February, 2024

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Wellness Champions 101: The Key To Optimizing Employee Wellness Programs

Wellable

The secret behind the best wellness programs? Wellness champions. Learn how to integrate these champions for boosted engagement and improved health outcomes. The post Wellness Champions 101: The Key To Optimizing Employee Wellness Programs appeared first on Wellable.

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Ready or Not, the Shift Is Here: Trends Driving ERP Decision-making

Spiceworks

Embracing the shift in ERP change management to offer businesses a broader range of innovative tech and efficiency in the digital era. The post Ready or Not, the Shift Is Here: Trends Driving ERP Decision-making appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Beyond the hype: New opportunities for gen AI in energy and materials

McKensey

Generative AI can create additional value from other forms of AI and analytics—and the energy and materials sector is uniquely well-positioned to benefit from these advancements.

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Depression: Psychiatry’s Discredited Theories and Drugs Versus a Sane Model and Approach

Mad in America

P sychiatry’s serotonin-imbalance theory of depression, long discarded by researchers, was finally flushed down the toilet by psychiatry and the mainstream media in 2022. And psychiatrists’ primary treatments for depression—their so-called “antidepressants”—are now circling the drain. This leads to at least two questions: (1) What model of depression actually fits the facts?

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5 Strategies for Building Relationships with Coworkers In the Era of Remote Work

Success

The days of making a mid-morning coffee run with colleagues or heading out to the pub across the street for happy hour with your coworkers seem like ancient history. Nowadays, you’re lucky if you see one or two colleagues in person once a week, because most office interactions take place over video calls. Which begs the question: Is building friendships with coworkers still relevant if you only see them virtually?

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How Gulliver’s Travels predicted AI and our attempts to make sense of it all

Workplace Insight

Gulliver’s Travels is one of those books we assume we know. But what we tend to recall is some stuff about Lilliput, giants, talking horses and possibly something about scientists trying to extract sunbeams from cucumbers. It’s really about one man’s descent into disillusion with the human race. It is acerbic, occasionally tediously detailed, and offers insight into some aspects of the human condition, which makes it timeless.

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Australia Proposes ‘Right To Disconnect’ To Protect Work-Life Balance

Wellable

Australia introduced the ‘Right to Disconnect’ legislation, setting a global standard for work-life balance. Explore implications and next steps for employers. The post Australia Proposes ‘Right To Disconnect’ To Protect Work-Life Balance appeared first on Wellable.

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Deploying generative AI in US state governments: Pilot, scale, adopt

McKensey

States could have much to gain from using generative AI tools in their operations. A low-risk strategy may be to test some applications while preparing a longer-term implementation plan.

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Is Madness an Evolved Signal? Justin Garson on Strategy Versus Dysfunction

Mad in America

J ustin Garson is a Professor of Philosophy at Hunter College and The Graduate Center, City University of New York, and a contributor for Psychology Today and Aeon. He writes on the philosophy of madness, the evolution of the mind and purpose in nature. His most recent book is Madness: A Philosophical Exploration , published by Oxford University Press in 2022.

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Never Broken: How Singer-Songwriter Jewel Became a Mental Health Advocate

Success

The crowd cheered wildly as a giant red heart covered in glitter and gold moved confidently across The Masked Singer stage. No one knew whose sparkly red leggings were popping out from under the Queen of Hearts costume. But the voice inside commanded the room, transforming Sia’s “Bird Set Free” into a deeply emotional piece of art that brought tears to the judges’ eyes.

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At least 19 CEOs died on the job last year. Here’s why top leaders need work-life balance

Work Life

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning.

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Social Determinants Of Health: Employer Guide To Promoting Health Equity

Wellable

Despite progress, Black Americans continue to face health inequities. Explore the integration of SDOH into workplace wellness to promote health equity for all. The post Social Determinants Of Health: Employer Guide To Promoting Health Equity appeared first on Wellable.

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The New Network Security Debate – Best of Breed, Portfolio, or Platform

Spiceworks

Explore SASE strategies, understand the nuances, and make informed decisions. The post The New Network Security Debate – Best of Breed, Portfolio, or Platform appeared first on Spiceworks.

