Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Central London is showing steady progress in the return to a traditional working day, with workers spending more time in the office compared to last year, according to a new survey. The data , collected by Centre for Cities in collaboration with Savanta and Focaldata, claims that the average full-time worker in Central London spent 2.7 days per week in the office in June 2024.

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Reporting Flexibility Flexibility 110

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Problem-Solving 105

Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It’s always fascinating to watch somebody deal with information that challenges their view on an issue. Doubly so when it’s somebody really, really smart. And when it’s information that challenges one of their core beliefs, or some notion they hold about themselves such as their self-image, the multiplying factors of cognitive dissonance can really start to stack up.

Learning 105

Learning 105

Success

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Unlike employees, freelancers don’t have their rights and work responsibilities automatically outlined when they agree to work for a company. Whether initiated by the contracting company or the freelancer, contractual work agreements define important items, such as the project’s scope, payment, deadlines and ownership. Although contracts may initially seem like extra paperwork, these agreements create the foundation of a healthy working relationship.

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Legal Onboarding Finance Sales 103

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The UNDP’s Pedro Conceição talks about today’s global gridlock, uncertainty complex, and a pervasive sense of disempowerment.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In Bonaire, the word “dushi” has a few different meanings. It can be a term of endearment like “baby,” or it can describe a sweet, delicious food. In the local Papiamentu language, “dushi bida” means “the good life” and describes a feeling of deep contentment. I learned this on a recent trip to Bonaire, where I spent the week walking the colorful streets of the capital, Kralendijk, exploring the island’s national park and getting my fill of fresh seafood.

Food 97

Food Transportation Security Coaching 97

Total Wellness

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Every fall, as the leaves turn golden and the chill creeps into the air, a familiar foe emerges — the flu. This unwelcome guest doesn’t just throw a wrench in our daily routines; it can seriously impact our health. But we’ve got a secret weapon in our arsenal: the flu shot. It’s time to dive into what makes this tiny jab such a mighty protector and why it’s your best bet against the flu’s yearly invasion.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Ever left a meeting not sure why you were invited to attend it in the first place? What about walking out unclear about what happens next? Most of us would answer those questions with a resounding “yes.” The frustration people have with meetings isn’t because they take time; it’s that there often isn’t a clear reason that the time they spent was worth it.

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CoreHealth Workplace Wellness

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Employee engagement has hit its lowest point in 11 years. If your organization has witnessed this decline first-hand, it’s time to get creative and devise new ways to not only help people be more engaged, but give them the tools they need to start leading healthier lives.

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Creativity 85

Office Snapshots

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) embarked on a tenant improvement project for CLA’s (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) new flagship offices at the historic One Grand Central Place, ESRT aimed to deliver CLA with a beautifully designed space fit for CLA’s needs – a less common approach to projects that typically result in offices far less customized and bespoke.

Construction 79

Construction Catering Prioritization Flexibility 79

Wellness 360

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In today’s competitive market, employee well-being is crucial for organizational success. Corporate wellness programs offer a comprehensive approach to promoting health and productivity beyond basic perks like gym memberships. This guide explores the benefits, types, and design of wellness programs, strategies to increase employee participation, the role of technology, common challenges, and successful case studies. […] The post What is Corporate Wellness?

Technology 76

Technology Promotion 76

Office Snapshots

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For more than 70 years, the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund (Haas Jr. Fund) has advanced the philanthropic impact of the Levi Strauss family legacy through $695 million in grants to organizations working to expand rights and create opportunities. Inspired by the deep mission and values of the non-profit, the interior renovation of its new headquarters prioritizes the well-being of occupants – and a culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive – while maximizin

Equipment 76

Equipment Prioritization Flexibility Flexibility 76

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

What does it take to create value in the intensely competitive retail industry—especially if you’re not a big retailer? A new analysis reveals what’s worked.

Retail 84

Retail 84

All Work

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The reliability and speed of internet services, which have become essential in our work and personal lives, depend on the efficiency and location of data centers. Far from being replaced by the cloud, harming the environment, or detracting from neighborhoods, modern data centers are evolving to be more efficient, sustainable, and community friendly.

Learning 64

Learning Construction Technology Healthcare 64

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Trisha Price, chief product officer of Pendo.io, discusses the importance of metrics in product management and how teams can use data to inform every aspect of their products.

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Software 70

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Angelina and Plácido began working at Tyson Foods , the largest meatpacking company in the United States, the year the Twin Towers fell. Tyson Foods was founded in Springdale, Arkansas, in 1935 and is still headquartered there. It is the second largest global meatpacking company. It employs 141,000 people and operates 241 plants in the US, including facilities in twenty Arkansas communities.

Food 66

Food Supplies Sales Government 66

Quantum Workplace

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

AI has been on everyone’s mind since OpenAI launched ChatGPT at the end of 2022. It’s dominating headlines and shaking up every industry and job function.

Software 59

Software 59

Yarooms

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The humble visitor sign-in sheet is no longer enough in an era where school safety is paramount. That's where a visitor management system (VMS) for schools comes in—a modern, digital front desk solution transforming how schools monitor and manage visitors. But what exactly does this system offer, and why should your school adopt it? Let's explore how these advanced tools redefine campus security, setting new standards for protecting students and staff.

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Security 52

Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As a career coach, I often remind people that raises serve two purposes. In my experience, many people only focus on one or the other, and that can be detrimental. A raise is both a reward for the value you’ve created in the past and an investment in your future potential—the value your employer expects you to bring to the organization moving forward.

Coaching 52

Coaching Learning Planning Training 52

Yarooms

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Explore ways to foster a positive work environment by bringing people together in the office. Build stronger relationships and enhance team performance now.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

From retrofitting planes to overhauling its website and upgrading its lounges, British Airways’ £7 billion transformation plan puts the customer first.

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Planning 47

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Labor Day is 130 years old. Back in 1894, it was started as a holiday to celebrate the contributions of workers to the country’s prosperity. These days, however, Labor Day has become less associated with the labor movement; for many, it simply marks the unofficial end of summer, the calendar date when the pace of work and school speeds up. For this reason, September can feel like the “ other new year.

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Influencing Delegation Security Training 40

Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving business landscape, more and more companies are moving away from traditional top-down performance reviews and instead embracing a development-focused approach to evaluations. This shift aims to promote personal growth, leadership development, and effective team collaborations. What is 360-degree Feedback Software? 360-degree feedback software is an evaluation or review tool that helps companies gather feedback about an employee's overall performance.

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Software Customer Service Reporting Flexibility 68

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I n 1932, Brave New World was printed, and Aldous Huxley wrote: “But I don’t want comfort. I want God. I want poetry. I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin. I want to know what passion is. I want to feel something strongly.” Ninety-one years later in 2023, over 50,000 Americans died of suicide; more than any year on record.

Influencing 88

Influencing Legal Food Creativity 88

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In the span of just months, a number of corporations have reversed their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies that they previously claimed to strongly support. In June, the farming retailer Tractor Supply announced that the company would remove DEI positions and eliminate its goals to reduce carbon emissions, framing the decision as a response to customer concerns.

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Supplies Retail Food Transportation 85