Workplace Insight

JANUARY 10, 2024

A new poll from Scalable Software of 2,000 UK knowledge workers claims more than a third (35 percent) resent being told they have to go into the office for a set number of days. Half (50 percent) of respondents say their employer has “productivity paranoia” over employees working away from the office, with 62 percent reporting their organisation has implemented a return to office policy within the last two years.

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Work Life

JANUARY 28, 2024

Remote work isn’t just a hangover from 2020. For many employees, it’s become the new standard—a recent survey found that over half (51%) of respondents would not apply to a job if remote or hybrid working was not an option. This is because flexible working has opened up a world of possibilities for people who, because of remote work, now have the opportunity to work jobs they may otherwise not have had access to.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 16, 2024

S ince the onset of the pandemic, misery and mental disorder have increased, raising considerable concern about mental health. It has become obvious that we need to be better at addressing issues related to our psychological well-being. A well-substantiated body of scientific research argues for rejecting psychiatry’s biological/medical paradigm for mental health and mental disorder and replacing it with a social/psychological paradigm.

Advertising 145

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Insperity

JANUARY 9, 2024

From embracing cutting-edge AI technology trends to optimizing customer engagement, the latest business strategies may sound promising. However, for some businesses, jumping on the newest fads can be a risky move. What’s most important is establishing a solid foundation that makes the execution of business strategies conducive to sustainable growth – and it all starts with investing in your front-line managers.

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Wellable

JANUARY 31, 2024

With less than half of workers confident in their retirement savings, employers must rethink financial well-being within their workforce. The post Rethinking Retirement: Addressing The Gap Between Employee Needs & Employer Actions appeared first on Wellable.

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The Receptionist

JANUARY 9, 2024

Owning a business is a lot like being a parent. Just like children, your business needs care and nurturing in order to grow and be successful. Then add on the extra challenge for people have never done it before, and everyone seems to have an opinion on the “best” way to do it right. It takes practice, learning from mistakes, and experience to fine-tune the ins and outs of building a flourishing business.

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Spiceworks

JANUARY 18, 2024

Discover data governance's critical role in Industrial AI, New Energy Models, and Maritime Operations. The post The Role of Data Governance in Driving CX, Innovation & Maritime Ops appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 20, 2024

T he decades-long attempt to locate the gene or genes for schizophrenia has failed, according to a new article in Psychiatric Research by prominent schizophrenia researcher E. Fuller Torrey. In the article, Torrey reviews the history of the Human Genome Project, their hopes for identifying the genetic basis for schizophrenia, and how those hopes have been dashed by the complete failure to find anything of the sort.

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Insperity

JANUARY 23, 2024

Employers are always talking about employee engagement. For good reason, there’s a lot of interest in this topic – especially as workforce retention persists as a significant challenge. But what about employee fulfillment ? This is among one of the most overlooked topics in the larger conversation about productivity and retention. Employee fulfillment isn’t often on business leaders’ radar – but it should be.

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Wellable

JANUARY 24, 2024

Wellable’s 2024 Employee Wellness Trends Industry Report reveals crucial insights for employers to make informed wellness strategies and benefits decisions. The post 5 Key Takeaways From 2024 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report appeared first on Wellable.

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Success

JANUARY 17, 2024

Unlike with previous generations, students today are learning early on how to collaborate with emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to shape the world they want to live in as adults. Many teachers are also embracing AI, especially when it means they can be more efficient and effective at their jobs. AI enables teachers to streamline administrative tasks, drive efficiency and fill gaps where they need a little help, such as adapting lessons to individual learning needs in a classroom

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Technology Computer Problem-Solving Coaching 138

Spiceworks

JANUARY 11, 2024

Understand, manage, and mitigate vulnerabilities in IoT devices with SBOMs (Software Bills of Materials). The post How Will SBOMs Help Secure the IoT Device Environment? appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Security Software 225

McKensey

JANUARY 16, 2024

Fintechs are companies that rely primarily on technology and cloud services—and less so on physical locations—to provide financial services to customers.

Technology 145

Technology 145

Mad in America

JANUARY 18, 2024

From CounterPunch : “Researchers have long known that any single antidepressant drug is little more effective than a placebo in the majority of trials, shown to be less effective than a placebo in some studies, and generally found to be ‘ clinically negligible’ with respect to depression remission, while often resulting in severe adverse effects; for example, resulting in a higher percentage of sexual dysfunction than depression remission.

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Reporting 144

Insperity

JANUARY 4, 2024

You have many options for outsourcing your company’s human resources (HR) function. These include working with multiple vendors, such as: HR consultants Temporary staffing agencies Professional recruiters Payroll companies Compliance management companies Benefits administration companies Training and development providers Alternatively, you could work with a single vendor that combines these services under one roof, such as a professional employer organization (PEO) – and, more specifically, a f

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Wellable

JANUARY 17, 2024

J.J. McCarthy led the Wolverines to victory in the College Football National Championship. Explore the power of meditation on the field and in the workplace. The post How Pregame Meditation Helped J.J. McCarthy Win A National Championship appeared first on Wellable.

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Success

JANUARY 5, 2024

You’ve probably been told you should set goals in life—from financial and career to personal. But why is it important to set realistic goals and what do you get from it? In this article, we take a closer look at the importance of setting goals and how you can benefit from having realistic ones. We also offer some tips for keeping yourself accountable as you work toward achieving your dreams.

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Spiceworks

JANUARY 11, 2024

The cuts have come following the mass layoffs that started in 2022, with several thousand employees being let go. The post Big Tech Companies Start 2024 With New Round of Layoffs appeared first on Spiceworks.

