The gen AI skills revolution: Rethinking your talent strategy
McKensey
AUGUST 29, 2024
Developing the software talent companies need to grow means thinking in terms of skills rather than roles to navigate this period of uncertainty around talent.
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Capital One’s flexible work journey: A masterclass in adaptability
Office Space
AUGUST 29, 2024
With the world of work in constant flux, companies are desperately looking for ways to ensure stability in their work environments. In the wake of the pandemic, lingering concerns about the benefits of in-person vs. remote work remain, leaving business owners with a burning question: what is the recipe for workplace success in 2024? Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to adopting hybrid work initiatives.
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Chief of staff: Anatomy of the role in eight charts
McKensey
AUGUST 29, 2024
Helping top leaders fulfill their missions can accelerate advancement and open new career opportunities.
How to Solve Common Office Conflicts
The Receptionist
AUGUST 29, 2024
Most of us have experienced some type of internal conflict at work during our careers. This is normal and can sometimes help us solve deeper issues. However, if the conflicts begin to disrupt people’s ability to do their jobs or cause them to leave the organization, it’s clear there’s a problem. Friction in the workplace is uncomfortable for those involved, of course, but also for those around them.
An entrepreneurial philanthropist, a biotech pioneer, and an acclaimed wine producer
McKensey
AUGUST 29, 2024
Our August obituaries also include a media CEO, a neonatal ICU creator, and a corporate cofounder who helped change the face of word processing.
Conquer Zoom Anxiety: 7 Ways to Feel Comfortable On Camera
Success
AUGUST 29, 2024
Since the pandemic, virtual meetings and conferences have become as ordinary as a splash of oat milk in your coffee. Working from home is on the rise and doesn’t appear to be stopping anytime soon, considering that 98% of remote workers say they prefer to continue remotely. As a result, you’re expected to stay camera-ready and communicate with the ease of an actor in Zoom meetings and video conferences that can significantly impact your career.
Information overload and FOMO are major risk factors for remote work
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 29, 2024
While the shift to remote work has reportedly brought about numerous benefits for many people, such as increased flexibility and autonomy, a new study published in SAGE Open by researchers from the University of Nottingham claims to reveal significant downsides that are often overlooked. The study, conducted by Elizabeth Marsh, Elvira Perez Vallejos, and Alexa Spence, focuses on the psychological impact of remote work, specifically how the fear of missing out (FOMO) and information overload can
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Chartered Accountancy Offices – Ahmedabad
Office Snapshots
AUGUST 29, 2024
The challenge of transforming a traditional, monotonous Chartered Accountancy (CA) office into a vibrant, engaging, and happy work environment was both a formidable and exciting project for our design team. The client’s brief was simple yet ambitious: “Create a lively and happening office for a field dominated by numbers and routine tasks.” With full creative freedom granted by our client.
How to become a more empathetic leader
Work Life
AUGUST 29, 2024
Today, it is cool to be kind in the corporate world. CEOs are expected to promote work life balance. CHROs now organize reset activities like team meditation sessions and walking meetings. And CFOs today realize that happy employees lead to a better bottom line. All these initiatives have one thing in common: simple, human kindness. Today, the best have an innate and natural ability to be kind to others.
Private Client Offices – London
Office Snapshots
AUGUST 29, 2024
A sky-high London office that represents the future Set within the visionary 22 Bishopsgate skyscraper, this 44th floor workspace sought to maximise the view, the experience and the future of work for a multigenerational team and an international brand. This architecturally striking 278-meter building offers breath-taking views of London’s skyline.
The best parental leave policies have these 3 things in common
Work Life
AUGUST 29, 2024
It’s no secret that the U.S.’s parental leave policies pale in comparison to those of other developed countries. Although the Family and Medical Leave Act will protect jobs for up to 12 weeks after the birth or adoption of a child, the act does not ensure payment during the time off; it simply ensures that your job will be waiting for you upon your return.
Confidential Non-Profit Offices – Brisbane
Office Snapshots
AUGUST 29, 2024
PMG was appointed as the workplace strategy partner for this not-for-profit client following a competitive tender process. After conducting a comprehensive property portfolio assessment, they collaborated closely with the executive leadership team to navigate the complex challenges of new working methods, consolidation, and co-location. A bespoke workplace strategy, grounded in the client’s core values, was developed with the goals of uniting dispersed departments, fostering collaboration,
How to manage conflict on your team when you’ve been avoiding it forever
Work Life
AUGUST 29, 2024
Every year, U.S. companies lose $359 billion in productivity to conflict between employees. While healthy conflicts can boost innovation and creativity , left unchecked they can also impede collaboration, cut into productivity , and even harm employees’ mental and physical health. Yet despite these costs, many leaders struggle to even talk about it.
