All Work

AUGUST 14, 2024

The evolution of the internet into a creator-based Web 2.0 can help guide organizations through a successful transition to Work 2.0. Success in both Web 2.0 and Work 2.0 hinges on having a clear, compelling purpose that resonates with participants (employees), fostering engagement and cohesive culture. Organizations, like Web 2.0 creators, must offer value and opportunities for personal and professional growth, creating a learning environment that rewards creativity and collaboration.

Influencing 238

Influencing Creativity Communication Technology 238

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.

Technology 204

Technology Learning 204

McKensey

AUGUST 13, 2024

Sparking a new surge of growth through innovation can benefit an entire industry, but those who light the spark tend to gain the biggest rewards.

Finance 143

Finance 143

Office Skills

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Burnout Battleground: Why Women Are More Susceptible And How Businesses Can Bridge The Gap Employee burnout, a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or stress, […] The post Employee Burnout appeared first on Office Skills Training.

Training 130

Training 130

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

Decision Making

The Receptionist

AUGUST 13, 2024

In your manufacturing facility, you likely have areas—such as receiving, production, and shipping—that are off-limits for certain personnel and visitors. Depending on what you produce, you may also have clean rooms, climate-controlled areas, or storage for hazardous materials. What’s more, many manufacturing facilities contain industrial equipment that could be dangerous to those who don’t know how to operate it.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Security Cleaning 130

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.

Security 201

Security 201

Office Skills

AUGUST 12, 2024

Office-based businesses have frequently been keen to embrace technology through cloud adoption. Cloud computing is one of the most prevalent examples at the moment. While this began with some relatively […] The post Boosting Efficiency and Collaboration through Cloud Adoption appeared first on Office Skills Training.

Computer 130

Computer Technology Training 130

Office Space

AUGUST 12, 2024

Corporate trends and technological standards seem to evolve weekly, if not daily, making it difficult for decision-makers to maintain operational efficiency in the workplace. Streamlining processes, keeping workers happy, and optimizing resource allocation can significantly impact your bottom line and propel your organization forward. But where do you start?

Real Estate 130

Real Estate Data Entry Office Layout Supplies 130

Spiceworks

AUGUST 14, 2024

Last year, artists sued a few generative AI (GenAI) developers, such as Stability AI, DeviantArt, and Midjourney, for illegally using their work to train AI models. According to the latest court ruling, the lawsuit can proceed further toward discovery. Learn about the implications of this ruling for GenAI companies. The post Artists Win Initial Phase of Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against GenAI Companies appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Training 187

Training Learning 187

McKensey

AUGUST 13, 2024

Delight has the power to elevate customer experience, as well as amplify loyalty and growth for businesses across sectors.

Sales 134

Sales 134

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

Technology

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.

Leadership 121

Leadership Learning 121

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

Government 116

Government Delegation Planning Flexibility 116

Spiceworks

AUGUST 12, 2024

OpenAI's new ChatGPT feature, Voice Mode, has sparked excitement and concern among people. Both experts and the company have warned users against developing an emotional relationship with the AI feature. Discover the reason for these warnings and the potential impact of developing an emotional bond with the feature. The post Experts and OpenAI Warn Users Against Developing Emotional Attachment With GPT-4o Voice Mode appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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McKensey

AUGUST 12, 2024

Some of retailers’ most pernicious operational problems can be solved with an end-to-end transformation. Here’s what they need to do.

Retail 131

Retail Problem-Solving 131

Success

AUGUST 16, 2024

For many leaders, the path to success becomes hindered by rigid problem-solving and the fear of imperfection. For individuals navigating management, where decision-making complexities abound, mastering nonlinear problem-solving and leadership lessons is essential. Enter Kate Walker , a seasoned HR expert certified in SPHR and SHRM-SCP, with experience spanning more than two decades in corporate leadership.

Leadership 111

Leadership Problem-Solving Coaching Decision Making 111

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

Technology 115

Technology Influencing Creativity 115

Spiceworks

AUGUST 12, 2024

CISA recently issued advisories and announcements about a few vulnerabilities and threat actors. The agency regularly releases these advisories to help organizations and businesses protect themselves from cyberattacks. Learn more about the latest advisories. The post CISA Issues Advisories on “Royal” Ransomware and Three New Vulnerabilities appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Learning 161

Learning 161

McKensey

AUGUST 12, 2024

A survey of doctors in Germany offers insights into how they feel their work has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, where their challenges lie, and what solutions could help overcome them.

