Mon.May 06, 2024

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Early adoption of generative AI in commercial life sciences

McKensey

Pilots of generative AI commercial use cases at biopharmaceutical and medtech companies have been promising, but success at scale hinges on a clear—and budgeted—gen AI strategy and custom solutions.

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Hello Seven’s Rachel Rodgers Is Showing Marginalized Groups Become Millionaires in the Making

Success

It’s hard to argue with Hello Seven’s mission statement: “ We should all be millionaires.” With an emphasis on all. It’s a solid plan and one that the business coaching consultancy’s Rachel Rodgers is manifesting day in and day out. With all the talk about leaning into a career, Rodgers is teaching professionals how to lean into their worth—especially groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities.

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From hire to inspire: Getting—and keeping—Gen Z in manufacturing

McKensey

Gen Z workers say they’re open to jobs in manufacturing. But getting them to take these jobs, engage, and stay will mean changing a work environment long optimized for machines, not people.

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Panagram Asset Management Offices – New York City

Office Snapshots

MKDA crafted a luxurious, residential-inspired workplace for Panagram, an asset management company, at Park Avenue Tower. The team used soft-tone products, various textures, and organic curves to construct a sophisticated and elevated workplace experience that seamlessly blends opulence and comfort with functionality. Beginning in the elevator lobby, a curved recessed ceiling guides users inside, establishing a sense of grandeur and stimulating visual interest.

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Try the life-changing magic of these 5 Navy SEAL principles to improve communication skills

Work Life

Navy SEAL training focuses on physical fitness, but communication skills are key. From Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) onward, there’s a strong emphasis on refining communication skills, starting with posture, then hand signals, and commanding. Leaders’ effectiveness hinges on their communication ability, which is vital in extreme conditions like heavy gunfire or pitch-black environments. “Communication congruency” emphasizes the harmony between body language, to

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Your Week Ahead (Perhaps)

Productivityist

In the rhythm of life, each week presents a new opportunity to blend ambition with well-being, pushing towards our goals while ensuring we don’t lose sight of what keeps us grounded. This week, join me on a journey where we explore the art of balancing relentless pursuit with resilience, rest, and reflection. We’ll dive deep into each day, uncovering how to manage challenges, optimize our energy, and align our actions with our deepest values.

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Why we need fewer performance reviews—and more check-ins

Work Life

Performance management , if you’re not familiar with the term, is the slightly Orwellian name given to the process involving goal-setting , annual or semiannual reviews and feedback, and performance ratings , and in its traditional form, it represents a kind of all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of our worst and most erroneous ideas about human performance.

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Why so many of us feel lonely at work

Work Life

For years, leaders have tried to sell employees on the idea that they are “one big family.” With the proliferation of office besties and work spouses and the blurring between work and home, some workers understandably bought into this idea. After all, we spend so many of working hours with our coworkers and bosses. But more people than ever are reporting that they feel lonely because of their jobs , and some mental health experts have called loneliness a health epidemic.

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Is Long-Term Therapy a Racket?

Mind Matters from Menninger

A look at if and when long-term therapy is worth it, an for whom.

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5 ways to make your time-sucking commute something you actually look forward to

Work Life

Nine out of 10 companies with office space say they’ll require employees to return to the workplace this year, according to a survey by Resume Builder. That means the commute is longer than walking from your bedroom to your desk. The way you start your morning can make or break your day, and what happens on your daily commute is just as impactful, says Leah Santa Cruz, co-head of meditation for the meditation app Balance.

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Alameda Realty Sand Hill Road Spec Suite – Menlo Park

Office Snapshots

Refined Elegance The design for this modern office combines functionality with refined elegance. Transforming a 4,950 sqft office space on Silicon Valley’s coveted Sand Hill Rd, this project involves a comprehensive turn-key interior tenant build-out and an exterior patio renovation, seamlessly blending practicality and aesthetics to elevate the workspace.