HR Toolkit: Mitigating Post-Vacation Blues
Wellics
AUGUST 29, 2024
The end of a vacation is often marked by a bittersweet mix of relaxation and the looming reality of returning to work. The transition can be challenging, often leading to what's commonly known as "post-vacation blues." HR departments can play a crucial role in helping employees navigate this transition smoothly. Here's a toolkit to assist in mitigating post-vacation blues.
Author Talks: What if Benjamin Franklin were around now?
McKensey
AUGUST 29, 2024
Benjamin Franklin adopted a multidisciplinary approach to education and innovation that made him ahead of his time. Eric Weiner explores Franklin’s enduring legacy and its modern-day applications.
The Parasite Within by Rhiannon Chianese
Mad in America
AUGUST 29, 2024
I claw and climb into your head, Controlling your thoughts until I am fed. With a drink or a drug, I will be seized. With a drink or a drug, we will both be eased. Like a parasite you won’t realize I am there, Until you beg for help because I have filled you with despair. I want to keep you feeling insane, And convince you I will take away your pain.
Help Your Employees Live Their Calling
I/O at Work
AUGUST 29, 2024
New research highlights ways that organizations can support their employees and help them live out their calling.
Yes, you should still apply for a job with a lower salary range. Here’s why
Work Life
AUGUST 29, 2024
Has your heart ever skipped a beat while reading a job description that’s checked off every one of your boxes, only to falter when you see the listed salary range is less than what you’re making? Recent salary transparency laws are a step forward in narrowing pay inequality, but they haven’t come without a few growing pains—like vast salary bands that defeat the purpose of a range in the first place or lower ranges that scare off potential applicants from an otherwise great role.
The 7 Keys to Boost Wellness Program Participation
Wellness 360
AUGUST 29, 2024
Imagine a workplace where employees are healthier, happier, and more productive. This isn’t just a dream; it’s a reality made possible through wellness programs. In the US, 70% of employees involved in these programs report higher job satisfaction. But the benefits don’t stop there. Wellness programs also lead to lower healthcare costs for employers, making […] The post The 7 Keys to Boost Wellness Program Participation appeared first on Wellness360 Blog.
How to fall back in love with your job
Work Life
AUGUST 29, 2024
Most of us are excited to start a new job. The newness of your responsibilities and working relationships makes going to work each day something to look forward to. Like most things, though, novelty fades. You may even feel like you’ve fallen out of love with your career. The relationship you have with your job can be similar to the one you have with a romantic partner, says Dr.
Cross-Functional Meetings: Best Practices to Get Them Right
Fellow
AUGUST 29, 2024
Cross-functional teams are the secret behind some of the most innovative solutions in the world, making cross-functional meetings a powerful tool for innovation. Having the necessary skills and knowledge of what it means to be a team player comes in handy when it’s time to take part in a cross-functional team and run a cross-functional meeting. What does all this mean?
How one botched form will impact the number of U.S. students attending college
Work Life
AUGUST 29, 2024
After a long summer of technical glitches, most of America’s prospective college students finally applied for federal financial aid — an annual process upended by a redesign-gone-bad. The number of high school seniors who have completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid is down 9% compared with this time last year, according to the National College Attainment Network.
Global Trust & Safety Solutions Provider Zevo Health Appoints new CEO
Zevo Health
AUGUST 29, 2024
Nishul Shah to drive next phase of growth for Zevo Health Zevo Health, the global leader in Trust & Safety wellbeing services, today announced the appointment of Nishul Shah as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company. Nishul joined Zevo Health last year as Chief Financial Officer and has been instrumental in growing and developing the organization to deliver state of the market wellbeing services to the Trust & Safety industry.
The key to countering stress at work and beyond
Work Life
AUGUST 29, 2024
When I was a boy, my mother taught me a simple but profound principle that has shaped my life and work ever since. She told me that the ancient Jewish philosophy of “ Tikkun Olam” was the best way to live a meaningful life of purpose. I’ve taken that idea to heart, and I’ve always strived to understand the deep meaning of Tikkun Olam and make my work live up to this high standard.
Flying While Depressed? The FAA’s Troubling New Antidepressant Standards
Mad in America
AUGUST 29, 2024
E arlier this year President Biden signed into law: H.R. 3935, the “ FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 ,” intended to modernize the airline industry’s approach to mental health and other safety issues. It followed the Federal Aviation Administration’s April 2024 loosening of restrictions on modern antidepressants. But expanding pilot use of antidepressants flies in the face of mounting evidence of serious adverse effects associated with antidepressants.
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