McKensey
AUGUST 26, 2024
Scaling up deployment of decarbonization technologies is crucial to achieve net zero, but there is a reality gap—the lack of firm EU and US project commitments could slow momentum.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 26, 2024
The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) ran a fake email warning about a staff member infected with the Ebola virus as a phishing training exercise, creating a backlash. Learn more about the incident and best practices for phishing tests. The post University of California Santa Cruz Runs Phishing Test, Creates Ebola Scare appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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McKensey
AUGUST 26, 2024
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman discusses mining’s critical role in the energy transition and what the industry can do to promote sustainability, now and in the future.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 26, 2024
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek have criticized EU regulations associated with open-source artificial intelligence for potentially stifling regional innovation. Learn more about their statements and concerns about the EU's artificial intelligence laws. The post Meta and Spotify CEOs Criticize European Union Regulations on Open-Source AI appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Success
AUGUST 26, 2024
Divorce is one of the most stressful life changes people experience. It can be emotionally devastating and lead to feelings of grief, depression, anger, resentment, fear, anxiety and shame. Beyond the emotional toll, which may be high even if the marriage is dissolving amicably, divorce can also wreak havoc on your financial life. Financially planning a divorce Certified divorce financial analysts receive specialized training in providing financial help for divorce.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 26, 2024
Following the global CrowdStrike outage, Microsoft is set to hold a Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit on September 10, 2024, at its Redmond headquarters. Learn more about the event and why it is vital to prevent such outages going forward. The post Microsoft Sets Up Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit to Address CrowdStrike Outage appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 26, 2024
A new survey conducted by Zoom in collaboration with Reworked INSIGHTS claims that hybrid work has become the preferred working model worldwide, with a significant impact on productivity, employee satisfaction, and workplace connectivity. The survey, titled “ Navigating the Future of Work: Global Perspectives on Hybrid Models and Technology [registration] sets out to explore the evolving nature of work, focusing on global trends in workplace flexibility, employee preferences, and the growing rol
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Office Snapshots
AUGUST 26, 2024
This project introduces a visionary workspace concept centered on human-centric design, health, productivity, and collaboration. Despite challenges posed by refurbishing a 30-year-old confined space building, it is transformed into an open-concept oasis. Modern technology simulates natural light filtering through layers of spaces, complemented by biophilic elements evoking the rainforest to enhance well-being and adaptability.
Work Life
AUGUST 26, 2024
The widespread arrival of generative AI models over the past few years has struck fear in the hearts of many people who suddenly realized that significant parts of their knowledge-intensive jobs could be automated. Succeeding in this environment requires continuous learning to both adapt to new technologies as they emerge and to develop new knowledge and skills that will enable you to stay relevant as the requirements for jobs change.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 26, 2024
Australia has introduced a so-called right to disconnect rule, offering what is claimed to be ‘significant relief’ to employees who feel pressured to respond to work-related calls or messages outside of their official working hours. The new legislation allows employees to ignore communications after hours without fearing repercussions from their employers.
Work Life
AUGUST 26, 2024
Is your boss texting you on the weekend? Work email pinging long after you’ve left for home ? Australian employees can now ignore those and other intrusions into home life thanks to a new “right to disconnect” law designed to curb the creep of work emails and calls into personal lives. The new rule, which came into force on Monday, means employees, in most cases, cannot be punished for refusing to read or respond to contacts from their employers outside work hours.
Office Snapshots
AUGUST 26, 2024
AAID was approached by OQT to refurbish its offices in DIFC. The project involved refurbishing the existing space on level 7 and fitting out a new space on level 6. The design objective was to prioritise employee well-being. On level 7, the plan was to transform the office environment into a more welcoming space with open offices, various work areas, collaborative zones, and a motivational colour scheme.
Work Life
AUGUST 26, 2024
This summer, I keep getting the same call: “So my company is going back to in-person events and off-sites, and I feel like after working so much virtually, I forgot how to speak in-person both one-to-one and formally.” You are not alone. The reason in-person events are coming back is simple. We longed for the connection of being in the same room, but at the same time, we didn’t miss it and really liked not having to be there in person.
