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The art of 21st-century leadership: From succession planning to building a leadership factory

McKensey

Complicated times demand great leaders. Here’s an overview of traits and practices required to succeed as a leader today and a look at the factory model that can help aspiring managers ascend.

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What Is Extended Detection and Response (XDR)? Definition, Components, Advantages, and Best Practices

Spiceworks

Extended detection and response (XDR) enables a multi-layered approach to respond to cybersecurity issues by providing unified visibility across all security points. This article explains the fundamentals of XDR, its key components, and the top 10 best practices for deploying and managing an XDR system. The post What Is Extended Detection and Response (XDR)?

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How CEOs are turning corporate venture building into outsize growth

McKensey

Companies are creating meaningful growth by developing new ventures. Those with the most mature capabilities are growing quickly and can show the way for companies that are just beginning.

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75 Fall Quotes to Embrace Change This Season

Success

Whether you’re spending time with family or gathering around a bonfire with friends, fall has something special for everyone. The fall season is all about embracing change and welcoming the shifting momentum from summer’s long, lazy days. To prepare for it, here’s a collection of fall quotes that embody the happiness, warmth and simple joys of the season—a time for reflection and appreciating all we’ve accomplished in the year thus far.

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A growth arena: State of grocery retail 2024 Middle East and North Africa

McKensey

Grocery retailers across the Middle East and North Africa have weathered postpandemic headwinds. Nine trends shaping the sector point the way to new growth.

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Why Humanity in Education Still Matters in an AI-Driven World

Success

As technology continues to reshape industries worldwide, the education sector is no exception. With the rise of AI applications in higher education , institutions are finding new ways to enhance student success, improve operational efficiency and streamline administrative processes. However, as AI-driven tools take center stage, the role of leadership and the need for human connection remain critical.

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Child and adolescent mental health as a proving ground for innovation

McKensey

Although one in five people will experience a mental health malady as a child, effective diagnosis and treatment often remain elusive. The Child Mind Institute seeks to bring innovation to the problem.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Top Dogs | No. 203

McKensey

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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Microsoft Introduces Autonomous AI Agents That Can ‘Act on Your Behalf’

Success

Microsoft has unveiled an exciting new feature of its artificial intelligence assistant Copilot. The tech giant is set to launch a public preview that enables users to create and personalize their own virtual assistants. These intelligent agents are designed to “understand the nature of your work and act on your behalf,” according to Microsoft. This advancement in AI technology promises to unlock enhanced “productivity, engagement and innovation” and is poised to facilitate the practical replace

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A Case for Parallel Mental Health Care

Mad in America

The real question is whether the “brighter future” is always so distant. What if it has been here for a long time already—and only our own blindness and weakness have prevented us from seeing it around us and within us, and kept us from developing it —Vaclav Havel, The Power of the Powerless H ow do we talk about mental illness in a world gone crazy?

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‘What’s your current salary?’ Here’s how to reply

Work Life

When you’re being interviewed, the last thing you want is to get a “panic question.” These questions can leave you spinning, unsure of how to answer. An uncomfortable silence, followed by a lackluster answer, can follow the dreaded, “What’s your current salary?” While honesty is a good rule to follow, divulging this information can put you at a disadvantage.

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What is a Smart Building?

fm:systems

Learn how smart buildings can optimize energy use, improve building management, and offer a better experience for occupants. What is a Smart Building?

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Tailored Wellness for Healthcare Workers: Addressing Unique Challenges to Boost Well-Being

CoreHealth Workplace Wellness

The healthcare industry, characterized by its fast-paced and demanding nature, places significant physical and mental strain on its workforce. With long hours, high-pressure situations, and the emotional toll of patient care, healthcare workers often face unique challenges that can lead to burnout and decreased well-being. To address these issues, it is crucial to develop wellness programs specifically tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals.

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Navigating Intergenerational Leadership Transitions in Family-Owned Businesses

Success

In family-owned businesses, the transition of leadership from one generation to the next isn’t just about handing over the reins. It’s about preserving the legacy, maintaining harmony and ensuring the long-term success of the company. This process can be fraught with challenges, particularly when balancing tradition with innovation and managing the sometimes-complex dynamics of family relationships.