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What programmatic acquirers do differently

McKensey

Our latest findings bolster the case for programmatic M&A. But beyond doing more deals, what gives programmatic acquirers an edge—and how does their dealmaking translate to value creation?

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How the Medical Profession Pathologizes Emotions and the Damage to Patients

Mad in America

Disclaimer: some doctors have excellent bedside manner and a deep and compassionate understanding of the body’s physical responses to emotions. They take care to understand their patients’ life experiences and to look beyond the purely physical. While these doctors make a point of not pathologizing anxious patients, this article is about those doctors who are lacking in this department and who, therefore, cause patients to feel invalidated.

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How to Make a Vision Board to Kick-Start Your Goal Setting

Success

Simply put, a vision board is a collection or collage of images, words, pictures and symbols that are meant to serve as inspiration to you. Think of it as a visual representation of the things that are important to you—your goals and dreams that you want to achieve in life. They can be created in all types of ways, from analog vision boards that you can keep in a notebook or tacked up on a wall to a virtual version made on your computer or phone.

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Changing shape of workplace is creating new opportunities for property market

Workplace Insight

After a challenging environment for commercial real estate in 2023, its fallout provides investors, developers and corporate occupiers with significant opportunities for value creation and transformational organisational change in 2024, says leading property management and investment firm, Colliers (EMEA) in its new market commentary: ‘ Engage, activate and accelerate performance: next generation real estate strategies’ [registration].

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Relocate Or Resign: IBM’s RTO Ultimatum

Wellable

IBM recently introduced a mandate for managers to work in-office three days a week. Non-compliant employees face an ultimatum: relocate or resign. The post Relocate Or Resign: IBM’s RTO Ultimatum appeared first on Wellable.

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Malicious Intent: Microsoft and OpenAI Identify APT Groups Weaponizing GenAI LLMs

Spiceworks

Microsoft and OpenAI disclosed that nation-state threat groups are actively leveraging large language models to automate malicious operations, translate technical papers, generate believable phishing content, and gain vulnerability knowledge. The good news is that the APT groups weren’t directly engaging LLMs to create malware. Find out who these APT groups are.

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Organizational health is (still) the key to long-term performance

McKensey

McKinsey’s latest findings on organizational health demonstrate that it remains the best predictor of value creation and a sustainable source of competitive advantage in today’s global marketplace.

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Joey Marino Dies; ‘ER’ Actor Had Developed Severe Tardive Dyskinesia

Mad in America

Joey Marino, an actor on the 90’s television show ER who developed a horrific case of tardive dyskinesia after being prescribed Seroquel for anxiety, passed away on January 14th. In 2021, he had published a poem called “ Bedridden ” on Mad in America, and a video of him was included in Peter Gotzsche’s blog “ Psychiatry’s Denial of the Horrors of Tardive Dyskinesia. ” Another video posted to the Coalition to End Psychiatric Harm YouTube channel shows Joey stru

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Volunteering Can Combat Loneliness and Boost Your Mental Health—Just Consider These 5 Things Before You Start

Success

When Kathy Keating moved to a new town, she turned to volunteering to help her meet people. Yet her experience volunteering for Hospice Help Foundation offered her more than just a conduit for making friends. “I felt a little more three-dimensional,” says Keating, founder and principal at ProsInComms, a Boston area public relations firm for B2B tech companies.

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Many people would forgo a pay rise in favour of flexible working

Workplace Insight

A new poll claims that nearly 50 percent of respondents would reject a substantial 15 percent pay increase if it meant forfeiting workplace flexibility, even in a challenging financial climate. Despite attractive flexible working policies outweighing the need for increased remuneration, the research – conducted by PayFit – claims that a sizable 83 percent of those surveyed felt improvement was needed to their current workplace’s flexible policies.

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Study: 69% Drop In High-Paying Remote Jobs

Wellable

Late 2023 saw a 69% drop in high-paying partially remote roles. Is flexibility the new cost of earning big? The post Study: 69% Drop In High-Paying Remote Jobs appeared first on Wellable.

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3 Significant Ways AI Can Impact Cybersecurity This Year

Spiceworks

From supercharged social engineering to AI-powered PCs, explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity this year. The post 3 Significant Ways AI Can Impact Cybersecurity This Year appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Strengthening fraying ties: The Global Cooperation Barometer 2024

McKensey

Global cooperation is key to better human lives. Our new barometer, developed with the World Economic Forum, can help leaders track trends, monitor critical outcomes, and act to increase cooperation.

