Thu.Sep 26, 2024

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Researchers Accuse Lancet Article and British Psychiatrists of Minimising Antidepressants’ Withdrawal Effects

Mad in America

I n 2019, Dr James Davies (Roehampton University) and I published a review of the research into antidepressant withdrawal effects. We found that more than half (56%) of people experience withdrawal effects and that nearly half of those (46%) describe them as severe. Our review has been cited over 400 times (Google Scholar Sept 16, 2024), perhaps most importantly in the historic Public Health England (PHE) report on dependence and withdrawal associated with some prescribed medicines.

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A net-zero reality check

McKensey

Optimists, pessimists—who’s right? New research breaks down the physical realities slowing our progress toward net zero: what’s simpler, what’s tough, and what’s vital to transforming our energy system successfully.

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Lessons on IT Resilience During Hurricane Season

Spiceworks

Besides battening down the hatches in the face of a hurricane or any other disaster, organizations need to worry about the day after – getting back online if they experience an outage. Here are some ideas on how to accomplish that. The post Lessons on IT Resilience During Hurricane Season appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Advancing inclusive care pathways for people with disabilities

McKensey

Across disease types, patients with disabilities experience inequities all along the care pathway—with consequently worse outcomes. Inclusive pathway designs and targeted interventions could help.

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Threat Hunting: What Is It and Why Is It Necessary

Spiceworks

Threat hunting is a structured approach that uses tools and techniques that dig deep into your environment. It does not merely depend on receiving indicators of compromise (IoCs) on a security portal. The post Threat Hunting: What Is It and Why Is It Necessary appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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This Mother/Daughter Duo Transformed Their Tense Relationship Into a Business Partnership

Success

My mom and I haven’t had the best relationship. In fact, we were not speaking at all when I found out that I was pregnant for the first time. A photo I emailed her of my ultrasound set us off on our healing journey, and our relationship has continued to improve over the past eight years. I recently joined her as a partner at her business—Mmmm, Yes!—a Black womanist home goods and apparel company.

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How geopolitical forces are shaping trade in Asia

McKensey

Asia’s geopolitical diversity and deeply interconnected trade network are redefining its patterns of trade. Partner Jeongmin Seong describes McKinsey’s analysis of geopolitical forces in the region.

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Navigating uncertainty in Asia’s supply chains

McKensey

Senior Partner Neelesh Mundra unveils how Asia’s supply chains are transforming amid emerging trends, highlighting key considerations that empower businesses to thrive in the face of global uncertainties.

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Jägermeister Offices – London

Office Snapshots

Following a change in mindset, Jägermeister UK decided they wanted to place their business, people, and brand in the centre of London, where trends start and thrive. Recognising London as a key location for the events industry, they decided they wanted to create a new hybrid office/event space that embodied their mission of creating the “best nights of your life today and tomorrow” Jägermeister’s iconic branding is tastefully integrated throughout the space.

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Leadership: We know what works, but how do you live it?

McKensey

Good leadership is needed more than ever, yet the majority of leaders feel ill-equipped to take on their new roles. Partner Faridun Dotiwala explains why human-centric leadership could be the answer.

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Rösler Oberflächentechnik Offices – Untermerzbach

Office Snapshots

The name Rösler stands for the highest quality in the manufacture of machines and plant systems in the field of surface technology. Employees and customers should also be able to recognize this claim at first glance when entering the office space. As part of a comprehensive refurbishment of the three existing buildings, MPS ARCHONIC was commissioned to develop a future-oriented concept and an expressive design for the total of around 6,000 square meters.

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How AI is altering the landscape of growth, marketing, and sales in Asia

McKensey

First movers and fast movers are already using AI and gen AI to develop an advantage, says senior partner Shelley Stewart. He shares why he believes taking some “smart risk” is worth it.

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See Your Ancestors Smile by J.H.

Mad in America

As we lie together Worlds apart Seek shelter With me. Weave your Stolen freedom Into a new dream; Between skipped Heartbeats, Show me A world burning Only with Your fire. My sweet sublimity, Take hold of this Outstretched hand – And let me lead you To shelter. Rest for a moment. You have fought Hard won wars To the bitter edge Of sanity; For us.

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Asia’s energy transition and the challenges of achieving the region’s net-zero goals

McKensey

Partner Asilah Azil explains what’s driving the energy transition in Asia, plus why more investment will be needed to reach net-zero.

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How leaders can unblock the bottlenecks disrupting decision-making 

Work Life

Your organization is full of people making decisions in pursuit of purpose. To invest or divest, to increase prices or not, to introduce a product, or to pull another. Their decisions collectively determine the success or failure of the organization. People are complex, as are organizations. And so are teams. Whether a decision is made by consensus, majority vote, or team leader, the process has complexities, which means bottlenecks easily arise.

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How private equity funds can use M&A to create outsize returns

McKensey

PE funds increasingly invest in add-on deals to grow faster and perform better, but how they go about executing such deals has changed.

