October, 2024

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How to Make a Resume in 2024

Office Skills

Crafting an effective resume is more critical than ever in 2024, as job seekers face increasingly fierce competition. Employers now expect resumes that not only highlight qualifications but also reflect […] The post How to Make a Resume in 2024 appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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25 Security Terms You Should Know for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Spiceworks

If you want to reduce your organization's cyber risk, your employees must take a greater interest in cybersecurity. Brush off your knowledge this Cybersecurity Awareness Month with 25 common security terms. The post 25 Security Terms You Should Know for Cybersecurity Awareness Month appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Go, teams: When teams get healthier, the whole organization benefits

McKensey

Creating effective teams depends on multiple factors, including high levels of trust and communication, and understanding team context. A new approach helps elevate performance and create value.

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The Core Error of Psychiatrists and Psychologists: Certainty about “Consensus Reality”

Mad in America

“Yet many psychiatrists and psychologists refuse to entertain the idea that society as a whole may be lacking in sanity.” —Erich Fromm, The Sane Society (1955) W ith the mainstream media finally reporting that “ depression is not caused by low levels of serotonin ,” many people ask me: Why does psychiatry repeatedly get it wrong when it comes to not only to its theories of mental illness but in so many other areas?

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Standing desks may not be any better for you than office chairs

Workplace Insight

Last week at Orgatec, many firms continued to repeat the claim that “sitting is the new smoking” in their marketing spiel. There’s something in this. The risks of a sedentary lifestyle include health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Standing desks have been seen as a way to reduce the time people spend sitting while at work as a fix for such health problems.

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Red Lobster’s New CEO Plans to Revitalize the Restaurant Chain Using These 3 Tactics

Success

Growing up, my family went to Red Lobster for special occasions, like birthday dinners and post-graduation lunches. Entering the restaurant and seeing the huge lobster tanks made me feel sophisticated, and we always had to wait for a table because it was so crowded. The wait was worth it, because when we arrived at our table we got to feast on savory cheddar biscuits and consistently good seafood.

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How To Develop A Laser-Focus On Value Creation And Do Away With Busywork

Tanveer Naseer

Have you ever had a workday where you were so busy that the time flew by, but you didn’t really accomplish anything? The sad reality is that you’re not alone. One study found that 42% of employees spend half of their workday on busywork. Another study by Visier found 43%.

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AI power: Expanding data center capacity to meet growing demand

McKensey

Soaring demand for AI-ready data centers offers many opportunities for companies and investors across the value chain. How quickly they grasp them could determine the pace at which AI is deployed.

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“What Matters to You?” – An Antidote to “What’s Wrong” and “What Happened”

Mad in America

I was recently asked by the founder of the new AntiNormality Club to suggest something that might improve mental health services in the UK. I’m usually ultra-cautious about answering questions like this. I don’t consider myself an ‘expert’ and I don’t think there are any easy solutions to such a difficult and enduring problem. However, I’ve spent years criticising mainstream services, as well as problematising some of the alternatives proposed by critical professionals.

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If firms want people to ‘return to office’, they should offer a better experience

Workplace Insight

A new report from the British Council for Offices (BCO) argues that if employers want their staff to ‘return to office’, they need to approach the workplace in the same way they would their customers by creating spaces that offer experiences workers actively seek out. The report, titled Towards Experience Utopia , claims to serve as a comprehensive guide for creating optimal working environments that integrate the best aspects of both remote and in-office work.

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The Surprising Role Oxytocin Plays in Friendships

Success

I hiked the Grand Canyon with a few girlfriends this past summer. Returning to my ordinary life as a wife and mother of three young children, I noticed that my emotional health had significantly improved beyond what I expected. I felt invigorated and inspired long after the endorphins and excitement from my adventure had worn off. Weeks later, I wondered if science could explain why a challenging two-day hike with friends had resulted in such an upgrade in my emotional health.

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Customize the ‘Don’t Ask Again for X Days’ MFA Option in Microsoft 365 

AdminDroid

On Day 26 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn how to enable the ‘remember multi-factor authentication’ setting for trusted devices in Microsoft 365. Don’t miss the rest of our Microsoft 365 Cybersecurity blog series for more tips and insights! Microsoft recommends enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) to safeguard your user accounts and reduce the risk of hacking.

