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Author Talks: Can thinking like an artist improve your decisions?

McKensey

As artists arrange objects on a canvas, they do four things deliberately that other people don’t. Elspeth Kirkman says doing those four things—and tackling our biases along the way—can lead to better choices.

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How to Explain Top Psychiatrists’ “Dr. Strangelove Exuberance” Unchecked by Reality

Mad in America

E xuberant individuals who disregard societal consensus reality are routinely diagnosed by psychiatrists with bipolar disorder; however, among psychiatrists themselves, exuberance about psychiatry regardless of the reality of psychiatry’s repeated scientific failures makes one a leading psychiatrist. While one explanation for top psychiatrists’ exuberance unchecked by reality is their financial conflicts of interest with Big Pharma , historically, not all leading psychiatrists have been drug-com

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Workplace AI usage is rocketing, but are people using it for the right things?

Workplace Insight

The latest Workforce Index from Slack claims there has been a significant rise in AI usage in UK workplaces. Since September 2023, there’s been a 66 percent increase, with an additional 18 percent jump since the beginning of 2024. This trend reflects growing enthusiasm among employees about the technology, with 44 percent of office workers saying they are ‘enthusiastic ‘about using workplace AI in their daily tasks.

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Travel Alone at Any Age: Why Solo Traveling for Women 50+ Is Trending and How to Get on Board

Success

Ever have the itch to travel but couldn’t find anyone to go with you? Don’t let that hold you back. Single women’s travel over 50 is in vogue, so it’s time to book your ticket and venture out into the world on your own. Nearly 60% of travelers are now looking to take a solo trip, according to Booking.com. Older women—both married and single—are driving the bulk of this interest.

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They have a ‘halo’ résumé, but are they right for your team? 

Work Life

A senior manager at a fitness company that makes a top-rated workout app told me recently how she determines whether a job candidate would be a good fit for her team. Whether she is hiring for marketing or brand operations, she avoids the cookie-cutter interview questions that are expected and typical. Instead, she jumps right in, presenting the candidate with an exercise in critical thinking: “ Here’s the problem I’m trying to solve with this role, and here’s what jumped out on your profile: I’

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Arohi Asset Management Offices – Singapore

Office Snapshots

New design of Arohi brings together key points of focus into their space to project a strong image of a growing Singapore based asset management firm. Keeping client’s workplace culture and project goals in mind, this unique space is designed to maximize the scenic views of Singapore at the Marina Bay area by having room-free windows to allow the natural light to pour in equally at all parts of the space.

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From AI to Impact: Capabilities powering Lighthouses’ 4IR adoption

McKensey

When technologies reach a certain level of maturity, the next challenge is speed and scale. Factories and entire supply networks—not use cases—become the pilots.

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How data is revolutionizing work and the economy

Work Life

The invention and use of clay tokens represents a foundational episode in the history of record-making. They illustrate the power of data and the different cognitive and social practices that develop in conjunction or around it. Despite the simple materiality and technology supporting them, clay tokens show an impressive closeness to many of the organizational principles and rules of other forms of data.

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Dear [employee]…Great job!  Why AI may not give you the warm and fuzzies

Workplace Insight

I recently completed an ‘Artificial Intelligence Essentials’ course, designed to introduce me to the world of AI tools and help me become more productive and efficient in my work. As someone who is borderline-obsessed with AI and undertaking every AI course going, I couldn’t sign up quickly enough. Also, I confess, I am a total sucker for all things ‘perfect planner’, be that journal or software; any talk of productivity tools and I’m in.

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How to give a presentation that doesn’t feel cheesy or self-serving 

Work Life

When presenting in front of an audience , you’ll probably think about what you want to gain—and that’s okay. You’ve got a sale to make, investors to convince, minds to change. But to make an impact, all of that must come second. Whatever your needs are, to give a truly successful presentation, you need to align with the audience’s needs. If you can’t, either keep thinking or don’t give a presentation at all.

