Spiceworks
AUGUST 5, 2024
Intel has announced the slashing of 18,000 jobs and other cost-cutting measures, including reduced capex and the suspension of dividends. Learn more about the development and the continuing trend of layoffs in the tech industry. The post Intel Cuts Over 18,000 Jobs Following Troubling Quarterly Earnings Report appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 26, 2024
Scaling up deployment of decarbonization technologies is crucial to achieve net zero, but there is a reality gap—the lack of firm EU and US project commitments could slow momentum.
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Success
AUGUST 14, 2024
When I arrived at the Chicago premiere of the documentary Microphone Check , it was clear that the theater didn’t know how hot this film was going to be. The staff behind the concession stand was running around, filling popcorn buckets and pouring drinks. It was a couple of minutes past showtime, and apparently the film had already started—the customary 15 minutes of previews either wasn’t going to happen, or had begun before the start time.
Mad in America
AUGUST 7, 2024
C arl Elliott is a distinguished professor at the University of Minnesota with joint appointments in the Department of Philosophy and the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. An influential voice in bioethics, Elliott is known for his critical examination of the medical and pharmaceutical industries. His latest book, The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No , describes the harrowing experiences of whistleblowers who expose corruption and malprac
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 19, 2024
There’s a lot to be said for not being slaves to the clock and the screen. Ironically, the way we measure time has its roots in a famous instance of daydreaming. The story goes that in 1583 a young student at the University of Pisa called Galileo Galilei was daydreaming in the pews while his fellow students were dutifully reciting their prayers. He noticed that one of the altar lamps was swaying back and forth and even as its energy dissipated, the arc of each swing slowed so that each took the
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 14, 2024
One situation every leader needs to be ready for is when a crisis hits your organization. Unfortunately, most leaders are ill-prepared and lack proper experience to know how to best address a crisis in such a way that allows the organization to pivot while still staying true to their long-term.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 15, 2024
Cisco Systems, Inc. announced it will layoff approximately 7 percent of its global workforce, or approximately 5,000 employees. The post Cisco to Layoff 7% of Global Workforce to Focus on AI and Security appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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Success
AUGUST 8, 2024
The scene: You wake up at 6:30 a.m. You slip on your augmented-reality glasses with its stylish, minimalistic frames. You start to make your coffee when an alert pops up on the side of your coffee maker. The alert says you’re running out of espresso beans. “Would you like to add them to the grocery list?” it asks. As you step outside and unlock the car, your glasses issue a reminder.
Mad in America
AUGUST 21, 2024
I n this interview for MIA Radio, Brooke Siem speaks with David Taylor and Mark Horowitz about their publication of the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines, which is of particular note since the Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines is a leading text in medicine worldwide. David Taylor is the Director of Pharmacy and Pathology at Maudsley Hospital and a Professor of Psychopharmacology at King’s College in London.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 22, 2024
The United Kingdom’s commercial property market is showing signs of a quicker recovery than the rest of Europe, following a challenging two-year period marked by high interest rates and the ongoing re-evaluation of the role offices. According to the Green Street Index, the office market continues to be the most sluggish sector. The latest data suggests that both deal volumes and property values in the UK have seen an increase in the first half of 2024.
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 7, 2024
“Stop doing busy work and start making a difference with your work.” This astute observation was shared recently by Liz Wiseman (someone I had the pleasure to speak with many years ago on my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast). And it inspired me to share a simple, but effective strategy that.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 19, 2024
Hackers have accessed billions of personal information records, including social security numbers, by breaching National Public Data (NPD), a background check firm. Learn more about the development and its implications for affected users. The post Massive National Public Data Breach Exposes 2.9 Billion Records, Risks SSNs appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 23, 2024
The economy remains resilient, but data signals a deceleration; China followed earlier moves by the Central Bank of Brazil, and the European Central Bank by easing monetary policy, cutting rates twice in a month.
Success
AUGUST 7, 2024
From viral social media reels to awards crowning the best remote getaways and luxury retreats, travel is far from a fading trend. As someone who travels quite often as a journalist, the idea of getting away has changed for me over the years. It has become more than just a way to share the best tips with readers or to find the best location and music in hopes to go viral.
Mad in America
AUGUST 3, 2024
T he harm caused by the medical profession is called iatrogenesis , and in 1975, Ivan Illich (1926-2002) published Medical Nemesis (republished titled Limits to Medicine ) in which he discussed the clinical, social, and cultural iatrogenesis of modern medicine. Illich was a philosopher and social critic of monopolistic institutions and bureaucracies in Western society that undermine self-sufficiency, community, freedom, and dignity.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 6, 2024
In a world in which people have more choice about how and where to work, how do you encourage people to spend more time in the office without issuing controversial mandates? Some of the UK’s most high-profile workplace, design, property and facilities management experts met recently at the London showroom of MillerKnoll to discuss the answers to this, one of the most vexed questions of recent years.
AdminDroid
AUGUST 7, 2024
Microsoft has fixed the headaches admins encounter with PowerShell in handling self-service purchases! Soon, Global admins will have access to a new section called “Self-Service trials and purchases ” in the Microsoft 365 admin center. What’s it for? This new section will be your go-to for self-service purchase management, featuring a sleek, user-friendly UI.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 9, 2024
One of summer's top information security events, Black Hat 2024, ended on August 8. The event comes at a time when AI affects everything from sports and politics to business and end consumers. It also comes at a time when the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve. Check out the key event takeaways identified by Spiceworks News & Insights. The post AI in Security, Microsoft Vulnerabilities, and More: Key Takeaways From Black Hat USA 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 8, 2024
Leaders are treating generative AI as less of a curiosity and more an integral part of business. McKinsey research sheds light on who is using AI, how they’re using it, and the challenges that remain.
