Office Space
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Prioritizing sustainability is one of the most important initiatives a company can have in 2024. Still, it takes more than some cleaning products and a few wireless charging stations to do it effectively. It’s no longer enough to simply maintain a functional workspace; companies are quickly recognizing the need to create efficient, productive, and environmentally responsible work environments to remain relevant.
Spiceworks
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
This week in tech, everyone was talking about data centers, a different data broker accidentally breached a massive amount of Americans' data, and more executives are taking flight from OpenAI. The post Tech News Roundup for the week ending Sept. 27, 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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Success
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
As far as appearances go, my summer stay at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida, was nothing out of the ordinary for a vacation along the Gulf of Mexico. That is to say, it was dazzling. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is once again open for business. (Photo by Reagan Rule/Courtesy of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort) With a few minutes left until check-in on the first day of my reservation, I turned onto the street leading to the hotel and immediately spotted the 15-story Gulf Tow
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
In a packed auditorium at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, toward the end of Steve Jobs’s penultimate keynote before he stepped down as CEO, he said, “It’s in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough—it’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the result that makes our heart sing.” This was a period of explosive innovation and growth at Apple, which launched in quick succession the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, setting the trajectory t
Office Snapshots
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The office design for eFishery, themed “Wave of Whirlpool,” is an evocative representation of the company’s role as a pioneer in Asia’s aquaculture industry. As the region’s first startup dedicated to revolutionizing traditional fish farming, eFishery provides a comprehensive, end-to-end platform that integrates feed, financing, and market access for fish and shrimp farmers.
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Venture Capital (VC) can be a rewarding place you could invest your money. But nowadays, some are reconsidering whether to invest in VC as an asset class at all. A number of VCs have responded by “reducing risk” and slowing their investments. I’m a VC myself, and everything I know about high-pressure bets I learned while playing blackjack. I left the Soviet Union as a child in 1979, eventually settling in the U.S. as a refugee.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
David Su shares his perspectives on the evolution of impact investing and the importance of measurement. He also discusses portfolio company Swing Education to illustrate Apax’s philosophy.
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Work Life
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Parents in California who profit from social media posts featuring their children will be required to set aside some earnings for their minor influencers under a pair of measures signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. California led the nation nearly 80 years ago in setting ground rules to protect child performers from financial abuse, but those regulations needed updating, Newsom said.
Office Snapshots
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
A Legacy of Excellence Over a century ago, “Hacarem” was established, building a reputation for excellence and innovation in the world of wine and alcoholic beverages. Over the years, the company has become synonymous with quality, and demand for its products has only grown. In response to this increasing demand and ongoing growth, the company needed to expand its office space—a space that reflects its unique culture and contributes to its success.
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
I may never retire. I love working, and I’ve found that I’m not alone in dreading the idea of solely filling my later years with bingo and boredom. Nonetheless, I don’t see myself clocking in 9-to-5, either. With the current workforce nearing retirement, many seek greater work-life balance—not a complete end to their careers. But how do you get your employer to ditch the outdated model of a hard-stop retirement and embrace “flextirement?
Mad in America
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
From The Tyee : “A common misconception is that B.C. has decreased its reliance on mental health detentions over the years, which has led to the current crises in homelessness, mental health and addictions. But the evidence shows that detentions have, in fact, increased dramatically. The province is detaining more people in psychiatric facilities than before.
Success
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
We might face moments in our careers where our work-life balance gets overlooked or becomes difficult to maintain. Work emails trickle in after hours. Meetings run through lunch breaks. The lines between work and personal time blur, leaving us drained and lacking motivation. But setting boundaries at work can change that. Learning to set boundaries at work protects our autonomy over our physical, mental, and emotional health.
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Have you ever taken a personality test ? If you’re like me, you’ve consulted BuzzFeed and you know exactly which Taylor Swift song “ perfectly matches your vibe.” It might be obvious that internet quizzes are not scientific, but many of the seemingly serious personality tests used to guide educational and career choices are also not supported by research.
Success
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
“I love doing taxes,” said no one, ever—except maybe accountants. But freelancers aren’t accountants. They are writers, Uber drivers, graphic designers, shift workers and others who may not have learned how to do taxes growing up. As a result, taxes can feel like an overwhelming task to tackle, whether it’s your first time filing as a freelancer or your fifth.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Achieving sustainable, inclusive growth across G20 economies will take decisive effort. This report offers metrics to prompt discussions at the B20 forum and move from aspirations toward action.
Productivityist
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
In this Flashback Friday episode, I’m excited to revisit my conversation with the insightful Gretchen Rubin , marking the 550th episode of A Productive Conversation ! This conversation explores her book, The Four Tendencies. We dive into how these four personality types—Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel—can influence our behavior, decision-making, and even how we interact with others.
Yarooms
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
You walk into a sleek, modern office building. Instead of a receptionist buried in paperwork, you're greeted by a stylish digital kiosk. With a few taps on the screen, you're checked in, badged, and on your way.
Success
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
A small Manhattan pizza joint has been named the new home of the world’s best pizza. Una Pizza Napoletana , of 175 Orchard St., is a traditional, long-standing, family-run restaurant that has always kept its winning formula to success close to home, promising to never expand or franchise out. 50 Top Pizza , the prestigious Italian ranking guide that crowned Una Pizza Napoletana number one , sends anonymous inspectors around the globe, hoping to fish out some of the finest-tasting pies worthy o
fm:systems
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
FM:Systems has been recognized as a Market Leader in the Fall 2024 FeaturedCustomers Customer Success Report.
Success
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
At 11 p.m. in the emergency room with a sick or injured child, there’s just one thing on my mind as a mom of five—the best quality care for my kid. Oh, and the hundreds of dollars of savings I’m going to need to dip into for said care, unless I’m one of the lucky parents who don’t have to hand over next week’s grocery money as a co-pay just for stepping foot in the hospital.
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
On July 3, 2023, the Supreme Court overturned affirmative action , prohibiting U.S. colleges and universities from considering an applicant’s race during the admissions process. Stephen Miller, former Trump White House adviser and president of America First Legal, wasted no time threatening to sue colleges and universities if they did not comply.
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