September, 2023

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“Per My Last Email”: 83% Of Employees Receive Passive-Aggressive Messages 

Wellable

Passive-aggressive emails from co-workers affect 83% of American workers. Explore this phenomenon and discover how to address it head-on. The post “Per My Last Email”: 83% Of Employees Receive Passive-Aggressive Messages appeared first on Wellable.

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Employee financial wellness: Why it matters in the workplace

Insperity

When you think about employee wellness, categories like physical, emotional and social probably first come to mind. But what is your organization doing to prioritize employee financial wellness? For employees, their personal financial wellness is an acute concern right now. So, what can employers do to address these mostly external factors that can impact employee wellbeing?

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Chinese Hackers Outnumber U.S. Security Pros by 50 to 1: FBI Director at mWISE

Spiceworks

FBI director Christopher Wray revealed that China has the biggest hacking program in the world. The post Chinese Hackers Outnumber U.S. Security Pros by 50 to 1: FBI Director at mWISE appeared first on Spiceworks.

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IRS guidance addresses SECURE 2.0’s catch-up contribution dilemma

BMT Office Administration

The saga of 401(k) catch-up contributions under SECURE 2.0 is well known. Beginning with catch-up contributions to be made next year, employees whose Social Security wages (W-2, Box 3 wages) exceed $145,000 this year can make catch-up contributions on a Roth, after-tax basis only. And then there’s the teeny, tiny glitch of Congress dropping the section of the tax code allowing any catch-up contributions.

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Asia on the cusp of a new era

McKensey

Asia will be the furnace in which a new era is forged—and may experience heightened versions of global challenges.

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5 Steps to Gaining Deeper Self-Awareness—and How it Can Transform Your Life

Success

One day in seventh grade, a girl sat next to me on the school bus. She was the kind of person who made fun of everyone. She said, “Nick, I don’t even have to start with you. You’re already too messed up.” That specific incident started a chain of thoughts in me that were really hard to shed. I embraced the idea that I was hard to love, that I wasn’t good enough and that I was inferior.

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The Power Of Health Coaching At Work

Wellable

Health coaching: A solution for rising healthcare costs, a workforce well-being booster, and an organizational savings driver. The post The Power Of Health Coaching At Work appeared first on Wellable.

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Solving the Paradox of Public Cloud Data Security

Spiceworks

The biggest data risks need agile action. Here’s how cloud-native data security platforms help. The post Solving the Paradox of Public Cloud Data Security appeared first on Spiceworks.

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3 more states address on-demand pay

BMT Office Administration

The debate over on-demand pay continues to be waged—is it a loan or a wage advance? The answer matters, because state wage payment laws control the deductions you can make from an employee’s pay. States, along with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, are settling the loan-or-wage-advance issue. Three more states have chimed in recently. Take a gamble in Nevada, show me in Missouri Nevada and Missouri enacted licensing laws for on-demand pay vendors.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, August 2023

McKensey

Leading indicators show signs of a rebound—will it sustain? Confidence potentially returning but consumers remain cautious; inflation persistent in some countries; trade volumes still declining.

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Slim & Husky’s Uses Their Artisan Pizza as a Means for Social Change and Community Empowerment

Success

You might say it started with Wu-Tang Clan. Although the group’s song “C.R.E.A.M.” (“Cash Rules Everything Around Me”) cemented itself into the minds of longtime friends and college roommates Clint Gray, Derrick Moore and E.J. Reed, they never knew it would one day inspire the business model for their fast-casual restaurant empire. For the co-owners of Nashville’s Slim + Husky’s Pizza Beeria , PREAM (“Pizza Rules Everything Around Me”) is their business mantra.

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Camera-On Or Camera-Off? The Psychology Of Virtual Meeting Fatigue

Wellable

Camera usage can increase fatigue and decrease engagement, especially for women and new employees according to recent APA research. The post Camera-On Or Camera-Off? The Psychology Of Virtual Meeting Fatigue appeared first on Wellable.

