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5 Ways to Get Users Thinking About Cybersecurity

Spiceworks

With all the cyber threats out there — the one battle IT teams continue to lose is with end users who widely disregard security warnings. Check out five key ways to talk cybersecurity to users in a remote world. The post 5 Ways to Get Users Thinking About Cybersecurity appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Breaking operational barriers to peak productivity

McKensey

Our latest research examines how a new take on operational excellence can help rekindle productivity—and reveals five practices that matter in jump-starting performance.

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Tech News Roundup – Week ending Oct. 4, 2024

Spiceworks

This week in tech, multiple tech companies experienced outages, Adele and Ye temporarily left YouTube, and there's a new AI tool to fawn over. The post Tech News Roundup – Week ending Oct. 4, 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Portfolio and performance: Priorities for CPG leaders

McKensey

The consumer goods industry, once an investor darling, has underperformed in recent years. Companies can prioritize six actions to simultaneously revive revenue growth and reduce costs.

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6 Tell-Tale Signs of APT Attacks

Spiceworks

Protect your users and your business from Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks by spotting these red flags and taking action before the hackers do. The post 6 Tell-Tale Signs of APT Attacks appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Beyond 9 to 5: The power of spiritual health in the workplace

McKensey

An often neglected concept, spiritual health can have significant knock-on benefits for a person’s well-being, and its importance at work needs to be recognized.

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6 SharePoint Online Recommendations to Improve Secure Score 

AdminDroid

On Day 4 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re excited to share 6 impactful SharePoint Online recommendations that can boost your Microsoft Secure Score by 16 points. Stick around for more fire tips in our Cybersecurity blog series. Microsoft Secure Score offers a wealth of recommendations spanning various services, including Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint Online.

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A manager’s guide to identifying and investing in high-potential talent

Work Life

One of the most valuable skills a leader can have is the ability to identify and nurture high-potential talent. Drawing from my own experiences on both sides of this relationship, I’ve learned that investing in your team’s growth isn’t just beneficial for individuals—it’s crucial for the long-term success of your organization.

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The Pumpkin Spice Effect

Success

It’s that time of year when the leaves start to change and the familiar smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. When you catch that first hint of cinnamon, you feel your body reflexively relax. But what if this season is about more than just special Starbucks drinks and the Sanderson sisters? Can you use the scents of the season to harness your focus and productivity to end the year strong?

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The Aggressive Suppression of Spiritual Awakening

Mad in America

Please note, this is a true story of my experience but due to the emotional charge induced by poor psychiatric care I am unable to write it through a first-person narrative. I have used my grandparents’ names as it brings me comfort to know they look out for me from the spiritual dimensions beyond the earthly realm. S he was acting delusional, offering her husband bits of salad in the front seat of the car like a dog.

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A 7th Grade Project Is Providing Resources for North Carolina Victims of Helene

Success

North Carolina State University student Ethan Clark doesn’t often use phrases like “catastrophic impacts.” But he’d forecasted ahead of the storm and knew that Hurricane Helene was going to be worse than people expected. On Sept. 26, he made a Facebook post on his Facebook page, North Carolina’s Weather Authority (NCWA), calling the storm “life-threatening.

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Pernod Ricard Offices – Ho Chi Minh City

Office Snapshots

A brand journey that is immersive to inspire creativity In renovating its workplace in Ho Chi Minh City, Pernod Ricard needed a modern and technology-driven environment. Pernod Ricard engaged AKI Design to express its business motto, “Make a new friend every day”, through an innovative, lively, and collaborative workplace that reflects company branding and heritage while informing and inspiring staff.

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The dockworkers’ strike is suspended, but automation remains a sticking point for unions

Work Life

From Maine to Texas, 45,000 dockworkers went on strike Tuesday after the International Longshoremen’s Association’s (ILA) contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expired. The two sides had reached a stalemate over pay, but also the union wanted a guarantee that technology would not be used to replace them. On Thursday, the parties reached an agreement to suspend the strike , increase wages 62% wage over six years, and to extend the existing contract until Jan. 15, 2025.

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Inspired Evolution Offices – Cape Town

Office Snapshots

Transforming Vision into Reality: Project Scope and Client Introduction Inspired Evolution, a pioneer in sustainable investment solutions, entrusted Trend Group to design and build their new office space on Osborne Road, Claremont, Cape Town. This 380 sqm project aimed to transform the area into a modern, functional, and welcoming office environment.

