Mon.Jun 10, 2024

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The case for doubling down on refinery reliability now

McKensey

With unplanned refinery outages at an all-time high, reliability fundamentals remain critical to capturing market opportunities, while digital tools can unlock further impact.

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How To Run a Skip-Level Meeting (+ Free Templates)

Fellow

Skip-level discussions involve employees meeting with the manager of their manager—or really any high-level leader they wouldn’t usually meet with. These calls encourage team members to manage up and allow executives to get to know their people. Read on to discover how to run effective skip-level meetings that elevate your company’s people strategy. 8 tips for running a skip-level meeting as a leader You may be more accustomed to meetings with your direct reports, so connecting with other employ

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State of the Consumer 2024: What’s now and what’s next

McKensey

Amid massive shifts in the consumer landscape, companies can’t afford to rely on yesterday’s consumer insights. Here are nine trends that merit close attention.

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How to improve your judgment at work       

Work Life

Frank, a brilliant software entrepreneur, had a critical decision to make, one that hinged on his ability to assess others. Over the past several years, his firm had grown its core business to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. The firm was poised for even more impressive growth thanks to forthcoming product launches in new markets. But this rapid growth confronted Frank with a quandary: although he had poured so much of his focus into developing and managing the company’s core product,

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Arcadis Offices – Coral Gables

Office Snapshots

Arcadis, a global leader in design and consultancy for natural and built assets, moved into its state-of-the-art workspace, nestled in the heart of The Plaza Coral Gables. The office is dedicated to Arcadis’ architecture and urbanism team, who designed it with the future workplace in mind. The team that now occupies this office are also the architects behind the visually stunning, technologically innovative, and eco-friendly workspace.

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Cities crackdown on food delivery companies over driver complaints

Work Life

A soaring demand for food delivered fast has spawned small armies of couriers — and increasing alarm — in big cities where scooters, motorcycles and mopeds zip in and out of traffic and hop onto pedestrian-filled sidewalks as their drivers race to drop off salads and sandwiches. Officials in Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., have started cracking down on delivery companies by issuing warning letters, seizing illegally registered or driven vehicles, and launching special street patrols to en

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Horsley Bridge Partners Offices – San Francisco

Office Snapshots

Relocating to a high floor in a 1920’s Art Deco tower, San Francisco venture capital firm Horsley Bridge sought to transcend traditional notions of hybrid work, including the reduction of space by sharing unassigned workspaces. Instead, the company embarked on a transformative journey, leveraging the power of the built environment to shape a new era of collaboration, transparency, and innovation.

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Why Eating More Protein is a Game-Changer

Total Wellness

Protein. You might envision die-hard gym bros or chugging raw eggs when thinking about high-protein diets. But protein isn't just for gym rats or athletes. It's a must-have for everyone, especially as we age. As we age, our bodies need a little extra help to stay strong and healthy. One of the best ways to do this is by eating more protein. Protein is like a building block for our muscles, bones, and skin.

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Why change is hard and how we can trick ourselves into embracing it

Work Life

Change is as scary and uncomfortable as it is necessary. And now, as AI is integrated into more and more of our jobs, we’re being asked to adapt to seismic shifts at a rapid pace. Change may be the nature of work and of life but it’s also in human nature to resist it. But, by understanding how our brains naturally react to change we can make adapting to change a little easier.

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The Intersection Of Purpose And Pleasure

Productivityist

The intersection of purpose and pleasure is a fascinating crossroad. And I’m trying to tip the balance towards the former. My conversation with Mark Mears on A Productive Conversation ( listen here ) stirred a deeper dive into this realm. We often chase quick shots of pleasure, fleeting moments of joy that have the lifespan of a mayfly. But recently, I’ve found myself increasingly drawn towards simple, sustained pleasures, a direct outcome of my purpose-driven life.

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10 practical tips to reduce screen time at work

Work Life

Do you ever feel like your day melts into a digital fog? Constant emails, endless notifications, and the allure of social media can leave us feeling glued to our screens and zapped of energy. While technology is a vital tool, excessive screen time can be a productivity killer. Here’s the good news: We can reclaim control and create a healthier work environment.

