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Streamlining HR administration: Enhancing efficiency and focus

Insperity

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.

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The Top Tech Buzzwords of 2024, According to Google Trends

Spiceworks

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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ADHD Drugs Linked to Psychosis and Mania

Mad in America

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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Is the world facing a state of permacrisis?

McKensey

Leading economists Mike Spence and Mohamed El-Erian talk about the “pretty complicated and disorienting environment” we face.

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How to achieve sustainable facilities management

Office Space

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.

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Digital Detox: A Guide To Digital Decluttering

Office Skills

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.

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Researchers Accuse Lancet Article and British Psychiatrists of Minimising Antidepressants’ Withdrawal Effects

Mad in America

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.

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AI and the future of work — An inside look at our strategy 

Office Space

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.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Cutting Edge | No. 199

McKensey

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.

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Faith Healing in India: An Ancient Way of Tending to Madness

Mad in America

A small village in one of India’s southern states woke up to a tragic fire 23 years ago. Little did it know that this incident would alter the course of the nation’s approach to mental health care. Erwadi in Tamil Nadu was no ordinary place. After all, this village housed the revered dargah (shrine) of Hazrat Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed Badusha , along with other saints who are buried in the dargah’s premises.

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How To Handle Difficult Conversations At Work

Wellable

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.

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Marshall Goldsmith On What Leaders Need To Do To Lose Regret And Choose Fulfillment

Tanveer Naseer

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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Advancing inclusive care pathways for people with disabilities

McKensey

Across disease types, patients with disabilities experience inequities all along the care pathway—with consequently worse outcomes. Inclusive pathway designs and targeted interventions could help.

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Best Practices for New IT Managers: IT Strategy

Spiceworks

Your first management position is both exciting and challenging. New IT managers can set themself up for long-term success by assessing the environment and then building a strong IT strategy to ensure everything they do helps the business. The post Best Practices for New IT Managers: IT Strategy appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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4 Ways to Lead Your Team Well During a Crisis

Success

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

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Configure Authentication Strength for External Users in Conditional Access

AdminDroid

With organizations becoming more collaborative with external users, the need to secure access to critical resources becomes paramount. Without the right safeguards, sensitive information shared with external users could be at risk. To combat this, Microsoft Entra offers Authentication Strength in Conditional Access policies , allowing you to specify the exact combination of strong MFA methods external users must complete.

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A road map for revving up the Asian electric two-wheeler market

McKensey

As demand for electric two-wheelers takes off, Asian and European OEMs can collaborate to navigate shifting markets.

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The Complete Guide to Incident Response

Spiceworks

Incident response is your first line of defense against cybercrime. Gilad David Maayan outlines the four components you'll need to build an incident response process that works: a robust plan, a succinct playbook, a knowledgable team, and the right tools. The post The Complete Guide to Incident Response appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman Predicted the Majority of Traditional 9-5s Might Disappear in the Future. Workplace Experts Are Forecasting 4 More Changes  

Success

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.

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GenAI will change the nature of work and encourage people to spend more time working together

Workplace Insight

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

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A net-zero reality check

McKensey

Optimists, pessimists—who’s right? New research breaks down the physical realities slowing our progress toward net zero: what’s simpler, what’s tough, and what’s vital to transforming our energy system successfully.

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Tech News Roundup for the week ending Sept. 27, 2024

Spiceworks

This week in tech, everyone was talking about data centers, a different data broker accidentally breached a massive amount of Americans' data, and more executives are taking flight from OpenAI. The post Tech News Roundup for the week ending Sept. 27, 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Beyond the Golf Course: Modern Alternatives for Business Networking

Success

Gone are the days when your golf handicap determined whether or not your business would succeed. The country club conversations of yore are losing their luster as fresh network opportunities that more readily engage today’s diverse business professionals emerge. The statistics paint the picture: Just 27% of new golfers are ages 18 to 34, according to KemperSports’ Golfer Insights Survey.

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How Great Companies Build Trust Through the Hiring and Onboarding Process

Great Place to Work

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.

