Spiceworks

AUGUST 14, 2024

Last year, artists sued a few generative AI (GenAI) developers, such as Stability AI, DeviantArt, and Midjourney, for illegally using their work to train AI models. According to the latest court ruling, the lawsuit can proceed further toward discovery. Learn about the implications of this ruling for GenAI companies. The post Artists Win Initial Phase of Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against GenAI Companies appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Success

AUGUST 14, 2024

When I arrived at the Chicago premiere of the documentary Microphone Check , it was clear that the theater didn’t know how hot this film was going to be. The staff behind the concession stand was running around, filling popcorn buckets and pouring drinks. It was a couple of minutes past showtime, and apparently the film had already started—the customary 15 minutes of previews either wasn’t going to happen, or had begun before the start time.

Retail 145

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McKensey

AUGUST 14, 2024

Prudential plc’s shift to customer-centric insurance hinges on digital transformation, with data and artificial intelligence as key enablers and humans still playing a crucial role.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 14, 2024

One situation every leader needs to be ready for is when a crisis hits your organization. Unfortunately, most leaders are ill-prepared and lack proper experience to know how to best address a crisis in such a way that allows the organization to pivot while still staying true to their long-term.

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Leadership Learning 117

AdminDroid

AUGUST 14, 2024

As harmful threats increase, every organization must implement Microsoft 365 security best practices to prevent severe cyber-attacks. Admins should do their utmost to secure the organization’s resources from both insider and outsider threats. A key step in this process is following the principle of least privilege access. On the other hand, helpdesks often face challenges when onboarding bulk users, as they need to assign resources and roles based on department and ongoing tasks.

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McKensey

AUGUST 14, 2024

Sensor and process control upgrades are often necessary to enable the deployment of AI. A quantitative assessment of readiness can be an important first step.

Controlling 104

Controlling 104

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2024

A new poll from TalkTalk Business claims to identify the significant impact technology failures have on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. According to the survey , nearly one-quarter (23 percent) of these businesses have experienced system glitches within the past year. These technical issues are proving costly for many SMEs, with 17 percent reporting that such problems have cost their business between £500 and £999 over the last 12 months.

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Small Business Technology Software Healthcare 103

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2024

A new report published by consulting firm Searce claims that organisations across the UK and US are making significant investments in artificial intelligence this year with nearly one in 10 decision-makers in both the UK (8 percent) and US (7 percent) planning to spend over $25 million. The 2024 State of AI report [registration] is based on a poll of 300 C-Suite and senior technology executives – including Chief AI Officers, Chief Data & Analytics Officers, Chief Transformation Officers, and

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Purchasing Consulting Technology Security 98

Work Life

AUGUST 14, 2024

Although there is an endless list of leadership habits that differentiate high performers from the rest, some of the most wildly celebrated traits in popular articles rarely move the needle according to science. There is often a direct contradiction between the leadership attributes we celebrate and those that actually contribute to leaders’ success.

Leadership 98

Leadership Controlling Promotion Interviewing 98

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 14, 2024

Oktra were appointed to deliver Walter Lilly’s workspace at Mosaic East as we had recently completed Cat A fit outs on four other floors of the building. As pre-existing tenants in the building, Walter Lilly took the opportunity to relocate from the first to the fifth floor of the building to elevate their workspace. The scheme is designed to be a modern and efficient workspace that exemplifies quality and embodies Walter Lilly’s brand identity, representing the firm’s progress as th

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Office Layout Flexibility Flexibility Promotion 97

Work Life

AUGUST 14, 2024

As a manager, delivering constructive criticism is a necessary and difficult part of the job. It can be emotionally tough to say something to someone else that you know they don’t want to hear. In addition, when talking to younger employees, you may be concerned about deflating their confidence. Lots of people (including me) have commented on the problems with the “ sh*t sandwich ” strategy in which you embed a criticism in between a couple of—often half-hearted—compliments.

Construction 98

Construction Mentoring Training Communication 98

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 14, 2024

The two office spaces were acquired by Lang in Spring of 2023, with work beginning in 2024, to join them together, creating a number of ideal opportunities for the firm to design their perfect work home. One was a new office core which contains two conference rooms as well as storage rooms and a newly designed kitchen with a custom stainless steel sink, shelf, and countertop.

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Work Life

AUGUST 14, 2024

When it comes to having a boss, there’s good , there’s bad , and then there’s ugly—also known as toxic. Unfortunately, a fair amount of people are being managed by someone in this category. In a survey by employee engagement platform Perceptyx , 24% of employees say they are working for their worst boss ever. If you’ve ever had a bad or toxic boss , you know they can suck the joy out of going to work.

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Controlling Construction Coaching Security 98

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 14, 2024

“Long winds and waves sometimes break through, hanging straight from the clouds and sailing towards the vast sea.” Continuing Eastern culture and interpreting contemporary inheritance. The designer of this case attempts to incorporate the cultural symbols of “sailing” into the spatial design using the spatial language of “movement” and “stillness”, while preserving the traditional Hong Kong flavor and adding a flowing feeling.