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Alexa von Tobel Explains How to Teach Kids Financial Literacy in New Book Money Matters

Success

Alexa von Tobel is a full-time investor, the founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital and author of the New York Times bestselling book Financially Fearless. She’s also a mother of three—two daughters and one son—and perhaps unsurprisingly, she started sharing financial wisdom with her kids not long after they could walk. Now, von Tobel is helping set other parents and their children up for financial success with a new children’s book, Money Matters : A Guide to Saving, Spending, and Ev

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How transparency and traceability are reinventing the future of business

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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Discover the Best Remote Workforce Management Software: Our Top 10 Picks

Vantage Circle

Introduction In today’s digital age, the concept of a traditional office has been transformed by the rise of remote work. With teams spread across different time zones and locations, managing a remote workforce has become a complex challenge for businesses worldwide. This is where remote workforce management software offers innovative solutions to bridge distance gaps and ensure seamless collaboration.

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BP requires employees to disclose intimate relationships with coworkers following CEO Looney’s dismissal

Work Life

BP employees must disclose any intimate relationships with colleagues or risk losing their jobs, the oil major told staff in a policy update, following the sacking of former CEO Bernard Looney for failing to do so. The updated conflicts of interest policy, which was communicated to staff via email last week and seen by Reuters, highlights how Looney’s sudden departure last September continues to reverberate through the company.

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Virginal Autonomy by Nidhi Agrawal

Mad in America

After Sylvia Plath ~ “I have given my name and my day-clothes up to the nurses And my history to the anaesthetist and my body to surgeons.” At my eighth, Before he pierced the subcutaneous layer of my nape, He measured my varicose body, clasped with streams of all things medical, Like- How you decode the thatch before digging into the springy grass and the soil underneath.

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20 of the best small business appointment scheduling tools and apps

Ruby

Don’t underestimate the power of a good scheduling tool. It can save you time. It can make life easier for the people you serve. It can even help you win more opportunities and close more sales. After all, one of the best ways to gain a new customer or client is have them book an appointment. For many businesses, it’s how you “get in the room” (literally, if we’re talking about an in-person meeting).

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Credit Score Check-Up: Here’s What This Magic Number Means

FirLyfe

What’s your credit score? If you’re thinking about borrowing money to buy a house, purchase a car, get a loan or sign up for a credit card, your credit score could be the deciding factor. It’s kind of like a magic number that predicts your ability to borrow money. If you don’t know your credit score, you could be in for a surprise, especially if you have a less-than perfect history of debts and paying your bills on time.

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The Intersection Of Purpose And Pleasure

Productivityist

The intersection of purpose and pleasure is a fascinating crossroad. And I’m trying to tip the balance towards the former. My conversation with Mark Mears on A Productive Conversation ( listen here ) stirred a deeper dive into this realm. We often chase quick shots of pleasure, fleeting moments of joy that have the lifespan of a mayfly. But recently, I’ve found myself increasingly drawn towards simple, sustained pleasures, a direct outcome of my purpose-driven life.

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Simple Investing: 7 Steps to Grow Your Wealth Safely

FirLyfe

Ever thought about investing your money, but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. About 39% of adults don’t have any stock investments, according to a recent Gallup poll.(1) The good news: It’s never too late to start. Investing is one of the most effective ways to grow your wealth over time.(2) And it doesn’t have to be risky. Investing can help you save for retirement, pay for your children’s education, take a dream vacation, and build long-term wealth.

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What Employers Can Do to Help Refugees Thrive in the Workplace

Great Place to Work

Here’s how you can give these hardworking employees the best chance to succeed. What does it look like to welcome refugees into the workplace? If your company isn’t connecting with the more than 108 million people around the world who have been forcibly displaced, according to UN data , you could be missing out on invaluable talent. These potential workers have unique characteristics and skillsets, forged by life experiences that few people can begin to imagine — skills that can have immense val

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How To Run a Skip-Level Meeting (+ Free Templates)

Fellow

Skip-level discussions are a great resource for executive leaders, as they allow you to get closer to your organization’s day-to-day challenges, questions, and workflows. As an organization leader, you can leverage these calls to encourage team members to ask questions and share feedback about org-wide processes and decisions. You can also use them to understand how your managers are doing and how they are perceived by their teams.

