Insperity
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Change is an inevitable part of doing business. Among these changes that businesses undoubtedly will encounter at some point is the need to efficiently and quickly scale up. On one hand, this is a great position to be in. It usually means things are going well in that the market is favorable, your product or service is proven, customers are happy and demand is high!
Spiceworks
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The traditional office environment can force employees into a one-size-fits-all mold. Remote work breaks that mold and can deliver many benefits, including improved mental health. The post The Mental Health Benefits of Remote Work appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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Success
OCTOBER 8, 2024
If you’re like most of us, you dread annual performance reviews. You feel like the entire process is out of your control—and, of course, no one likes to be criticized. However, with careful planning and strategizing, your annual performance review can be an excellent opportunity to improve your job satisfaction and learn what you need to do in order to be promoted.
McKensey
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Sustainable fuels are made from renewable materials instead of from fossil fuels. They include biofuels made from organic matter, so-called green gasoline, and hydrogen-based fuels.
Mad in America
OCTOBER 8, 2024
A new article published in BMC Medicine finds that antidepressant use in two Scottish regions increased 27% between 2012 and 2019. The current work, headed by Vita Brisnik of LMU University Hospital, also finds long-term use of antidepressants (2 years or more) increased during the same time period. 25.8% of participants using antidepressants in the current research had potential deprescribing indications (PDIs), meaning they were long-term users in high risk categories.
McKensey
OCTOBER 8, 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.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Millions of workers aged 57 and over in the UK are being overlooked for job opportunities, as employers increasingly consider this age ‘too old’ to hire, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by Totaljobs , claims that a third of people over 50 worry they will struggle to find work due to age discrimination, with one in seven reporting being rejected for jobs because of their age.
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Success
OCTOBER 8, 2024
I’ve been there. I applied for the job, nailed the interview and aced the written test that followed. After carefully crafting a thank-you note to the hiring manager, expressing my gratitude for their time and consideration, I felt confident that I had made a good impression. Then came the waiting game. Did I get the job or not? I knew not to expect anything on Day 1 or even Day 2.
McKensey
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The incoming vice-chair of what is set to become India’s largest media and digital entertainment company looks back on a decades-long career, and what lies ahead for the sector and India.
Work Life
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Every manager wants a team filled with high performers. Not only would it make their job easier, it would make them look good too. When it comes to giving feedback, however, new research from the AI-powered HR communications tool Textio found that bosses fall way short when it comes to their best employees. “Independent research shows that [high performers are] 400 times more productive across industries than the average employee ,” says Textio cofounder Kieran Snyder.
McKensey
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Anna Koivuniemi of Google DeepMind explores how AI can revolutionize industries, benefit society, and drive scientific breakthroughs, while emphasizing the critical need for safety and responsible use.
Work Life
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The current job market is more competitive than ever, with pools of qualified candidates vying for fewer positions. It can feel daunting to stand out in such a crowded field but don’t be discouraged. A recent LinkedIn survey of 1,000+ hiring managers across the U.S. revealed important insights to demystify the job search and help job seekers get their applications to the top of the stack.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Working together with Hudson Bay Capital, we revitalised their office space, giving it a fresh lease of life. Our task was to transform their existing CAT-B space in the heart of St. James into a modern, functional workspace that reflected their unique style and operational needs. We began by thoroughly assessing the current space and understanding Hudson Bay Capital’s organisational culture.
Work Life
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Currently, the volume of information often eclipses its value. Is our relentless pursuit of knowledge, in fact, counterproductive? Decision paralysis, cognitive overload, and a pervasive sense of being perpetually behind are just a few of the consequences. And numerous solutions have been proposed to address this recurring challenge. I propose another: selective ignorance.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 8, 2024
When an organisation executes a cultural change management process, the workspace design becomes the catalyst to applying the strategy. At Studiomint, we had the privilege of translating the strategy to Betfair’s new office, designing an agile workplace and an atmosphere where staff become part of the organisational family. What was the brief? Betfair is one of Australia’s largest sports betting organisations.
