Work Life

MAY 12, 2024

Entrepreneurial guru Patrick Bet David tells a story so painfully bewildering I can hardly believe it’s true. Several years ago, a heavy manila envelope arrived in the office mail. Inside was a thin tablet, on which a young woman had recorded a video pitching herself to become an intern. At the time, no one had seen this kind of tech, and the entire office was apoplectic with wonder and awe.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 12, 2024

Seven real estate industry associations have announced a new taskforce to develop a comprehensive carbon pricing strategy for the sector that takes a value chain perspective and enables pricing to be incorporated into investment decision making and accelerate its adoption. Initially developed as part of the C Change programme , which was set up by ULI (the Urban Land Institute) to mobilise the industry to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment across Europe, the carbon pricing t

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Work Life

MAY 12, 2024

Gen Z didn’t just grow up in the age of social media—we started work during the AI revolution. These conditions impact how Gen Z workers feel about AI and how they use AI at work. When comparing generations, Gen Z workers know more about AI and are more likely to have used generative AI. According to an Adobe Analytics Survey and exclusive data shared with Fast Company , 75% of Gen Z have used Gen AI, followed by 59% of Millennials, 49% of Gen X, and 39% of Baby Boomers.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 12, 2024

Wellworking, an award-winning UK supplier of home and office furniture and specialist in workplace wellbeing, has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. This prestigious nationwide workplace survey celebrates Britain’s top employers, and highlights where employee happiness and wellbeing is prioritised. “Our team is our most important asset,” said Samantha Bravo, HR Manager at Wellworking.

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Work Life

MAY 12, 2024

Welcome to Work Smarte r , Fast Company ‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. Fewer people may be job-hopping these days, but if you have been keeping an eye out for a remote job , you’re certainly not alone. “According to Google Trends, searches for remote jobs peaked in January 2024 and continue to be strong,” writes Stephanie Vozza.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 12, 2024

Personalised customer service is no longer just a bonus; it’s a necessity in today’s market. With the digital space being the new frontier for customer interactions, emails have become a significant part of maintaining strong customer relations. Crafting email correspondence that feels personal and attentive can distinguish your brand and foster lasting customer loyalty.

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Go Burrows

MAY 12, 2024

Becky Kaapuni has 20+ years of executive assistant experience in high-pressure and fast-paced companies, such as Salesforce, Twitter, Goldman Sachs, and BMO Capital Markets. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Becky talks about artificial intelligence, building a community of assistants, the power of networking, and cultivating a great company culture.

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