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Top Conference Room Schedule Display Tablets

Yarooms

Imagine stepping into a modern office where technology seamlessly integrates with your workday. You first notice a sleek, interactive display outside each conference room. Its dynamic colors immediately let you know whether the room is in use or available. This intelligent display shows up-to-the-minute schedules and available time slots, easily preventing scheduling conflicts and double bookings.

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Why Kindness is Good for Your General Wellbeing

Zevo Health

We have all heard the old adages “Love and kindness are never wasted”, “It’s nice to be nice” and “Treat others the way you want to be treated”. Extensive research in moral and social psychology has widely demonstrated the vast benefits of kindness in increasing prosocial behavior, promoting beneficial community outcomes, enhancing learning in the classroom and that kindness is just overall good for your general wellbeing.

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Fiona Cousins appointed new President of CIBSE

Workplace Insight

CIBSE has announced the appointment of Fiona Cousins as its new President. Fiona, who holds several senior roles at Arup, brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to advancing sustainability and broadening the focus on building performance in the industry. Fiona takes over the presidency from Adrian Catchpole, to whom she extended heartfelt thanks for his contributions, especially in promoting STEM Ambassadors in schools and the certified practice initiatives.

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Positive Psychology in the Workplace

Zevo Health

Considering that most people spend half of their waking hours at work, it’s important that work is as fulfilling as possible. Creating positive psychology at work is crucial to having happy and healthy employees. Engaged and happy employees are invaluable to an organisation: they are engaged and motivated, excited to go to work each day, and spread their positive energy throughout the workplace.

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Discover Yarooms Workplace Experience Platform at the HR Masters Summit in Bucharest

Yarooms

This week, Bucharest, Romania, is abuzz with excitement as Bucharest Tech Week takes center stage, featuring events highlighting the latest advancements in technology and innovation. Among these events is the highly anticipated HR Masters Summit on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Participants can look forward to an immersive experience where they will gain firsthand knowledge of the latest tools and strategies that are reshaping the future of work.

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Offision + Google Meet Set-up

ONEs Blog

Offision’s Google Meet integration allows you to attach a Google Meet link to your meeting. You only have to click one button, then Offision will create the Google Meet online meeting link for you. Requirements Active Offision user Google account Linking services setting enabled by Offision admin How to set it up To enable the linking service, an Offision admin should activate it.

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It’s Amplified, Not Artificial

Sarah Levitt

Intelligence. That’s a more accurate description, said Nick Schacht, Chief Commercial Officer at SHRM, as we explored this and other critical business issues last Friday during our conversation for The Making Magnificence Project®.

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How to Deal with Professional Development Overload

Eat Your Career

The Eat Your Career community is full of passionate learners, and I’m one too. We love to soak up new information and expand our horizons. But there’s a point when being an enthusiastic learner can turn into professional development overload. I’ve experienced it and I know many of you have as well. Acquiring knowledge is very beneficial, but trying to implement everything at once can be overwhelming (and really, it’s impossible!).

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20 of the best small business appointment scheduling tools and apps

Ruby

Don’t underestimate the power of a good scheduling tool. It can save you time. It can make life easier for the people you serve. It can even help you win more opportunities and close more sales. After all, one of the best ways to gain a new customer or client is have them book an appointment. For many businesses, it’s how you “get in the room” (literally, if we’re talking about an in-person meeting).

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U.S. jobs report: These numbers have economists jawboning

Work Life

The latest U.S. payrolls report did little to settle the debate about where the job market is headed, with ample fodder for both “soft-landing” believers and doubters over whether the Federal Reserve can tame inflation without sending millions of workers onto the jobless rolls. True, the “blowout” gain of 272,000 jobs in May exceeded every single estimate among 77 economists polled by Reuters ahead of the release of the report on Friday, and the breadth of hiring was the