-chain cyber attack has resulted in multiple WordPress plugins being backdoored, potentially affecting around 36,000 websites. Find out more about the incident and its implications for web security. The post Compromised WordPress Plugins Enable Creation of Fake Admin Accounts appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Supplies Security 88

Work Life

JUNE 25, 2024

Many experts are calling attention to a so-called burnout epidemic among workers. Unfortunately, healthcare workers are being especially impacted. Both of us have seen that impact firsthand through our work with healthcare groups. We interviewed workers to better understand why the burnout epidemic is hitting healthcare workers so hard. Here’s what we found: “I end up feeling exhausted” “I have the best job in the world,” says Carlos, who asked that his last name be withheld.

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Healthcare Multitasking Equipment Insurance 98

Spiceworks

JUNE 25, 2024

Discover how cloud-optional apps ensure reliable operations in deskless industries by minimizing internet dependency. The post The Future of the Deskless Workforce is Cloud-optional appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Networking 88

Networking 88

Work Life

JUNE 25, 2024

In the last decade, a raucous chorus of critics has found common cause taking down the once hallowed American institution of college. Some claim that it’s degenerated into a left-wing brainwashing factory, a right-wing privilege machine, or a cushy jobs program for faculty and staff. Others lament alleged patterns of coddling fragility, conditioning conformity, or locking young people into decades of indebtedness.

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Mentoring Equipment Teamwork Learning 98

WellSteps

JUNE 25, 2024

A well-designed employee benefits survey can reveal valuable insights into which benefits truly matter to your employees and your organization’s success. Here, we outline best practices for survey design and list 60 employee benefits survey questions that yield reliable, actionable insights. Contents Importance of Employee Benefits Surveys 60 Employee Benefits Survey Questions Best Practices Free Sample Survey FAQs Sample Employee Benefits Survey Download our free sample employee benefits survey

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Transportation Insurance Software Flexibility 82

Work Life

JUNE 25, 2024

Over the past year, many experts have declared that the Great Resignation is finally over—including the very professor who coined the term. As the era of workers quitting their jobs en masse has come to an end, experts believe the workforce has entered a period of relative stability— dubbed the Big Stay !—with workers seemingly more hesitant to rock the boat and leave their jobs.

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Consulting Technology Creativity Learning 98

Office Snapshots

JUNE 25, 2024

The Greycroft building in downtown LA’s arts district is not just a workplace; it’s a sanctuary for creativity and collaboration, a dynamic hub where innovation thrives amidst calming neutrals and cozy industrial design elements. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a modern, Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic, with raw materials like wood and leather lending warmth and authenticity to the space.

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Creativity Promotion Planning 80

Work Life

JUNE 25, 2024

The tech layoff wave of 2023 continues to gain momentum in 2024 , with other industries like media, finance, and retail adding to its strength. Estee Lauder, UPS, Dow, and Citigroup are the latest companies to announce layoffs in a tenuous economy that’s being taunted by the impact of AI. The repercussions of mass layoffs extend far beyond those receiving a pink slip (or, these days, an email, call in Zoomland, or login lockout), and the effects ripple throughout the organization, leaving those

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Retail Finance Controlling Communication 98

McKensey

JUNE 25, 2024

Generative AI can enhance knowledge of the credit customer journey and lead to improved outcomes.

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Banking 125

Office Snapshots

JUNE 25, 2024

Nestled between London Waterloo and London Bridge, Modus embarked on a mission to expand and refurbish their longstanding client, Joseph Joseph’s workspace, blending innovation and sustainability to accommodate evolving business requirements. Due to the dynamic relationship formed between the Modus design team and Joseph Joseph in 2019 during their initial workspace design, the briefing stage was seamless, setting the project up for success.

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Creativity 74

CoreHealth Workplace Wellness

JUNE 25, 2024

These days, most people spend a significant portion of their day sitting at desks and working on computers, so ensuring proper workplace ergonomics is essential for maintaining health and productivity among your employees. Poor ergonomics can cause various painful and limiting health issues, including musculoskeletal disorders, eye strain, and fatigue.

