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.
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.
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BMT Office Administration
AUGUST 15, 2024
When the IRS outlined its next steps for employee retention credit fraud enforcement , it said it would begin sending out disallowance letters to the 10% to 20% of employers that clearly didn’t qualify for the credit. Those letters have now started to flow. Recipients—or, more likely, their lawyers—have noticed some egregious errors. Letter 105C If the IRS disallows your ERC claim, you will receive Letter 105C, Claim Disallowance.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Work Life
AUGUST 15, 2024
Starbucks said on Wednesday incoming CEO Brian Niccol was eligible for annual equity awards worth $23 million and would receive additional stock grants of $75 million for giving up his shares in Chipotle Mexican Grill. Niccol’s initial annual base salary will be $1.6 million, Starbucks said in a filing. He will also receive a cash signing bonus of $10 million.
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.
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.
McKensey
AUGUST 16, 2024
Service organizations that are early generative AI adopters are finding that to capture more value, they need to get more disciplined.
Work Life
AUGUST 15, 2024
All managers make mistakes. However, some mistakes are not only avoidable, they’re costly to business and hinder team’s development and growth. Most managers are too busy playing a catch-up game—handling unexpected issues, calendars filled with meetings, and pacifying unhappy stakeholders—that they fail to pay attention to harmful practices that hurt their team’s productivity and performance.
Success
AUGUST 15, 2024
Often, we think about how much we would like to learn to play the guitar, take up knitting or write a novel. But many of us only dream about finding time for a new hobby rather than committing to making it a priority. I’ve been saying I want to learn to speak Italian fluently for the last three years, but all I can manage is a few minutes of Duolingo each day—and when I travel or get busy with other activities, the first thing I drop from my to-do list is practicing my Italian.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 13, 2024
Microsoft rolled out fixes for 90 vulnerabilities, nine of which have been categorized as zero-day. Nine bugs are rated critical, 81 are rated important, and two are rated moderate. Here's what you need to know. The post August 2024 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Addresses 9 Zero-Day Exploits appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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.
Work Life
AUGUST 15, 2024
My career was never a straight line. There were lots of zig-zags before I founded a multimillion-dollar leadership communications firm, The Humphrey Group. I never had a detailed plan for my future. What guided me was a willingness to quit jobs where I didn’t think I would succeed, where the people I worked with were not supportive, or I where felt there was a poor fit between my talents and ambitions and my current role.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 14, 2024
A new report published by consulting firm Searce claims that organisations across the UK and US are making significant investments in artificial intelligence this year with nearly one in 10 decision-makers in both the UK (8 percent) and US (7 percent) planning to spend over $25 million. The 2024 State of AI report [registration] is based on a poll of 300 C-Suite and senior technology executives – including Chief AI Officers, Chief Data & Analytics Officers, Chief Transformation Officers, and
Spiceworks
AUGUST 13, 2024
The Pwnie Award has been part of Def Con for 17 years. This year, CrowdStrike won the award in one of the categories. Learn about the category in which the company won the award. The post And the Pwnie Award 2024 for the Most Epic Fail Goes To… appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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.
Work Life
AUGUST 15, 2024
“I honestly don’t know how I became this person.” This anguished remark came as a newly promoted pharmaceutical executive read through an assessment report detailing scathing feedback from his team and colleagues. Long known as an engaging leader who cultivated high-performing teams, it took less than a year in a new role for him to be described as combative, self-absorbed, and overly competitive.
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