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3 Ways Organizations Misuse Personality Assessments

Jen Lawrence

Personality assessments are ubiquitous in company culture today. Everyone has their preferred assessments, and the list of available profiles is extensive: DiSC, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Predictive Index, Clifton Strengths Finder, Hogan, Lumina, etc. When used correctly, personality assessments are powerful tools to create cultures of belonging with effective communication and collaboration.

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Overcoming the Challenges of Delivering Real-time Data Streams

Spiceworks

Real-time data dreams are the key to success today. Here’s how to go about it. The post Overcoming the Challenges of Delivering Real-time Data Streams appeared first on Spiceworks.

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New overtime regulations are open for comment

BMT Office Administration

Proposed regulations raising the salary employees must earn to be exempt from overtime were published in last Friday’s Federal Register. You have until Nov. 7 to comment. Comments may be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Publication in the Federal Register is the start of a long process. Whenever the comment period closes—extensions of comment periods are common—the Department of Labor must read those comments before it issues final regulations.

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What is prompt engineering?

McKensey

Prompt engineering is the practice of designing inputs for generative AI tools that will produce optimal outputs.

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How to Mindfully Take Time Off Work—And Ultimately Increase Your Productivity

Success

Burnout is at an all-time high since the spring of 2021. And as of this past May, employee productivity had declined for five straight quarters. At a time when workers are still coming up for air following the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to take time off work. It seems counterintuitive, but science shows that taking a meaningful break—or better yet, a vacation—can ultimately increase creativity and productivity, and contribute to a business’ overall success.

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Self-Funded Vs. Fully Insured Health Plans: An Employee Wellness Perspective

Wellable

Explore self-funded vs. fully insured plans and how tailored wellness strategies boost health outcomes and save costs. The post Self-Funded Vs. Fully Insured Health Plans: An Employee Wellness Perspective appeared first on Wellable.

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What the RADAR Trial Tells Us About Antipsychotic Reduction and Discontinuation

Mad in America

T he RADAR trial is complete. Disappointingly it showed that people who gradually reduce their antipsychotic medication are more likely to relapse than people who continue it. At 2-year follow-up there were no differences in social functioning, symptoms, side effects or quality of life. Yet relapse was far from inevitable and the qualitative analysis showed that some people felt empowered by the opportunity to reduce their medication with official support, regardless of the outcome.

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Mitigating AI Risks: Protecting from Identity Theft, Deepfakes, and Fraud

Spiceworks

Navigating security and privacy challenges of generative AI The post Mitigating AI Risks: Protecting from Identity Theft, Deepfakes, and Fraud appeared first on Spiceworks.

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AI is giving business leaders the heebie-jeebies, new poll suggests

Workplace Insight

An overwhelming majority of business leaders (94 percent) admit to some form of ‘tech anxiety’ when it comes to AI and other technology, according to a new survey from Kin + Carta. This anxiety is on the rise as the pace of digital and technological change accelerates, and is prompting top executives to invest more in digital transformation, according to the survey.

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Activating middle managers through capability building

McKensey

Middle managers can drive the success of organizations, but first they need the skills to succeed. Targeted training can help.

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Uncertain? Overwhelmed? Snag These 5 Books to Build Confidence and Face Your Fears

Success

There are only about a million things running through our minds as we leave summer behind and head into fall. Chief among them? Busier schedules. You might be gearing up for Q4 at the office or on the prowl for a new role amid the September Surge. While you’re getting your priorities in order and running through a mental checklist of everything you need to do, self-doubt or overwhelm might begin to creep in.

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Beyond The 401(k): The Full Potential Of Employee Financial Wellness

Wellable

62% of workers see inflation as a barrier to securing their retirement. How can employers help their workforce navigate modern retirement amid market volatility? The post Beyond The 401(k): The Full Potential Of Employee Financial Wellness appeared first on Wellable.

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4 Priorities To Consider When Designing Workplaces For Gen Z

All Work

Office design is an essential piece of the puzzle to keep Gen Z and others motivated, engaged, and physically and mentally supported. The younger generation wants to see a thoughtful use of technology in the workplace. Businesses can learn from and grow with their dynamic young talent by fostering an inclusive, impact-led culture that enables flexibility and career development.