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How leaders can build a workplace that truly centers mental health

Work Life

When Selena Gomez conceived of Rare Beauty , she was hoping to build a beauty brand that would bring visibility to mental health issues. Gomez had already been open about her own diagnosis and experience with bipolar disorder. The brand launched in 2020 with a social impact initiative called the Rare Impact Fund—which sought to raise $100 million to expand access to mental health services—and pledged to donate 1% of all Rare Beauty sales to the cause.

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China Brief: The Truth About Chinese Consumption

McKensey

Despite low consumer confidence, pockets of growth in China’s vast consumer market remain.

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POV: Amazon’s RTO mandate is a massive failure of imagination

Work Life

Amazon’s recent return-to-office (RTO) mandate , which dictates that employees must work from an Amazon office five days per week, exemplifies a concerning trend of leaders attempting to turn back the clock to old management practices in a misguided attempt to revive workforce engagement. I have helped lead talent teams for some of the most influential businesses in the world, including Accenture, Apple, and Deloitte.

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3 Strategies for More Inclusive Celebrations During Hispanic Heritage Month

Great Place to Work

The vast diversity found within the Latinx and Hispanic community requires a thoughtful approach from companies when celebrating their culture and contributions. When celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, companies must consider the vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures, identities, and experiences that are found within the Latinx community. Growing up between two worlds has given me a unique perspective, bouncing back and forth between the rich Maya highlands in Guatemala and the San Francisco Ba

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This is how c-suite leaders can deal with manipulative communication in the workplace

Work Life

Executive leaders are often required to make tough (and unpopular) strategic decisions. As a result, many may use manipulation—sometimes unintentionally—to influence their peers and bring them short-term gains. Unsurprisingly, there are many serious longer-term downsides to this practice—whether that be distorted truth, weaker C-suite trust and collaboration, and poorer decision making.

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Top Challenges Law Firms Face When Hiring Executive Assistants or Paralegals and How Agencies Can Help

C-Suite Assistants

Law firms face many hurdles in trying to run a successful business. One of the most significant challenges is finding highly skilled executive assistants (EAs). According to the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), half of all legal assistants are at least 45 years old, and 38% of law firms are expected to lose 20-40% of their support staff in the next five years due to retirement.

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Hidden Gems: Your Competition’s Best Practices

Sarah Levitt

It could be your competition has them. Or an organization in a parallel industry (more on that in a minute). Or very different industry, entirely. But smart people and organizations have likely tried to tackle – and may have mastered — what you’re up against. (Starbucks recruited Chipotle’s CEO for a reason.

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Disney Ditches Slack After Data Breach: Learn 6 Ways to Secure Your Info When Using the Platform

Success

Concerns about the security of business communication tools like Slack have surfaced following the massive data breach that hit The Walt Disney Company over the summer. The debacle prompted Disney to announce in an email to staffers last week that it would remove Slack from all of its business units by the end of its next fiscal quarter and move forward with new internal tools.

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Small businesses are aware of benefits of using AI, but don’t know where to start

Workplace Insight

According to a new poll from hiring platform Indeed , around a third of small businesses are scared to implement AI, despite acknowledging the many apparent benefits of doing so. According to Indeed’s survey of 1,000 business leaders at British small businesses, 41 percent of small firms want to integrate the technology into their business, but don’t know where to start.

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What’s on the minds of Asia’s CEOs?

McKensey

Though optimistic about the world, Asia’s CEOs face significant disruptions and dynamics. Senior partner and Asia chairman Gautam Kumra emphasizes the need for agility and transformation.

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The State of the Workplace: September 2024 – Ungated

fm:systems

This session will continue the tradition, offering fresh insights and answering your questions about the current state and future trends of the workplace.

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How CEOs should approach a ‘more mature’ China

McKensey

China may be slowing down, but it’s still too important a market not to be in it. Senior partner and China chairman Joe Ngai has advice for multinational CEOs looking to reach today’s Chinese consumer.

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How book-banning campaigns have changed the lives and education of librarians

Work Life

Despite misconceptions and stereotypes —ranging from what librarians Gretchen Keer and Andrew Carlos have described as the “middle-aged, bun-wearing, comfortably shod, shushing librarian” to the “sexy librarian. and the hipster or tattooed librarian”—library professionals are more than book jockeys, and they do more than read at story time. They are experts in classification, pedagogy, data science, social media, disinformation, health sciences, music, art, media literacy, and, yes, storytelling

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Digital transformations that are changing lives in Asia

McKensey

Digitization is reshaping Asian societies, governments, and economies, laying a foundation for sustainable and inclusive growth. McKinsey’s Vidhya Ganesan highlights some of the major innovations.

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The Power of Public Praise: How Leaders Can Leverage Open Recognition

Vantage Circle

Reviewed by : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert Public praise has long been central to effective leadership, offering a way to acknowledge and motivate employees. However, it was confined to brief exchanges in meetings or small gatherings; the reach was narrow, and its effects were short-lived. Today, the dynamics of public praise have undergone a drastic transformation.