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Irish Psychiatry Says Chemical Imbalance Is a Figure of Speech—So, What Now?

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in Ireland. T he chemical imbalance theory of depression—what was once considered the gold standard reason for why people take antidepressants—was, apparently, “a figure of speech.” This gobsmacking admission from The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland appeared on its website in what seems to be relatively new content to reflect the long-known reality: there is not, nor has there ever been, any scientific

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For Jamie Kern Lima, Unlocking Success Starts with Embracing Self-Worth

Success

In a world inundated with self-help books and influencers posing as online therapists, Jamie Kern Lima is a beacon of authenticity and wisdom. Best known as a motivational speaker, author and personal development mentor , Lima is not just another success story; she is a testament to the transformative power of self-worth. Lima understands the pressures women face in a society that often values appearance over substance.

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Not everybody has the same experience of working from home so firms need to manage people better

Workplace Insight

A new meta-analysis published in the Journal of Occupational Health suggests that a one size fits all approach to working from home is best avoided, as the outcomes for people in terms of their productivity and wellbeing can vary enormously. The research, led by Charlotte Hall of Kings College London and the UK Health Security Agency, advises that employers should retain flexibility but be aware of the complex impact of remote work on different people.

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How AI Wellness Chatbots Can Bridge The Mental Healthcare Accessibility Gap

Wellable

One-third of companies offer wellness chatbots as part of their benefits packages. Weigh their pros and cons for a balanced approach to employee mental health. The post How AI Wellness Chatbots Can Bridge The Mental Healthcare Accessibility Gap appeared first on Wellable.

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From Data to Delight: Aberdeen Finds How AI Helps Crafts an Exceptional CX

Spiceworks

The role of CX as a differentiator in achieving customer success and happiness, increasing operating efficiencies, and reducing costs is directly fueled by adopting artificial intelligence as a strategic initiative. Read on to understand how businesses using AI compare to those that don’t fare in their ability to drive an effective CX strategy. The post From Data to Delight: Aberdeen Finds How AI Helps Crafts an Exceptional CX appeared first on Spiceworks.

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How generative AI could revitalize profitability for telcos

McKensey

The new technology offers the sector a real opportunity to reverse its stagnant fortunes. But seizing it will require embracing innovation and agility to an unprecedented degree.

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The “Madness” of Inpatient Psychiatry

Mad in America

I npatient psychiatry is not a place of psychological healing; it is devoid of compassion and full of human rights abuses. Those trapped there due to their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are controlled by pharmaceutical Americans and their cultish mindset hailing drugs at the expense of everything else. The conditions are prison-like, human rights nonexistent, and intimate friendships banned.

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A science-backed answer to whether or not you should prioritize self-care over caring for others

Work Life

Although working conditions for most humans have improved dramatically over the past century—jobs have become less physically demanding and more employers care about their employees’ work-life balance—there is still much room for improvement. For example, in the U.S., nearly 20% of the adult population reportedly suffers from a mental illness (the global figure is 15%), and an estimated 83% of the U.S. workforce is affected by stress, which causes 120,000 deaths per year.

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Thoughts of hybrid working should now turn to productivity and trust

Workplace Insight

Businesses now face the huge challenge of managing office returns and addressing the underlying generational divides and mistrust that have surfaced as a result of the pandemic years. With the Office for National Statistics (ONS) having released new data on UK productivity levels that show productivity remains sluggish, the impact of hybrid working models on productivity and employee well-being, especially in light of last year’s unprecedented spike in sick days, is an important issue.

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Fastest Growing Software In 2024: Wellable Recognized As A Top 100 Product

Wellable

Wellable has been recognized in G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards, securing the 68th spot on the Fastest Growing Products list! The post Fastest Growing Software In 2024: Wellable Recognized As A Top 100 Product appeared first on Wellable.

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Doing More With Less: Recycling Brand Content  

Spiceworks

Discover the secret to boosting your brand’s visibility by recycling old content. The post Doing More With Less: Recycling Brand Content appeared first on Spiceworks.

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