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Safeguarding Elections from Cyberthreats

Spiceworks

Governments and the public must be aware of the potential for cyber threats to surge preceding national elections. Craig Watt, threat intelligence consultant at Quorum Cyber, shares actionable strategies to secure democracy from malicious influences. The post Safeguarding Elections from Cyberthreats appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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The role of power in unlocking the European AI revolution

McKensey

The rise of AI is driving data center demand and shifting power market dynamics. With European demand predicted to more than triple by 2030, significant investments are needed to realize this growth.

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So-Called Suicide Experts Recommend Antidepressants, Which Increase Suicides

Mad in America

P eople who consider themselves suicide experts are usually just the opposite. They are biased towards drug use and cherry-pick the studies they quote even when they call their reviews systematic, [1] and suicide prevention strategies always seem to incorporate depression pills. [2] A 2015 “State of the Art review” in the BMJ claimed that “Evidence supports specific psychotropic drugs to reduce the risk of suicide.” [3] I explained why none of the references supported this. [4] There is no such

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The rise of the part time office opens up a new frontier for market growth

Workplace Insight

As businesses, large and small, continue to adapt to post-pandemic realities, the demand for flexible working solutions continues to surge. The part-time office offers companies the ability to rent office spaces on a part-time basis—often for just one to three days a week— whilst opening a unique opportunity for occupiers, landlords, operators, and investors.

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12 Must-Read Books to Boost Your Communication Skills

Success

People often have difficulty expressing themselves clearly, confidently and compassionately, whether in personal relationships, the workplace or social settings. Fear of making mistakes, appearing foolish or facing criticism can hinder communication. With the rise of digital communication, these challenges have only multiplied, making developing strong communication skills more crucial than ever.

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How to Disable LinkedIn Integration in Microsoft 365 

AdminDroid

On Day 24 of Cybersecurity Awareness month, learn how to disable LinkedIn integration in Microsoft 365 and avoid privacy concerns. Stay tuned for upcoming blogs in Microsoft 365 Cybersecurity blog series. LinkedIn is my favorite place to learn, share what I know, connect with like-minded peers and more! Whether you like it or not, it’s also part of your Microsoft 365, blending your professional network with your work life.

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Cybersecurity Frameworks Explained

Spiceworks

Cybersecurity frameworks can seem complex at first glance, but they're actually quite helpful when navigating the ever-changing array of IT security threats and possible solutions. The post Cybersecurity Frameworks Explained appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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The art of 21st-century leadership: From succession planning to building a leadership factory

McKensey

Complicated times demand great leaders. Here’s an overview of traits and practices required to succeed as a leader today and a look at the factory model that can help aspiring managers ascend.

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ADHD and “Weak Muscle Disorder”

Mad in America

A ttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a construct codified by the American Psychiatric Association. It conceptualizes a set of behavioral tendencies as a distinct condition marked by inattentiveness and impulsivity. The construct originally appeared as ADD in the 1980 edition of psychiatry’s diagnostic manual, and it was modified in the 1994 and 2013 editions.

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UK’s best workplaces honoured at BCO Awards. And the winner isn’t an office

Workplace Insight

The British Council for Offices (BCO) has announced what it says are the UK’s most exceptional workplaces this year, with eight projects receiving accolades at its National Awards. The TTP Campus, a life sciences facility in Cambridgeshire, was the standout winner, claiming both the Best of the Best and Corporate Workplace awards. The awards, held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, celebrate excellence in office design, operation, sustainability, and community engagement.

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7 Ways to Ace Your Performance Review

Success

If you’re like most of us, you dread annual performance reviews. You feel like the entire process is out of your control—and, of course, no one likes to be criticized. However, with careful planning and strategizing, your annual performance review can be an excellent opportunity to improve your job satisfaction and learn what you need to do in order to be promoted.

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Retrieve Entra App Registrations with Expiring Client Secrets and Certificates

AdminDroid

On Day 23 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn how to get a list of Entra ID applications with expiring client secrets and certificates effectively. Stay tuned for more blogs in our M365 Cybersecurity Blog Series. In Microsoft 365 organizations, various applications, including third-party apps, are integrated and used for completing various tasks, projects, etc.