Work Life
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Hard-working professionals are reporting record-breaking levels of stress. One cause: ever-increasing workloads. Too often, high-achievers who are known for tackling tough challenges, become their managers’ go-to person for addressing difficult problems. However, their can-do attitudes and tendency to overextend themselves can put them in a bind. Here’s why it is important to push back against a manager who asks you to take on too much work—and how to tactfully do so yourself, step-by-step.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The Beijing Innovation Center’s North Building is a new 2 floor expansion to an existing site that involved the complete renovation of the existing shell space to provide more lab and office settings. A new look and feel has been applied to the Consumer Learning Center on the 1F with the addition of a reception waiting area and a number of rooms to cater for activities such as hosting interviews and product testing.
Mad in America
OCTOBER 8, 2024
S eptember is National Suicide Prevention Month. This month is dedicated to promoting awareness about suicide and its prevention. Preventing suicide among older adults is a major, complex issue. Statistics, risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors are addressed well in the literature (e.g., CDC, Suicide Prevention Resource Center, National Council on Aging).
Success
OCTOBER 8, 2024
A recent UK study notes 82% of new senior executives were promoted without proper training from their companies. This circumstance established what the study calls the “accidental manager.” Recently-promoted individuals may find themselves plagued with newfound feelings of self-doubt. This experience is sometimes referred to as “ imposter syndrome.
Spiceworks
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Microsoft rolled out fixes for 117 vulnerabilities, 5 of which have been categorized as zero-day. Three bugs are rated critical, 113 are important, and one is moderate. Here's what you need to know. The post October 2024 Patch Tuesday: 5 Zero-Days, 3 Critical Addressed appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
CoreHealth Workplace Wellness
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Even the best corporate wellness program can fall flat without support from the top. For a wellness initiative to resonate and succeed, it takes the involvement of management and C-Suite executives to foster a culture where wellness is prioritized.
Spiceworks
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The Spiceworks Community is a great source of knowledge about all things tech - including how they feel about their jobs. Burnout in tech is real, and these stories from the trenches illustrate why it's so common. The post Burnout in Tech: IT Professionals Sound Off appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Wellness 360
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Implicit bias is a powerful force that shapes our perceptions, decisions, and interactions, often without our conscious awareness. These subconscious feelings, attitudes, and prejudices develop over a lifetime, influenced by various experiences and societal norms. As a result, everyone carries implicit biases—unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that can significantly impact workplace dynamics and organizational culture.
Work Life
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In September, Amazon announced that it was making a drastic change to its hybrid work policy, requiring almost all employees to return to the office five days a week as of next year. Months earlier, Dell told its employees that anyone who was fully remote would no longer be eligible for promotions, effectively forcing them to return to the office or forego career advancement.
McKensey
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Surging call volumes, staff shortages, and dated technology challenge constituents as they try to secure benefits. Medicaid agencies are under pressure to improve customer experience and operations.
Work Life
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Dealing with a toxic employee can be tricky, especially if you have to manage them in your team. There are so many factors that might be at play, and it’s tough to narrow it all down into one simple explanation. However, I’m going to do my best to walk through it. If this is something you’ve struggled with or it’s an important topic for you, stick with me for the next few minutes.
Great Place to Work
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Here’s why business leaders can’t afford to ignore menopause and its impact on the workforce. It's time for US leaders to rethink how they support women in the workplace—and menopause must be part of the conversation. At 49, menopause hit me. I was blindsided and completely unprepared, despite being an educated and intelligent woman. The symptoms hit me like a freight train—hot flashes, sleepless nights, brain fog, fatigue, and loss of my mojo!
Work Life
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Everyone should agree that the three most important direct stakeholders for any organization are investors, customers, and employees—not in any order, per se. A successful organization builds two-way relationships that are valued by each of these stakeholders and that provide the feedback loop needed to continue adding value over the long term. To innovate in meaningful ways, it’s important to understand what’s driving value for each distinct group.
Great Place to Work
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Here’s what leaders from these companies on the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List shared about their strategy for engaging frontline employees. There are no unimportant jobs — but many roles can go overlooked and underappreciated. Hourly workers often struggle to feel as connected to the mission of a company or their impact on society.
Work Life
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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.
Work Life
OCTOBER 8, 2024
What will the future of AI bring? Will it revolutionize our world with groundbreaking innovations, creating efficiencies and possibilities we have yet to imagine? Or will it pose serious threats, disrupting industries, economies, and societies in ways we are unprepared to handle? On May 30, 2023 , over 350 AI executives, researchers, and engineers issued an open letter , warning that the technology they are developing could become a societal risk comparable to pandemics and nuclear war.
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