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3 of the 4 most valuable companies are run by Asian Americans. Here’s why we shouldn’t celebrate just yet

Work Life

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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15 Best Learning Management Systems in 2024: Features, Pricing, User Ratings, & More

Vantage Circle

Introduction In today’s fast-paced business environment, employee training and development are crucial in maintaining a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Companies need effective tools to manage and deliver training content efficiently. Learning Management Systems (LMS) provide a solution to this challenge. What is LMS? Learning Management System, or LMS, is a web-based medium for training or upskilling employees by delivering educational courses, training programs, and learning and de

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A healthy workforce needs more connection, not more apps

Work Life

The cost of healthcare is reaching a breaking point. The average employer’s healthcare spending is expected to rise by 8.5% this year, well above inflation—and that doesn’t even include the costs associated with health-related absenteeism and lost productivity , estimated on their own to be north of $575 billion annually. To reverse these trends, well-intentioned employers have invested heavily in health benefits and wellness tools , ranging from mindfulness apps, to health coaches, to rea

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Exercise Snacks: Your New Daily Routine for a Healthier Life

Total Wellness

In today's tech-filled world, we often find ourselves glued to our seats, right? It's like our screens and comfy sofas have become our best buddies, keeping us from staying active and healthy. Now, with everything a click away — fashion, food, you name it — leaving the house is becoming more of an “option” than a must-do. It’s like, why step outside when the world can literally come to you, right?

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Operating at the edge: Harnessing ‘as a service’ in the US government

McKensey

The US government has demonstrated increasing interest in acquiring capabilities through as-a-service models. Many challenges could keep it from doing so—particularly in unpredictable environments.

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15 Best Learning Management Systems in 2024: Features, Pricing, User Ratings, & More

Vantage Circle

Introduction In today’s fast-paced business environment, employee training and development are crucial in maintaining a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Companies need effective tools to manage and deliver training content efficiently. Learning Management Systems (LMS) provide a solution to this challenge. What is LMS? Learning Management System, or LMS, is a web-based medium for training or upskilling employees by delivering educational courses, training programs, and learning and de

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9 Hybrid Workforce Best Practices

Yarooms

Artfully balancing in-person and remote work, the hybrid workspace has become the new normal for the modern workforce. As organizations navigate this significant shift in work patterns, understanding best practices for managing a hybrid workforce is essential for both leadership and HR professionals.

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Why Coworking Spaces Are the Perfect Option for Training Rooms

Launch Work Places

While online platforms like Zoom have transformed how we work, nothing replaces in-person interaction for effective employee training. And with the rise of coworking spaces, you now have easier access than ever before to on-demand training rooms. Coworking spaces offer a wide array of fully appointed meeting spaces that provide everything you need for effective training sessions.

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ORGATEC organisers turn their gaze to Middle East markets

Workplace Insight

Koelnmesse, the organisers of ORGATEC, and dmg events have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing trade exhibitions across the Middle East. The firms say this strategic partnership will ‘combine and leverage their respective brands, creating a dynamic synergy that promises innovative and impactful events’ Both see the Middle East as a growing and increasingly important opportunity.

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Challenging Assignments

Sarah Levitt

I’m just out of meeting with my global mastermind where a colleague shared information on adult learning that really caught my attention: 70% of it happens via challenging assignments. 70%! The other 30% is a combination of coursework and other people.

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Looking forward to a whale of a time at Clerkenwell Design Week

Workplace Insight

As the majority of you will know, Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, making it truly one of the most important design hubs in the world. And, for three days each May, it truly feels like it. To celebrate this rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week will showcase the borough’s creative residents, alongside visiting brands and emerging design talent.

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15 Best Employee Experience Platforms in 2024: Pricing, Features, Reviews & More

Vantage Circle

Introduction In today's dynamic work landscape, prioritizing employee satisfaction and welfare is a cornerstone for organizational prosperity. Recent surveys indicate that 77% of employees have experienced burnout in their current roles, attributed to overwhelming workloads, a lack of balance between work and personal life, and inadequate support systems.

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Eye in the sky: Launching a geopolitical risk unit

McKensey

A geopolitical risk unit can add perspective to navigate and identify opportunities in a fragmenting world.

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15 Best Employee Experience Platforms in 2024: Pricing, Features, Reviews & More

Vantage Circle

Introduction In today's dynamic work landscape, prioritizing employee satisfaction and welfare is a cornerstone for organizational prosperity. Recent surveys indicate that 77% of employees have experienced burnout in their current roles, attributed to overwhelming workloads, a lack of balance between work and personal life, and inadequate support systems.