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Here’s what it is like to be a Hurricane Helene first responder

Work Life

On September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida. Since then, Helene has swept across the Southeast, demolishing homes , and leaving many cities without water and electricity. According to NBC News , more than 200 people have died as a result of the hurricane’s destruction. Since the Hurricane made landfall , first responders have been on the frontlines helping people who’ve been affected, removing debris, and providing food and water, and medical aid

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Hyundai Capital Australia Offices – Sydney

Office Snapshots

Hyundai Capital chose Sheldon to design and construct their new and expanded Macquarie Park workplace, due to Sheldon’s experience across Macquarie Park’s latest buildings. This Architectus-designed building achieved a 5-Star Green Star rating. Sheldon’s collaboration with Hyundai Capital involved meeting their Korean HQ team to ensure the design matched their global design guidelines and colour scheme, and paid homage to the industrial heritage of the brand, while meeting the requirements

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Toyota is the latest company to scale back its DEI policies

Work Life

Since June, a mounting number of companies have pulled back on their corporate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Tractor Supply and John Deere were some of the first companies to do so, reversing some of their DEI policies and pulling sponsorship of Pride events and other “social or cultural awareness” events. In the months since, several others have followed suit—including Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s, and Ford—and revoked their participation in the Human Rights Camp

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PriestmanGoode Offices – London

Office Snapshots

PriestmanGoode, an internationally award-winning design agency, is renowned for its innovative work in aviation, transport, product and environmental design. Their team of designers, creative thinkers, practical makers, strategists and trend forecasters share a common vision: to imagine and shape the future. When they found their new office space in Farringdon, they turned to us for a full office fit out to turn their new blank canvas into a functional, high-performing and inspirational workplac

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What happened when I tried a 3-week “financial fast”

Work Life

The idea of a financial fast , a term coined by author Michelle Singletary, is that for a specified period of time, you cut out any nonessential spending. Groceries and utility bills are fine, but DoorDash is a no. I knew I needed to make a change in my spending habits, and I was willing to get drastic, so for three weeks in September, I gave it a try.

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Is the 75 Hard Challenge Worth It?

Success

In 2019, podcaster and entrepreneur Andy Frisella created 75 Hard, a program that he refers to as, “Ironman for your brain.” Described on his website as the “only program that can permanently change your life…from your way of thinking to the level of discipline you approach every single task in front of you with,” Frisella claims 75 Hard will allow you to make strides in your career, feel more confident and be in the best shape of your life to boot.

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Employee Wellness: A Nutritional Approach to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk and Recurrence

Workplace Wellness

Breast cancer affects millions of women worldwide, making awareness and prevention crucial. While genetics play a role, lifestyle choices—especially diet—can significantly impact breast cancer risk and recurrence. A well-balanced diet rich in specific nutrients can support overall health and potentially lower the risk of breast cancer. Here’s a guide on how to structure your diet to promote wellness and reduce breast cancer risks. 1.

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Episode 552: David Allen Talks About Team Productivity and the Evolution of GTD

Productivityist

In this special Flashback Friday episode, I reconnect with David Allen, the creator of the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology, to discuss his latest book, Team: Getting Things Done with Others , co-authored with Ed Lamont. We also revisit a classic conversation where we discussed the evolution of GTD, reflecting on its past, present, and the future of productivity practices.

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Employee Wellness: Health Benefits of Seasonal Fall Produce

Workplace Wellness

As the air turns crisp and leaves transform into vibrant hues of red and gold, fall invites us to embrace its bounty of seasonal produce. From pumpkins to pears, the harvest season is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treasure trove of health benefits. Let’s explore some of the most nutritious fall fruits and vegetables and how they can enhance your well-being. 1.

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Featured Customers Facilities Management Software Market Leader Award

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Market Leader for Facilities Management Software Featured Customers Facilities Management Software Market Leader Award

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Keep forgetting things? Relax (no, really)—these tactics for improving your memory can keep you calm, too

Work Life

Over the past couple of decades, attention spans have shrunk. Tethered to our computers and smartphones, we carry our little devices everywhere, a few clicks away from all the information we need to survive. The rise of the digital age has impacted our ability to focus and remember. We’re living at a time when memorizing isn’t required to get through day-to-day life.

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Inspired by Southwest Airlines’ Strategy, Ryanair Now Soars Above Them Financially

Success

Ryanair was founded in 1984, but after an organizational restructuring in the early 1990s, it launched into business with a product that most people laughed at. By this point, commercial aviation was in full swing, and deregulation in the U.S. and Europe had opened markets to increased competition. From 1990 to 2000, global airline passenger numbers skyrocketed from 1.17 billion to 1.77 billion.

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Supreme Court to determine the bar for bias lawsuits from white, straight workers

Work Life

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide whether it should be more difficult for workers from “majority backgrounds,” such as white or heterosexual people, to prove workplace discrimination claims. The justices took up an appeal by Marlean Ames, a heterosexual woman, seeking to revive her lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Youth Services in which she said she lost her job to a gay man and was passed over for a promotion in favor of a gay woman in violation of federal civ

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U.S. jobs surged and unemployment dipped in September

Work Life

America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace of hiring is still solid enough to support a growing economy. Last month’s gain was far more than economists had expected, and it was up sharply from the 159,000 jobs that were added in August.

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Migrant women arriving in this western U.S. state are facing an uphill battle for employment 

Work Life

East Colfax Avenue was the best place to find a job. That’s what everyone told Sofia Roca. Never mind the open drug use, the sex workers or the groups of other migrant women marching the sidewalks soliciting work at the very same Mexican restaurants and bakeries. On East Colfax in Aurora, Colorado , bosses and customers would speak Spanish and might be willing to hire someone like Roca—a 49-year-old immigrant from Colombia—without legal authorization to work.

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