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Slalom Offices – Manchester

Office Snapshots

Following a period of impressive growth and expansion of its Manchester team, purpose-led global consulting firm, Slalom, has moved into its new office at Bruntwood’s Bloc on Marble Street in the heart of Manchester city centre. Slalom has taken 8,600 sq.ft of space split across floors 13 and 15 at Bloc, which will be its base in the region following a recent design and fit-out by ADT Workplace.

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How Assessments 24×7 Helps Stop Office Conflict and Increases Success with DISC

Success

Whether you’re interested in personal development , optimizing a small business workforce—or even stamping out office drama—more people are turning to personal assessments every year. You may even be one of them. Personal assessments are carefully crafted questionnaires, which when filled out, can help determine personal strengths, motivations, personality style, and more.

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boAt Offices – Gurugram

Office Snapshots

boAt, a vibrant and trendy startup known for its youthful vibe and stylish products, faced a challenge. They needed a workplace that wasn’t just a functional space but a reflection of their unique brand identity and culture. The office needed to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and resonate with their young and energetic workforce. Space Matrix, tasked with transforming boAt’s vision into reality, embarked on a journey to create a workplace that would make employees groove.

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Some workers are still being paid far less than minimum wage

Work Life

This article is part of a series for National Disability Employment Awareness Month produced in collaboration with Making Space CEO and disability rights advocate Keely-Cat Wells. These pieces examine the barriers that disabled people face to participating fully and thriving in the workforce, as well as potential structural solutions. The illustrations for this series were created by Dana Chan, an artist discovered through the Making Space platform.

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Greener shores: Brazil’s $100 billion decarbonization opportunity

McKensey

Brazil holds the key to many potential decarbonization solutions, thanks to its rich natural endowments. What would it take to scale up the country’s sustainability impact, both at home and globally?

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We need to talk about the emotional weight of work

Work Life

You can feel the muscles between your shoulder blades tense up and your stomach feels a bit queasy. Is that a headache coming on? You know you really should do that task that’s collecting cobwebs on your to-do list. It’s important. It needs to happen. And it’s not even that hard. But you find it emotionally exhausting to even think about getting it done.

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Antidepressants Cause Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds

Mad in America

A new study published in BMJ Mental Health finds that antidepressants are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). The authors employed Mendelian randomization, a method that uses genetic information to examine causal relationships, to establish that the observed association likely means antidepressants are causing CVD. Antidepressant use increased the risk of of every CVD the authors examined, including arrhythmias, atrial fibrilation, coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure,

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From EY to Meta, employers are axing workers for misusing benefits

Work Life

This week, the Financial Times reported that consulting firm EY fired dozens of employees in the U.S. over what seemed like a minor offense. The employees in question had attended online trainings as part of a professional development event, but they joined multiple sessions simultaneously. EY employees are expected to take advantage of opportunities like this one—and need to complete a certain number of course credits annually—but the employees told the Financial Times they weren’t trying

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6 Tips for Securing Budget for HR Tech (from a CFO)

Quantum Workplace

Securing budget for your people initiatives—like employee engagement and performance management —can feel daunting. Especially when you and your finance team aren’t on the same page. The problem isn't that your key stakeholders don’t recognize the value of an engaged, high-performing workforce —they certainly do. But it’s crucial to present HR technology requests in a way that clearly connects with the company’s broader financial and operational goals.

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Follow this 3-step framework to make real progress in your DEI goals

Work Life

While news feeds are dominated by stories of high-profile companies publicly walking back or cutting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, a majority of companies remain committed to DEI. In a March 2024 Gartner survey of 90 DEI leaders, more than 70% stated that they had not restructured, paused hiring, or rebranded their DEI programs in response to backlash.

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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Green hydrogen

McKensey

Green hydrogen could play a key role in the energy transition, and Spain is well-placed to take a leading position.

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Shaping the Future of Facility Management: A Recap of IFMA World Workplace 2024

Yarooms

The YAROOMS team had a fantastic experience at the IFMA World Workplace 2024 in San Antonio, Texas, from October 9 to 11. This global gathering of facility management professionals provided the perfect platform for us to showcase our workplace management platform, gain valuable insights, connect with industry leaders, and explore the latest trends shaping the future of facility management.

