Work Life
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Think of how much has happened since March 2020 when millions of employees started working from home : Two presidential elections, war and humanitarian crises, countless climate disasters, a roller-coaster economy of inflation and interest rates, the birth of ChatGPT and AI anxiety, eight Taylor Swift albums, and an endless string of debates about if, how, and when employees should return to office (RTO).
Insperity
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
If you want your business to attract top talent in today’s job market and retain employees for the long term, one of the most powerful tools at your company’s disposal is competitive employee benefits. When people evaluate companies and their employee experience, benefits usually rank at the very top of their list of considerations. Let’s explore what employees expect so that you can stand out from your industry peers and recruit and keep the best.
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Mad in America
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
I once worked in a psychiatric outpatient clinic in the city of Zürich, Switzerland. In a list of patients brimming with troubled young women, it became quite apparent how much the psychiatric field was influenced by modern cultural trends. One of the cases that had me questioning this was Emily’s. In her twenties, from an affluent, predominantly white neighbourhood, she was referred to me by her family doctor.
McKensey
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
By developing a compelling, proprietary narrative and a sustainable communications road map, leaders can foster deeper dialogues and more meaningful connections with a wide range of stakeholders.
Spiceworks
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
A big challenge for sales managers is understanding and employing the right management styles to elicit the desired behavior from employees. Employing the right management style at the right time can reap rewards - and help your team reach their quotas. The post 4 Sales Management Styles You Must Know appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Success
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Canadian entertainment network CBC has a Shark Tank–like show called Dragons’ Den , where investors hear pitches from businesses looking for funding. This season, Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu—who starred in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings —was a guest “dragon” and prospective investor on an episode. The owners of a Quebec-based bubble tea company called Bobba came to Dragons’ Den on this episode, seeking a $1 million investment to grow their brand.
AdminDroid
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Microsoft has been introducing new features to enhance user experience and efficiency across its services. In the past year, Microsoft Teams has been upgraded with the New Teams experience with exciting features like intelligent recap, custom emojis, 2x faster experience, and more. Now, to further boost collaboration, MS introduced the new chat and channels experience by combining both which is currently in public preview.
Office Management Central brings together the best content for office management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Spiceworks
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Businesses continually collect and manage files. A Document Management System (DMS) stores electronic versions of once paper-based documents for easier search and retrieval. The post 10 Popular Document Management Systems (DMS) appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
At a time when digital content creators have become a major source of information for people, a new UNESCO survey suggests that 62 percent do not carry out any sort of rigorous fact-checking of information prior to sharing it. As well as demonstrating that fact-checking is rare, the survey finds that content creators have difficulty with determining the best criteria for assessing the credibility of information they find online.
Work Life
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Planning ahead for the holiday season will help you stay on budget —but who actually does that? We’re much more likely to white-knuckle our way through December, buying things when we think of them, and letting money be a problem for our 2025 selves to deal with. But this method of celebrating the holidays isn’t merry or bright. According to Credit Karma , 49% of Americans feel more financial stress during the holiday season compared to the rest of the year.
McKensey
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Our November obituaries also include a visionary architect, a digital-arts innovator, and a Holocaust survivor whose story of tragedy and triumph became a New York Times bestseller.
Mad in America
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
C urrently, antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed drugs for a wide range of diagnoses, not just depression and anxiety. This includes treatment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia and the depressive phases of bipolar disorder, despite the fact that SSRIs can sometimes trigger manic episodes. SSRIs are often the first-line treatment option.
Success
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
We’ve likely all been there. Overflowing inboxes at work, household chores piling up at home or overbooked social calendars can make you feel drained, overwhelmed and exhausted. Burnout affects so many of us. A survey by Indeed found burnout on the rise, with over half (52%) of respondents feeling symptoms. Similarly, a May 2024 Research Series found almost half (44%) of respondents suffered from burnout, while the 2023 Work in America Survey indicated 57% experienced negative impacts associated
Workplace Insight
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The London office market is demonstrating strong signs of recovery, with declining vacancy rates and robust demand for high-quality spaces. Both occupier and investor activity surged in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting renewed confidence in the capital’s commercial real estate sector. Despite challenges posed by elevated supply levels, the market’s recovery trajectory points to a potential upswing in rents and investment activity heading into 2025, driven by stabilising vacancy rates
McKensey
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
After surging during the pandemic, diamond prices have reversed to multiyear lows. Proactive moves by players across the value chain can help ensure stability and longevity in the years to come.
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Introduction Remote work has become more than just a modern convenience; it has become the backbone of countless businesses today. Effectively managing a remote workforce involves far more than merely tracking hours worked. It’s about fostering a culture of trust, enhancing productivity, and maintaining security—all while ensuring that employees don’t feel stifled or micromanaged.
Work Life
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
In the age of intelligence, an organization’s lifeblood is the ability to innovate while delivering a product that matters. But it’s vital we all know that value innovation goes so much further than just having a groundbreaking idea and executing on a plan. Value innovation depends on bringing together purpose-driven humans, and respecting and nurturing them so their ideas and greatest talents can flourish (and be celebrated).
fm:systems
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Learn about common security challenges for hybrid workplaces and learn best practices and technology solutions to help IT professionals reduce these risks.