Office Snapshots
AUGUST 26, 2024
The Himalayas In the ever-evolving world of workplace design, the post-pandemic era has brought a profound transformation. The importance of creating human-centric spaces has never been more evident. In the millennials hub of Gurgaon, in DLF downtown, Ultraconfidentiel designed the new hybrid workplace for a global technology company. Thoughtful planning and innovative work settings converge to shape an environment that not only meets the demands of the modern workforce but also prioritizes thei
Work Life
AUGUST 26, 2024
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning.
Office Snapshots
AUGUST 26, 2024
Oktra were appointed to refurbish the fifth and sixth floors at 16 Eastcheap for Privalgo, a financial technology company. With prior experience of fitting out other floors of the property, they were well-equipped to meet Privalgo’s requirements. The design team provided test fits for the landlord to showcase the building’s potential to prospective tenants.
Total Wellness
AUGUST 26, 2024
Imagine trying to fit everyone into the same pair of shoes. It wouldn’t work, right? The same goes for employee wellness programs. Your team is made up of people from different generations, each with their own needs and preferences. To really make a difference in their health and happiness, you need a wellness program that fits them perfectly. As we journey through life, our health and wellness needs change.
I/O at Work
AUGUST 26, 2024
New research highlights the benefits of holding multiple identities at work. How can this lead to enhanced creativity?
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 26, 2024
A new research briefing from Oxford Economics claims to highlight the sustained prevalence of working from home in Europe, particularly in northern cities, and examines its impact on office real estate markets. According to the briefing, which analyses data through 2023, working from home has become a permanent feature of the European workforce, with notable variations across different regions and cities.
Fellow
AUGUST 26, 2024
When you lead a staff meeting, you should leave feeling confident that everyone understands their responsibilities, that the time was used well, and that all employees can dive straight back into working on their priorities. If that’s not happening every time, the culprit may be not using a structured agenda for your staff meetings. It’s time to set your team up for success and maximum productivity with an agenda that ensures the conversation runs smoothly.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 26, 2024
In today’s hyper-competitive digital landscape, the success of a brand hinges not only on its ability to reach the right audience but also on how effectively it converts that reach into tangible profits. Digital marketing is no longer just about getting your brand noticed; it’s about creating meaningful connections, driving customer engagement, and boosting your bottom line.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 26, 2024
Dealing with emotions at work is a common concern for many professionals. After all, if you’re invested in your work and care about doing a good job, it’s only natural to get emotional from time to time. However, as we know, emotions can also be dangerous. They can cloud our logical thinking and cause us to behave in irrational ways, which can ultimately damage our professional standing.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 26, 2024
Workers in the UK are lukewarm towards the “New Deal for Working People,” a cornerstone of the recently introduced Employment Rights Bill. This ambivalence is coupled with a significant lack of awareness about their current workplace rights and their employers’ stance on various aspects of the deal. These insights come from the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index (JCI), an economic confidence tracker developed in collaboration with the Centre for Economics and Business Research
Success
AUGUST 26, 2024
Have you ever hidden a purchase from a partner or had your partner hide one from you? If so, you or your partner may have engaged in financial infidelity. A 2024 Bankrate survey found that it isn’t uncommon—42% of married or partnered U.S. adults have kept a financial secret from their significant other. Financial experts answer five of the most pressing questions about financial infidelity below. 1.
Work Life
AUGUST 26, 2024
While the world watched and waited to see if President Joe Biden would drop his reelection bid last month, I imagined his internal struggle and thought, I totally get it. I may not be a global leader, but I empathize with the challenges of succession and succession planning. As a cofounder and, until recently, CEO deeply passionate about the executive coaching company I created seven years ago, I’ve grappled with some intense soul-searching about passing the torch.
John Mattone
AUGUST 26, 2024
We can hardly call power-crazed dictators and tyrants like Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin leaders. Retreating into the darkest corners of their deranged minds, these genocidal madmen committed deeds that have forever entrenched them as badges of shame on humanity’s common conscience. They provide stark warnings about where unchecked authority can lead without leadership.
Minding the Workplace
AUGUST 26, 2024
Early in life, we learn that one of the cruelest things someone can do is to make fun of someone’s disability. Or, at least we’re supposed to learn this. Those who don’t grasp this basic lesson about being a decent person are typically bullies. Sadly, a man who would be elected President of the U.S. provides a perfect example. In 2015, Donald Trump mocked a reporter’s disability at a public rally.
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