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The next era of private credit

McKensey

A new private credit ecosystem is emerging across asset managers, banks, and insurers. Here’s what it means for the industry.

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Lessons on IT Resilience During Hurricane Season

Spiceworks

Besides battening down the hatches in the face of a hurricane or any other disaster, organizations need to worry about the day after – getting back online if they experience an outage. Here are some ideas on how to accomplish that. The post Lessons on IT Resilience During Hurricane Season appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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New Research Says Internet-Fueled FOMO At Work May Harm Mental Health

Success

Beneath its trendy “FOMO” acronym, “Fear Of Missing Out” might mask destructive beliefs that ripple over to your emotional wellbeing. New research from the University of Nottingham discovered FOMO in the digital workspace can increase anxiety and stress, posing a risk to mental health. The revealing study found employees afraid of missing crucial information—who were simultaneously bombarded with it from digital sources—were more susceptible to overwhelm and burnout.

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From logic to leaps: a new paradigm for CEOs in the AI age

Work Life

In a packed auditorium at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, toward the end of Steve Jobs’s penultimate keynote before he stepped down as CEO, he said, “It’s in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough—it’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the result that makes our heart sing.” This was a period of explosive innovation and growth at Apple, which launched in quick succession the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, setting the trajectory t

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A human-centric approach to CEO leadership

McKensey

Successful leaders constantly reinvent themselves and their organizations. Critical to this reinvention is adopting an “inside out” approach that focuses on the human aspects of leadership.

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Threat Hunting: What Is It and Why Is It Necessary

Spiceworks

Threat hunting is a structured approach that uses tools and techniques that dig deep into your environment. It does not merely depend on receiving indicators of compromise (IoCs) on a security portal. The post Threat Hunting: What Is It and Why Is It Necessary appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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This Mother/Daughter Duo Transformed Their Tense Relationship Into a Business Partnership

Success

My mom and I haven’t had the best relationship. In fact, we were not speaking at all when I found out that I was pregnant for the first time. A photo I emailed her of my ultrasound set us off on our healing journey, and our relationship has continued to improve over the past eight years. I recently joined her as a partner at her business—Mmmm, Yes!—a Black womanist home goods and apparel company.

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What counting cards at blackjack can teach you about VC investing 

Work Life

Venture Capital (VC) can be a rewarding place you could invest your money. But nowadays, some are reconsidering whether to invest in VC as an asset class at all. A number of VCs have responded by “reducing risk” and slowing their investments. I’m a VC myself, and everything I know about high-pressure bets I learned while playing blackjack. I left the Soviet Union as a child in 1979, eventually settling in the U.S. as a refugee.

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Better together: Three ways to boost board–CEO collaboration

McKensey

As the board’s role becomes ever more complicated, stronger partnership with management, especially the CEO, can help directors create the most value for their organizations.

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SMART Goals for Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics Blog

Imagine a professional navigating their career without any set goals, vision, or direction. This individual drifts from task to task, lacking purpose and a clear sense of progression. Without goals, there is no measure of success or a roadmap to steer towards growth and development.

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Wayzim Offices – Shanghai

Office Snapshots

YUZO Design designed the branch office for Wayzim in Shanghai which is in the Minhang District of the city. This multifunctional office space integrates an exhibition hall, meeting areas, discussion and office areas, with a total area of approximately 569 square meters. The overall space design is designed with a simple and modern style, with sleek lines and a bright and transparent visual effect.

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Child influencers get new financial safeguards in California

Work Life

Parents in California who profit from social media posts featuring their children will be required to set aside some earnings for their minor influencers under a pair of measures signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. California led the nation nearly 80 years ago in setting ground rules to protect child performers from financial abuse, but those regulations needed updating, Newsom said.

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How geopolitical forces are shaping trade in Asia

McKensey

Asia’s geopolitical diversity and deeply interconnected trade network are redefining its patterns of trade. Partner Jeongmin Seong describes McKinsey’s analysis of geopolitical forces in the region.