Insperity
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Change is an inevitable part of doing business. Among these changes that businesses undoubtedly will encounter at some point is the need to efficiently and quickly scale up. On one hand, this is a great position to be in. It usually means things are going well in that the market is favorable, your product or service is proven, customers are happy and demand is high!
The Receptionist
OCTOBER 29, 2024
When someone with a disability—especially a mobility impairment —enters your office, what is their experience like? It doesn’t matter if they work there or if they are just visiting. Your business should be accessible for everyone. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) federal standards require commercial and residential structures to comply with various codes, such as adding ramps, buttons that open doors, elevators, doors of a certain width, and accessible parking spaces.
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Success
OCTOBER 27, 2024
“That’s not my job” has been a banned phrase in many workplaces, as companies tout the “all on the same team” mindset. Yet Harvard Business Review cites “workload” as one of the top six causes of burnout and emphasizes the importance of balancing rest, relaxation and workload as the key to workplace success. Setting work boundaries improves quality and output, yet many employees find themselves in company environments that not only discourage, but even ban the phrase “that’s not my job.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 16, 2024
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.
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Understanding the different types of employee engagement is essential for creating a workforce that’s not just content, but motivated and driven to excel. It’s about tapping into the deeper connections employees have with their work, which fuels productivity, innovation, and long-term loyalty. When companies truly grasp how engagement takes shape, they can better navigate challenges, seize growth opportunities, and build teams that thrive under any conditions.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Antilooppi, a leading Finnish real estate investor, has unveiled its latest addition to a network of flexible office spaces. Designed by Bolder in close collaboration with Antilooppi, this dynamic workspace within a larger office complex offers high-quality solutions for small businesses as well as adaptable spaces for larger, established companies.
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Total Wellness
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Have you noticed that more and more people are feeling lonely lately? It’s true. A recent survey by the US Census Bureau revealed that 1 in 8 people often feel lonely — always or usually. For younger adults, that number jumps to nearly 1 in 4. As a wellness leader, it’s important to understand that loneliness doesn’t stop at the door when people come to work.
Success
OCTOBER 15, 2024
It’s no surprise that having a disability has historically been perceived as a weakness. That’s how disabilities have been portrayed in both media and society as a whole. This perception of disability has also found its way into the workplace—which, rooted in capitalism as it is, tends to prioritize productivity. This has resulted in widespread ableism and has excluded many workers with disabilities.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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.
Office Skills
OCTOBER 7, 2024
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.
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.
Work Life
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Recent headlines have demonstrated a clear desire for many organizations to return to work models of the past—in some cases as a misguided attempt to yield better results. Yet, employee exodus combined with recruitment challenges are once again revealing that work in the 21 st century must adapt, and not at the expense of productivity and outcomes. While many companies are making headlines by calling employees back to the office with blanket mandates, we’ve pioneered a different path forward at
Insperity
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Bringing a new hire into the fold is an exciting moment for not just the employee but also the organization! But it’s also a pivotal time to align them with the company’s mission and goals, especially if they are coming in mid-campaign, mid-year, or during particularly crucial moments in time where it’s important to get up to speed quickly. Here’s why helping new employees understand and connect with your company’s objectives isn’t just about onboarding – it’s a long-term investment in you
BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Last week, we referred to receiving emails exhorting us to sign up for an online medical platform, but didn’t name it. Now we will, because it’s part of an ongoing lawsuit regarding medical privacy, social media and smartphones, of course. It’s MyChart. MyChart and a New York hospital system are now embroiled in litigation in New York. Plaintiffs’ allegations: The hospital system, through internet tracking technologies (aka MyChart), improperly disclosed their private health information to Faceb
Success
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Apple has introduced new tools for enhancing business visibility across its digital ecosystem in an effort to help small and virtual enterprises establish their brand presence among over 1 billion people who use Apple. On October 16, the Cupertino giant announced an update to its Business Connect initiative, introducing tools designed to help every business grow, including businesses that don’t have a physical location.
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.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 21, 2024
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.
WellSteps
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Remote work has changed the way the world does business, and while many employees prefer hybrid and fully remote positions, research shows they’re losing a sense of connection with their coworkers – and that can negatively impact their wellbeing as well as business outcomes. Conversely, a strong sense of connection can foster wellbeing, positive work environments, and business success.
