September, 2024

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Redefining employee experience: What’s changed and why it matters

Insperity

Employee experience may sometimes feel like a buzz word to describe a never-attainable target of an ideal workspace where employees are happy, nurtured, fulfilled and productive 100% of the time. That sounds amazing, but it doesn’t really reflect the reality of focusing on employee experience or, more specifically, the evolution of employee experience and how to make strategic changes to nurture your workforce and move engagement – and ultimately your bottom line – in a positive direction.

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Ten Year Tech Job Forecast: Positive Outlook for IT Security, Development, and Management Roles

Spiceworks

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 4% job growth over the next decade, but that's for all jobs. Peter Tsai breaks down the IT job projections for the winners (and losers) between 2023-2033. The post Ten Year Tech Job Forecast: Positive Outlook for IT Security, Development, and Management Roles appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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ADHD Drugs Linked to Psychosis and Mania

Mad in America

In a new study , researchers compared people who were hospitalized for psychiatric reasons. They found that people taking prescription amphetamines (Adderall) were more than twice as likely to develop psychosis or mania; those on high doses were more than five times as likely. However, when the researchers included outpatients as well—essentially, those with less severe psychiatric problems—they found that those taking a high dose of amphetamines were more than 13 times as likely to develop psyc

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Direct from Michael Dell: Leadership lessons and the future of AI

McKensey

The CEO of Dell Technologies weighs in on what’s next for AI, how companies can successfully transform in the face of constant disruption, and how his leadership style has changed over 40 years.

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Digital transformation efforts yet to translate into greater productivity at many firms

Workplace Insight

British and Irish firms are increasing their investment in digital transformation, according to Docusign’s Digital Maturity Report 2024 , but this hasn’t yet translated into improved productivity or digital maturity. The poll of 600 decision makers in the UK and Ireland, now in its second year, reveals what it claims is a ‘stark productivity and efficiency paradox’ for employers, as well as a Catch-22 for workers.

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4 Powerful Lessons We Can Learn from Famous Amos Founder Wally Amos

Success

From the first batch ever baked with Grandma, chocolate chip cookies are a sugar fix we indulge in, both to celebrate and to console us. Since the invention of the chocolate chip cookie in the 1930s, the baked goodie has maintained its hold over our hearts and waistlines, making cookie icons like Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies, true purveyors of joy.

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Marshall Goldsmith On What Leaders Need To Do To Lose Regret And Choose Fulfillment

Tanveer Naseer

I’ve had the distinct pleasure of speaking to so many incredible and world-renowned experts on my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, and I’m elated to now include Dr. Marshall Goldsmith to that list. Marshall has been recognized as the #1 executive coach in the world, two-time Thinkers50 #1 leadership thinker in.

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Antidepressant Withdrawal Commonly Misdiagnosed as “Mental Illness”

Mad in America

In a new study , a psychiatric diagnosis was found to be incorrect for more than two-thirds of those who experienced antidepressant withdrawal. Their withdrawal symptoms were misdiagnosed as DSM-5 psychiatric disorders like panic disorder and major depressive disorder. The researchers write, “In 58 (78.4%) of the 74 cases, the DSM-5 diagnosis of current mental disorder was not confirmed when the DID-W1 was completed since patients’ symptoms corresponded to a diagnosis of current withdrawal syndr

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A new tech-driven era of impactful marketing and sales

McKensey

Salesforce president and chief marketing officer Ariel Kelman and former Solo Brands chief digital officer Jenna Posner discuss the importance of human-led, tech-powered marketing.

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Arts and crafts boost personal wellbeing more than work, study finds

Workplace Insight

A new study suggests that engaging in arts and crafts activities can significantly enhance personal wellbeing, offering greater benefits than traditional employment. The research , conducted by a team from Anglia Ruskin University and published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health , found that activities like pottery, painting, knitting, and woodworking can increase life satisfaction, happiness, and the sense that life is worthwhile.

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Doing Quiet Acts of Kindness at Work Could Be the Key to a More Fulfilling Life

Success

I was in the hospital with a very sick relative. The rest of the floor grew quiet as visitors left and the minimal overnight staff came on shift. But then, the door opened unexpectedly, and in walked the emergency room doctor who had admitted my relative the day before. “You told me you hoped to see me again, so I thought I’d come to see how you are,” she said.

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Continuous Access Evaluation in Microsoft 365 Admin Center 

AdminDroid

Exciting news for organizations focused on security! Starting September 2024, Microsoft extends support for Continuous Access Evaluation (CAE) to the Microsoft 365 admin center. This feature ensures access policies are enforced in near real-time for admin center sessions, eliminating the delay associated with token expiration. Let’s dive into the blog for more details. What is Continuous Access Evaluation (CAE) and How Does it Work?