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Test2Go: Biometric Screenings Just Got Easier

FirLyfe

Biometrics screenings and data management using Cholestech LDX just got even easier with FitLyfe’s integrated Test2Go app. Cholestech LDX already makes the process of biometric screenings simple and affordable. With FitLyfe’s Test2Go integration the biometric screening process from start to finish is even easier for the things you need to do, like: Schedule appointments Collect patient intake data Obtain patient consent Manage biometric screening data Generate reports, and more Test2Go is

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2025 Holidays Calendar: Netherlands

Attendance Bot

The 2025 holiday calendar in the Netherlands includes a mix of national public holidays and observances. Several of these holidays are widely recognized across the country, with mandatory closures for businesses and schools on key national holidays such as New Year’s Day, King’s Birthday, Liberation Day (every five years, including 2025), Ascension Day, and both Christmas Day and Second Day of Christmas.

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5 Strategies to Navigate Your Way to Corporate Wellness Program Success

FirLyfe

Biometric screening is an essential part of improving your wellness program to achieve better results. It’s the kind of question a sailing captain asks after looking at navigation data, reviewing the weather and competition, and assessing the crew’s list of strengths and weaknesses. Pay attention. Make adjustments. Follow the route. Keep going. It’s how Captain Jim Weyand recently sailed a 35-foot yacht 333 miles on Lake Michigan with a crew of eight to win the oldest freshwater sailing race in

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The Vital Importance of Social Capital in Trust and Safety

Zevo Health

Loneliness and isolation are emerging as significant challenges in today’s workplaces, especially within Trust and Safety (T&S). As employees navigate the complexities of moderating content and ensuring user security, the need for strong social connections becomes increasingly vital. Central to fostering these connections is the concept of social capital —a resource derived from the relationships among people that facilitate action and cooperation.

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Test2Go: Biometric Screenings Just Got Easier

FirLyfe

Biometrics screenings and data management using Cholestech LDX just got even easier with FitLyfe’s integrated Test2Go app. Cholestech LDX already makes the process of biometric screenings simple and affordable. With FitLyfe’s Test2Go integration the biometric screening process from start to finish is even easier for the things you need to do, like: Schedule appointments Collect patient intake data Obtain patient consent Manage biometric screening data Generate reports, and more Test2Go is

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Creating a High-Performing Space That Employees Can Do Their Best Work In

Yarooms

The office should be designed for what really counts: supporting productivity and helping people perform at their peak. Here’s how to do it.

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Run Your Hospital Wellness Program with One Simple Solution

FirLyfe

Looking for ONE simple solution to run your hospital wellness program? The FitLyfe 360 platform has everything you need to run a successful wellness program to help your patients without a mash-up of vendors. You’ll save time and money, too…so you can focus on helping patients get healthy and stay healthy. Sound good? Running a hospital wellness program is EASY with the FitLyfe 360 platform.

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Kindness at Work: Elevating Work-Life Quality in Trust & Safety

Zevo Health

November 13th marks World Kindness Day – a beautiful initiative which began in 1998 to promote and recognize the power of kindness to enhance human connections and build stronger, healthier relationships and more cohesive communities. With many global conflicts currently raging, it seems more important than ever that deliberate efforts are made to support this cause and cultivate harmony and emphasize our shared humanity.

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Harry Belafonte’s Family Honors His Legacy of Social Justice

Success

Social justice can be as simple as picking up dog excrement. “In kindergarten, we had this unit that was called ‘Agents of Change,’ and we had to find something that we saw wrong in the world—but, I guess, specifically Manhattan or New York—and we wanted to try to right those wrongs,” Amadeus Belafonte says. “I always noticed that, a lot of the time, there was dog poop on the sidewalks, and no one would pick it up.

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I pivoted from a dream job in the music industry to social impact. The burnout is real, but so is the importance of the work

Work Life

Michelle Obama named it the “palpable sense of dread about the future” we’ve all felt in recent years. Luckily, she didn’t leave us to stew in that bleak portrait. Instead, she invoked the wisdom of Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s mother: “Don’t sit around and complain about things. Do something.” Like a friend who can comfort you and check you at the same time, Obama seemed to put it on the table at the Democratic National Convention by suggesting that we’re all ready for a new chapter.

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How Gap, NextDoor, and others are supporting employees on Election Day

Work Life

In an era when corporate social responsibility is no longer optional, a new battleground for employee engagement and brand reputation has emerged: the voting booth. As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, a growing number of companies are not just encouraging their employees to vote; they’re actively carving out time in the workday for civic participation.

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