Spiceworks

JULY 1, 2024

Google has said it will start blocking sites using certificates from Entrust in its Chrome browser around November 1 this year. According to Google, the primary reasons for this move are compliance issues and Entrust's inability to address security problems in a timely manner. Learn more about it here. The post Google To Start Blocking Websites Using Certificates From Entrust in Chrome appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Security Learning 173

McKensey

JULY 1, 2024

Credit risk organizations are already adopting gen AI technologies. How can they deploy them safely and at scale?

Technology 138

Technology 138

Spiceworks

JULY 1, 2024

As the summer heats up, the list of corporate tech conferences cools off. This is when trade associations and other groups have an opportunity to shine. The post Top Tech Conferences in July 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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McKensey

JULY 1, 2024

How insurance chief risk officers balance today’s complex demands.

Insurance 135

Insurance 135

All Work

JULY 1, 2024

Workplace design should prioritize creating spaces that fulfill emotional and professional needs, rather than focusing solely on technology and infrastructure. Design should reflect a clear purpose and foster a sense of belonging, drawing inspiration from storytelling to create deeper connections among employees and with the company’s mission.

Learning 105

Learning Real Estate Retail Technology 105

McKensey

JULY 1, 2024

US manufacturing companies are facing a talent and labor crisis. Is it time they took a fresh look at their automation options?

Manufacturing 133

Manufacturing 133

Office Snapshots

JULY 1, 2024

This Confidential Resources Company headquartered in Vancouver, BC leveraged the COVID-19 pandemic as a transformative opportunity to radically reimagine and reshape how they serve their people, customers, and accelerate their business. Gensler Strategy and design teams were engaged to design and execute a 15,000 SQ FT “future of work” Pilot floor that will inform the trialing and testing of new ways of working which will be applied to the multi-floor re-stack of their head office and further gl

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Onboarding Creativity Flexibility Flexibility 104

Work Life

JULY 1, 2024

With summer having gotten off to a scorching start, workers across the country may be dreaming of a seaside escape or cutting out early to watch a movie in an air-conditioned theater. For some, that can be a reality. Business owners have found that offering summer hours — a reduced schedule on Fridays, usually between Memorial Day and Labor Day — can be a way to boost employee morale.

Retail 98

Retail Logistics Customer Service Salary 98

Office Snapshots

JULY 1, 2024

Interdisciplinary design firm HGA relocated its DC Metro region headquarters to the historic Woodies Building in downtown Washington, DC’s Penn Quarter. Located on the second floor and directly above Metrorail’s Metro Center station, the new 17,557 square-foot office features 16-foot ceilings, 12-foot windows, open floor plans, and views of the street.

Technology 98

Technology Planning 98

Work Life

JULY 1, 2024

If your goal at work is to get promoted and to move up the food chain, then you need to be noticed by those who make decisions about promotions. That means your immediate supervisor, as well as the leaders above them, need to know who you are. There are several things you can do to help that happen. Of course, it’s worth pointing out that not everyone seeks advancement.

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Promotion Problem-Solving Food Learning 98

Office Snapshots

JULY 1, 2024

Located within the historic center of Morelia, this remodeling project for a corporate building takes place within a former 17th-century convent. The primary challenge of the project was to honor the original architectural elements of the building while maximizing available space. Moreover, we needed to carefully consider the alterations the convent had undergone over time, distinguishing between those that were appropriate and those that were not.

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Flexibility Flexibility 92

Work Life

JULY 1, 2024

The rise in freelancing wasn’t just a COVID trend. According to Gartner, by 2025, independent workers will make up between 35% and 40% of the global workforce. But despite its popularity, being a freelancer can be tough —especially in a creative field. You often have no one to bounce ideas off of, ask for help when you get overwhelmed, or lean on when business is slow.

Banking 98

Banking Networking Creativity Planning 98

Total Wellness

JULY 1, 2024

Did you know that 40% of employees feel lonely at work? It may not seem like a big deal compared to other illnesses, but research shows that feeling lonely can hurt your health as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Yikes! It's no wonder experts are worried about how having few or no friends can affect our well-being. Loneliness is a big threat to our health, and it’s bad for business, too.

Creativity 88

Creativity 88

Work Life

JULY 1, 2024

With dreams of a four-day workweek buzzing online, business leaders might have seen studies that conclude that a happier team has a direct correlation to major productivity increases. But what are the logistics involved in implementing a four-day workweek? CEOs and business leaders who have initiated this shift discuss their experiences and bring to light the possibility of a win-win situation.