Success
AUGUST 7, 2024
Although divorce rates have generally fallen, they are still rising among adults aged 50 and older. The authors of a 2012 Journals of Gerontology study dubbed the trend “gray divorce” when their findings identified the divorce rate among that demographic had doubled from 1990 to 2010. Later studies from Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family & Marriage Research further tracked the phenomenon.
Mad in America
AUGUST 8, 2024
T his may be a strange thing to consider, but your therapist is, first and foremost, a regular person. No matter how many degrees, years of training, or fancy certificates, they are still human. With this, unfortunately, comes the reality that flaws will abound. Sometimes, in worst case scenarios, your therapist may even be abusive. School doesn’t teach therapists how to, well, handle their s$@#.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 15, 2024
A new poll claims that a significant majority of voters who supported the new Labour government are in favour of transitioning the UK to a shorter working week. According to data collected by Survation and commissioned by The Autonomy Institute , 72 percent of Labour voters back the idea of a four-day work week. The survey, which included responses from 2,048 adults, specifically asked whether participants would support a government initiative to move towards a shorter working week, with no loss
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 28, 2024
In the face of rising levels of workplace anxiety and burnout, there’s a natural tendency to consider building resilience as being the key to keeping such mental health issues at bay. But my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast argues that resilience is not enough and.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 16, 2024
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has released the world's first comprehensive database to catalog artificial intelligence risks. Learn more about the effort and its importance for end users. The post MIT Unveils Comprehensive Database of Artificial Intelligence Risks appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 2, 2024
Driving higher organizational health and performance means focusing on new practices: empowering employees to make decisions, using technology to create value, and updating leadership styles.
Success
AUGUST 18, 2024
The transition from summer to fall is tough on families with kids. From waking up earlier to the return of homework, the hustle of a new back-to-school routine can be an exciting but also tiring time. Here are nine back-to-school tips for parents that will make the transition to the classroom more successful. Back-to-school tips for parents: Transition sleep habits During the summer, the whole family is on a more relaxed schedule.
AdminDroid
AUGUST 21, 2024
Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it challenging for organizations to maintain robust security defenses in Microsoft 365. To effectively protect against these threats, a proactive approach is crucial. This is where the Configuration Analyzer in Microsoft Defender comes in. In this blog, we’ll explore the key features, benefits, and how to optimize and correct security policies with configuration analyzer effectively.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 15, 2024
People are commonly blind to how much influence Generative AI (GenAI) has over their work, when they choose to enlist the support of technologies such as Chat GPT to complete professional or educational tasks, new research finds. The study, carried out by associate professors Dr Mirjam Tuk and Dr Anne Kathrin Klesse alongside PhD candidate Begum Celiktutan at Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University , claims to reveal a significant discrepancy between what people consider to be an
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 5, 2024
*“Seated in the living room a few weeks ago, my parents and I were discussing how far they had come in their professional careers. The struggles, the challenges, the excitement, and the adrenaline of those late nights. My parents specifically emphasized the obvious “hard work goes a long way” mantra as they reminisced about how their own hard work had gotten them various accolades and rewards that are now seated on the living room mantle, along with mine of course!
Spiceworks
AUGUST 27, 2024
Uber has been fined €290 million ($324 million) after improperly transferring driver data from the EU to the US. Learn more about the case, the nature of the violation, and what the penalty means for the company. The post Uber Fined €290 Million for GDPR Violations After Moving Data from EU to US appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 27, 2024
The world is falling behind in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals on time. AI has the potential to devise and scale solutions to address societal and environmental issues—experts tell us how.
Success
AUGUST 10, 2024
As a teenager, Christal (Chris) Wang was rebellious but never struggled academically. As long as she received what her mother considered to be good grades, then she wasn’t concerned about the behavioral issues. “What prompted my [ADHD] diagnosis was when I didn’t have that benchmark of grades anymore,” she says. Now, Wang is the co-founder and CEO of Shimmer , a company that offers affordable, culturally-competent, behavioral care for people who have ADHD.
AdminDroid
AUGUST 14, 2024
As harmful threats increase, every organization must implement Microsoft 365 security best practices to prevent severe cyber-attacks. Admins should do their utmost to secure the organization’s resources from both insider and outsider threats. A key step in this process is following the principle of least privilege access. On the other hand, helpdesks often face challenges when onboarding bulk users, as they need to assign resources and roles based on department and ongoing tasks.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 2, 2024
Remote work and ‘hybrid working’ models may greatly enhance employees’ work-life balance, but new research suggests they might also be stifling innovation. The study , led by economists from the University of Essex and the University of Chicago found that employees who worked in a hybrid model were less likely to come up with innovative ideas compared to their colleagues who always worked in the office.
Mad in America
AUGUST 30, 2024
“T ake me to jail,” I’d said, according to the arrest report. “You don’t have to give me the field sobriety test. Just take me in.” For years, I’d been experiencing compounding stressors that were co-occurring, the frequency and severity of which had recently escalated. Seven months earlier, my only brother, a veteran of the Marine Corps, had died by suicide—he’d been prescribed lithium and his life had followed a precipitous descent since taking the drug.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 6, 2024
The CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage in July significantly affected several businesses. Discover how it affected customer experience and tips on how CX leaders can prepare for such incidents. The post 8 CX Lessons from the Microsoft/CrowdStrike Outage appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 5, 2024
Retailers continue to experiment with generative AI and are seeing that the technology holds great promise for reigniting growth—if they move quickly to seize the opportunity.
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