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How Is Edge Computing Revolutionizing Mobile Experiences?

Spiceworks

Is edge computing the solution to fast-draining battery power and latency that mobile users need? The post How Is Edge Computing Revolutionizing Mobile Experiences? appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Not many people want fully remote work, but nearly everybody wants a better office

Workplace Insight

Just 7 percent of UK office workers back fully remote work, but eight in ten would like to see significant improvements to their company’s office and more support for flexible working, according to the Sony State of Offices Report 2023 [registration]. The report from Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe suggests that over two fifths (41 percent) of UK office workers still prefer to work from a dedicated company office, and across Europe this trend is even more pronounced with ov

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The trading opportunity that could create resilience in materials

McKensey

The energy transition is spurring unprecedented market volatility and uncertainty. Here’s how traders, producers, and broader energy players can prepare.

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Emotional Intelligence Is Crucial to Good Leadership—Here’s Why

Success

Are you a leader? Do you want to be one? Then know this: You will need more than cognitive intelligence and technical expertise to get there and be successful at it. You also need emotional intelligence—maybe even more so than that impressive IQ. And you might be surprised at how vital mastering emotional intelligence, or EQ, in leadership can be to your overall success.

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Amazing And Terrible: What It’s Like To Work With Elon Musk

Wellable

Working for Elon Musk: "amazing and terrible". Explore the dualities of Musk's leadership and learn lessons for success. The post Amazing And Terrible: What It’s Like To Work With Elon Musk appeared first on Wellable.

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Great Workplaces Share Their Top Examples of Workplace Flexibility

Great Place to Work

Here are some examples of workplace flexibility that are helping workers find a healthier work–life balance, even when remote work isn't an option. Is everyone missing the point amid the “return to office” debate? New data shows that employees like hybrid or remote work, but not as much as they like having a flexible schedule. A new survey from Bankrate reports 81% of employees want a four-day workweek, compared to the 64% who want full remote work, or the 68% who want a hybrid work.

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Irish Watchdog Hands TikTok its Biggest Privacy Penalty Under GDPR

Spiceworks

The regulator is also investigating TikTok for sending personal data to China. The post Irish Watchdog Hands TikTok its Biggest Privacy Penalty Under GDPR appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Workers increasingly concerned that AI will come for their job in the very near future

Workplace Insight

Two thirds of IT workers and nearly half of office workers think that generative AI may come for their jobs within five years, according to a new report from Ivanti. The poll of nearly 8,000 respondents worldwide also suggests that 57 percent of people report ‘serious friction’ with workplace technology at least weekly and 61 percent say negative experiences with work tech affects their morale.

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Hybrid work, urban ecosystems, and the future of real estate

McKensey

As the landscape of real estate changes, stakeholders need to adapt to find pockets of opportunity while supporting and maintaining tenants.

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Navigating Inner Growth: Top 10 Personal Development Courses to Explore

Success

Personal challenges arise daily, and we can’t fix them all. Stress, financial concerns and difficulty in relationships can plague even the most outgoing and dynamic among us. But while we can’t fix everything instantly, we can put in the work to improve ourselves. Personal development courses teach the tools and strategies necessary to find calm in the storm, communicate better with others and build resilience.

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Group Fitness Classes: A Key Investment In Your Return-To-Office Strategy 

Wellable

As employee fitness session participation soars, leveraging group training can strategically align RTO plans with the evolving needs of the workforce. The post Group Fitness Classes: A Key Investment In Your Return-To-Office Strategy appeared first on Wellable.

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4 Ways To Build Trust With Hispanic and Latinx Employees

Great Place to Work

The best workplaces ensure Latinx culture is celebrated, every employee has opportunities for learning and development, and employees are recognized for their unique gifts. The Latinx workforce in the U.S. has been growing exponentially, with Hispanic and Latinx employees expected to account for 78% of net new workers between 2020 and 2030. The Latinx community is a powerhouse in the workplace.