Healthcare 131

Healthcare 131

Success

AUGUST 13, 2024

Given that every living thing on the planet grows older, the multi-billion-dollar anti-aging market seems more defeatist than helpful. But as wellness takes center stage, the goal of looking superficially youthful has turned inward in favor of longevity or making the most of aging via health. Scientific breakthroughs related to aging and longevity, such as epigenetic tests that determine your biological age by analyzing DNA and light therapy capable of regenerating skin and brain cells, sound li

Food 111

Food Multitasking Problem-Solving Supplies 111

Total Wellness

AUGUST 12, 2024

It's that time of year again — flu season is right around the corner. We know, we know, flu season isn't exactly the highlight of anyone's calendar. Getting a flu shot is one of the best ways to stay healthy, and bringing flu shots on-site makes it super easy for everyone. Considering providing flu shots to your team? If so, you may be overwhelmed by the many options available.

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Spiceworks

AUGUST 13, 2024

The State of California is partnering with NVIDIA to train its students, workers, and educators on AI and aims to bring new AI resources from NVIDIA to community colleges. Discover the importance of this partnership for job seekers and businesses. The post The State of California Partners With NVIDIA To Train Students, Workers, and Educators on AI appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Training 148

Training 148

McKensey

AUGUST 16, 2024

Transformations, when done right, can enable midmarket companies to unleash their full potential.

Finance 128

Finance 128

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.

Coaching 111

Coaching Consulting Insurance Sales 111

Mad in America

AUGUST 10, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Mad in the UK. The author, Catherine Heseltine, is a psychiatric survivor, a mum to three wonderful children and a political activist in London. I want to start my story at the end. It will be easier to dive into the depths of darkness and despair that I went through as a mental health patient if I start with a story of hope.

Transportation 107

Transportation Cleaning Reporting Food 107

Spiceworks

AUGUST 16, 2024

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized three standards for post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Discover the importance of these standards for companies and organizations. The post NIST Publishes First Three Standards Finalized for Post-Quantum Cryptography appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Technology 117

Technology Security 117

McKensey

AUGUST 15, 2024

While AI and generative AI may enable a new age of productivity, redesigning end-to-end processes and using traditional optimization methods can lay the foundation for transformation.

Insurance 127

Insurance 127

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 15, 2024

How can workplace design seamlessly blend an organization’s ethos with the ever-evolving needs of its employees? This was the question Genworth, a long-term care financing and services firm, asked as they prepared to transition from their multi-building campus to a renovation-ready 1970s office building. With a blank canvas before them, they aimed to craft an office experience that not only embraced employees’ post-pandemic lifestyle changes but also prioritized satisfaction, excitement, l

Equipment 105

Equipment Finance Food Prioritization 105

Success

AUGUST 11, 2024

Who fills the chalk bins for those gymnasts shining in the spotlight? Who ensures the track length is accurate, the river is clean, and the athletes’ outfits fit just right? Over 150,000 people do—that’s who. In Paris, this was the number of staff positions the Olympic committee estimated were created to support the Olympics and Paralympics. According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), over 700 people work in administration alone.

Logistics 105

Logistics Equipment Security Food 105

Spiceworks

AUGUST 16, 2024

Kim Dotcom, the founder of the defunct file-sharing platform Megaupload, is set to be extradited to the US from New Zealand following a decade-long legal process. Learn more about the case and the impact of Megaupload on piracy. The post Megaupload Founder Kim Dotcom To Be Extradited From New Zealand to The US appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Legal 110

Legal Learning 110

McKensey

AUGUST 14, 2024

Prudential plc’s shift to customer-centric insurance hinges on digital transformation, with data and artificial intelligence as key enablers and humans still playing a crucial role.

Insurance 121

Insurance Interviewing 121

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 13, 2024

Anticipating the needs of the future workforce, leading online tire distributor SimpleTire tapped award-winning design firm NELSON Worldwide to bring their new Philadelphia Experience Center to life. NELSON provided master planning, interior design, digital experience development, and environmental graphic design in collaboration with Windward Engineers and Consultants who served as MEP Engineer and lighting designer.

Automotive 105

Automotive Equipment Consulting Prioritization 105

Success

AUGUST 10, 2024

At age 45, Jean-Pierre Wolff felt married to his job. Ten years prior, he’d co-founded a startup in electrical engineering field services that was later acquired by Emerson Electric. He’d also earned a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and applied technology and an MBA while working full time. “I was hiding in my studies,” Wolff says. For over 20 years, he’d built a very successful career in business and engineering, but his teenage interest in agriculture, a track he first pursued in college, sti

Banking 105

Banking Finance Mentoring Consulting 105

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.

Government 105

Government Onboarding Security Controlling 105

McKensey

AUGUST 13, 2024

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.

Problem-Solving 115

Problem-Solving 115

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2024

A new poll from TalkTalk Business claims to identify the significant impact technology failures have on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. According to the survey , nearly one-quarter (23 percent) of these businesses have experienced system glitches within the past year. These technical issues are proving costly for many SMEs, with 17 percent reporting that such problems have cost their business between £500 and £999 over the last 12 months.

Small Business 103

Small Business Technology Software Healthcare 103