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Work Life

AUGUST 14, 2024

Do you ever feel like your workday is a never-ending cycle of emails, meetings, and repetitive tasks? Those seemingly minor activities can steal precious time you could be spending on impactful work. A variety of experts weighed in and suggested ingenious hacks to streamline your routine tasks, freeing up your schedule and boosting your overall productivity.

Software 98

Software Maintenance Sales Communication 98

McKensey

AUGUST 14, 2024

What if setbacks were just growth opportunities in disguise? CVS Health CEO Karen S. Lynch explains how she turned challenges into triumphs, and how you can, too.

Leadership 84

Leadership 84

Work Life

AUGUST 14, 2024

The number of working caregivers and the amount of time they spend on caregiving responsibilities has increased more than 20% in recent years. In 2015, the number was 43.5 million. That increased to 53 million in 2020. And in just three years, Guardian found that the average time caregivers spend on related activities has nearly tripled, up from nine hours to 26 hours in 2023.

Reporting 98

Reporting Equipment Food Networking 98

All Work

AUGUST 14, 2024

The evolution of the internet into a creator-based Web 2.0 can help guide organizations through a successful transition to Work 2.0. Success in both Web 2.0 and Work 2.0 hinges on having a clear, compelling purpose that resonates with participants (employees), fostering engagement and cohesive culture. Organizations, like Web 2.0 creators, must offer value and opportunities for personal and professional growth, creating a learning environment that rewards creativity and collaboration.

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Influencing Creativity Communication Technology 69

I/O at Work

AUGUST 14, 2024

New research highlights the differences between effective and ineffective allyship attempts. How can organizations support all of their employees?

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fm:systems

AUGUST 14, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C., August 14, 2024 – PropTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout real estate.

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Real Estate 64

Great Place to Work

AUGUST 14, 2024

A genuine employer brand comes alive through the active participation of its employees, not just crafted messages from marketing or HR. Successful employer brands tell their culture story from the inside out. And the best storytellers are your people. When you can tell the story of your company culture through the genuine experiences of your employees, your employer branding is “inside-out.

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Equipment Leadership Food Prioritization 59

Success

AUGUST 14, 2024

In recent years, the global business landscape has shifted toward socially and environmentally responsible practices , led by “Benefit-For-All” Corporations or B Corps. These for-profit companies meet high standards of performance, accountability and transparency. The movement began in 2006 with the founding of B Lab , a nonprofit institution that developed the “B Impact Assessment” to evaluate an organization’s social and environmental impact.

Supplies 59

Supplies Manufacturing Retail Government 59

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2024

Hybrid workers are the group most likely to say that work has a negative toll on their mental health, according to a new survey from Pluxee UK. Two-fifths (42 percent) of hybrid workers reported that work negatively affects their mental wellbeing, compared to 32 percent of fully remote and 30 percent of fully office-based employees. The report claims thatits findings highlight that while hybrid working offers flexibility, it requires thoughtful support to ensure employee wellbeing and work-life

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Reporting Flexibility Flexibility Promotion 52

Attendance Bot

AUGUST 14, 2024

HR departments have traditionally played a role in workplace culture similar to that of a principal in a school. Most employees associate HR with rules, bureaucracy, and a top-down management style reminiscent of the early 1950s. Since Peter Drucker coined the term “human resources” in the ’50s, this perception of HR has been largely accurate.

Legal 52

Legal Onboarding Prioritization Communication 52

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2024

The traditional post-work drink may be falling from favour as a shift in attitudes and working culture means people increasingly prefer daytime social gatherings, a new poll claims. Employers are being encouraged to move away from pub outings as a means of socialising, instead fostering “inclusive and healthy workplace cultures” that cater to employees who don’t drink alcohol or work remotely.

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Catering Flexibility Flexibility Prioritization 52

Productivityist

AUGUST 14, 2024

In this latest episode of our monthly series, PM Talks , I sit down once again with Patrick Rhone to delve into the intriguing relationship between urgency and importance in our daily lives. This episode, titled “Urgency RAW,” offers a candid exploration of how we often find ourselves caught up in urgent tasks while overlooking what truly matters.

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Prioritization Decision Making Maintenance Creativity 52

Mad in America

AUGUST 14, 2024

L ykos Therapeutics experienced a double blow this week, with the FDA’s rejection of their proprietary MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and the retraction of three articles on MDMA’s supposed efficacy. In a way, neither of these events is surprising—the research has been marred by controversy for years and the FDA advisory committee in June voted against approval.

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Pharmaceutical Reporting Controlling Influencing 134

Work Life

AUGUST 14, 2024

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Republican rival Donald Trump are locked in a tight race ahead of the November presidential election and some on Wall Street are picking sides. Here’s what we know about how some of Wall Street’s top bosses are leaning. Bill Ackman, CEO Pershing Square Capital Management Billionaire hedge fund manager Ackman endorsed Trump last month shortly after the former president was shot in the ear at a rally, a major shift from January 2021 w

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Banking Reporting Government Leadership 98