Insperity
OCTOBER 1, 2024
If you’re leading an organization that employs human beings, their wellbeing must be a primary consideration of your company. This is because the people who work for your company are people – and that’s really enough of a reason on its own. And everyone wants to feel like they’re important to the people they’re around each day, beyond their functional role at work.
Jen Lawrence
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Many working professionals are familiar with the hustle and grind, especially during their industry’s busy season. Whether it’s tax time for accountants or event season for public speakers, those high-demand periods can quickly take a toll on your energy, leaving you vulnerable to burnout. But what if you could manage the stress and still deliver your best work without feeling depleted?
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Spiceworks
OCTOBER 1, 2024
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In celebration, we've compiled a list of the most popular cybersecurity conferences and events around the world. The post Top Cybersecurity Conferences and Events appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Mad in America
OCTOBER 1, 2024
As the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants has become widespread, so too have the reports of a lingering and devastating side effect—Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD). Unlike the well-known sexual side effects experienced during treatment, PSSD continues to affect patients long after they have stopped taking the medication, leaving many with a permanent loss of libido, genital numbness, and other forms of sexual dysfunction.
McKensey
OCTOBER 1, 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 1, 2024
A new poll claims that the vast majority (85 percent) of British SME bosses with HR responsibilities support proposals to give staff the “right to disconnect”, with 4 in 5 (80 percent) believing the Employment Rights Bill is a positive step forward for employees. The survey was conducted by Breathe HR to uncover sentiment towards new workers’ rights amongst bosses who will be steering through new rule changes at SMEs, ahead of the Employment Rights Bill being laid in parliament.
AdminDroid
OCTOBER 1, 2024
On Day 1 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, discover how to boost your Secure Score by 12 points with just three easy settings. Stay tuned for more blogs in the Cybersecurity blog series. It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and we’re kicking things off with something every organization needs: simple Microsoft 365 security configurations that deliver big results.
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Work Life
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The many recent tributes to President Jimmy Carter on the occasion of his 100th birthday today highlight his work as a humanitarian, environmentalist, politician, and man of faith. I had the honor of working for him for almost 36 years, and I would add that he is also an exceptionally brave and prescient leader. Over the years, three key lessons from President Carter’s leadership emerged that can inspire and guide any executive trying to navigate complex organizations or multifaceted problems.
McKensey
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Nurses are cautiously enthusiastic about AI. They are eager to share their knowledge of patient priorities in developing AI-powered tools but stress the importance of not sacrificing high-quality care.
CoreHealth Workplace Wellness
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Many organizations recognize the importance of employee well-being, yet their efforts toward a wellness program often lack the precision needed to achieve meaningful results. Why? Because traditional approaches to well-being initiatives frequently rely on generic programs or reactive measures, leading to inconsistent outcomes.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Understanding the different types of employee engagement is essential for creating a workforce that’s not just content, but motivated and driven to excel. It’s about tapping into the deeper connections employees have with their work, which fuels productivity, innovation, and long-term loyalty. When companies truly grasp how engagement takes shape, they can better navigate challenges, seize growth opportunities, and build teams that thrive under any conditions.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 1, 2024
For the design of Subway’s headquarters in Shelton, Connecticut, the brand wanted the space to be a testament to the brand’s commitment to freshness, quality, and innovation. Drawing inspiration from Subway’s core values and its dedication to providing freshly made food, HLW made the brand’s headquarters more than just a workspace; it’s a sub-perbly craveable world that prioritizes the needs of its users through thoughtful design.
Work Life
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The 2024 class of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation fellows includes more writers, artists, and storytellers than in years past, though the so-called genius grants list also includes multiple scientists. The interdisciplinary awards announced Tuesday come with a $800,000 grant over five years that the 22 recipients—including fiction writer Ling Ma , poet and writer Juan Felipe Herrera , cabaret performer Justin Vivian Bond, and visual artist Ebony G.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 1, 2024
CISHAN, a catering company with multiple brands, boasts an office on the top floor of a building in a business park near Xixi Wetland. The company prides itself on a low-key, restrained, serene, and rational atmosphere. Our design subtly reflects the brand ethos through thoughtful material selection, strategic spatial layouts, the interplay of solid and void spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, the integration of natural landscapes, and the display of antique furniture.
Work Life
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Macroeconomic factors like high interest rates, limited appetite for investment, war, an uncertain political climate, and the threat of a slowing economy all contribute to current pressures on organizations. Additionally, the end of the pandemic brought new stresses as demand shifted and some businesses found themselves overbuilt, requiring difficult restructuring efforts.
Success
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A few months ago, Bronny James, son of basketball superstar and billionaire businessman LeBron James, was drafted into the NBA , selected by his dad’s team, the Los Angeles Lakers. This makes them the first father-son duo to play on the same team in NBA history. Some questioned the dynamics of this. In a recent episode of The Shop: Uninterrupted on HBO, LeBron was asked whether Bronny would call him “Dad” on the court.
Work Life
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Some may remember the first lesson of algebra, termed solving for x. X might seem unknowable at first, but solving for x, in the context of an architecture firm like mine means gathering the right evidence through listening and observing, which—as it happens—is among the first lessons of architecture school. Listening to and observing the needs of your community is also one of the first steps taken by a philanthropic foundation in order to have the greatest impact.
Great Place to Work
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The new season of our podcast “Better” launches Oct. 8 and to celebrate, we looked back at earlier seasons to remember some of the most insightful moments shared by our guests. Every guest offers an inside look at their work and experience, shedding light on how business leaders can create a great workplace for every employee, and how that culture drives business performance.