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10 Strategies for Managers to Prevent Employee Burnout

Spiceworks

Work-life balance and open communication are important, particularly as we celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10. Discover effective strategies for preventing employee burnout and fostering a positive work environment. The post 10 Strategies for Managers to Prevent Employee Burnout appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Connecting for growth: A makeover for your marketing operating model

McKensey

Marketing leaders must propel growth while navigating increased complexity and scope. A new global survey in consumer marketing reveals the need for a more connected and agile way of working.

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Medical Health Treatment vs. Mental Health Treatment

Mad in America

I n 1986 I had my first experience spending time in a hospital. While riding a bicycle to a friend’s house my front tire hit a stone in the road and I went down. My next memory was waking up in the hospital and being told to try and remain still under the X-ray machine. No matter how hard I tried not to move I could not stop shaking. I remember people being around me, telling me that everything was going to be alright, one person even held my hand trying to comfort me through what was happ

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Hybrid working leads people to use their commute as exercise

Workplace Insight

The widespread adoption of hybrid working has led to a boom in active commuting – where workers combine their commute with physical exercise – resulting in improved wellness, productivity, and job satisfaction, according to a new poll from IWG. The increased use of local flexible workspaces by hybrid workers has been central to this shift, says the firm, which provides local flexible workspaces.

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The Age of Self-Sabotage: How to Stop Undermining Yourself With Internalized Ageism

Success

Earlier this year, I hopped on a Zoom call along with my colleague, who is in her late 40s like me. We were interviewing a candidate for a position at my then-company. I knew the candidate was about my age or a little older based on her impressive resume filled with roles at top-tier companies dating back to the early 2000s. She possessed an even more impressive portfolio and was a delight to chat with—she clearly knew her stuff.

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Remove Unused Credentials from Apps in Microsoft Entra 

AdminDroid

On Day 22 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn to remove unused credentials from apps in Microsoft Entra to prevent the misuse of credentials. Stay active for the upcoming blogs in our M365 Cybersecurity blog series.  With the introduction of Identity Secure Score recommendations , Microsoft Entra now provides a more comprehensive assessment of your tenant’s security.

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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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The state of retail banking: Profitability and growth in the era of digital and AI

McKensey

As the global macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, retail banks should focus on the fundamentals of customer primacy and margin protection while embracing digital technologies and gen AI.

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Investigators Who Blew the Whistle On STAR*D Fraud Call for Retraction of Five AJP Articles

Mad in America

Editor’s note: This is a copy of a letter that Ed Pigott and Jay Amsterdam sent to Ned Kalin, M.D., editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Psychiatry. Ned H. Kalin, M.D. Editor-in-Chief The American Journal of Psychiatry Dear Dr. Kalin, Dr. Jay Amsterdam and I are writing this Open Letter to call for the retraction of the five STAR*D articles published in the American Journal of Psychiatry (AJP) because the main findings of these articles are not accurate. 1-5 We are the primary invest

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Over 57 and looking for work? Forget it, say HR managers

Workplace Insight

Millions of workers aged 57 and over in the UK are being overlooked for job opportunities, as employers increasingly consider this age ‘too old’ to hire, according to a new poll. The survey, conducted by Totaljobs , claims that a third of people over 50 worry they will struggle to find work due to age discrimination, with one in seven reporting being rejected for jobs because of their age.

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How to Use Tech to Prevent Burnout

Success

Juggling work, personal responsibilities, family needs, professional development, extracurricular activities and much more can be challenging to say the very least. According to Kristin Papa —a licensed clinical social worker specializing in burnout—managing these demands is particularly difficult in workplaces with unrealistic expectations, a lack of autonomy and insufficient resources or clarity.

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Allow External Sharing for Specific SharePoint Sites

AdminDroid

On Day 21 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn how to easily configure Anyone sharing for specific SharePoint sites. Stay tuned for more tips in our Microsoft 365 Cybersecurity blog series ! There are instances when you need to enable “Anyone” sharing for specific SharePoint sites. For example, when you need to share documents or collaborate with external individuals like clients, vendors, or partners who don’t have a Microsoft account, “Anyone

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3 lessons on how to have a long, fulfilling career I learned from my cats

Work Life

Recently, I had to put down my 20-year-old cat. The timeline was sudden. On a Friday morning, I took her to the vet and she was gone by that evening. Aside from meowing loudly, Paku was still her affable self. But blood work revealed she was most likely suffering from cancer and kidney failure. Because of her age, and because she had also stopped eating and drinking, the most compassionate thing to do was let her go.