Work Life
OCTOBER 28, 2024
I have spent over 16 years studying more than 30,000 leaders from interviews at my own executive search firm, focusing on the leadership strategies that boost the exemplary candidates above the rest. Analyzing the data, I’ve broken down the twelve most important traits that separate these rare candidates or “unicorns” from the rest in their applicant pool.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Reviewed by : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert Key Takeaways The New Age of Personalized Recognition. How you can bridge the gap betweeen distributed teams and enhance transparency and fairness. Building a Recognition Ecosystem with Integrations and Gamification and Interactive Recognition. The Future of Recognition and How AI will play a crucial Role.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 31, 2024
World’s one of the leading chemical companies, BASF, moved its headquarters in Istanbul to a new location that supports “Future of Work” phylosophy and “BASF’ s sustainability approach.” The new office spans two floors and covers 1,700 square meters. The project, designed by Mimaristudio in line with the company’s Real Estate & Facility Management leadership and the company’s global design criterias, marks another implementation of the hybrid working model in the new
Success
OCTOBER 23, 2024
It seems like just yesterday that the term “new normal”—popularized by the coronavirus pandemic—became synonymous with remote work. But today, this term has taken on a different meaning. With the pandemic now behind us, a growing number of firms, including Amazon and Dell , are pushing for a return to the traditional five-day workweek. But truth be told, after four years of remote work, returning to a rigid nine-to-five in the office feels like a move in the opposite direction.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Strategic investment, innovative technology, and collaboration are essential for achieving sustainability and value goals in the real estate sector, according to a new report from Colliers. The report Realising ESG Performance: The Value-Driven Transformation of Europe’s Built Environment [registration] claims to provide insights into how the real estate industry can embrace sustainable buildings and comply with regulatory demands while creating long-term value.
Work in Confidence
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Listening is good for business Every October in the NHS, the National Guardian’s Office run a speaking up campaign to promote the importance of employee voice and speaking up. This year’s theme is #ListenUp. The message of listening up however, goes far and beyond the NHS and every organisation should see the importance of listening to their people.
Work Life
OCTOBER 27, 2024
The immense potential of artificial intelligence has become one of today’s most popular business talking points. But there is dramatic disparity between the AI perspectives of corporate leadership and their workers. Sixty-five percent of HR leaders believe AI will positively impact human capital within the next two years while 38% of U.S. workers are worried that AI may make some, or all, of their job duties obsolete.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Disengaged employees are costing the global economy $8.8 trillion annually, according to Gallup. This staggering figure highlights a significant challenge that organizations worldwide face. Employee engagement and well-being are at the center of this problem. Whether it's a LinkedIn post, brainstorming session, or an industry panel discussion, these two terms are trending everywhere.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Youku Shengshi, a leading Beijing-based game development company, embarked on a transformative journey to create a new headquarter that would accommodate its rapid growth and redefine the workplace experience. The project aimed to foster a creative and inspiring environment that would attract and retain top talent. The design concept by Space Matrix centred around creating a harmonious blend of modern aesthetics and traditional Chinese philosophy.
Success
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Whether you’re interested in personal development , optimizing a small business workforce—or even stamping out office drama—more people are turning to personal assessments every year. You may even be one of them. Personal assessments are carefully crafted questionnaires, which when filled out, can help determine personal strengths, motivations, personality style, and more.
Spiceworks
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 10, 2024
As AI continues to advance, navigating the balance between regulation and innovation will have a huge impact on how successful the technology can be. The EU AI Act came into force this summer, which is a move in the right direction towards classifying AI risk. At the same time, the Labour government has set out its intention to focus on the role of technology and innovation as key drivers for the UK economy.
Work Life
OCTOBER 28, 2024
There may need to be a new term invented for the wave of jobs that will be lost due to AI. For those who missed it, quiet quitting gained momentum during the pandemic. People would do the bare minimum or less in an effort to collect an easy paycheck or be fired with severance. But the inverse might be gaining momentum soon. Silent firing is where companies make jobs more difficult in the hopes that employees quit, so their jobs can be automated.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 18, 2024
A McKinsey study discovered that the turnover rate in the retail industry is 70% higher than in other industries. This alarming figure raises questions about the working conditions in retail sectors. Are retail employees truly motivated and committed to their workplace? What drives them to leave? Has this always been the case in the retail industry?
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 29, 2024
A leading international members’ organisation entrusted our team to deliver a transformative design and fit-out solution for their new world headquarters in Canary Wharf, London. This prestigious project required us to create a space that would not only serve as an office but also function as a versatile hub for a wide range of events and activities, reflecting the organisation’s global influence and dynamic nature.
Success
OCTOBER 30, 2024
A new term is bubbling up in corporate America called “conscious unbossing”—a Gen Z phrase that implies younger workers are reluctant to accept a promotion , primarily due to the expected high-stress levels of becoming a boss. The syndrome is evidently impacting young Americans’ professional careers and the companies that need them to take on more workplace responsibility as older workers move up and eventually out of company leadership.
Spiceworks
OCTOBER 29, 2024
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.
Go Burrows
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Stephanie Rubio has partnered with leaders in industries ranging from financial services, to interior design and artificial intelligence. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Stephanie talks about the difference between being a leader in practice and a leader in title. She also talks about intuition and resourcefulness, spotting the gaps, and resisting burnout.
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