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Computer 74

McKensey

JUNE 25, 2024

Closing the cardiovascular-disease gap between men and women could help women regain 1.6 million years of life lost because of poor health and early death, and boost the US economy by $28 billion annually by 2040.

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AdminDroid

JUNE 25, 2024

In today’s cloud-driven world, securing access to critical Microsoft 365 business resources like Exchange Online is crucial. While traditional username and password combinations have served us well, they’re increasingly vulnerable to phishing attacks and brute-force breaches. This is where Certificate based authentication (CBA) steps in, offering a robust and secure alternative to traditional username and password authentication for Exchange Online.

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Security Controlling 59

Workplace Insight

JUNE 25, 2024

The sentiments of employees around the world about AI and GenAI are evolving significantly, but cautious optimism endures, with 42 percent reporting confidence about the technologies’ impact on their work, compared to 26 percent at around this time last year. However, anxiety about the technologies is also on the rise, by 5 percentage points, and 49 percent of regular users believe their job may disappear in the next ten years, a view shared by only 24 percent of workers who do not use them.

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Technology Training Government Reporting 59

McKensey

JUNE 25, 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.

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Problem-Solving 56

Workplace Insight

JUNE 25, 2024

Treating people with fairness at work will ensure they flourish, thus boosting the team’s performance, according to new research by emlyon business school. However, this is not the case with team members who are money-motivated, and fair treatment actually doesn’t have any positive impact on their performance, the researchers say. These findings come from research by Thierry Nadisic, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at emlyon business school, France, alongside his colleagues, Professor Russ

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Security Training 59

Mad in America

JUNE 25, 2024

A psychiatrist and a person are having a conversation: Day 1. Person: “I’m so depressed, because my dog died.” Psychiatrist: “It’s a disorder inside you. I’ll help you to fix it.” Person: “Thanks, but you can’t bring my dog back.” Psychiatrist: “No, I can’t, but my first question is: Did you really have a dog?” Person: ”What?” Psychiatrist: ”I’d like to prescribe some medication for you.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 25, 2024

A poll by Skillshub suggests there is a potential clash between firms issuing so-called return to office mandates and people unwilling to give up the flexibility and wellbeing benefits they say they have gained through remote and hybrid work. The survey claims that a significant proportion of UK employees (nearly half – 42.6 percent) are prepared to consider quitting their jobs if forced back to full-time office work.

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Success

JUNE 25, 2024

Nosotros Tequila, started with two friends selling tequila out of their backpacks and became the largest self-distributing tequila and mezcal company in California at one point. It was a Friday night in September 2015. Carlos Soto was sitting in a bar conducting a social experiment by watching what drinks people were ordering. His findings revealed two things: There were massive amounts of tequila-based drinks being consumed, and when patrons were asked which brand they wanted, the options were

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 25, 2024

The UK office market is facing a period of significant upheaval, according to a new survey commissioned by workspace provider infinitSpace. The research paints what it says is a concerning picture for landlords, with a sizeable portion battling financial strain and even potential closure. Over 14 percent of the 250 surveyed landlords fear their office buildings could shut down within the next five years due to affordability concerns.

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Catering Security Reporting Planning 59

Yarooms

JUNE 25, 2024

How well does your workplace help your employees do their best job? Does it boost engagement and productivity? And drive innovation? How can you assess that? In other words, how do you benchmark your workplace performance ? Do you use the productivity rate as a metric? Or maybe the… financial outcome? Are these 2 metrics enough today, when work can happen… anywhere, everywhere?

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Learning 52

Workplace Insight

JUNE 25, 2024

The World Economic Forum has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. Among the technologies mentioned in the report are AI (obv), immersive building tech, intelligent materials and microbes that can sequester carbon.

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