Insperity
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The days of thinking about human resources (HR) as merely a supportive, administrative function – say, passively managing employee documentation, overseeing timekeeping and administering payroll – are long over. Increasingly, leaders are recognizing the broader value of HR as a strategic partner and the critical importance of HR in overall business success.
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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Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Employee engagement has become the cornerstone of a thriving work culture. But achieving it is not easy. It requires the right strategies and a positive approach. Fostering an environment where employees are engaged, you must be aware of engagement events throughout the calendar year. To help you with that, we have created an employee engagement calendar highlighting the critical dates that you can celebrate in your workplace.
Office Skills
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Onboarding Tips for a Positive Start When recruiting new staff, you’ll likely spend much time, energy, and money finding the right people. If you want to retain them, you must […] The post Creating a Welcoming Office Environment appeared first on Office Skills Training.
Office Space
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The steady rise of remote work has fundamentally shifted the way we work, offering unprecedented flexibility and convenience. While this transformation has undeniable benefits, business leaders should not lose sight of how valuable the physical office space can be. Sure, implementing a five-day workweek may not be for everyone, especially in 2024. However, striking a balance with a hybrid model that combines in-office and remote work can provide employees with the best of both worlds.
Great Place to Work
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
You never have a second chance to make a first impression. Here’s what the best companies are doing to start things off on the right foot. Building trust with employees starts long before their first day on the job. From the recruiting process through their first few months at the company, employees are looking for signals both overt and subliminal, about their value at the organization.
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.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Leading economists Mike Spence and Mohamed El-Erian talk about the “pretty complicated and disorienting environment” we face.
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.
Great Place to Work
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The vast diversity found within the Latinx and Hispanic community requires a thoughtful approach from companies when celebrating their culture and contributions. When celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, companies must consider the vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures, identities, and experiences that are found within the Latinx community. Growing up between two worlds has given me a unique perspective, bouncing back and forth between the rich Maya highlands in Guatemala and the San Francisco Ba
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A robust human resources (HR) infrastructure is like the foundation of a house: If it’s not there or your HR administration is unwieldy and ineffective, everything falls apart at a company. On the flip side, a well-built HR infrastructure with streamlined and efficient HR administration is the base that supports many of a company’s successes. It’s also the secret behind doing HR well.
All Work
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Effective collaboration between facility staff, building owners, users, and consultants is crucial for the success of zero waste buildings. Achieving TRUE certification involves a comprehensive approach, including maintaining a 90% diversion-from-landfill rate, implementing upstream and downstream waste management practices, and ensuring staff training and reporting.
Spiceworks
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Remote work has been extremely helpful for many Americans. It's also been helpful for state-sponsored hackers, as they've figured out how to pose as domestic IT workers. Peter Tsai breaks it down into five surprisingly simple steps. The post How North Korean Hackers Conned Their Way Into Remote Jobs… in 5 Simple Steps! appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
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.
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
Office Skills
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement for Enhanced Productivity Creating a culture of continuous improvement is key to a successful workplace. When you encourage and provide opportunities for employees to […] The post Continuous Improvement Culture appeared first on Office Skills Training.
Wellable
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The secret to wellness program engagement lies in offering engaging rewards. Learn how to create a wellness incentives program that boosts participation and promotes long-term health. The post Wellness Incentives: How To Create An Impactful Employee Rewards Program appeared first on Wellable.
All Work
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Inclusive design focuses on creating spaces that cater to a diverse range of human abilities and experiences, aiming for equitable access and comfort rather than just meeting functional minimums. Implementing inclusive design requires involving diverse user groups in the design process, balancing competing needs, and employing varied design elements like zones, materials, colors, and lighting to accommodate different users.
Spiceworks
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
SolarWinds established IT Professionals Day in September 2015. The holiday falls on the third Tuesday of each September. It honors IT professionals, acknowledges their challenges, and emphasizes their essential role in keeping today's businesses operational. The post IT Professionals Day – Honoring the Pros appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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.
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.
Office Space
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Prioritizing sustainability is one of the most important initiatives a company can have in 2024. Still, it takes more than some cleaning products and a few wireless charging stations to do it effectively. It’s no longer enough to simply maintain a functional workspace; companies are quickly recognizing the need to create efficient, productive, and environmentally responsible work environments to remain relevant.
Office Skills
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
And Streamlining Your Digital Life In today’s digital age, our devices have become an integral part of our lives. However, the constant influx of information and data can lead to […] The post Digital Detox: A Guide To Digital Decluttering appeared first on Office Skills Training.
All Work
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Traditional offices were designed as a compromise for broad needs, but are now evolving into specialized spaces catering to either hyper-focus or hyper-collaboration, driven by societal shifts and technological advances. The pandemic underscored the need for distraction-free, personalized workspaces like focus pods and smart environments, exemplified by Deloitte’s “The Edge,” which uses IoT to optimize conditions for deep work.
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.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
With emerging technologies beginning to open a world of possibilities, B2B sales is on the brink of a transformative evolution.
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
Office Space
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Kiley Reynolds is the Chief Technology Officer at OfficeSpace, bringing his passion for innovation, implementation expertise, and experience leading global remote development teams to his role. Under the direction of Reynolds and in collaboration with product leaders, our teams continue to offer strategic guidance and intuitive tools to organizations as they navigate the hybrid workplace, including by leveraging generative AI.
Wellable
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Confidence building at work requires support, recognition, and trust from employers. Learn how to build confidence in employees for innovation and engagement. The post How To Build Employee Confidence At Work appeared first on Wellable.
All Work
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The reliability and speed of internet services, which have become essential in our work and personal lives, depend on the efficiency and location of data centers. Far from being replaced by the cloud, harming the environment, or detracting from neighborhoods, modern data centers are evolving to be more efficient, sustainable, and community friendly.
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)?
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.
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.
Office Space
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
As we navigate an unprecedented era of hybrid work , optimizing your office space is more critical than ever. Your employees are likely splitting time between the office and home, hoteling desks , or reserving different meeting rooms every week. As a facility manager, keeping track of movement within the office is paramount, but unreliable data and poor office visibility can make it impossible.
Wellable
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Learn how to effectively address difficult conversations at work, improve relationships, and foster a healthier workplace environment. Discover tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with confidence. The post How To Handle Difficult Conversations At Work appeared first on Wellable.
Office Skills
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
In today’s competitive job market, possessing a strong skillset is crucial for career success and advancement. While technical skills are often highlighted, soft skills and experiential learning are equally essential […] The post Career Success: Mastering Essential Skills appeared first on Office Skills Training.
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