Insperity

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

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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Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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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Security 186

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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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Leadership Technology 143

Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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.

Technology 120

Technology Security Reporting Planning 120

Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

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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Leadership Coaching Learning 111

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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

Correspondence 144

Correspondence 144

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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.

Sales 133

Sales 133

Success

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For as long as the very concept of freelancing has existed, one question has plagued rookie and veteran freelancers alike: How much should I charge? Regardless of the type of work you do, there’s no right or wrong way to arrive at a billable rate, as long as you land somewhere that doesn’t undervalue your skills. But even in cases with a fixed budget and no wiggle room to negotiate, you always have the choice to simply turn down an unfair rate.

Consulting 109

Consulting Equipment Sales Software 109

Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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

Real Estate 110

Real Estate Reporting Learning 110

All Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

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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Real Estate Equipment Technology Flexibility 101

Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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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Computer 174

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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.

Pharmaceutical 143

Pharmaceutical 143

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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

Healthcare 136

Healthcare Government 136

Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

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

Problem-Solving 105

Problem-Solving Leadership Communication Advertising 105

Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

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.

Creativity 113

Creativity Influencing Controlling Promotion 113

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

We sometimes look at motivation backwards. We assume there must be an outcome or reward in order to get ourselves or others motivated to act. This is not what science shows us. One of the key experiments demonstrating the natural motivation of primates to solve problems was conducted by Harry F. Harlow in 1949. In his experiment, Harlow presented eight rhesus monkeys with a mechanical problem-solving task involving pulling out a vertical pin, undoing a hook, and unhinging a cover.

Problem-Solving 98

Problem-Solving Mentoring Food Controlling 98

Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

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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Networking 167

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

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.

Pharmaceutical 136

Pharmaceutical Government Healthcare 136

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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.

Banking 127

Banking Finance 127

Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

What will your workday look like in a decade? If you’re lucky enough to be nearing retirement , your answer might be “nonexistent.” For the rest of us, it could be a whole lot different, at least according to LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman. In 2017, he predicted that the majority of jobs will be flexible within the next 30 years. But before we brush him off as just one voice among the future-of-work prediction makers, let’s take a look back at 1997.

Flexibility 105

Flexibility Flexibility Coaching Office Policies 105

Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

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

Construction 109

Construction Supplies Manufacturing Banking 109

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

There are certain moments that have an outsized effect on a team’s willingness to continue to take risks, admit failure, and challenge ideas. How a leader responds to feedback or challenges is one of these moments. Feedback is a powerful signal of trust from the team member, and what a leader signals back can amplify psychological safety, both for the individual delivering the feedback and team members who witness the moment.

Problem-Solving 98

Problem-Solving Coaching Leadership Controlling 98

Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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.

Pharmaceutical 136

Pharmaceutical Reporting 136

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Travel and logistics firms face mounting labor challenges—including frequent shortages, rising costs, and declining productivity. Combining AI tools with new ways of working can improve efficiency.

Logistics 126

Logistics Planning 126

Success

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Great Wealth Transfer —the idea that trillions will move from older generations, like baby boomers, to their children and grandchildren (millennials and Generation Z) in the coming decades—is currently a source of debate. “It’s going to change the economy whether we like it or not,” explains financial adviser Sofia Cianciulli. “People will have to deal with a sudden lump sum of money and that means planning for a tax-efficient wealth transfer, which will be of major importance to millions of

Planning 110

Planning Problem-Solving Insurance 110

Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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

Supplies 104

Supplies Security Technology Flexibility 104

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With work-life balance centralizing as an issue, employees turn a critical eye to key factors in job satisfaction. We found one shared stressor that unites many: the commute. So, how far are employees truly willing to commute to work? And how do the length and commute level balance with overall job satisfaction? As the remote work debate continues, factors like a commute become more relevant for employers to examine.

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Controlling Prioritization Salary Creativity 98

Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

W orld Elder Abuse Awareness Day was on June 15 th. Father’s Day was June 16 th. Many are not aware of WEAAD. I only know it exists because of a book I started co-writing with a friend. A legal guardian and conservator have hijacked her father’s life and estate and she cannot get him out. To date over half a million dollars have been billed to estate; he is drugged to incapacitation so that he cannot defend himself in court.

Legal 136

Legal Real Estate Banking Healthcare 136

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

Problem-Solving 120

Problem-Solving 120

Success

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

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.

Finance 105

Finance Salary Planning Coaching 105

Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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.

Reporting 110

Reporting Flexibility Flexibility 110

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

“Oh, no, I couldn’t possibly.” “Please, go ahead; I don’t mind waiting.” “Thanks, but no thanks.” How would you describe these statements? As sincere expressions of modesty, humility, or stoicism? Possibly so. Experience proves that we often lose more than we gain by pursuing the gifts, pleasures, and indulgences that come our way. A gracious demurral honors the offer while allowing us to practice moderation and self-restraint, both of which make for a more disciplined life filled with more end

Coaching 98

Coaching Communication 98

Office Snapshots

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Partners by Design has skillfully reimagined Wilson Dow’s office space, capturing the essence of the company’s vibrant culture and expertise in orchestrating large-scale events worldwide. The project reflects Wilson Dow’s theatrical heritage and dynamic team, resulting in a workspace that radiates “livable sophistication” while maintaining a dramatic flair.

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Catering Influencing Project Management 104