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These Digital Nomad Companies Take the Guesswork Out of Seeing the World

Success

If you open an email from Kaleen Weiland, Ph.D., you are likely to be greeted with “kalimera” rather than “aloha.” That’s because the Hawaii-based mom, wife and director at Blazar Technology Solutions is a digital nomad currently working in Greece, where “kalimera” is how you say good morning. Weiland’s family found themselves at a crossroads when her 4-year-old daughter Ashlan was just a few weeks shy of the kindergarten cutoff at the school she attended.

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The unseen consequences of the Great Resignation’s hiring frenzy

Work Life

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” It’s easy to conjure Charles Dickens’s famous quote from A Tale of Two Cities when reflecting on the period of time from 2021’s Great Resignation through today. So many U.S. workers have recently experienced a juxtaposition of hope and despair, opportunity and uncertainty, prosperity and hardship.

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Diabetes Do’s and Don’ts: Structuring a Chronic Disease Wellness Program for Your Population

Workplace Wellness

Preventing and managing prediabetes and diabetes through workplace interventions can play a key role in not only improving employees' health and productivity but also controlling overall healthcare costs. With over 38 million Americans living with diabetes and an additional 97 million Americans living with prediabetes, a strategic approach is imperative for business success.

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The 2024 NBA Finals by the numbers

Work Life

The NBA got the matchup it wanted. With small-market Minnesota and Indiana making it to the conference finals, you could almost feel the league pulling for the big-market, superstar-laden Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. After all, two small-market teams typically don’t make for a marquee series. With Boston, we saw this coming. The Celtics have been historically dominant in 2023-24.

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7 Change Management Strategies for a Dynamic and Adaptable Workplace

Fellow

Healthy company evolution brings new possibilities and profits—but that doesn’t mean you should charge ahead without a plan. To reap the rewards of change, you must scale strategically while respecting your employees. Explore the best change management strategies to handle adjustments effectively while keeping your team engaged, motivated, and happy.

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The 5 Best Digital Nomad Cities in 2024

Success

We did our own research for the best digital nomad cities and rounded up five destinations around the globe that get high marks for several top-of-mind factors for digital nomads, including affordability, agreeable weather and more. Cape Town, South Africa Digital nomad and PR expert Alice Draper believes Cape Town is the most scenically beautiful city in the world.

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Hands-on DEIB: Skilling Up & Measuring Progress for a Truly Inclusive 2024

Wellics

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEIB) are no longer just checkboxes on a corporate social responsibility report. In 2024, the business case for DEIB is undeniable, with studies consistently showing a link between diverse workforces and improved innovation, decision-making, and employee engagement.

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How to Take Better Notes as an Assistant

Office Dynamics Blog

Take better notes as an assistant with these methods to enhance communication, capture key details, and boost your administrative career.

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Planning to Start Your Digital Nomad Journey? Use This Checklist Before You Go

Success

Millions of Americans have started their digital nomad journey, traveling domestically and/or abroad to experience intriguing places and cultures while making a living online. Taking the leap to this unique lifestyle requires extensive research and planning. According to Andrew Jernigan , CEO at Insured Nomads , there are several factors to this preparation process: “Getting debt free, learning how to manage a budget, getting emotionally stable to tackle the unknowns of new cultures and being aw

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Small businesses are scaling back hiring. Here’s what it means for the economy

Work Life

Like many firms during the pandemic Worxbee, a small business that provides virtual executive assistant services, brought on bodies when Chief Executive Kenzie Biggins thought she found a good match. Peaking at 11 people, the hiring in the end proved an overreach, and Biggins’ staffing is now down to six, mostly through attrition. She’s intent on using technology and smarter management to keep it there. “We’re not looking at hiring,” said Biggins, whose firm in Gree

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From the Editor: Embracing Tomorrow’s Visionaries

Success

Welcome to our Ambition issue—a celebration of the relentless drive and determination that propels the visionaries of tomorrow toward their goals and dreams. In a world brimming with possibilities and opportunities, ambition serves as the fuel that ignites innovation, fosters growth and transforms dreams into reality. Ambition is also a catalyst for positive change , both on an individual level and within society at large.