Work Life
OCTOBER 1, 2024
I have spent the last two decades on stages around the world as an auctioneer at the world’s top fundraisers and galas. I spend most nights negotiating with audience members to buy things at a higher price than they expect to pay when they walk in the room—it’s how I raise record funds for charities across the globe. Now, as the Founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency, I train auctioneers in the art of negotiation—this and my years of on-stage experience have helped me pinpoint five tips to av
Success
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Twenty years ago, in the fall of 2004, Eva Longoria stepped into the Jimmy Choo shoes of Gabrielle Solis, a glamorous former New York City model who married a wealthy businessman and moved to the suburbs, where she had a scandalous affair with her teenaged gardener (played by Jesse Metcalfe) on ABC’s hit prime-time drama Desperate Housewives. The role turned Longoria—who, up until then, had mostly been known for the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless—into an instant A-list star, posin
Work Life
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Teachers can use generative AI in a variety of ways. They may use it to develop lesson plans and quizzes. Or teachers may rely on a generative AI tool, such as ChatGPT , for insight on how to teach a concept more effectively. In our new research , only the teachers doing both of those things reported feeling that they were getting more done. They also told us that their teaching was more effective with AI.
Success
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Isn’t it ironic that we are often reminded best of how precious our time is when we manage it the worst? Like when you’ve worked long days for months, but your quarterly presentation still isn’t ready for tomorrow’s meeting. Or you missed your child’s final championship game due to scheduling conflicts. Regardless of the scenario, we all want to learn how to be more productive for the sake of ourselves and others.
Work Life
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Imagine you are watching a movie, a delightfully engaging and entertaining film. Now imagine that the person sitting next to you is an acclaimed director, an expert at making movies. Will you see the same movie as the director? In a sense, you will: The same sequence of images will appear before each of you. But what you will notice out of those images, the patterns you will see, the significance you will give to various elements of the movie, even the things you will see and will remember seein
Success
OCTOBER 1, 2024
With the Fed finally delivering its first rate cut in four years, we are sitting on a golden opportunity. Think of it as a door opening—a chance to secure lower interest loans, improve cash flow and invest in the growth you’ve been dreaming of. The Federal Reserve recently announced a major interest rate cut—the first in years — lowering the benchmark rate by 50 basis points to a range of 4.75% to 5%.
Work Life
OCTOBER 1, 2024
This article is part of a series for National Disability Employment 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.
fm:systems
OCTOBER 1, 2024
IFM has become a buzzword in recent years, but what exactly does it mean? Learn what Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) is. What is Integrated Facilities Management?
Work Life
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Although it can sometimes be misused, empathy is a generally valuable approach to take with other people— including at work. Often, when people are upset or frustrated, they first want to be heard and understood. On top of that, the valuable ability to read the room and respond appropriately requires understanding what other people are feeling. Despite the value of empathy, we often lead with action.
Launch Work Places
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Office leasing has evolved over the decades, and businesses today have options that were virtually unheard of ten years ago. The current professional landscape is largely rooted in flexibility and adaptability, and office leasing trends are following suit. A 2023 study found that 66% of offices were moving away from individual seat assignments towards a greater ratio of seat sharing, highlighting the need to shift workspaces to accommodate flexible, hybrid schedules.
Work Life
OCTOBER 1, 2024
U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in August as the American labor market continued to show resilience. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers posted 8 million vacancies in August, up from 7.7 million in July. Economists had expected openings to be virtually unchanged. Openings were up in construction and in state and local government.
Yarooms
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Imagine this: you're entering a pivotal meeting, head buzzing with ideas, ready to impress. But the moment you walk in, you're met with complete disarray—papers scattered like confetti, a couple of forgotten coffee cups on the desk, and your coworkers frantically fiddling with the projector. Sound familiar?
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A new poll from Ricoh Europe claims that people in both the UK and Ireland say they are are keen to use AI to automate workflows to improve productivity and job fulfilment, but the implementation of these systems is being hampered by their concerns about disrupting what are described as mission-critical operations. The research was conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Ricoh Europe, polling 2,000 employees and 300 executives across the UK and Ireland.
Sarah Levitt
OCTOBER 1, 2024
I know this blog reaches a global audience, but I want to illuminate the need for disaster relief here in North Carolina. The western part of our state has been hit terribly hard by Hurricane Helene, and news outlets report utter devastation.
Yarooms
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In the lightning-fast business world we live in, sticking with outdated software is more than just a risky move—it’s a hidden drain on your entire operation. Sure, it may feel comfortable to keep using what you know, but the true cost of clinging to aging systems goes way beyond the initial price tag. From stifled growth to mounting inefficiencies, unforeseen expenses are just hiding beneath the surface.
Zevo Health
OCTOBER 1, 2024
We know Content Moderators play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and safety of platforms. However, the demanding nature of moderation, which often involves exposure to distressing and graphic material, has raised serious concerns about the mental health and wellbeing of those in these roles. In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases where Content Moderators have taken legal action against companies for failing to provide adequate mental health support.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A new poll from YuLife suggests that there are significant gaps in the ability of employers and the NHS to support the long-term sick in their recovery and rehabilitation. The survey of UK employees conducted by YouGov sets out to explore workers’ experiences of recovery after long-term illness or injury as well as the overall state of workplace wellbeing.
Office Dynamics Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2024
What does an administrative assistant do? Discover the strategic role they play, from project management to high-level decision-making.
Work Life
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Picture this: You’re at an award gala for a project you and your team spent over a thousand hours working on. It went through revisions, blood, sweat, and tears, and finally garnered an award nomination. So when the winning team (not yours) accepts the award and says something like: “We don’t even know how this happened! We’re kinda dumb?” you would be forgiven for flipping a table.
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