Prioritization 98

Prioritization Flexibility Flexibility Consulting 98

Workplace Insight

JULY 1, 2024

Last January, we talked about the three biggest disrupters of our time: technology, UN sustainability goals, and societal shifts. These three disrupters have put us at a cultural crossroads we have not experienced for 100 years. As a result, we need to think differently when it comes to decisions about leading change. The world will not look, feel or be the same in 10 years time – we will not interact and live the same as we do now.

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Controlling Creativity Leadership Influencing 59

Work Life

JULY 1, 2024

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO ! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning.

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Food Computer Leadership 98

All Things Admin Blog

JULY 1, 2024

This July, we are celebrating a significant milestone: the 15th anniversary of All Things Admin! Reflecting on the past five years has been breathtaking—though not in the way we might have imagined five years ago when we celebrated our 10th anniversary. Who could have foreseen the dramatic events of the past five years? We faced a global pandemic, economic impacts, cultural shifts, technological revolutions, and more.

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Mentoring Technology Training Learning 52

Work Life

JULY 1, 2024

You’re probably under pressure at work. Work keeps getting faster, more urgent, and more demanding. And it’s natural to want to do your best. But striving to be perfect can wreak havoc on your mental health and wellbeing. It can even lead to depression, anxiety, isolation, and loneliness. If you pursue perfection , you’re not alone. Perfectionism has increased over the last 25 years, across all age groups, according to a study of over 41,000 people published in Psychological Bulletin.

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Controlling Learning Planning 98

Productivityist

JULY 1, 2024

You might have heard this quote before: “Time is a created thing. To say ‘I don’t have time,’ is like saying, ‘I don’t want to.” – Lao Tzu Time is an objective measure of the duration of events and the progression of the universe. It is a fundamental concept that is integral to our understanding of the world around us.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization Time Management 52

Yarooms

JULY 1, 2024

The future of how we work, collaborate and succeed is constantly being shaped by new forces – from automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to remote and hybrid working and the increasing importance of lifelong learning and sustainability. In this article, we explore how leaders can encourage their employees to fear AI tools less – and use them more.

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Learning 52

Workplace Insight

JULY 1, 2024

We don’t know what we’re doing. That was what we all learnt about sustainability at last week’s 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen as Denmark’s capital city played host once more to this increasingly influential European Design event. Timed, as it is, in the same week as Chicago’s Neocon, and following on from Milan’s enormous and well-renowned Salone, not even intermittently inclement weather could disguise the noticeably larger audience drawn to Copenhagen this year.

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Manufacturing Transportation Flexibility Flexibility 52

Yarooms

JULY 1, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of corporate life, you want everything to run smoothly. But there's one issue that tends to disrupt workplace operations - double booking of meeting and conference rooms. Picture this: two groups show up simultaneously for separate meetings, each holding a legitimate reservation for the same space. It's a frustrating scene that leads to confusion and a significant hit to productivity.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 1, 2024

Ultrafabrics proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary of excellence in the industry with the reintroduction of its Volar Bio collection which now has a 66 percent mix of recycled, rapidly renewable and bio-based content – a remarkable achievement in sustainable innovation. Since its inception, Ultrafabrics has been at the forefront of innovation, delivering superior performance fabrics that redefine luxury, durability and sustainability.

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Transportation Manufacturing Healthcare Automotive 52

C-Suite Assistants

JULY 1, 2024

As a business grows and thrives, the support of skilled executive assistants is indispensable for its busy executives. These professionals are the right hand to the executives they serve, facilitating operations, managing seamless workflows, and ensuring the completion of critical tasks. A competent executive assistant ensures that business leaders can focus on strategic objectives and delegate routine tasks, knowing they will be completed without significant oversight.

Logistics 52

Logistics Flexibility Flexibility Delegation 52

Vantage Circle

JULY 1, 2024

In today's global business landscape, while most companies are grappling with challenges like high turnover, low productivity, lack of initiative, and a disengaged workforce, some organizations are turning the tables and redefining success by retaining their top talents with the power of recognition. However, the outreach of employee engagement is still on fragile grounds.

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Problem-Solving Communication Flexibility Flexibility 52

C-Suite Assistants

JULY 1, 2024

We’ve had clients come to us over the years for help hiring their first executive assistant. Usually, there are two scenarios: The client is an entrepreneur who has reached a tipping point after being in business for a few years and realizes they need help.OR The client is a CEO who has been functioning without an assistant and is instead utilizing employees who have other full-time roles to manage travel, calendar, and meeting scheduling.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Travel Arrangements Delegation Purchasing 52

Productivityist

JULY 1, 2024

You might have heard this quote before: “Time is a created thing. To say ‘I don’t have time,’ is like saying, ‘I don’t want to.” – Lao Tzu Time is an objective measure of the duration of events and the progression of the universe. It is a fundamental concept that is integral to our understanding of the world around us.

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Prioritization Time Management 52