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The Top Tech Buzzwords of 2024, According to Google Trends

Spiceworks

We love to hate buzzwords. but what happens after some time has passed? Peter Tsai takes a deep dive into how some of 2022's biggest buzzwords have held up. The post The Top Tech Buzzwords of 2024, According to Google Trends appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Antidepressant Withdrawal: A Psychiatrist’s 30-Year Challenge to Conventional Wisdom

Mad in America

In 1994, Dr. Giovanni Fava posed a controversial question: could antidepressants be worsening the very conditions they were designed to treat? Thirty years later, his clinical insights into withdrawal symptomatology suggest the answer may be yes—and the implications are unsettling. The pharmaceutical industry has downplayed the risks of withdrawal symptoms following the discontinuation of antidepressant medications.

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A look at the technology trends that matter most

McKensey

McKinsey’s latest analysis of 15 core technology trends points to a new “influencer” role for generative AI as well as growing interest in robotics and digital trust.

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One in four people have turned down a job because they hated its office environment

Workplace Insight

Almost a quarter (23 percent) of people say that they have turned down a job because they didn’t like the office environment, according to a new poll. This rose to almost a third (32 percent) for 18 – 24-year-olds indicating the need for a high-quality office environment for the younger generation. Geographically, workers in the capital are most likely to pass on a job based on the office surroundings, with a third (32 percent) of London based workers admitting to declining a role for this reaso

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Expert Warns Outdated Workspaces Are Holding Your Business Back

All Work

Employees who are highly engaged, have strong team relationships, and work within an innovative culture experience superior work environments and outcomes. Workspace design has shifted from standardized, cookie-cutter approaches to more nuanced, tailored solutions that align with the specific functional and cultural needs of different regions and industries.

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Microsoft Secure Score Breakdown – Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024 Edition 

AdminDroid

Month of October The month of cozy fall evenings, The month of Halloween, And most importantly, the month of Cybersecurity Awareness! After 2 successful years of helping Microsoft 365 admins with our series on: Essential, frequently missed Microsoft 365 configurations – 31 Settings Harden Microsoft 365 Security – 31 Advanced Settings We’re back and ready with a new approach this year!

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What Is a Wide Area Network (WAN)? Definition, Types, Architecture, and Best Practices

Spiceworks

A wide area network (WAN) is a connected collection of telecommunication networks distributed across a large geographic area that allows the component networks to exchange data within the group. This article discusses types of WAN, the architecture components of a WAN, and ten best practices for WAN implementation. The post What Is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

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Researchers Accuse Lancet Article and British Psychiatrists of Minimising Antidepressants’ Withdrawal Effects

Mad in America

I n 2019, Dr James Davies (Roehampton University) and I published a review of the research into antidepressant withdrawal effects. We found that more than half (56%) of people experience withdrawal effects and that nearly half of those (46%) describe them as severe. Our review has been cited over 400 times (Google Scholar Sept 16, 2024), perhaps most importantly in the historic Public Health England (PHE) report on dependence and withdrawal associated with some prescribed medicines.

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Reimagining healthcare industry service operations in the age of AI

McKensey

Healthcare payers, care delivery organizations, and governments have many opportunities to improve consumer experiences and bolster service efficiency using AI solutions.

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Generative AI will lead to a threefold increase in greenhouse gases from data centres

Workplace Insight

A new report claims that data centres will generate around 2.5 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide by the end of the decade. This figure is three times higher than it would have been had the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) not occurred. The report, published by Morgan Stanley titled Global Data Centers: Sizing & Solving for CO2, suggests that the combined emissions from the construction of new facilities and their energy consumption will amount to

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4 Ways to Lead Your Team Well During a Crisis

Success

As far as appearances go, my summer stay at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida, was nothing out of the ordinary for a vacation along the Gulf of Mexico. That is to say, it was dazzling. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is once again open for business. (Photo by Reagan Rule/Courtesy of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort) With a few minutes left until check-in on the first day of my reservation, I turned onto the street leading to the hotel and immediately spotted the 15-story Gulf Tow

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Configure Authentication Strength for External Users in Conditional Access

AdminDroid

With organizations becoming more collaborative with external users, the need to secure access to critical resources becomes paramount. Without the right safeguards, sensitive information shared with external users could be at risk. To combat this, Microsoft Entra offers Authentication Strength in Conditional Access policies , allowing you to specify the exact combination of strong MFA methods external users must complete.