McKensey
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Capital expenditures need to be deployed strategically across metals and mining projects critical for the energy transition. Intervening early and setting a clear focus can help avoid issues.
Office Dynamics Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Discover how confidence drives career growth, with strategies to boost your self-assurance and leadership skills in the workplace.
Work Life
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also one of the most stressful. According to a survey by the American Heart Association , 63% of Americans say the holiday season is more stressful than tax season, and it can take weeks to recover. Yet, 71% say their biggest regret is that they didn’t take time to relax and enjoy the season. It doesn’t have to be this way, says Cara Houser, author of Burned Out to Lit Up: Ditch the Grind and Reclaim Your Life.
Office Snapshots
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
BlueScope, a global leader in metal coating and painting for the building and construction sector, boasts a workforce of over 16,500 individuals across more than 160 sites in 15 countries, backed by over 160 years of industry expertise. Committed to fostering sustainable outcomes for their people and value chain while minimizing environmental impact, BlueScope entrusted AZ Architects with the design of a new workplace that aligns with these objectives.
McKensey
NOVEMBER 26, 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.
Success
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Is work taking over your personal life? Or do you constantly deal with personal thoughts, tasks and interruptions while you work? If you are one of the lucky ones to answer “no” to these questions, you may have already achieved the Holy Grail of the 21st century—“ work-life balance.” In a world where employees are increasingly reporting burnout , mental health concerns and dissatisfaction with their work, this type of balance just might be the secret to lasting happiness.
Work Life
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Holiday party season is starting to ramp up, which means you’ll be meeting new people and seeing others you’ve met in the past. It also means your ability to remember names will be put to the test. If you have trouble in this area, you’re not alone. There’s a biological reason for why remembering names is a challenge, says Ian McDonough, professor of psychology at Binghamton University.
Office Snapshots
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Architects Carolina Rauen and Larissa Garbers are responsible for the design of the headquarters of Construtora e Incorporadora Cechinel, located in the city of Balneário Camboriú, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The 813m² office, on the seafront, has its own sector for receiving clients, suppliers and employees, creating a modern and sophisticated environment, which maintains connection with the surroundings and takes advantage of the landscape as part of the setting.
McKensey
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Dutch businesses can embrace generative AI to speed up automation, increase productivity, and ease labor market tightness. What is needed to accelerate adoption and capture the benefits?
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Every departure has a story to tell and an opportunity to learn, and exit interviews stand no exception to this. Often underutilized, these interviews are a valuable tool for organizations that have the potential to uncover strengths, address weaknesses, and explore areas for improvement. They give employees a unique chance to share unfiltered feedback before leaving.
Work Life
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Have you ever worked for a leader who made a mistake, a bad decision, or didn’t know the answer to something and, rather than admit it, they deflected it by blaming someone else, justifying it, or acting like it didn’t happen? This lack of accountability happens all too often in the workplace and it undermines trust, engagement, and communication. Leadership accountability is at the heart of any organization’s ability to achieve optimal performance and build a strong culture.
Office Snapshots
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
The industrial design is particularly evident in the open ceilings, the meeting rooms were placed in the space as containers. Warm shades of carpets and curtains, the use of wooden elements soften the impression of the space and give it elegance and originality. The blue colour scheme that runs through the entrance and focus rooms is part of the company’s brand identity.
McKensey
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
To corral its vast amount of knowledge and drive new levels of productivity, the firm embarked on a journey to develop its generative AI platform, “Lilli.
Success
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Giving Tuesday is coming up, and it’s time for nonprofits to start reaching out to request donations. But after a strenuous election season during which donors have been giving left and right, are people ready to respond to more solicitations? And what can nonprofits do to make sure they meet their income needs for the end of the year? Several experts have weighed in to discuss the current environment and how nonprofits can thrive this year.
Work Life
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO ! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning.
Office Snapshots
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The company’s headquarters in São Paulo brings together the offices and showrooms of its three brands. The distinctive, versatile and sophisticated design reflects the important position that the Moas Group occupies in the Brazilian market. With 20 years of history and a presence throughout the country, its three brands – Buba, Buba Care and Mart – are references in the children’s universe and home and decoration segment.
Wellness 360
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Feeling distracted at work? It’s no surprise—constant digital notifications can make it tough to focus. So, a digital detox could be the reset you need. Think about organizing a digital detox program in the office. Whether it’s a one-hour break from screens or a full digital detox day, stepping away from technology can help you […] The post Disconnect to Reconnect: Benefits of a Digital Detox appeared first on Wellness360 Blog.
Success
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Breakthrough or burden? AI’s growing role in cutting costs and streamlining operations in the workplace proves a mixed bag—ushering in wins for some and losses for others. In key sectors like sales and software engineering, data shows that “Current generative AI and other technologies have the potential to automate work activities that absorb 60-70% of employees’ time today.
Work Life
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Have you ever had your patience sorely tested by an overly inquisitive child? You know the type: No matter what you say to them, they always respond with the same question: Why? Is it simply the repetition we find so annoying, or is it something more than that? Maybe it’s our own insecurity over not having adequate answers to their questions. Or perhaps we’re disappointed with ourselves because, somewhere along the way, we’ve lost our own sense of curiosity and wonder?
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