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McKensey

JANUARY 18, 2024

If 2023 was the year of the manager and the launchpad for generative AI, what will 2024 bring for talent leaders?

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Mad in America

JANUARY 6, 2024

“G et help, you deserve to be happy!” Ads for the for-profit therapy company BetterHelp are everywhere: on television, public radio, podcasts, social media, and in magazines. It’s not surprising for a company that reportedly spent over $100 million on advertising in 2023, making it the country’s projected leading sponsor of podcasts. The messages are appealing, boasting more than 30,000 therapists available by text, phone, chat, or video at an affordable price.

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Insperity

JANUARY 18, 2024

The era of virtual meetings brings with it a new type of meeting fatigue. While meetings are essential to fostering collaboration and building rapport in a digital work environment, too many can take a toll on team productivity and morale. So, what do you do when blocked calendars and exhausted agendas impact culture ? Here are some tips to avoid meeting overload and strike the right balance.

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Communication Project Management Creativity Planning 239

Wellable

JANUARY 22, 2024

A recent study questions the efficacy of workplace wellness programs. Explore the study's strengths and weaknesses and how to achieve true employee well-being. The post Oxford Study Questions Benefits Of Workplace Mental Health Programs appeared first on Wellable.

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Great Place to Work

JANUARY 4, 2024

Leaders should focus on systems, not individuals, in the face of rising backlash to diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEI&B) in the workplace. For Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2024, it’s important to lean into his true legacy: nonviolence and its power to change systems. That’s the advice from Janet M. Stovall , CDE , global head of DEI at the NeuroLeadership Institute, and former senior director of social impact at The UPS Foundation.

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Leadership Learning 133

Spiceworks

JANUARY 3, 2024

Revolutionizing formula E with SASE: High-speed, secure connectivity for TAG Heuer Porsche team The post TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E’s Data-driven Success with SASE appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Security Networking 218

McKensey

JANUARY 9, 2024

Keeping your eye on where value comes from is still the name of the game.

Leadership 145

Leadership 145

Mad in America

JANUARY 3, 2024

F or the longest time, the field of psychiatry remained silent about the STAR*D scandal. Ed Pigott and colleagues first published a deconstruction of the study in 2010 , detailing the protocol violations that the STAR*D investigators had employed to inflate the cumulative remission rate, and even after Pigott and collaborators published a RIAT reanalysis of the study findings this past July, there was silence from psychiatry regarding this scandal.

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Insperity

JANUARY 16, 2024

Clearly, the majority of job candidates prioritize workplace flexibility. So, it’s understandable that employers do what they can to make their company look attractive to them. It becomes a problem when companies downplay the aspects of their workplace that candidates may object to and try to present a rosier picture instead. This is known as fake flexing.

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Wellable

JANUARY 8, 2024

Did you know that the average New Year’s resolution lasts just 3-4 months? Learn the science, strategies, and benefits behind habit formation in the workplace. The post Habit Formation In The Workplace: Science, Strategies, & Benefits appeared first on Wellable.

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Success

JANUARY 3, 2024

When there’s a lot going on, most people rely on the classic time management strategy of creating a list and checking off tasks. While a conventional to-do list is an excellent way to keep track of items that need to be completed, it generally doesn’t automatically help you decide which task to do first. To help you establish priorities and tackle your most important work first, consider using a time management chart or matrix, a productivity tool that helps you organize tasks across four quadra

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Spiceworks

JANUARY 4, 2024

Unlock digital growth with SaaS! Elevate efficiency, innovation, and global reach. Embrace change now The post Harnessing SaaS to Elevate Your Digital Transformation Journey appeared first on Spiceworks.

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McKensey

JANUARY 3, 2024

Uncover the transformative power of generative AI within the operations value chain—shaping C-suite discussions across industries.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 25, 2024

In a recent study published in BMJ Mental Health , a team led by Ethan Sahker from Kyoto University’s Department of Health Promotion and Human Behavior, alongside an international cohort of researchers, confronts a pressing question in depression treatment: What is the smallest beneficial effect of antidepressants that patients deem worthwhile given their burdens?

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Promotion 142

Office Space

JANUARY 31, 2024

The increasing shift toward hybrid and remote work models has completely changed the way businesses operate in their workspaces. With many employees splitting time between home and the office, organizations are suddenly finding workplaces over-provisioned and underutilized, costing money for unused square footage and causing scheduling confusion. To solve these complex issues, companies must redesign their offices to accommodate the new changes, relying on data-backed visibility to make decisio

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Real Estate Office Layout Software Technology 130

Wellable

JANUARY 3, 2024

Lifestyle spending accounts are flexible benefits accounts that employees can use as perk stipends to pay for health and wellness services or products. The post Lifestyle Spending Account: Comprehensive Guide & Top Providers appeared first on Wellable.

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Success

JANUARY 23, 2024

Let’s face it: Technology can be your best asset or your biggest source of frustration. Tech changes fast, and it feels like there’s a new tool that you need to be using every day now. Done right, today’s technology can significantly increase your productivity, help you hit your goals and increase your income. Done wrong, you could spend years learning tools that ultimately don’t help you accomplish your goals.

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Technology Manufacturing Retail Banking 130

Spiceworks

JANUARY 11, 2024

Transforming internet performance with edge computing. The post Edge Computing: Unlocking Next-level Internet Performance appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Computer Security 213

McKensey

JANUARY 19, 2024

A cap on canal transits could reroute millions of tons of cargo. Different sectors face different choices.

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