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From Survey to Strategy: 8 Essential Steps to Act on Employee Feedback

Great Place to Work

Unlock the power of employee feedback. Learn how to analyze survey results and implement meaningful changes with these 8 essential action steps for workplace improvement. Congratulations. Youve run an employee engagement survey and received detailed feedback from your people. Now, the real work begins translating insights into action. Its natural to be eager to jump right in and start making changes.

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How private investment can improve senior-housing options

McKensey

The world needs better residential solutions for the aging. Three innovations may hold the key to truly golden years.

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Be Careful About “Stress Bragging” at Work

I/O at Work

Research shows that employees who brag about being stressed out can experience harmful outcomes and cause harmful outcomes for others.

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McKinsey’s highlights from Mobile World Congress

McKensey

Companies are getting practical about how to create value from gen AIwhile 5G, satellites, and innovations in phone design also take center stage.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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21 Creative Employee Recognition Ideas From Industry-Leading Workplaces

Great Place to Work

Consider these employee recognition programs to increase perceptions of fairness and levels of discretionary effort in your organization. Employee recognition drives business performance Recognition programs are a crucial part of the employee experience and a key driver of perceptions of fairness in your workforce. When employees say that everyone in the company has an opportunity to receive special recognition for their work, they are two times more likely to say promotions are fair and 60% mor

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State of the Workplace: Return to Office – Ungated

fm:systems

In this session, our panelists will share fresh perspectives on key workplace trends.

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Workplace Strategist Shares The Secret To Creating Workplaces People Actually Want To Use

All Work

CEO of PLASTARC Melissa Marsh says that companies are at a halfway point between pre- and post-pandemic work models, with many still figuring out their hybrid and remote policies. Marsh emphasized the importance of creating flexible, human-centered workplaces that foster strong employee connections. She predicts that cities will transform into mixed-use spaces with less office space, leading to vibrant, more livable urban environments.

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The leadership shift that engages and retains Gen Z employees

Work Life

Winning over Gen Z employees isnt about flashy perks or trendy office spacesits about leadership that actually walks the talk. This younger generation of employees has different values than their predecessors. It expects transparency, meaningful work, and a culture that values their contributions. If leaders want to earn their trust and loyalty, they need to rethink traditional management styles and embrace a more authentic, collaborative approach.

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Why You Should Add Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten to Your Travel Bucket List

Success

Every summer our family of five likes to travel. Last year, we wanted to venture to Paris but between the high cost of airfare and the Summer Olympics, it just wasnt feasible. Instead, we opted to go to the Caribbean Island of St. Martin on a direct flight from Boston Logan International Airport. This unique island comprises two countries with open borders, so there are no checkpoints when crossing over into each one.

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How the ‘Severance’ child-boss represents childhood under threat

Work Life

In the second season of Severance , theres an unexpected character: a child supervisor named Miss Huang , who matter-of-factly explains shes a child because of when I was born. Miss Huangs deadpan response is more than just a clever quip. Like so much in the Apple TV+ series , which has broken viewership records for the streaming service , I think it reveals a devastating truth about the role of work in the 21st century.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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How to Prevent Employee Turnover & Keep Your Best Talent

Quantum Workplace

The growing challenge of employee turnover Organizations in all industries are grappling with the harsh reality of employee turnover. Even though its easier to hire right now, companies cant afford to ignore the risks of losing employees. Every business has roles and talent that are hard to replace. But managing turnover often feels overwhelming, especially without the correct data.

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These 25 companies are best for diversity, according to employee ratings

Work Life

DEI measures may be under threat , but the reality is many workers want jobs at companies that value diversity. Comparably, a platform for salary data and work culture insights, just released its list of the top 100 large companies for diversity. To compile the list, Comparably asked 30,000 employees of color to weigh in on 16 different categories, including satisfaction with leadership, compensation, and career growth opportunities.

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The a2 Milk Company Offices – Auckland

Office Snapshots

Tailor Inc. recently completed the interior for The a2 Milk Companys new Auckland Head Office in collaboration with Ministry of Architecture + Interiors, creating a warm, textural, and timeless space that seamlessly blends authenticity with functionality. The design embraces a classic aesthetic, accented with subtle pops of A2 Milk’s corporate branding colors.

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What I’ve learned about motherhood and the myth of work-life balance

Work Life

The question came innocently enough: What do you want to be when you grow up? Lindsays daughter, after a brief pause, looked up and confidently replied, I want to be a client. The simplicity of the answer hid the complexity of what she had observed: The clients always seemed to get the very best version of her mother. In her daughters young mind, being a client meant holding a special placeone that commands focus, care, and an unwavering commitment.

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A third of employers are responding to the Employment Rights Bill by cutting jobs

Workplace Insight

A survey of more than 2,000 employers conducted by the CIPD reveals that nearly four in five anticipate increased employment costs as a result of the Employment Rights Bill’s proposed measures, and nearly a third are planning on reducing headcount as a result. The measures include reforms to Statutory Sick Pay, changes to unfair dismissal rules, and the introduction of guaranteed hours for zero-hours contract workers.

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How to become better at standing up for your values—even when it’s hard

Work Life

As a child, Sunita Sah says she learned to be good. Growing up in the U.K. in the 1980s as the daughter of Indian immigrants, she was praised for being obedient and studious at home and at school. But she also experienced racial slurs and hostile stares. Sah lived in a place that didnt always welcome differencesand her family was different. Sah had long considered her mother to be a compliant person.

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Old National Bank Offices – Indianapolis

Office Snapshots

The design of the new office for Old National Bank thoughtfully merges the organizations storied legacy with a fresh, forward-looking vision. Rooted in tradition, the design honors the banks time-honored values while incorporating a modern aesthetic that positions the Indianapolis headquarters as a beacon of innovation in the banking industry. Key to the design is the careful integration of traditional finishes, such as rich wood paneling, refined stone accents, and tailored lighting fixtures.

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Sell out Material Choices event provides a forum for eco learning

Workplace Insight

The Furniture Makers Company , the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, hosted the next in a series of sustainability events, Material Choices for more Sustainable Products, on the 4th of March 2025 at Furniture Makers Hall. The seminar focussed on examining some of the established and widely used materials in the furniture and furnishing sector and considerations for greater sustainability.

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Logitech Offices – Sao Paulo

Office Snapshots

This project was created to reflect Logitechs essence by promoting collaboration, creativity, and technology in an environment that combines functionality with visual identity. Inspired by its commitment to innovative design and sustainability, the space was designed to accommodate a team that embraces the hybrid work model, valuing integration and dynamism.

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Everything About Us Without Us

Mad in America

T his historical record of Oregons first state hospital, the Oregon State Insane Asylum, from its opening in 1883 until the mid-1950s, will focus on the experiences of patients there. This is in contrast with the typical chronological history of who served as superintendent, for how long, the date new buildings were opened and other such changes. The guiding principle for the hospital during these seven decades, whether recognized or not, was Everything About Us Was Without Us.

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The DEI tightrope: How U.S. retailers are weighing legal and political risk in diversity initiatives

Work Life

Several U.S. retailers that publicly scrapped diversity, equity and inclusion programsincluding Target , Amazon , and Tractor Supply are maintaining certain efforts behind the scenes. The three retailers, while they’ve ended DEI programs on paper, have told advocacy groups and individuals they will continue to offer financial support for some LGBTQ+ Pride and racial justice events, as well as provide internal support for resource groups for underrepresented employees.

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