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September 2024 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Addresses 4 Actively Exploited Zero-Days

Spiceworks

Microsoft rolled out fixes for 79 vulnerabilities, 4 of which have been categorized as zero-day. Seven bugs are rated critical, 71 are rated important, and one is rated moderate. Here's what you need to know. The post September 2024 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Addresses 4 Actively Exploited Zero-Days appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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The Iatrogenic Gaze: How We Forgot That Psychiatry Could Be Harmful

Mad in America

M ichel Foucault begins his work on the history of modern medicine, The Birth of the Clinic , with this enigmatic statement: “This book is about space, about language, and about death; it is about the act of seeing, the gaze.” Here, he coined a term which has become commonplace in the sociological study of medicine: “the medical gaze” For Foucault, clinical observation—the way in which a doctor examines a patient—is not scientifically impartial.

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Leading from the inside out: Why CEOs must make time for self-reflection

McKensey

The authors of a new book on the journey of leadership explain why this era of unprecedented global change demands a new style of leadership—one that reflects the inner world of the CEO along with the needs of organizations and employees.

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Londoners spending more time in the office, but not as much as people in other global cities

Workplace Insight

Central London is showing steady progress in the return to a traditional working day, with workers spending more time in the office compared to last year, according to a new survey. The data , collected by Centre for Cities in collaboration with Savanta and Focaldata, claims that the average full-time worker in Central London spent 2.7 days per week in the office in June 2024.

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How To Finance Higher Education On A Budget

Success

Financing higher education to advance career goals can be daunting. As a Manhattan public school teacher, I’m required to complete a master’s degree within the next four years to maintain my certification. Saving for grad school on a teacher’s salary in an expensive city is challenging, especially without familial help. Luckily, I’ve found research tactics, scholarships and financial strategies to support my education without relying on loans.

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How to Enable Windows LAPS in Entra ID 

AdminDroid

Local administrator accounts are a key part of managing Windows systems. They allow users to make important changes, like installing software or adjusting settings. But with great power comes great responsibility – and risks. If a local administrator account falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to serious security breaches, putting your whole organization in danger. Hackers can exploit these accounts to move across different systems, steal sensitive data, or launch atta

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OpenAI Hits 1M Paid Users; Verizon acquires Frontier; US Cracks Down on Election Interference

Spiceworks

Today's tech news in AI, Big Tech, and Cybersecurity are included in our ABCs of Tech daily roundup. Here's what you need to know. The post OpenAI Hits 1M Paid Users; Verizon acquires Frontier; US Cracks Down on Election Interference appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Right-Wing or Left-Wing: Who Really Owns the Critique of Over-Medicalisation?

Mad in America

I n recent months, a long-standing debate in the field of mental health has resurfaced, generating volatile discussions on social media and in the press. This debate revolves around the critique of over-medicalisation and whether this critique truly serves the public good. Traditionally, this critique has been used by left-wing activists and scholars to advocate for more de-pathologised, humane and psychosocially informed mental health care.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, August 2024

McKensey

US employers added 818,000 fewer jobs (30%) than estimated for the 12 months ended in March, but second quarter growth was up 3.0%. Central banks are moving rates or considering doing so, including the US Federal Reserve.

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GenAI will change the nature of work and encourage people to spend more time working together

Workplace Insight

UK chief executives see implementing Generative AI (GenAI) as an opportunity to change the nature of work and create highly skilled workforces without reducing the number of jobs in the market, according to KPMG’s 10th annual CEO Outlook survey. KPMG surveyed more than 1,300 CEOs around the world – 150 in the UK – in July and August, revealing that two thirds of UK CEOs (65 percent and 76 percent globally) see GenAI as a positive disruptor with 68 percent (65 percent globally) agreei

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How to Promote Your Business as a Freelancer

Success

One of the most challenging aspects of freelance life can be finding clients, especially when starting out. Luckily, there are as many creative ways to showcase your talents as there are gig workers hoping to catch a break. Hiring professionals is always an option. So is bartering services, such as writing copy in exchange for web design or SEO skills, which, along with work samples, brings the potential for future collaborations and referrals.

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Discover the New Copilot Updates and Monitor Adoption Trends

AdminDroid

Microsoft has recently announced their launch of Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2, featuring interesting updates and enhancements to existing functionalities. As we all know, Microsoft Copilot leverages the power of AI to enhance creativity and productivity. Microsoft has been providing more updates and introducing new features in Copilot to help customers in everything they do, making it easier to finish their tasks.

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SMART Goals for Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics Blog

Imagine a professional navigating their career without any set goals, vision, or direction. This individual drifts from task to task, lacking purpose and a clear sense of progression. Without goals, there is no measure of success or a roadmap to steer towards growth and development.